Shillelagh!

Shine Kindly Here

Inspired by Mark Twain's poem "Warm Summer Sun", Shine Kindly Here evokes the beauty of nature as sunlight dances across the water. The piece begins with delicate mallet figures, representing the play of light on the sea, and gradually builds in intensity with shifting rhythms and soaring melodies that reflect the natural beauty of the composer's surroundings. The work culminates in a dramatic conclusion, offering an uplifting experience through its intricate harmonies and flowing lines.

Shockwave

Shout for Joy, All the Earth!

Shout for Joy All the Earth! is a bold fantasia for the advancing concert band based on the composer's choral work of the same name. This work celebrates being alive and captures moments of intense joy and relaxed contemplation. The overall mood of this piece emphasizes the feeling that when we are overcome by joy we feel as if all of nature is celebrating with us.

Sicilienne - Gabriel Fauré

Side by Side - John Klohr

Sidekicks! - Chris Ferguson

Inspired by the playful imagination of a young child named Max, Sidekicks! follows his adventurous world full of heroes, villains, and sidekicks. The piece reflects the unpredictability and joy of childhood through dynamic musical themes, celebrating the role of band directors as both educators and parents. It highlights the creativity children bring and the magic that music and imagination can create together.

Silent Midwinter's Noel

This fantasia on three traditional Christmas carol uses "In the Bleak Midwinter," "Silent Night" and "The First Noel" as its foundation. Written in accessible keys to help students achieve excellent intonation, the arrangement also helps players perform with their instrument's characteristic sound. Careful attention to the harmonic cadences will also teach performers about tension and resolution and its place in musical expression. A perfect complement to a faster holiday selection, this carol-based arrangement with a modern setting will be a favorite with all.

Silent Night

Six Note Parade

Intended for first-year bands, this march uses the first 6 notes in a creative way that enables young students to develop independent part playing. With a short percussion solo, this composition is exactly what you need to introduce the march style to your students!