WINGERT-JONES PUBLICATIONS

Carefully written for young bands and rescored for bands with reduced instrumentation, this vivid work will bring a dynamic and exuberant flourish to any concert setting. The uplifting sounds of celebration reflect the energy and enthusiasm of young students everywhere and relay a positive message for the promise of tomorrow.

The jet stream is a fast-moving current of air found high in the atmosphere that directly affects the weather all around the globe. This composition, rescored to be performed by bands with reduced instrumentation, portrays the various speeds and motions of these powerful air currents that have a major influence throughout the world. An opening series of festive fanfares introduces the arrival of this majestic force of nature, followed by the flowing melody that soars throughout - much like the fast-moving rivers of air that make up this irrepressible force of nature.

This vivid fanfare, rescored for bands with reduced instrumentation, features rousing brass motives, dynamic woodwind flourishes and active percussion, all combining to create an explosive concert opening statement. Beginning quietly, the action builds quickly, accelerating into a spinning sonic dynamo that truly befits the title. Every section has actively rhythmic parts that keep the action moving forward. Technical demands kept at a very playable level, while occasional time signature changes dart and weave throughout this musical thrill ride.

Radiance was commissioned to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Governor Thomas Johnson High School Band in Frederick, Maryland, Kim Sandifer, director. Rescored for bands with reduced instrumentation, this celebratory work presents vibrant musical material in layers of sound and a driving 7/8 meter that features every section of the band. The music presents a contemporary picture of the students there and the vast mixture of backgrounds and experiences.

Rescored for reduced instrumentation ensembles. A soft, contemplative flute solo backed by gentle mallet percussion creates the dream state which Nikola Tesla believed was the source of his creative ideas. This theme is repeated, growing to a full ensemble impact representing the moment of inspiration and creation coming to fruition. The music then becomes faster, with the initial tranquil flute melody gradually transforming into a frenetic dance which symbolizes his many wide-swinging moods and colorful eccentricities.

Rescored for bands with reduced instrumentation, this unique setting of this well-known song will be the highlight of concert programs at Christmastime and throughout the year as well. The wistful quality of the legend is captured here by a hypnotizing and rhythmic ostinato with creatively lush harmonies. Imaginative colors including easy optional singing create a dreamlike quality throughout, and the hauntingly beautiful ending will leave audiences breathless.