Ancient Air and Dance - Elliot Del Borgo

Enormously well crafted and full of Del Borgo's usual rhythmic flair, effective scoring and colorful use of percussion, Ancient Air and Dance is easier to play than it sounds. The composer shows how to employ the color resources of a band to maximum effect in this strong, contest-suitable original title. Duration: 5'40"

Ancient Aires And Dances

Ancient aires and Dances - Ottorino Respighi

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Ancient Airs And Dances - Ottorino Respighi

William Johnson's wind band transcription of this Renaissance masterwork by Respighi will be the headline of your next concert. Appropriate for your festival program, "Ancient Airs And Dances" provides a powerful musical and educational experience for your ensemble. With parts included for optional color instruments, this exceptional edition brings classic Renaissance repertoire into the modern era.

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Ancient Airs of Ireland - Michael Sweeney

Based on traditional tunes dating back hundreds of years, Michael's masterful rhapsodic setting utilizes a wide variety of styles and moods. Taking the listener on a dramatic and emotional journey, the featured melodies include: Return from Fingal, Lord Mayo, The Yellow Bittern, Captain O'Kane, Song of the Chanter, and Behind the Bush in the Garden. Dur: 6:35

Ancient Apparitions - John Prescott

Travel back to the time of the oldest human civilizations, whose very existence seem to us today as ghosts of a long-dead past. A solo flute and solo trumpet provide musical invitations for listeners to transport themselves to these ancient times while the band answers with antiphonal response. This work continues to gain momentum as ghostly apparitions from ancient times swirl in and out of sight like spinning wisps of mist. The specters - and the music - gain strength and substance as they approach the unyielding vortex of an exciting conclusion.

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Ancient Badlands - Laura Estes

Inspired by the South Dakota Badlands, this new work from Composer Laura Estes will make your ensemble sound its best. Wonderful writing for this age group makes putting this together for concerts a breeze. A winner for sure!

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Ancient Blessings - Charles Rochester Young

Ancient Carol

For that first holiday concert, here is a wonderful and very easy setting of O Come Emmanuel in an expressive style.

Ancient Carol Variants - Chris M. Bernotas

This delightful holiday arrangement is based on the well-known melody of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. This fresh and exciting rendition of one of the most ancient of holiday carols will surely be a welcome addition to any holiday concert. (5:00)

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