Ghost Dances - Roland Barrett

Inspired by the tragic score of the Lakota Sioux massacre at Wounded Knee in 1890, this dynamic Roland Barrett original work is contemporary, featuring aleatoric musical fragments, and exceeds the bounds of an ultra-emotional musical presentation. Bravo! (6:45) This title is available in SmartMusic.

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Ghost Dancing - Brant Karrick

An excellent study and introduction to contemporary compositional techniques, Ghost Dancing will stimulate the students in their exploration of modern music. Some of the dissonances are biting, adding to the excitement of the piece. The contrasting lyrical middle section gives a release from the tension before leading back to the aggressive main theme. You might consider this for performance around Halloween!

Ghost Fleet - Robert Sheldon

With lush harmonies and contemporary compositional techniques, Robert Sheldon's Ghost Fleet takes you on the journey of long-forgotten warships as their 'spirits' break free, returning to the high seasand former days of glory.Sure to be a staple on many contest lists, Ghost Fleet is a must-have for every concert band. An instant classic!

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Ghost in the Graveyard - Scott Watson

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Ghost in the Machine - George Sweet

Ghost in the Machine has characteristics of minimalist music and utilizes many interesting sounds, colors and textures to create a mechanized sound. This piece is a great way to introduce students to the important minimalistic style and has enough musical sophistication to keep students and audiences on the edge of their seats.

Ghost Lights - Timothy Loest

Ghost Run - Grant Michel

Ghost Run is a fun piece for concert band written in a theme and variations form. It begins with a bold opening statement that gives way to a funky ostinato that provides the foundation for the main theme. There are quotes of Dies Irae and the music of Bach in this exciting piece.

Ghost Ship - Michael Story

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Ghost Walk - Chris Brubeck

Composer Chris Brubeck wrote Ghost Walk as part of his BandQuest residency at West Rocks Middle School in Connecticut. The piece combines Brubeck's lifelong experiences with both jazz and classical idioms, creating a work that's as fun to play as it is to hear. The title was inspired by the wedding of Brubeck's son at Gettysburg College, which hosts a ghost walk, as well as the minor mode and haunting atmosphere of the piece. Learn more on YouTube! BandQuest, an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for band, is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series was started as a response to feedback from music educators that there is a pressing need for new, fresh band music. The heart of this program is new works written by a diverse group of leading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. Every BandQuest project includes a residency component in which the composer works collaboratively with a middle school as they create their new piece.Many BandQuest pieces are accompanied by an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to assist students as they learn the music and to integrate each piece with non-music studies. Visit www.bandquest.org to learn more about this innovative series, and email [email protected] to request a free downloadable audio catalog.

Ghostbusters - Ray Parker