Dawn Dance

This light and airy piece by Kevin Mixon is written in in 3/4 time, giving it a fresh and beautiful feel. A welcome change of pace in a concert program, this selection will push the musicianship of your developing players. It is also worth programming as a second piece after a march at a contest or festival performance.

Dawn of the Spartans

Days of Glory

A boldly rhythmic and strikingly tuneful piece by a gifted young composer, Days Of Glory, written in the style of a concert overture, is destined to be a favorite for contest/festival use. The middle section has a soaring lyrical idea that is richly scored and makes memorable and sonorous use of the full band at the climax. Duration: 6'

December

Deck the Hall

Looking for a more challenging holiday flex arrangement? Featuring contemporary harmonies and rhythms to present an old favorite in a new way, this arrangement fits the bill. Using a fanfare-like ostinato and modern harmonic structures combined with the traditional melody, use this to present "Deck the Halls" in a new way while teaching contemporary interpretations and techniques.

Declaration March

Declaration March presents a robust tribute to the adoption and signing of the American Declaration of Independence. Dynamic contrasts and broad, maestoso themes paint a musical picture of this historic moment.

Deep Winter's Night

Beginning with percussion and dissonant chords, this setting of The First Noel quickly moves to a beautiful flute duet. With a freely adapted melody using rhythmic motives, tone clusters, and creative alterations of the main thematic material, this piece although holiday oriented will work well in many performance situations. Every section plays the melody at some point and with modern compositional styles mixed with traditional chorale will engage performers and audiences alike. A great choice for holiday and Christmas concerts.

Defenders Day

The march Defenders Day is named for the legal holiday in Maryland which commemorates the successful defense of the city of Baltimore on September 12, 1814 from an invading British force during the War of 1812. This event would lead to the writing of the United States of America's national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner." The form and style follow the standard American march format and is perfect for festival performance.

Defiance

Desert Roads