Also known as the "Huron Carol," this carol melody is as expressive as the tale it depicts. Michael Story has musically captured the essence of this beautiful theme in ‘Twas In the Moon of Wintertime. A charming addition to traditional holiday fare!...
The all-time-favorite "Jingle Bells" is explored with -- you guessed it -- kazoos! Found at dime stores worldwide, the kazoo provides a new perspective to this Holiday treasure. Interrupted briefly with "Up on the Housetop" at the conclusion, the...
Based on "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," this holiday tune is introduced in a pure fashion. Then, it's reprised over a percussion foundation - a new twist for the time-honored classic holiday carol. (2:06)
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Two of our nation's most beloved hymns are combined in this arrangement entitled A Nation's Prayer. Both of these hymns capture the spirit of this country and appeal to the patriotic fervor that is in the heart of every responsible citizen. This...
This flowing work commences with dignity and charm. The teaching possibilities, such as legato, control and dynamic shadings, are limitless. As rewarding to play as it is to hear, A Quiet Music will present programming opportunities year after year....
A giant among composers, Ralph Vaughan Williams has contributed to the literature for concert band music that is standard repertoire throughout the world. Here are works from other genres that were collected, arranged, adapted, and/or harmonized by...
With noble proportion, this vivid new concert/contest work from the pen of Larry Clark dramatically enters the concert band arena. A fascinating musical aspect is to see how effectively the melodic material is introduced and develops throughout....
Classic beauty is so often enhanced by simplicity. This arrangement is written for the beginning band level, but we suspect that this stunning setting will be used by band directors at all educational levels. This is a hymn scoring with universal...
A stunning new setting of this time-honored classic, James Ployhar's Amazing Grace features a trumpet soloist at the beginning and end of his arrangement. One of the most well known traditional melodies of all time is now staged with close rich...
Every program will benefit from this revered patriotic melody, conventionally scored for your beginning band. (1:49)
DetailsPublisher: ALFRED Publication Date: 8/2004Composer(s): Smith, Samuel FrancisArranger(s): Story, MichaelMedium:...
Musically depicting the lake community from Ohio, American Portrait #1 features two distinct musical "images". Following the introductory fanfare, "On the Town" captures the cheerful hustle and bustle of the community as the town comes to life each...