Ancient Castle - James Curnow

The beautiful Japanese folk song "Ancient Castle" is transformed and enhanced through subtle variation in this stunning setting by James Curnow. Curnow, who is so respected by directors of more experienced bands, shows how effective he is at the very easy level as well. Offering ample opportunity to focus your band's attention on intonation and blend, this is a fine showcase of the musicianship of your young band!

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Ancient Curses - Michael Story

Inspired by the 2016 discovery of an ancient Roman burial ground, this poignant original composition is both bold and reflective. The intriguing discovery took a turn when ancient scrolls with a variety of curses were also found. Compelling! (3:00)

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Ancient Duel - Mekealian

Prepare for musical combat! The competitors? Metal instruments vs. wooden instruments. Sounds of wooden swords battling metal and stone set the scene of an epic battle. The contrasting musical elements work together to create a musical melee that draws the audience into the fray. Call and response sections provide a fun and exciting method for reinforcing rhythmic accuracy and tempo discipline.

Ancient Echoes - James L. Hosay

This is your chance to program something intriguing, exciting and unique. The ancient meets the modern in James L. Hosay's distinctive new modal fantasy for Young Band. The mysterious chant-like opening soon gives way to a rhythmically-accented section whose melodies evoke a distant time and place - a time of seers, sages, oracles, and a dark and misty past. Give your young musicians something out of the ordinary to interpret!Different!

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Ancient Echoes Of Time - Douglas E. Wagner

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Ancient Fires - Carol Brittin Chambers

Composer Carol Brittin Chambers' new work for young band is sure to excite and inspire. Great writing makes this a superb choice for contest and festival. You'll be hearing a lot of this one!

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Ancient Flower - Yukiko Nishimura

We are pleased to welcome the talents of composer Yukiko Nishimura to our band catalog. Yukiko has written orchestra pieces for Carl Fischer for many years now and has thankfully written some band music this year! Her music is simply beautiful. This sensitive piece is sure to stretch the musicianship of your players. Yukiko's music is a breath of fresh air for the band world that you and your students will love.

Ancient Hunters - Sean O'Loughlin

Ancient Hymn Tune Variants - John Prescott

The medieval plainchant melody Divinum Mysterium is used as the source material for this piece, as its melodic elements are constantly varied throughout. Beginning in a slow, stately tempo as it might have been heard in a cathedral in the middle ages, the initial setting ultimately gives way to fast, driving rhythms which support more and more variations on the tune. The arch-like form of the plainchants final phrase is mirrored in the brasses three times within the piece, the most dramatic of which occurs near the end as Ancient Hymn Tune Variants reaches its exciting and triumphant conclusion.

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Ancient Irish Hymn

Ancient Irish Hymn is based on the hymn "St. Patrick's Breastplate" written by Charles V. Stanford. Composer Sean O'Loughlin uses this heritage to create an authentic "symphonic" treatment of this beautiful hymn. It is a musical journey that is both sublime and breathtaking.