Gridlock - Michael Vertoske

Can anything strike fear into more people than a traffic gridlock? Stuck in the car for eons with no one to talk to but the immediate family, cell phones not working, computers at home, horns blaring, tempers flaring...you get the picture. Michael Vertoske brings the dreaded gridlock into the band room to be tamed...and defeated.

Grim Grinning Ghosts

Featuring graveyard wailings and clattering bones, this haunted musical adventure is a delight to play and frightful to listen to. This theme from Disney's "The Haunted Mansion" at both Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom will chill the spines of all within earshot. Everybody gets a chance to play at least a part of the melody. You can be the ghost host on your next spooky concert! (1:45)

  View Music

Groovy Tuesday - Robert Sheldon

, by Robert Sheldon, is a rock piece that features a catchy bass line riff that your low brass and low woodwind players will be revisiting long after each rehearsal and performance. The melody is written in a current pop-music style that will have the players and audience tapping their feet. This very playable composition is perfect for younger players on any concert, even those NOT held on a Tuesday! (1:30)Correlates to , Level 3.

  View Music

Guantanamera

There's no one better to present to your beginners. Victor Lpez sets the steady Latin-rock groove in your percussion section as the foundation for this appealing Cuban melody. Translated, the title means "the girl from Guantanamo". With the enhanced program notes, it's a great choice for cross-curricular instruction with a spicy flair. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

  View Music

Guardians - Adrian B. Sims

This aggressive work depicts a fortress defended by brave and dedicated fighters. includes powerful brass and percussive statements that lead to a musical adventure filled with excitement and mystery. Showcase the authority of your ensemble with this sophisticated but accessible work for beginning bands by emerging composer Adrian Sims! (1:20)

  View Music

Guardians of Our Way - William B. Bradbury / arr. Jon Bubbett

is an arrangement by Jon Bubbett of the hymn tune "Bradbury" and is commonly found in hymnals as . This arrangement is a reflective and poignant version for concert band.

  View Music

Guardians of the Canyon - Roland Barrett

Inspired by the sandstone structures in the American southwest reminiscent of the stone cities from centuries ago, is a bold, yet mysterious musical tribute. Opening with an intriguing introduction, the work gallantly builds with percussive bursts throughout to a dramatic conclusion. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

  View Music

Guiro Hero - Timothy Loest

Celebrate Latin music's colorful sounds and infectious rhythms in this lighter work by Timothy Loest, who puts the guiro front and center. Your audience will smile with each tap and scrape, and your students will gain an appreciation for world music. There's a new superhero in town--! (2:10)

  View Music

Gullah Ring Shout - Robert W. Smith

Explore and experience the rhythmic reverence of ! Tradition meets innovation, and the pulse of ethnic rhythms intertwines with the melodies of today in Robert W. Smith's mesmerizing homage to the ---a cherished cultural heritage of resilience and celebration. (3:28)

  View Music

Gullywump Dances - Kevin Kaisershot

Gullywumps are mythical little creatures about two feet tall that like to dress in purple and orange. Not particularly coordinated, they still love to dance. Here in a suite of three dances (Promenade * Two Left Feet * Jig) the gullywumps try their best to be rhythmic. Fun and clever melodic and rhythmic figures combined with colorful percussion make this a unique addition to music for developing bands.

  View Music