William Kamkwamba was raised in Malawi, an African country where magical thoughts prevailed but modern technology was a mystery. From books he read...
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The South African folk classic "Siyahamba" is authentically treated in this special arrangement for young band. Repeating percussion patterns using...
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Colors, textures, impressions. Rhythms that float, rhythms that drive, themes that are lyrical. If you are looking for something different, you've ...
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Alchemy is an ancient philosophy that sought to turn iron into gold. The composer saw a parallel in music: taking the notes of a scale and turning ...
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The percussion have an exciting and energetic part. There is an eighth note pattern that keeps a strong pulse throughout the composition. The syn...
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Here's a moving holiday work based on "Silent Night." Incorporating his technique for providing a soloist experience for any member of the ensemble...
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Check out this Smash Mouth tune for your young band! This recognized theme from the hit movie Shrek has a vibrant melody staged over a driving rock...
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An allegory is a representation of an abstract meaning through concrete or material forms. Majestic melodies, bold harmonies, energetic rhythmic el...
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Powerful unisons open this piece and continue as the trumpets state the heroic melody. A countermelody is then placed over this in the woodwinds. A...
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This exciting and fun arrangement of two well-known patriotic songs is perfect for any occasion showing pride and appreciation for our country's fr...
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Embodying the idea of being part of something larger than yourself, but also valued as a unique individual, Among the Stars, You'll Shine, by Chris...
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With bold statements and an emotional reflections, this represents a fresh new band sound. "An American Town" paints a portrait of a small town in ...
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An Ancient World, by Adrian B. Sims, imagines the ruins of a past civilization. The work explores the mysterious and fascinating landscapes that we...
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Inspired by Psalm 139, "An Everlasting Spirit" is a dedication to those who have always been there. Whether supportive parents, loving family, or d...
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Inspired by an October afternoon when the sun had not yet lost its warmth, this piece is an attempt to recreate that moment---being thankful for al...
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Respighi's treatment is based on baroque lute music. Tremendous teaching opportunities to reinforce light staccato articulations, contrasting style...
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Inspired by the 2016 discovery of an ancient Roman burial ground, this poignant original composition, "Ancient Curses," by Michael Story is both bo...
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Haunting rich textures surround the initial musical statement, which is embellished by innovative variations. The conclusion expands with pulsating...
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This composition is another one of those beautiful lush harmonies and melodies of Andrew Poor. Absolutely beautiful It starts slowly and beautif...
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Inspired by the Native American proverb, "We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." Roland Barrett has score...
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"And It Begins" celebrates the early stages in the journey of becoming a "forever band-kid." The piece features a snare solo and a low-winds featur...
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Honoring four students who lost their lives, this powerful original work draws its title and its inspiration from poet Kahlil Gibran’s "On Children...
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This Andaluza (or "Playera") is part of a set of 12 Spanish Dances written in 1890. The color and harmonies lend themselves so well to the sonoriti...
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A fantastic holiday concert opener or encore. This arrangement features three beloved traditional carols, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "Angels W...
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Prepare yourself because things are about to get weird! Multiple changes of time signatures, funky rhythms, and unexpected jazz harmonies are all s...
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Imagine a procession of creatures from the wild kingdom marching by as you perform this fun-filled piece. Birds float by, followed by the clip-clop...
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Scored in a lilting three-quarter meter, this delicious melody, by an unknown composer, was originally scored to accompany Edgar Allan Poe's poem o...
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The title is defined as an announcement, statement, or proclamation presented here musically. A glorious concert, contest, or festival piece writte...
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Another Mission: Secret is a sequel to the popular Mission: Secret. Much like the original, it is a classic spy tune that is written using a 12-bar...
View full detailsThis dynamic original work will serve equally well as an opener or closer for your beginning ensemble. Solidly scored with energy and enthusiasm, t...
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The Appalachians represented one of America's first frontiers, and frontier music became one of the first truly American forms of musical expressio...
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Much of Kentucky’s musical heritage is steeped in the traditions of Appalachia, an area largely influenced by the settlers from Scotland and Irelan...
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From their album The Christmas Attic, this driving, energetic Trans-Siberian Orchestra holiday treasure will bring the house down. Including the op...
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Join Roland Barrett on this multicultural musical journey depicting a nighttime celebration dancing around a roaring campfire. The work opens featu...
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Arden Variations is a theme and variations form in three movements, each replete with melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic variations on the simple 8-me...
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A pillar of the symphonic band repertoire, based on folk dances of Armenia. Your browser does not support the audio element.
