Hammer and Forge - Jack Wilds

Inspired by the art of blacksmithing, this powerful work combines sturdy, jovial melodies with hammer blows and sparkling cymbals to vividly portray the process of someone bending metal to their will. Also consider this as an exciting alternative to a traditional concert march!

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Hammer and Rail - Travis J. Weller

Relive the story of John Henry racing against a steam drill in this new setting of the American folk song This Old Hammer. An expressive opening gives way to whistles of steam and the pounding hammer. All wind instruments encounter important melodic lines and the percussion section provides exciting colors including brake drum and towing chain. A final, powerful statement brings the work (and race) to an exciting conclusion.

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Hampshire March - Gustav Holst / arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Based on the original opening of the original introduction for , Holst replaced this section with the now-familiar morris dance tune, "Glory Shears." The 38-measure passage (crossed out in the autograph score) draws upon the English folk song, "Young Reilly," and presents an alluring work in itself for younger players. Serious band literature for your developing band! (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Hananoki March - Hiroshi Hoshina

After a brief fanfare, this march's melody is first stated by the saxophones and clarinets. With a contrasting quiet, lyrical section and ranges well within the capabilities of good middle school groups, this march is a solid addition to any band's concert program, from middle school to professional.

Handel in the Strand - Percy Aldridge Grainger / transcr. Thomas P. Rohrer

This delightful Grainger classic was written to depict a jolly old George Friedrich Handel careening down the Strand (the theatre district of London) accompanied by the English popular music of the day. Given the original instrumentation and label as a chamber piece in Grainger's original publication, this transcription is taken directly from Grainger's "four-some" edition of 1912, transposed down a step from G to F major. It is scored to best depict the light (and sometimes percussive) quality of the piano along with the lyrical flow of the strings and the general character of chamber music. Ultimately, the "room music" quality of the original shines through in this skillful transcription while depicting the spirit of the piece in a way that Grainger might have chosen. (3:35)

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Handel In The Strand for Band - Percy Aldridge Grainger / arr. Dana Perna

Faithfully transcribed by Grainger expert Dana Perna, Handel in the Strand is a work every band of appropriate experience and skill should perform. The instrumentation is full, and includes harp and piano parts. This is the critical edition of the Leopold Stokowski recording of Grainger's work, and is approved by the International Percy Grainger Society.

Hands Across the Sea - John Philip Sousa / arr. Jerry Brubaker

Jerry Brubaker has prepared this dynamic Sousa march for developing bands. The energy is retained while the rhythms, notes and articulations have been simplified for young players. As the title implies, was originally composed to express eternal friendship through music to our allies abroad. (3:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Hanukkah Dances

Liven up your holiday concert with a medley of four familiar Hanukkah tunes ("Hanukkah, Hanukkah," "Sivivon," "Dreidel," and "Maoz Tzur") in , arranged by Katie O'Hara LaBrie. All students have melodic opportunities equally in this spirited arrangement that is perfect for any level. Students and audiences alike will love hearing familiar melodies introduced and then intertwined among all the voices of the band. (2:10) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Hanukkah Highlights

Bring in the holidays with this collection of upbeat Hanukkah favorites that will inform as well as entertain. Pieces include Hanukkah, O Hanukkah; Maoz Tsur; Mi Y'maliel, and the popular Dreidl Song. Great music that is fun, energetic, and compelling!

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Hanukkah Is Here - Scott Watson

For children, Hanukkah brings thoughts of a miracle from long, long ago and excitement each holiday season about what awaits. This work musically conveys both reflection and joy with colorful scoring and expressive writing. Add wonder to your holiday performance this year with "Hanukah Is Here."

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