Anasazi Legend

Anasazi Legend is an original contest-style composition written to accommodate the performance capabilities of the youngest of beginning bands. The title refers to the ancient Anasazi culture which mysteriously disappeared from what is now the American Southwest centuries ago. A striking and forceful work that your students and audiences will love.

Ancient Flower

Ancient Hunters

Ancient Irish Hymn - Anonymous

Ancient Irish Hymn is based on the hymn "St. Patrick's Breastplate" written by Charles V. Stanford. Composer Sean O'Loughlin uses this heritage to create an authentic "symphonic" treatment of this beautiful hymn. It is a musical journey that is both sublime and breathtaking.

Angel Echoes

As the title implies, Angel Echoes uses a lot of echo effects throughout, and is based on the interval of a descending perfect fifth. The piece begins with a lush statement of the subtle "angel" theme, which is used throughout the piece and ultimately as the climactic material later in the work. With teachable material steeped in musicality, this remarkable work for developing ensembles will not disappoint.

Angels In The Bleak Midwinter

Angels of Christmas

Angels of Christmas is a beautiful and original addition to the holiday repertoire. This lyrical ballad skillfully weaves together fragments from three well-known Christmas carols--Angels We Have Heard on High, Hark, the Herald Angels Sing, and O Little Town of Bethlehem--that reference the appearance of angels. The carols' melodies are interwoven with bold harmonies and shifting instrumental colors, creating a rich tapestry of sound. The piece builds to a jubilant climax before transitioning into a poignant ending, offering a sensitive and fresh interpretation of these timeless carols.

Angels on Parade

For very beginning students, Carl Strommen gives us a new arrangement of a popular Christmas carol in march style, making it sound as if angels are marching down the street in a parade. This well-scored arrangement will play very easily for young students while sounding full and strong Take a serious look at this for your next holiday concert.

Angels Sing - Bill Calhoun

Angels Will Come

With a melody developed through the use of meter and tone color combinations and changes, students will learn blend and balance while also experiencing an essential part of band performance, the lyrical ballad. Your percussionists will also have the rare opportunity to create expressive moments as their contribution is an integral part of this piece's structure. Let your ensemble's skills shine with this challenging, yet rewarding, composition.