American Patriotic Medley

The medley: Columbia, The Gem Of The Ocean, When Jesus Wept, Chester, and America, The Beautiful. There is a variety of key and meter changes. It is beautifully written, and certainly will be a proud pleaser in any concert. The 1st trumpet's highest note is A.

American Visions

Composed to embody the sense of American vigor and patriotism, this fast-paced and energetic fanfare, concert opener or contest selection features rousing brass fanfares, lively woodwind motives, and driving percussion. Using a simple motive that alternates between duple and triplet rhythms, this is a great selection to use for teaching the difference between the two. A contrasting middle section can be used for developing characteristic warm concert band sounds while a return to the initial material with an additional countermelody can be used for balance and blend development.

Americans We - Henry Fillmore

This may be one of the most popular marches of the hundreds that were written by Henry Fillmore. Robert Foster has clarified some inconsistencies in the original quick-step size edition and provided extensive program notes on performing this marvelous march.

Americans We (March) - Henry Fillmore

Henry Fillmore's classic march is arranged here for younger bands by Andrew Balent, acquainting school groups with a band staple early in their playing careers.

An Arizona Celebration

An Irish Legend

An Irish Legend contains original melodies in an Irish style, written to evoke the sounds of the emerald isle of Ireland. The piece is in traditional ABA form, beginning with a lilting Irish jig, then a more lyrical and slow second theme. After returning to the jig, it ends with a climactic section where both themes are played together. It sounds much more difficult than it plays. The piece is exciting and will be well within the capabilities of students at this grade level.

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

And Hearts Shall Weep

This is the song your audience will be talking about after the concert. It is an easy piece with beautiful harmonies and melodies. It is slow and not complicated.1st trumpet's highest note is E. 3rd clarinets do not cross the break.

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.