The Enemy God and the Dance of the Spirits - Sergei Prokofiev

The Russian ballet director Sergei Diaghilev commissioned many composers to write music for the theatre. This was what caused Serge Prokofiev to compose the four part Scytische Suite (also known as Ala and Lolli) in 1916, from which The Enemy God and the Dance of the Spirits can be heard on this CD. This suite is one of Prokofiev's first works, and received negative criticism following its first performance on account of its being "uncivilised". Prokofiev himself wrote after this first performance ". . . The timpani player beat the skin of the timpani to tatters, and the whole orchestra voiced a protest. A cellist complained that he only put up with the violence, createdby the blaring brass, on account of his sick wife and three children . . .".

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The Engulfed Cathedral - Claude Debussy

One of Debussy's most popular works. "The Engulfed Cathedral" has been transcribed in many different forms, and is available for the modern concert band/wind ensemble. Written in a short span of two months, the "Preludes" reveal the evolving 'impressionist' style of the composer during the mid-point of his composing career.

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The Ensign - H. Bennett

Note: This is a reprint from a vintage publication of 1900. No conductor score is published for this work. The Solo Cornet part serves as a conductor guide.Parts for Eb Horns are included; no F Horn parts are published for this work. If a C Piccolo/C Flute part was not published originally, one has been subsequently added by our editorial staff.

The Entertainer - Scott Joplin

The Entrance of the Knights - Kevin Houben

This festive piece of music was composed for the occasion of a long lasting friendship between a Belgian and a German wind band after having encountered for the first time in 1976, creating a strong bond. At the annual meeting, a delegation of officials is traditionally awaiting their guest to arrive: The Entrance of the Knights!

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The Entry Of The King - Richard Wagner

The Epic Rise - Tim Kleren

"The Epic Rise" is a work by Tim Kleren, commissioned by the music school "Union Grand-Duc Adolphe" (UGDA) for the 2025 Wind Orchestra and Fanfare Competition in Luxembourg. Composed with a focus on the specific demands of competitions, this piece combines epic sounds with essential criteria such as intonation, rhythm, and ensemble playing. By successfully blending cinematic musical aesthetics with precise competition requirements, "The Epic Rise" aims not only to enrich the practice process but also to inspire musicians for competitions.

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The Escape - Andreas Ludwig Schulte

The Eternal Journey - David Shaffer

Written as a tribute to Mike Bandman, Ruth Moore and Jeff Worth, band directors in Gurnee School District 56 Gurnee, Illinois in recognition of their 94 years of combined service to the band and music programs, "The Eternal Journey" opens with a strong brass flourish and delightfully simple melodic statement which is developed throughout the composition. The slower middle section is a powerful hymn-like setting written as an expression of gratitude from a grateful music community, leading us into a dramatic and powerful conclusion. "The Eternal Journey" is a perfect festival piece and is sure to be one of your student's favorite.

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The Eternal Pursuit - Jason K. Nitsch

This new contemporary work was premiered at the 2002 Midwest Clinic and is an excellent way to make use of all your percussionists. After an eerie introduction, a haunting melody is presented that continues throughout. This is definitely a unique and refreshing style which is very welcome at this grade level. Strongly consider this work from Texas composer and middle school band director, Jason Nitsch.