Bolero is probably the best-known work of the French Impressionist composer Maurice Ravel (1875--1937). The piece was commissioned by Ida Rubenstei...
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A big ensemble intro leads into the familiar and hip bass and piano lick followed by a melody stated by alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. This ch...
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It's a funky-rock groove, let's call it a "boogaloo," performed around 126 BPM. A very catchy melody, with stop-time sections and solos provided fo...
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From his office at the University of Minnesota, composer Dean Sorenson’s view overlooks the Mississippi River. The timeless beauty and power of the...
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Composed to use light through music to inspire beginning level players. Teichler believes that light is often connected with optimism & hope, a...
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Experience the lively energy of a cowboy hoedown in this spirited piece using only six notes! Catchy melodies, driving rhythms, foot stomps, and cr...
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Honor the legacy of the warrior class Samurai with Bushido, a powerful work by William Owens for first-year bands! Bold and energetic from beginnin...
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By a Stream was composed by Susan H. Day with the aim of transporting its listeners to a peaceful setting near a mountain stream. Unhurried, with a...
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Calypso Cockatoo by Loreta Fin opens with a repeated, syncopated Calypso rhythm in the celli and bass. The upper parts are all in rhythmic unison, ...
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Arguably one of the most famous themes in classical literature, the cantabile theme from Tchaikovsky's fifth symphony is presented here in a lush a...
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An easy bossa-rock chart with a catchy melody, no individual solos, and easy brass ranges. Played around 142 BPM, this chart performs well with red...
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Evoke the thrill of passing the carnival gates into a bustling fairground filled with dazzling sights, joyous sounds, and whimsical fun! Throughout...
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Based loosely on The Castle of the Carpathians, an 1893 novel by well-known French author Jules Verne, Carpathian Castle, by Michael Story, tells t...
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Travel back in time to the Middle Ages with this intensely energetic work, Castle Bartizan, by Sarah Siegler. The "bartizan" is a turret of a castl...
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Descend into the eerie depths with Catacombs, a spine-chilling piece that evokes the mystery and suspense of ancient underground tombs. Carefully c...
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Inspired by the Cathedral Mountains in Texas, this compelling work by Rossano Galante captures the epic beauty of this breathtaking mountain range....
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What better way to welcome the sunshine of spring than with an upbeat, calypso-styled tune? “Celebración del Sol” was written to fill that need! Th...
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Full of excitement and energy, Celebrate This Day, by Jon Bubbett, will make an exciting opener for your next concert! Capturing the euphoria of th...
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Celebration and Ceremonial March was composed by Clarence E. Barber for a consortium of school bands of differing grade levels, so it was construct...
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Dwayne Milburn composed Centennial Celebration Overture to honor the 100th birthday of Hal Gibson, former Commander of The United States Army Field...
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Spice up your concert with the infectious rhythms of Cha Cha Chopsticks, a fun and energetic piece by Heather Koehn based on the classic piano tune...
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Since the dawn of humanity, we have been fascinated with fantasies of flight. These winged creatures that soar majestically against the wind are a ...
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Charlie Rides Again—by popular demand! “Jammin’ With Charlie,” the first chart in the Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method, is a perennial f...
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Inspired after seeing the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., and the traditional Japanese folksong, composer Katrina Cavaliere wrote this lovely ...
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Written in a bossa nova style, Christmas in Rio, by Victor López, features a smooth alto sax solo, with optional trumpet cues. Perfect for young ba...
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Climbing Quandary, by Robert Sheldon, is meant to elicit the feelings one might have while spending the day hiking in the Rocky Mountains. One of t...
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Climbing Scale Mountain, by Jim Palmer, is an energetic piece that teaches high 2 and low 2 as well as an introduction to the key of E minor. The m...
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If you've got a large percussion group, you'll be able to keep them all busy without drowning out the rest of the band with this Dan Adams tour de ...
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Explore an array of emotions with Closer to the Sky, a work that pays homage to the breathtaking beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Lyrical and thrilli...
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Code Moo: Trouble on the Farm is a lively concert band piece that brings the chaos of farm life to the stage. With playful energy and frantic fun, ...
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Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon is adapted from a traditional Chinese folk ensemble piece. The composition by Xinyu (Maggie) Francis-Ma is lighthe...
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Drama and excitement: right from the start, Colossus, by Brian Beck, paints a scene of gladiators preparing and entering the ring for battle. Fanfa...
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David Shaffer's Conga Cubana strikes an exciting balance between the Latin rumba style of traditional Cuban music and dynamic rhythmic writing for ...
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This exhilarating work focuses on bow speed and distribution with a dominant rhythm pattern played by all sections of the orchestra. Perfect for or...
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"Creepy-crawly creatures, often out of sight. Snoozing all throughout the day and partying all night..." So begins the accompanying poem to this de...
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The dual meaning of this title embodies the aggressive, powerful nature of the music while also recognizing the critical impact that arts programs ...
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A musical adventure of jaggedly contrasting variants! Flashes of frightening harmonies lead this suspenseful journey through a variety of keys. Som...
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Cyborg by Michael Hopkins is an upbeat, high energy blues-rock piece for intermediate orchestra. This is a great piece for working on left hand chr...
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Dance of the Imps is a showcase of what is possible with pizzicato. Written by Nathan Jacklin, the work's quick melodic lines are supported by ener...
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Dance of Yao by Xinyu (Maggie) Francis-Ma is based on the theme of a Yao folk dance, with the melody flowing seamlessly between the different secti...
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Experience the chaotic and fast-paced world of a mosquito swarm with Danza Zanzare (Dance of the Mosquitoes)! Relentless percussion combines with a...
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The perfect selection for a beginning string orchestra experience! Composer Michael Kamuf combines bold themes and rich harmonies to create a rewar...
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Written in a friendly D major, Daybreak, by Daniel Keeler, begins lyrical and tranquil, like the dawning of a new day. Throughout the opening, the ...
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This is the perfect piece to introduce students to some of the unique sounds and basic techniques of Indian music. Authentically written and musica...
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One of history’s most famous fortresses, Dover Castle has defended England from invaders for over a thousand years. Using only six pitches and rhyt...
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Inspired by the whimsical and snarky space robots of childhood, Droid Funk is an exciting and accessible piece that will get your string orchestra ...
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Echoes of Iron, by Jordan Sterk, utilizes the first six notes of the Bb concert scale for all instruments, plus a seventh note for the saxophones a...
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Echoes of Valor, by Adrian Gordon, is a musical homage to bravery, painting vivid portraits of heroism and resilience. Beginning with heralding not...
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