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This beautiful work uses lyrical themes, rich scoring, gentle percussion, and dynamics to paint a picture of quiet reflection of the day that has passed, then builds to a dramatic climax before peacefully fading into the night. There are several opportunities for flute and clarinet solos. A perfect choice for concert or contest, this work provides an excellent opportunity to teach breath control, phrasing, tone, and ensemble playing.

This creative and expertly written work is sure to become a standard in the holiday concert band repertoire! Presented in five movements, this delightful programmatic work puts the listener in a quaint village at Christmastime. Outstanding scoring paints the scene of the tree lighting in the town square with O Christmas Tree, a holiday parade with Deck the Halls, ice skating to Jingle Bells, a country hoedown at the country store to Good King Wenceslas, and the joy of Christmas morning with O Come, All Ye Faithful. This brilliant and very accessible work will be the highlight of every holiday program!

Gorgeous themes, beautiful orchestrations, and lush scoring coupled with a dramatic and soaring climax that fades into a soft ending brilliantly invoke warm feelings of nostalgia. This work is an excellent way to showcase your band's musicianship and tone. Features solos for marimba, oboe (cued), trumpet, French horn (cued), and alto sax.

An uplifting and energetic work that utilizes catchy themes, excellent orchestration, and creative harmonies to capture the excitement of the human spirit when we push the boundaries and limits of discovery. A brass and percussion fanfare opening builds into a memorable and engaging main theme. The lyrical middle section features creative harmonies and lush scoring. The piece concludes with a powerful and triumphant ending that will lift the audience out of their seats! An excellent opportunity to showcase your ensemble's technical and musical skills as well as give your players experience in counterpoint and fugue.

This work is not a transcription but an excellent arrangement of the second movement of Claude Debussy's Three Nocturnes, originally written for symphony orchestra. Well-developed concert bands will enjoy the opportunity to perform this unique and accurate setting of Debussy's masterpiece.

This is the lively, fun, and swinging arrangement of this classic holiday standard that you have been waiting for! Expertly scored, this sure-to-be concert favorite is set in the style of Gene Krupa! Every section gets a chance to show off the melody as well as hip, swinging figures. Colorful jazz harmonies and a swinging drum feature round out this must-have addition. Optional drum set part.

Based on the holiday favorites Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Up on the Housetop with a rousing nod to Joy to the World as the finale, this delightful and engaging arrangement is perfect for a young band's first holiday concert. The two main themes creatively intertwine, with each section getting a chance to play the melody. A trumpet countermelody, glissandos, and even playful woodblock and cowbell solos make this a festive treat for musicians and concertgoers. This work will help develop technique as well as balance, blend, and dynamics.

This driving, energetic, and exciting original work is the perfect vehicle to show off your percussion section. Solid scoring and comfortable ranges make this very accessible while making your developing band sound professional. Wind players have an excellent opportunity to reinforce articulations and dynamics, and the low brass will enjoy the opportunity to show off! A 3/4 section in the middle will give the band a fun exercise in rhythmic counting.

This vibrant and soaring original work opens with a bright fanfare intro that quickly transitions into a heroic theme over driving percussion. A gentle and reflective middle section features the lyrical capabilities of the woodwind section before passing on to the brass. The piece culminates in a dramatic recapitulation of the main theme with slight rhythmical variations. This piece actively engages all sections of the band and utilizes the strengths of each instrument family. An excellent choice for a concert, contest, or as a program opener!

Quite possibly the oldest inhabited fortress in history, Edinburgh Castle evokes emotions of mystique and wonder. This work, scored for beginning bands, uses mysterious themes, creative orchestration, dynamics and percussion to take the listener on a musical journey through the dark corners of the old castle. Excellent for teaching blend and playing with soft dynamics. Optional bass part.

A nonstop tour de force of energy and excitement! Sweeping woodwind lines, powerhouse brass writing, driving percussion and gripping harmonic tension combine to make this a work that will be a favorite of players and audiences alike and the highlight of every contest or concert program. An excellent tool for reinforcing technique and articulations. Trumpet 1 goes up to high C.

This outstanding original work brilliantly captures the vast musical capabilities and color palettes of the concert band. Memorable themes, crisp brass fanfares, sweeping lines, delicate woodwind choirs, fresh and colorful orchestrations, soaring countermelodies, and dramatic peaks and valleys will keep the audience and players engaged and delighted from start to finish.

This excellent work provides a very high-energy yet very accessible musical experience. A brisk tempo, driving rhythms, interesting colors, solid percussion, huge impacts, rising tension, and plenty of dynamic and articulation contrasts provide nonstop excitement for both players and concertgoers. Low brass gets plenty of features, and brass ranges are very comfortable.