Minute March

Minute March is a beginner-friendly piece that emphasizes light, flowing march rhythms. The focus is on teaching young students the difference between staccato, accents, and tenuto, with the conductor bringing out these articulations to highlight the character changes in each section.

Molly Pitcher

This piece is part of The American Legends series and tells the story of Molly Pitcher, a woman who took over her husband's cannon crew duties during the American Revolution after he was injured in battle. The music includes themes representing both the British and Continental forces, with a dramatic shift as Molly steps in to continue the fight, culminating in a powerful conclusion. Performance suggestions include using traditional snare drums and cannon sound effects.

Monumental City

Moon Song and Tribal Dance

Morning Glory

Morning In Madrid - Bill Calhoun

Spanish-style rhythms, melodies and harmonies abound in this lovely new concert work from composer Bill Calhoun. From the opening "bird-like" calls from the woodwinds accompanied by the ascending chords in the clarinets and the brass, one can picture the sun rising above the horizon at the start of a Morning in Madrid. This piece will help you teach your students about lyrical expression while playing.

Mother Earth (Fanfare)

Composer David Maslanka brings a short 3-minute fanfare into existence based on inspiration from a prayer by St. Francis of Assisi. Often high school bands do not get the opportunity to perform music by this important composer due to their length and difficulty, but this piece is well within the reach of many high school groups. Certainly it will be a standard in the repertoire.

Mountain Beauty

Written to portray the mountains along the North and South Carolina border, this lighter allegro overture is written in ABA form. With many dynamic contrasts, articulations, and short solo opportunities, this piece teaches many essential musical concepts. The legato middle section lets the ensemble focus on tone quality and phrasing. A return to the opening section's style ends this composition in an exciting manner. A great choice for concert or contest.

Mountain Dance

Mr. Bartow