Lonestar

Loyalty

Loyalty March is a tuneful original in standard march form. This piece serves as a great introduction to the march form and style for developing bands. Larry Clark's pieces are always well-scored, and the melodies are always singable. Perfect as a warm-up march for contest or festival.

Lullaby

A soothing, pretty, and very easy song to play. It is harmonically interesting.The 1st trumpet's highest note is A (in the staff), and clarinets do not cross the break.

Lullabye for a Legend

Commissioned by two band directors for their band director father, this middle-school level composition focuses on developing student musicians' abilities. Celebrating their father and his student's accomplishments musically, Erin weaves melodic threads using instrument combinations that are played by the father, the children and even his grandchildren. Based on a simple lullabye theme, this emotional composition is great for legato style development, intonation work and balance across the ensemble. Also a great choice for contest or a reflective moment in any performance.

Madonna of the Western Trail

Inspired by 12 monuments of the same name which exist along the Old Trail Road or National Road, this piece evolves as you follow the path of a traveling pioneer woman and her family. Featuring an expressive middle section inside two faster Spanish-influenced sections, this concert opener or contest and festival selection also features a short trumpet solo. Use this to teach about ABA compositional form or as an interdisciplinary lesson on the American West.

Magellan

Magic March

Make Way for Melody - Leon Metcalf

Make Way for Melody is a traditional march specifically taylored to the young band. It is written in classic march form and certain has a delightful melody. A perfect contest/festival warm-up march.

Mammoth

Mangulina - Paul Basler

Based on rhythms from the Dominican Republic, this tour de force is destined to become a standard in the repertoire. A challenging piece, it is not for the faint of heart, but worth the effort. Put a little spice on your program!