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.

Precision - Harold Bennett

Larry Clark has been breathing new life into Harold Bennett's delightful marches for younger groups over the past decade, and your group will absolutely love Precision. A wonderful tool for teaching younger students the March style, this work also introduces them to the "break strain." A great way to show your band the genius of Bennett marches at the earliest point possible!

Prelude in G Minor - Sergei Rachmaninoff

Rachmaninoff's Prelude in G Minor, Op. 23 No. 5 presents a deep, brooding atmosphere in its opening before transitioning into sweeping, lyrical sections. This arrangement for wind band maintains the integrity of the original piano work while embracing the tonal palette of the concert band. Performers should focus on precision and expression, with special attention to the changes in dynamics and tempo that bring out the work's emotional depth.