On Fire - Michael Geisler

On Freedom's Wings - Shabazz

A unique selection for middle school groups by a bright composer that is a wonderful choice for all concert or contest performances. The adagio section features short solos for clarinet, flute and baritone. Utilizes harmonic materials not usually found in compositions at this grade level yet very playable and musical. Very nice!

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On Golden Wings - Michael Oare

In this attractive overture for young bands, a chorale-like opening features solos for flute and oboe accompanied by delicate percussion effects and haunting harmonies. A dramatic faster section follows with a driving pulse andsoaring melodies as it builds to an exciting conclusion. Dur: 4:20

On her Majesty's Secret Service - John Barry

On Holiday - S. Watson

Whether you're loading up the car for a winter holiday visit, packing for a spring break trip to some summer destination, or traveling after school lets out , there's an air of excitement and anticipation about getting away. "On Holiday", using the continental term for a break from work or school, musically depicts the free spirit of vacation and is appropriate for winter/holiday or spring concert programming.

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On Jersey Shore - Arthur Pryor

Written for his band's frequent performances at the popular New Jersey summer resort area of Asbury Park, New Jersey, this rock-solid Arthur Pryor march is tops!

On Joyful Wing - Michael Sweeney

Drawing on two early American hymn tunes, here is a beautifully paced lyric piece with moments of calm reflection as well as emotional high points. The opening uses the lesser known Vermont composed by William Billings, and this is followed by a poignant adpatation of the familiar hymn Nearer, My God, To Thee. Dur: 3:45

On My Way - Phil Collins

The English musician Phil Collins has written six new songs for the animated Walt Disney film Brother Bear. His catchy pop rock is well known and popular with a worldwide audience. In Brother Bear, the young Kenai kills a grizzly bear to avenge his brother's death. Then he is magically transformed into a bear himself and he makes friends with the bear cub Koda. Together, they undertake a long, exciting journey in search of the mountain where Kenai can become human again. Meanwhile Kenai's remaining brother hunts them in order to avenge his family. Thus, the main themes of Brother Bear are brotherhood and friendship. On My Way gives voice to the courage and the determinationthat characterise Brother Bear. Peter Kleine Schaars has produced an excellent arrangement for band, which reflects the original film music very well.

On Navy Pier

Artist Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34) Here is a spirited march for young players that uses easy chromatic figures and contrasting instrumentation. The effective use of varied dynamics helps to make this one sparkle! (2:10)

On Parade - Andrew Glover

Start your very first beginning band concert with "On Parade." Using just the first six notes learned in band instruction, your students will feel confident performing this solid and melodic march. After and introduction and opening theme, a "trumpet and drum" melody is presented, followed by a woodwind accompaniment and then a countermelody in the lower voices. Audiences love marches, and you won't find a more solid way to begin that first concert!

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