"The New World," Finale from - By Antonín Dvorák / arr. Patrick Roszell

Expose your students to one of the great symphonies of the 19th century. Numerous teaching opportunities are present for articulation, phrasing, and the clarinet register key. A great contest or concert piece exploring the music of Dvork! (4:30)

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'Tis the Season - Various / arr. Brian Beck

Delight your holiday audiences with a charming and colorful set of variations on this popular Christmas carol. A jolly setting leads to a Spanish bolero, a march, and a Bach-style fugue, ending with a traditional setting full of holiday spirit!

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'Tis the Season to Be Jolly! - Traditional, and by Benjamin Hanby and James Pierpont / arr. Doug Adams

Seamlessly joining "Deck the Halls" and "Jolly Old St. Nicholas," this holiday gem will make the season glisten. A snap to prepare, there's one brief ritardando between the tunes, then they'll be off to hang their stockings with care! (1:45)

'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime - Traditional / arr. Michael Story

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! This title is available in SmartMusic.

'Twas the Night Before Christmas - Arr. Jack Bullock

Performable by middle-school or high-school, this easy-to-assemble work will be a wonderful addition to every holiday program. You'll need to add a narrator to read the traditional poem. The musical vignettes that 'answer' each spoken segment range from comical to lush and musical. An ingenious holiday treat for your audience and students that's tongue-in-cheek! (7:03)

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(Do You Want) Salsa with That? - By Larry Henry

Imagine a warm tropical island resort, sailboats in the distance and palm trees swaying along the beach . . . (Do You Want) Salsa with That? is a lighthearted Latin tune that features your "star" player. The solo, written for almost every instrument, makes this a flexible selection for any group that gives students a chance to "get in front of the band." Your audience will love the Latin percussion instruments playing a mambo rhythm that will bring a smile to everyone's face. You can enhance the rhythm section to include almost any number of Latin instruments. Solid scoring and little technical demand make this piece reachable for the youngest of bands, but the rich harmonies, beautiful melody and syncopated rhythms make it sound sophisticated for the more mature player. This is a timeless selection your audience will enjoy for years to come.

(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock - By Max C. Freedman and Jimmy De Knight / arr. Gerald Sebesky

This classic anthem of rock 'n' roll was sent screaming up the charts not once but twice by Bill Haley and his back-up band The Comets. It was a time when all the boys and girls were devoted 24 hours a day to the celebration of every new rock tune and dance craze. Who would have thought that forty years later, kids (of all ages) still remember, whistle and hum this hip swingin' winner. Program this with your band and you'll be declared 'right on time'! (duration 1:35)

. . . And Goodnight - By Chris M. Bernotas

. . . And Goodnight is a grade 2 lyrical piece that would be a beautiful addition to any school music library. It was inspired by a Brahms lullaby; hints of it are heard throughout the piece and within the original melody. Ranges and rhythmic difficulties are modest which will allow for ample time in teaching the valuable musical concepts of phrasing, tuning, balance, dynamics, and most of all, expression. (2:30) This title is available in SmartMusic.

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1, 2, 3, 4 - Words and music by Tom Higgenson

1, 2, 3, 4 is the second single from the Plain White T's certified Platinum album, Big Bad World. The song spent 26 weeks on the Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks, and has been compared to the band's earlier hit "Hey There Delilah." This smooth, acoustic rock tune is sure to be hit with your group!

1812 Overture - By Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky / arr. Mark Williams

This powerful arrangement makes one of Tchaikovsky's most popular and dramatic orchestral works accessible for grade 3 concert bands. The expressive chorale that opens the work has been reworked for brass and bass clarinet, and its dramatic restatement near the end of the piece has been transposed down a perfect fourth so your trumpets will ring through right to the end. Mark Williams also offers some creative alternatives to achieve the cannon sounds. Close your next concert with this all-time classic!