In Regal Wonder - Gary P. Gilroy

The Christmas season is an exciting time filled with wonder and marvel and is certainly the most musical time of the year - everywhere we turn we are treated to the festive "sounds of the season." Two of the most royal and regal carols, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Good King Wenceslas are gracefully combined into this energetic presentation for young players. It gives young bands the opportunity to explore new challenges while giving them some wonderful material for their winter concert.

In Reih' und Glied - Jakob Bichsel

In School En Huis

In Search of Ancient Aliens - Richard L. Saucedo

Hinting at the possibility of visitors from another world coming to earth in ancient times, Richard's musical adventure for second year players evokes feelings of excitement and also mystery. Using dark harmonies, driving rhythms, and a brief lyric section in the middle this is a great teaching tool as well as just plain fun.

In Search of the Cast Aways - William Alwyn

In Search of the Lost Ship - James Swearingen

History is the hook in this composition that, from start to finish, is full of non-stop excitement. The use of one's vivid imagination is a great tool for inspiration. Following the first reading of this work, your students will undoubtedly want to raise their hands and, when called upon, enthusiastically share their interpretation as to the meaning of the music. This piece also provides a wonderful opportunity to introduce the musical understanding of a fugue. Well crafted and fun to perform!

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In Simple Faith - William J. Kirkpatrick

This work was commissioned by the Baptist Preparatory School Band of Little Rock, Arkansas, Mrs. Lindsey Leggitt, director. The work is dedicated to that school and the 2016 graduating class of the Baptist Prep Band Program. This musical work for concert band is based on the hymn Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus with some additional material created for transitions and unity. The piece is written in the style of classic hymn song settings for band and should be played with careful attention to expression and balance.

In Solitude - Todd Stalter

Sometimes we seek solitude on purpose. Occasionally, we are left in it. Solitude can often be a calming and relaxing experience but also an anxious and fearful one. In Solitude, by Todd Stalter, is expressive, intimate music that seeks to connect with the different emotions we experience while alone. Featuring cinematic techniques like Lydian scale movement and appoggiaturas, the atmospheric sound of In Solitude is sure to resonate both musically and personally with performers and audiences.

In Somerset - J. Harvey

In Springtime - Goldmark

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