Of Castles and Kings - Rob Romeyn

Rob Romeyn's imaginative work for young band is a bold, regal opener for any concert or festival program. A heroic opening fanfare introduces a memorable, flowing melodic theme reminiscent of medieval times. Varied styles and textures enhance interest and offer many teaching opportunities. Solidly and sensibly scored to maximize the sound of your developing young band. Don't miss this outstanding addition to the Rising Band repertoire!

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Of Clipper Ships And Sailors - J. Taylor

Add a touch of high seas adventure to your next program with this rhapsodic treatment of familiar nautical themes. This piece celebrates the heritage of early sailors and their ships, the romance of going to sea and the songs they sang to make the long days and tedious work more tolerable. Featuring three famous Sea Chanties "Blow Ye Winds," "High Barnaby" and "Shenandoah" masterfully scored for intermediate level bands.

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Of Courage And Patriotism - James Curnow

This is descriptive composition at its finest! The music tells the story of the battle at Fort Meigs, Ohio during the War of 1812. The listener is taken from the calm sunrise, through the intensity and tulmultuous events of that fateful day. The quiet of the early dawn hours, the distant trumpet calls and sounds of thundering canons bring history to life through riveting music! Highly recommended!

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Of Courage And Valor - Ed Huckeby

This beautiful tone poem is a tribute to the thousands of military men and women who put their lives on the line every day in service to their country. Very playable, yet strikingly poignant and effective, it's also a perfect tool for teaching your young musicians the art of lyrical performance. "Of Courage and Valor" has "winner" written all over it!

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Of Days Gone By - Mark D. Slater

Here is a beautiful ballad allowing bands to showcase their musicianship. A reflective and sensitive melody leads to a heroic climax contrasted by a secondary woodwind theme. Delicate percussion scoring enhances the composition. (3:45)

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Of Distant Peaks - Robert Sheldon

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Of Dreams and Legends - Douglas Akey

Of Fire and Ice - Anthony Iannaccone

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Of Gale Force Winds - Richard L. Saucedo

The turbulence and intensity of a major wind storm is effectively recreated in Richard Saucedo's Of Gale Force Winds. Based around rhythmic figures that create a wind-like effect, and combined with a playful melody, the piecealternates between 6/8 and 9/8 staying rhythmically dynamic throughout. A very brief moment of repose hints at the period of calm that comes in the middle or eye of bigger storms. The fury of the storm then returns with darkersonorities and increased energy as this descriptive work comes to an exciting conclusion. Dur: 4:00

Of Gentle Spirit - William Owens

In the beginning, clarinets should play full with good airflow and firm embouchures. Accompanying parts should be connected and delicately tongued. When breathing, students must always take in plenty of air. Long sounds require lots of support. Whenever eighth notes occur, do not allow fingers to be slow - be accurate and assertive. In the forte section at measure 41, continue to play beautifully connected tones with great airflow. Work hard to achieve the piano in measure 47 and the crescendo in measure 48 for a glorious musical effect.