Earth Shock - Mekel Rogers

Strong and intense melodies combine with modal harmonies and driving rhythms to create a piece for beginners that is accessible yet powerful. A variety of percussion timbres contrast with various styles in the winds to make this piece a great teaching tool to develop more musical playing skills. A superb choice for beginning bands.

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Easy Fix - Heather Hoefle

Need something fun and easy for your band and audience? "Easy Fix" is a spirited pep-band style work that your students and audience will love! With short phrases and jazz-style articulations, this piece is just what your band needs.Original Item#: RWS-2227-00

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Echo Lake Overture - Sandy Feldstein and John O'Reilly

Here's a great overture for the first year concert that's easy to play, yet impressive in its grandeur. The interplay between woodwinds and brass are effectively contrasted by the strong tutti sections. Don't miss this one! (Grade 1---Correlates with Alfred's Basic Band Method, Book 1, Unit 12)

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Echoes from the Highlands

A suite of Scottish folk songs, is a suite of three Scottish Folk Tunes arranged by Albert O. Davis that has the beautiful and memorable melodies. Rich, too, in historical relevance, the arrangement affords conductors the opportunity to delve into multiculturalism. Movements may also be performed individually: 1. The Highland Watch, 2. I Lo'e Na A Laddie But Ane, 3. Annie Laurie. (5:00)

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Echoes of Christmas - Dave Black

combines two Christmas favorites, "While by My Sheep" (Or "The Echo Carol") and "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen." "The Echo Carol," so named because it is written in a call and response format, is presented here with initial statement by the brass which are then immediately echoed by the woodwinds. "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" features a canonic treatment of this holiday favorite, first in the flutes and clarinets and then the entire ensemble. Your audience will be echoing these Christmas carols long after your next holiday concert is over!

Echoes of Eternity - Barry Milner

This heroic-sounding piece could be the soundtrack to an epic adventure, but is playable by grade 2 bands. The driving motion of the percussion and woodwind eighth-note pattern propels the piece forward under a forceful horn and trumpet melody. A unique and very appealing addition to your next concert. (2:40) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Echoes of Iron - Jordan Sterk

, by Jordan Sterk, utilizes the first six notes of the B-flat concert scale for all instruments, plus a seventh note for the saxophones and French horn. Students will love the bold and powerful nature as well as the industrial sounds of the piece. is an excellent vehicle to teach and reinforce eighth-note rhythms, dynamics, and articulation. There are plentiful opportunities to create dynamic contrast, and each section of the band gets a chance to shine through with melody, including the percussion section with a brief soli. Perfect for one of your students' first concerts! (1:20)

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Echoes of Santa Fe

Hear the streets of Old Santa Fe come alive in this solid original by Mark Williams. Perfect for introducing the dotted eighth-sixteenth rhythm pattern, this fast-slow-fast overture contains brilliant contrasts and strong melodic material that is sure to hold your band's and audience's interest. Correlated with , page 19. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Echoes of the 1860s

The years surrounding the American Civil War became a gathering place, a focusing point in the development of the American wind band with several major peronages providing leadership during this vital era: Harvey and Allen Dodworth, Thomas Eaton, Patrick S. Gilmore, David L. Downing, Thomas Coates, and especially Claudio S. Grafulla. The current compilation is drawn from the band books of the Third Regiment, New Hampshire Band, also known as the Port Royal band, along with those of the 26th Regimental Band, North Carolina Troops, CSA, were the source of music for Frederick Fennell's historic recording in the early 1960s of music of the Civil War. Hunsberger's contemporary arrangements for today's band include Grafulla's setting of "The Star Spangled Banner," "General Lee's Grand March," "Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming," "Port Royal Galop," "Lorena," "Storm Galop," and two fife and drum calls: "Recruiting Sergeant" and "Retreat."

Echoes of the Civil War - Mark Williams

This nostalgic arrangement of Civil War tunes begins with a peaceful woodwind statement of the 'Battle Cry of Freedom.' A trumpet and drum fanfare brings contrast and heralds the arrival of an upbeat section where 'Dixie,' played by the woodwinds, is superimposed over the opening tune in the brass. A stirring piece, filled with bittersweet pride and respect for an important period in American history. (Grade 1 1/2---Easy)

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