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 Class Clown

The Class Clown is a very fun, novelty piece for developing bands. Sometimes it is best not to take ourselves too seriously and program some music that is just pure fun. Composer Joseph Compello is a master of writing pieces that are a delight to both perform and listen to. Have fun!

The Cliffs Of Mendocino

The music of Alan Lee Silva is truly American in scope and sound, and his melodic touch makes his pieces sound effortless. This work is no exception and is a welcome addition to the repertoire for developing bands.

The Coastline Express

Majestic and flowing; with images of American grandeur, this new Alan Silva composition showcases his unique style of writing. Alan's pieces are cinematic and paint a sonic landscape for the imagination, and are always a welcome departure from the norm. Your students will love the magnitude of this wonderful work.

The Code

Like the underscore of an international spy movie, this piece promises drama from the opening bar. The evocative harmonies, plus tight moving lines and syncopated rhythms, immediately catch one's ear. Pulsating eighth-note patterns drive the piece all the way through to the spirited conclusion. Sure to have everyone on the edge of their seat.

The Company Bugler

The Company Bugler is a march featuring the trumpet section of a 1st year band. It has all of the traditional trappings of a standard American march, aside from the modulation at the trio. Composed with the youngest of band students in mind, this simple march is the perfect introduction to the style.

The Conqueror - Carl Teike