La rivière Aire nord de l'Angleterre est généralement connu pour ses réglages pittoresques. Bien qu'il traverse plusieurs grandes villes, la majorité de l'Aire se faufile bien collines et les petites villes, et est connu comme une attraction touristique pour de nombreux villages de l'Angleterre. La nature douce, calme, et modale de la mélodie dans ce charmant morceau est conçu pour évoquer l'image…

Inspired by English and Irish folksongs, this lovely yet brooding composition uses both Dorian and Mixolydian modes and the melody is characteristic of music from long ago. The quarter / eighth ostinato pattern is present throughout the piece---characteristic of the drone that is present in much of the folk music of England, Scotland, and Ireland. (3:35) / Concert Band

This composition for younger and developing musicians allows them to play a dramatic piece that sounds like the soundtrack of an epic motion picture. The main theme is bold and adventuresome while the secondary theme is more reserved and playful. The rhythms and pitches are playable by most first year musicians. Both accessible and bold, this is a terrific choice for festival or concert performanc…

This uplifting and inspirational solo for horn brings the beauty and majesty of the horn into its full glory. Playable by most high school and some middle school horn players or for featuring a professional soloist, the band parts are easily accessible for a successful performance in a minimal amount of rehearsal time. (4:15) / Concert Band