A Child's Garden of Dreams

David Maslanka's A Child's Garden of Dreams for Wind Ensemble, written in 1981, takes inspiration from the writings of Carl Jung, specifically the dreams recounted in Man And His Symbols. Five of the twelve dreams recounted by Jung serve as motifs and titles for the five movements of this composition: 1. There is a desert on the moon where the dreamer sinks so deeply in to the ground that she reaches hell; 2. A drunken woman falls into the water and comes out renewed and sober; 3. A horde of small animals frightens the dreamer. The animals increase to a tremendous size, and one of them devours the little girl; 4. A drop of water is seen as it appears when looked at through a microscope. The girl sees that the drop is full of tree branches. This portrays the origin of the world; and 5. An ascent into heaven where pagan dances are being celebrated; and a descent into hell, where angels are doing good deeds. A Child's Garden of Dreams is a pillar of the standard wind ensemble canon, performerd hundreds of times by a variety of professional and collegiate ensembles and recorded on several critically acclaimed albums. Maslanka has also set the work for full orchestra (C672).

A Cog In the Machine

The phrase "a cog in the machine," means a small job in a big organization. In other words, a cog represents a person who may feel that they do not contribute much. Nothing could be further from the truth. So, here we have a play on human nature and a play on words.The first trumpet's highest note is D, and only the first clarinets cross the break.

A Festival of Lights - Steven Rosenhaus

What a joyous celebration of Hanukkah and the Jewish culture! Four traditional folksongs are included in this arrangement: "Sevivon, Sov, Sov, Sov"; "Ner Li"; "Mi Y'Malei" & "Dreidal, Dreidal, Dreidal". A solid grade 3 range for all instruments and an exciting fun arrangement that will have your audience dancing!

A Hoot and a Half-Note

Introducing beginning students to the appearance and rhythm of half-notes is the goal of this simple march. Consisting entirely of half-notes, all instruments except snare and bass drum will learn to perform this essential beginning band rhythm. All instruments get to play the melody and there are ample opportunities to work on phrasing and dynamic contrasts as well. Use this for a successful first-year band conc

A Jolly Good March

This lighthearted piece is designed for first-year bands and is based on the familiar tune For He's a Jolly Good Fellow (also known as The Bear Went Over the Mountain). The march introduces students to basic music reading and should be performed in a march-like style with a tempo set by the conductor. It's an enjoyable, educational experience for beginners.

A Joyful Jingling Holiday Can-Can - Jacques Offenbach

A Joyful Jingling Holiday Can-Can is a high-energy, festive arrangement that blends Jacques Offenbach's famous Can-Can from Orpheus in the Underworld with cheerful holiday jingles. This lively composition infuses the fast-paced melody of the Can-Can with familiar winter tunes, creating a thrilling and whimsical holiday celebration. The bright brass fanfares, sparkling woodwinds, and energetic percussion capture the excitement of the season. From the first exhilarating notes to the dazzling finale, this piece delivers nonstop fun, making it a perfect addition to any winter concert.

A Joyful Noise - Steven Rosenhaus

"A Joyful Noise" was originally commissioned for 2 F horns. The title comes from Psalm 100, which begins (in English) "Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!" In early 2022, composer Steven Rosenhaus followed up on a suggestion to make the music, originally for two horns and organ, available to more musicians; he rescored it for two euphoniums or trombones and band, changing nothing substantial except transposing the work to better fit the new ensemble. Though the 1st trumpet's highest note is G and the range of the instruments stay pretty much within the range of a grade 3, the composition is quite syncopated, thus moving its grade level to a 4. This is a great work to explore these rhythms while staying within an accessible range for your band.

A Land Remembered

A Land Remembered is based on the novel of the same name by Patrick D. Smith, which tells the story of pioneering families in the early days of Florida. The piece is set in three continuous movements, each depicting elements of the story, from the open fanfare, "A New Life in a New Land" to the beautiful "On the Prairie" and the strident final movement, "Hardships on the Rugged Frontier." This piece will demonstrate the skill and musicality of your concert-level band.

A Long And Winding Stream

Do not let the slow tempo concern you for programing. This is the composition the audience will be talking about long after the concert is over. It is beautiful, flowing, and a relaxing and soothing experience. Program it immediately after your "war horse" or before.The 1st trumpet's highest note is G.

A More Perfect Union - Mike Forbes