Threefold

Mixed meters, hemiola, and syncopation give this exciting piece its energy and drive. Using an insistent xylophone part as a rhythmic motive, a feeling of three is present in multiple meters, rhythmic forms and important countermelodies. With limited exposed parts, this offers opportunities for teaching important musical concepts while enabling students to feel secure in their performance. Open or close your concert, festival or contest with this fine programing choice.

Thrive

Thrive is a very strong concert opener or closer with all of the elements that have made Sean O'Louhglin's pieces so successful in the past. You will hear driving angular rhythms, memorable melodic motives, lush harmonic structures and interesting parts for every section of the band to play. Sean's music is bold, dynamic and sweeping in its intensity and musical sophistication. That is why he is one of the top selling composers of concert band music today!

Through London Streets

Thunderstruck

Thunderstruck is an exciting new piece from best-seller composer Sean O'Loughlin. Year after year, Sean provides us with music that is dynamic and rhythmically interesting to students and audiences alike. This piece contains an upward thrust in the melodic material that keeps reaching higher and higher into the climactic finish. Your students will reach new heights with this exceptional new piece for developing bands.

Tides - Bill Calhoun

"Tides" calls to comparison the currents of the sea and our own human emotions. The piece is the perfect vehicle for younger groups to refine their ensemble playing skills. Written in a chorale-like setting, the piece challenges the students' abilities to listen and perform with expression. Filled with emotion, "Tides" provides the ingredients necessary for contrast in any concert program.

Time Shift - Bill Calhoun

To Be Found

To Create a Voice

Inspired by the memory of an influential music educator, Carol Brittin Chambers has woven a multitude of grooves, colors, and uplifting themes into To Create a Voice. Chambers has attempted to convey distinct moods and emotions that this educator tried to instill in his students. In honor of this dynamic teacher, you will hearHot Cross Bunscleverly placed throughout the composition.

To The Rubicon

Toy Soldier Marches - Marsha Shapiro

This medley of classic toy soldier marches is perfect for any concert including holiday performances. Featured are "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" by Jessel, "March of the Toys" by Herbert, "Toy Soldier March" by Kreiser and "March of the Wooden Soldiers" from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. Use this to introduce and teach your ensembles about the classical style needed to interpret literature of this time period, especially the approach to rhythmic accuracy, melodic interpretation and accompaniment balance.