Celebration of Peace

Celebration of Peace is a fantasy on Oseh Shalom (He Who Makes Peace), a traditional Hebrew song. This lively arrangement uses mixed meter, tempo changes, syncopation, and instrumental textures to portray the jubilant dance.

Celtic Dreams - Mike Forbes

Celtic Echoes

Celtic Scents - Kazimierz Machala

Celtic Scents is an amazing suite of wonderful musical scents (wildflowers, herbs, and trees) unified by the brilliant imagination of world-renowned teacher, performer and composer Kazimierz Machala, and the familiar sounds of Celtic folk music. This completely original work of seven movements is reminiscent of Grainger's Lincolnshire Posy, including a very creative and enjoyable harmonic palette. The composition requires a full wind band and takes advantage of colorful orchestration to link each movement more closely to the scent it represents. While Machala composed Celtic Scents originally for orchestra, he has carefully and artistically re-orchestrated the work for the modern wind band. Celtic Scents will best suit performances by collegiate and professional wind bands around the world due to the advanced technical and musical requirements. There is absolutely no doubt that audiences and performers will enjoy their time spent with this joyful and engaging composition.

Ceremony of Peace

The character of Ceremony of Peacegives the impression of ceremonial music performed on prehistoric instruments.Because the music contains only the notes of the ascending pentatonic scale (Bb, C, Eb, F, and G), along with a very basic rhythm, the learning process will be very rewarding for your young band students. This piece is perfect for young beginners because it provides the opportunity to teach students basic tempo and rhythmic techniques while also having fun.

Champions

Chanson for Christmas - Gregory Rudgers

Chant and Ritual Dance

Chant, Chorale and Dance - Bill Calhoun

Character

Using only the first six notes young players are taught, Larry Clark encourages upright thinking with this aptly titled, somewhat stern piece. The music's seriousness and amazing variety of harmonic sophistication belie the narrow range of the materials involved. An excellent piece for contest and festivals, Character will make a very strong impression whenever it is performed. Duration: 2' 20"