Reflections On An English Hymn

Rejoice, Dolce, and Dance

Written in three different and distinct styles, this concert and contest composition has bold majestic sections, lyrical legato areas and fast lighter technical portions. Full of room for director interpretive elements, the band that pays close attention to articulations and dynamics will not only enjoy performing but also learning the many musical concepts presented in this easier than it sounds selection.

Rejouissance - Andrew Yozviak

This Renaissance style composition is a rapid fire work with the opening tempo at 152. It is a truly fine work appreciated by the audience and a great experience for your students. This is also ideal for community bands. 1st trumpet's highest note is Bb.

Relics of the Past

Remembering

"Remembering" was premiered on May 18, 2023 and written in loving memory of three students who attended J.J. Pearce High School (Richardson, Texas), and one teacher, all who passed away tragically. The composition is played in a legato, reflective manner, encouraging soloists to interpret their lines expressively.Throughout the piece, careful balance and listening will bring out the open intervals, and develop essential listening skills in the performers.

Remembering Pearl Harbor

Written to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, this stirring tribute honors those who fought on December 7, 1941. Beginning with chimes signifying the hour of the attack, the composition takes the listeners and performers on a moving journey from the precarious moments before the attack, through the air strike and resulting aftermath. Including statements of "Anchors Aweigh", "Taps", "Eternal Father, Strong to Save", and fragments of many other tunes, this composition demonstrates the resilience of all mankind.

Remembrance

Written in remembrance of what it took for every individual to be where they are today, this contemporary composition will mean different things to different people but brings us all together under the theme of remembrance. This tender contemporary reflection develops nuanced phrasing and listening skills with varied dynamics, phrasing and contrasting levels of harmony, dissonance, peace and tension. Sounding more difficult than it is, use this as a contrast to concert openers and to introduce contemporary literature to your students and audiences.

Reminiscence - Bill Calhoun

A lush and musically expressive ballad for band that pulls at your heart strings, Reminiscence is tender and emotionally charged with musical tension that resolves beautifully at the end. Bill Calhoun has become a composer you can trust to write music of a very high quality.

Renaissance Dance - Tielman Susato

The music of Susato has long been a staple in band music, as it is some of the first examples of music for consorts of instruments. Band directors have long embraced his music to teach the Renaissance style. With Renaissance Dance, Bill Calhoun has delivered the easiest possible arrangement of this famous Susato piece taking care to retain the original style and teachability.

Residuum