Pirate Patrol

Pirate Patrol takes performers on an adventurous journey as pirates on the high seas. The piece features the percussion section prominently and transitions from Eb major to F major. The melody provides enjoyable lines for students, and the director should encourage proper breathing techniques for a smooth, consistent sound.

Pirate Quest

The fascination with pirates across movies, TV shows, and broader pop culture makes "Pirate Quest" an ideal choice for both beginning players and audiences seeking adventure and excitement. This dynamic piece introduces beginners to occasional accidentals and contrasting articulations. "Pirate Quest" is fantastic option for opening or concluding your next concert!

Pivot Man - Harold Bennett

Another exceptional young band march from the pen of Henry Fillmore. This one is reminiscent of the popular Miltary Escort in style. It is the perfect combination of tuneful melodies, heralding trumpets, and fun march rhythms. An excellent choice for contest/festival performance.

Playground Parade

Polar Vortex

The Polar Vortex is the mass of extremely cold air situated over each of the earth's poles. Occasionally the vortex slips away from the polar region bringing unusually cold air to areas away from the pole. Polar Vortex is a depiction of a winter storm inspired by the poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson, "The Snow-Storm." It is a rhapsodic piece with many contrasting moments, styles, tempos, and colors of sound. A sophisticated new work from composer Gene Milford.

Polaska Przeplatanka - Traditional Polish Songs

Pop! Pop! Pop! - Traditional

Players and audiences alike will enjoy this familiar and jaunty tune. In this new arrangement of Pop Goes the Weasel by Andrew Balent, students will learn how to perform and master basic 3/4 rhythms. Band directors are encouraged to begin rehearsing at a slow tempo and gradually increase the speed as their students improve. This playful piece is sure to be a hit among students while also improving their musicianship.

Popocatepetl

This suite of three short movements depicts Popcatepetl, a dormant volcano in Mexico. Useful for developing understanding of this form, the composition includes overture, ballad, and Latin styles. Opportunities abound for teaching the concepts of dynamic contrast, balance between sections, and rhythmic development. There are several short solos, but most of the composition works on the development of full-ensemble skills. Although the movements can be performed as stand-alone selections, the entire suite is less than 6 minutes in length.

Portrait in Rhythm - Gary Fagan

Portrait in Rhythmis a study in various rhythmic moods that will challenge students to stay on their toes and concentrate on rhythmic accuracy.Veteran composer Gary Fagan has written a wonderfully tuneful composition that skillfully uses ever changing rhythm without sacrificing a melodic sensibility.

Power - Harold Bennett

This is one of Harold Bennett's (pseudonym of Henry Fillmore) lesser-known marches, but that is no indication of its quality. It is a 6/8 march in standard march form but what is unique about this classic from the original Bennett Band Book is that it is one of the few Bennett marches that includes a "break strain." This makes it a great introduction for younger students to prepare them to play the more challenging marches of Fillmore, Sousa, and others.