Sailing Along

Imagine sailing on the ocean with a gentle breeze, calm waves and a beautiful sky. "Sailing Along" captures the easy flowing motion of rolling waters using half notes, quarter notes and eighth notes with dynamic contrast and climactic accents. Teach beautiful phrasing across a full dynamic range while embodying the ebb and flow of rising and falling tides. A perfect piece to support range developments, with arcing phrases to carry players over high notes and through splashes of rhythm, Andrew Guarrine's "Sailing Along" is a breath of fresh air on the high seas.

Sailing Into the Moon - Gary Fagan

Sailing Into the Moon,astrong tuneful beginning band piece,wasinspired by the image of a Windjammer sailing toward the rising moon on the horizon. Veteran composer Gary Fagan draws from his experience as a long time educator to provide music that students will enjoy learning and performing.

Samba Time!

Samba Time delivers something wonderful for the youngest of students. Composer James Meredith has found a way to use very limited technical demands to teach the style of a Samba. If students are engaged as beginners and enjoy what they do, they will be inspired to continue on their instruments. This piece will do just that and will be fun for them and their parents at their very first concert

Santa in Merrie Olde England

Santa in Merrie Olde England imagines Santa Claus's journey through England on Christmas Eve, encountering landmarks, carolers, and festive sounds along the way. Incorporating well-known English melodies, the piece blends joyful themes with a sense of holiday magic, showcasing dynamic contrasts and moments of festive cheer. Performance should highlight key moments such as bell solos and melodic passages in the winds to capture the warmth and charm of the English holiday season.

Santa On Parade - Traditional German Carol(s)

Everyone loves a parade, including Old Saint Nick, whether it is at the North Pole or marching down Main Street. Santa On Paradeincludes three traditional Christmas songs in march style (Jolly Old St. Nicholas,Good King WenceslasandO, Christmas Tree) and briefquotations from four famous marches (High School Cadets,TheThunderer,National Emblem,andStars and Stripes Forever). This crowd favorite is an excellent choice for any holiday concert!

Santa's Majesty

Santa's Majesty was inspired by the promise and grandeur presented by Santa Claus, a figure in whom many people place their faith, hoping, in turn, for good to come to those surrounding them. The intention of this work is to capture the majesty surrounding the beloved Saint Nicholas. The entire piece should be felt in two even though it is marked as being in common time. A perfect selection for holiday concerts!

Santa's Noisy Workshop

Santa's Toy March

Sasha Takes a Train - Kim Portnoy

Saxes Take the Lead