The Ankh of Eternity

Depicting an epic journey through ancient lands to find the mythical Ankh of Eternity amulet, this programmatic composition will challenge and entertain your performers. Using traditional harmonic and rhythmic components while also using contemporary techniques, aleatoric percussion, and improvised solos to tell the story, this composition offers cultural and historical inclusion opportunities while also entertaining your audiences.

The Art of Expressive Playing for Winds and Percussion

While there are no absolute rules concerning expressive playing and phrasing, this innovative series clearly lays out basic concepts that help players become good musicians. The series focuses on the natural relationship between meter, rhythm, contour, tonality, style and historical period, and guides the player to a greater understanding of factors that can improve performance. This one of a kind text, written for teachers, woodwind, brass and percussion players, will help stimulate and cultivate more musical playing by individual musicians and by ensembles as a whole.

The Awakening

The Awakening begins with a gentle clarinet theme, gradually growing in intensity to represent the gradual transition from night to day. The early sections of the piece evoke a quiet morning, with the ensemble coming to life as the music shifts to a more playful and energetic 6/8 section. Attention to dynamics and articulation brings the awakening process to life, creating a vivid musical picture of a new day.

The Band At The Opera

The Band at the Opera is a medley of four of the most popularly known opera excerpts: The Toreador Song from Bizet's Carmen, the conclusion of Vesti la giubba from Leoncavallo's Pagliacci, The Anvil Chorus from Verdi's Il Trovatore, and the finale of the Overture to Rossini's William Tell.

The Billboard March - John Klohr

The Black Mask - Henry Fillmore

This Henry Fillmore march will remind you of days gone by at the circus, where clowns, lion tamers and acrobatics ruled the day. It is one of his lesser known marches but well worth your exploration. Robert Foster has given us an authentic new full score edition that is sure to delight you, your students and your audience.

The Bold Brigade

This beginning level march-like piece, using only the first 6 notes learned, portrays the confident spirit of military troops working together. A steady pulse using half, quarter, and eighth notes with doubled melody, harmony, and bass lines makes this patriotic piece one students will play with pride!

The Brave Warrior

Starting robust and full, this fast-paced concert and contest composition uses ostinatos with contrasting long melodic phrases and woodwind versus brass sections to develop listening and balance skills. A short percussion feature gives your students a chance to shine. With many places to stress phrasing and shaping, use this to build student confidence and interpretive skills.

The Cauldron

The Cauldron explores the transformation of an ancient ritual, combining dark harmonies with intense, swirling rhythms. The piece begins with eerie simmering sounds, building tension through percussion and brass. As the piece progresses, the music becomes more fiery and dramatic, evoking images of magic and ritual. The climax leaves listeners with a sense of mystery and unanswered questions, perfect for a spooky or dramatic performance.

The Circus Bee - Henry Fillmore