Here is an extremely clever work for young bands from the creative mind of composer, Daniel Bukvich. It introduces the compositional technique of the tone row and the unusual title refers to the order of the notes used to create the initial motive for this educational and entertaining original work. (2 minutes 10 seconds)

Finally! Now young bands can experience the excitement and drama of one of the most popular overtures from classical literature. The widely recognized themes have been well written for young players while still retaining the brilliance of the original. A must for every young band. Cannons are optional!

Fire up everyone's imagination with this creative and unique selection. The special effects are easy and effective and will have audiences visualizing spaceships and strange wonderful creatures when this is performed. In fact, everyone will want to "phone home" after having a close encounter with this clever and effective piece for young bands.

From the mountains of the Appalachians to the shores of the seas, America's history is reflected in its folksongs. Two of these songs are presented here and provide young bands an excellent opportunity to work on contrasting styles, with a slow, expressive section followed by a happy, rollicking ending.

An arrangement of Sweet Betsy from Pike and The Blue-Tail Fly that will help students develop an understanding of musical phrasing, dynamic nuances and rubato as well as marcato style. (2 minutes)

A quiet, contemporary setting of the beloved hymn, Amazing Grace, this work will be an expressive and musical highlight of any young band concert. (2 minutes 25 seconds)

This symphonic setting of classical American patriotic music will be a very useful teaching piece, while serving as a most effective program selection. America and America, the Beautiful are scored in lyrical settings along with exciting original fanfares and other American themes. (3 minutes)

Make learning fun with this tuneful setting of three popular early American songs. Ring, Ring the Banjo and Camptown Races are included in this delightful and educational arrangement that's upbeat and vibrant. The Girl I Left Behind Me makes the perfect feature for flute solo or the flute section and snare drum for an effective taste of colonial America.

This classic, yet fresh, setting of the Irish Hymn from the 8th century will be recognized by the audience as the beautiful Be Thou My Vision, as it is sung in modern settings. Simple meter changes are introduced, along with modern harmonic concepts. (2 minutes)

This programmatic work depicts a primitive rite in sound. Cast in three sections, the piece uses contemporary harmonies and colorful percussion to display the moods and energies of a long-ago ceremony. This is the first addition to this series by the prominent American composer Elliot Del Borgo, and adds a new dimension. (3 minutes)