Divertimento for Tuba and Concert Band - Dan Adams

The perfect vehicle for an end of the year soloist, this work is light, melodic, and not overly long. It affords the ensemble a refreshing sound and a light-hearted yet serious work to strike just the right chord with your audience.

Divertimento No. 3 in E-flat, K. 166/159d - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

The divertimenti in B-flat major, K. 186/159b and E-flat major, K. 166/159d, were both written for pairs of oboes, English horns, clarinets, horns, and bassoons, and are considered companion works. Although the origin and inspiration for such an ensemble with odd instrumentation is uncertain, they are considered the first stage in Mozart's development as a wind music composer.

Divertimento No. 4 in B-flat, K. 186/159b - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

The divertimenti in B-flat major, K. 186/159b and E-flat major, K. 166/159d, were both written for pairs of oboes, English horns, clarinets, horns, and bassoons, and are considered companion works. Although the origin and inspiration for such an ensemble with odd instrumentation is uncertain, they are considered the first stage in Mozart's development as a wind music composer.

Divertissement for Double Wind Quintet, Op.36 - Emile Bernard

Djembe Laya - Vince Gassi

Add some spice to your next concert with this flavorful mash-up of ingredients. Start with one part catchy tune, toss in a generous portion of djembe beats, and of course, saut additional percussion rhythms over medium heat. Add a pinch of seasoning, stir as needed, and what do you have? A recipe for fun your band and audiences will savor for some time. Just try to sit still for this one! (2:25)

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Do You Hear What I Hear? - Gloria Shayne Baker / arr. Chris Sharp

This arrangement of a holiday classic is written to be accessible to bands at a wide range of ability levels. Solid block scoring and appropriate doublings can accommodate a group of almost any size. The delightful melody is constantly interspersed with thoughtful countermelodies and careful attention to texture. A superb arrangement of this endearing classic!

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Do You Want to Know a Secret?

The Beatles, the band that "changed everything," continue to influence the music industry today. Easily forgotten as the monster hit that it was, the song was a delicate and melodic ingredient that had a definite place in making up the Beatlemania of 1964. Originally included on their album, now arranged for beginning band, this Victor Lpez rendition of "Do You Want to Know a Secret" will be a sure hit with both your audience and students alike.

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Dobby (from ) - Alexandre Desplat / arr. Patrick Roszell

Portraying three characters from the Harry Potter universe, composer Alexandre Desplat musically illustrates the mysterious Kreacher, the noble Dobby, and the nefarious thief Mundungus. A simple, yet amusing melody from the blockbuster film that can be used to introduce dissonance and reinforce accidentals and courtesy accidentals with your students. (1:31)

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Doctor Boo! - Franklin D. Adams, Jr.

Eerie sounds reverberate through dark, dusty hallways as a Grandfather clock, covered with spider webs, suddenly springs to life in the dead of night---tick tock, tick tock . . . Everyone will have a scary good time making this musical visit to an abandoned old mansion haunted by a playful ghost known simply as . . . Doctor Boo! (1:40)

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Doctor Rhythm - Chris M. Bernotas

This is a rocking, fun piece that directors can utilize to teach students to play with a steady and strong beat. It has a bluesy-rock melody, groove accompaniment, and---of course---cowbell! This piece can be a worthwhile vehicle for students to develop understanding of eighth note subdivisions, articulations, dynamics, and phrasing in a fun way. (2:10)

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