Par PALMER JIM. The Last Rose of Summer is a traditional Irish tune arranged by Jim Palmer. The beautiful melody, rich harmonies, and interesting accompaniment will help your young orchestra sound mature. The long phrases are highlighted with beautiful slurs and a variety of dynamics. Pizzicato, slurs and ties create the interesting accompaniments. Well-developed phrases and unexpected chords prov…

Par SHELDON ROBERT. Otter Point Holiday, by Robert Sheldon, begins with a playful, fast tempo with interesting harmonies and meters, students will be immediately enamored by this piece. There is a contrasting, beautiful, and expressive lyrical section that follows before the opening feel returns---bringing the piece to an exciting conclusion. This delightful work is very tuneful and filled with jo…

Par BECK BRIAN. Kick off your shoes, jump in, and ride down Comegys Creek. This North Texas creek is named after Dr. C. G. Comegys, a prominent family who lived in Mckinney, TX in the early 1900s. Composer and fellow Texan, Brian Beck captures the southern rowdiness of frolicking in the water with friends and family. Comegys Creek is a fun piece that will expand your student's harmonic vocabulary …

Par BECK BRIAN. The Cherry Tree is a beautiful and lyrical folk song dating back as early as the 15th century in the English Midlands. Having traveled all around western Europe, this folk tune eventually found its way to America, gaining popularity in the South in early 1900s and again in the 1960s. This setting, by composer Brian Beck, captures the beauty and simplicity of the original ballad whi…

Par BERNOTAS CHRIS. If there is one thing music educators are it is resilient! Resilience, by Chris M. Bernotas, is dedicated to all music educators in recognition of how they always adapt to the unknown and rise to every challenge. This overture is the perfect concert opener for your first-year string orchestra. Using only the notes in the key of D, and melodic parts for all, every student will s…

Par ROSZELL PATRICK (Arr.). From the blockbuster film Zack Snyder's Justice League comes this intense arrangement of themes that are both dramatic and ominous. Featuring dark sonorities and driving rhythms, this work brings all the thrilling action to life. This stunning arrangement by Patrick Roszell features a reduced number of wind parts, making it even more accessible. (5:30) / Date parution :…

Par WOOD MARK. The composer, Mark Wood, writes: Come Fly With Me comes from my personal visualization of flying while improvising music. In writing a work which combines classical and American rock styles, I have created a vehicle for musicians to spread their wings and truly learn the beautiful art of composing their own music on the spot in the improvisation section. (4:00) / Date parution : 202…

Par WAGNER DOUGLAS. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner, three well-known secular carol tunes are showcased in this big and brassy, bright and flashy seasonal extravaganza, especially suited as a concert opener. Beginning with a cascade of chimes, soaring woodwind runs, and bold brass lines, 'Deck the Hall' and 'Here We Come A-Caroling' are presented with dynamic flair, interspersed with brief fanfare-…

Par GASSI VINCE. 'Bandwidth,' according to Webster's Dictionary, is the maximum data transfer rate of an electronic communications system. In Bandwidth by Vince Gassi, waves of sound and rhythmic energy (1.21 gigawatts to be exact) are transferred to you and your audiences. Right from the first measure this piece will power on and power you up. Syncopated figures contrast with legato lines while t…

Par GOODWIN GORDON. A Latin straight-eighth groove played at 125 BPM. Lead trumpet range is to written G-sharp on the staff, suggested written solos provided for flexibility for C, B-flat, E-flat, and bass clef instruments. Includes auxiliary percussion and vibes. Change Is Good by Gordon Goodwin is a refreshing and mellow chart that will appeal to everyone. (5:27) / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Ré…

Par JACOB GORDON. Of all of Gordon Jacob's major contributions to the British wind band repertoire, the William Byrd Suite (written in 1923) stands as his most-often programmed work. Though originally based on six movements from William Byrd's Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, this setting for developing band incorporates two contrasting movements including 'The Earle of Oxford's Marche' and 'Wolsey's Wi…

Par . Franz Gruber's beloved Christmas carol, 'Silent Night,' receives a unique treatment for strings. The tune is heard twice. The first time, it is paired with a motive from the Prelude of J. S. Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 (BWV 1007); the second time, the melody shifts from part to part, giving everyone a chance to shine. Richly scored, warm and embracing, a real audience pleaser for your December …

Par FORD COOPER. Many special experiences are joyful or thrilling, such as flying for the first time, a big sports moment, or the excitement of a first concert. Whatever it might be, Cooper Ford's Exhilaration is a musical expression of the emotions that come from these memorable moments. Young musicians should find this both easily accessible and fun to play, as melodies are passed around to diff…