The Haunted Clock

In The Haunted Clock, the relentless tick-tock of a clock echoes through a darkened house. The piece plays with tension and suspense, using unusual rhythms and eerie harmonies to suggest the passage of time. The subtle use of percussion creates a ghostly atmosphere, and the piece builds toward an unsettling conclusion.

The Heart of a Mustang

The Heart of a Mustang evokes the musical imagery of free-roaming horses galloping across the open plains. The music suggests an intense urgency embodying the struggles faced by mustangs in the wild. Heartbeat rhythms serve as the musical bridge throughout in this solid choice for contest and festival performances.

The Hiding Place

The Hiding Place is a musical journey that invites listeners to explore themes of refuge, resilience, and the power of hope in times of adversity. Inspired by the concept of finding solace and sanctuary in the midst of chaos, the piece evokes imagery of quiet sanctuaries, secluded hideaways, and inner strength.

The Holly and the Ivy

This setting of the beautiful holiday classic is accessible for very young bands. Its memorable melody, notated in a comfortable range, is passed around the sections of ensemble as the other parts play accompaniments that are interesting, yet not difficult. Written in bridge form, the piece begins softly, with soft sleigh bells and clarinets below the break, adding flutes, then brass, then building to a minor section and a very short percussion feature, making it a great opportunity introduce students to this form!

The Ides of March

Sean O'Loughlin's The Ides of March is pulse-pounding and haunting; a dramatic composition for band. This work celebrates the composer's love of modern film music and is an exercise in economy of musical material while remaining wonderfully melodic and elegant.

The Journey

The Journey attempts to musically portray the experience of traveling on an early ship, crossing the vast and tumultuous ocean to an uncertain destination. Cast in a rollicking 6/8 meter, the first theme in D minor signifies determination and perseverance, while the second theme signifies hope and faith. The music tosses and turns as the theme is passed to each section and continues to press on to a triumphant landing! We are excited to welcome the music of Brant Karrick to the Carl Fischer Music catalog.

The Journey Home - Randy Navarre

Here's your contest piece for your middle school band. A solid Grade 3 with interaction in between the various sections of the band. The tempos are medium, slow, and a bit fast, but non troppo! The harmonies have some post-romantic sounds with longing melodies and interacting counter-melodies. The recapitulation has just a little bit of variety with changes of rhythms and maybe a surprise harmony or two.

The King of Love My Shepherd Is - Irish Hymn Tune

The Klaxon - Henry Fillmore

Expertly edited by Robert Foster, this Fillmore march is now being offered in one of the Authentic Fillmore Editions. Foster's fine tuning only adds to what is certainly one of Henry Fillmore's best marches!

The Lake in the Sky