Och Was Ik Maar Bij Moeder Thuis Gebleven - Philip A. Parker

Octane - Dakota Pederson

A high energy and exciting work that covers a full range of musical concepts including terse dynamics, various articulations, meter changes and a combination of driving rhythms and long legato lines all while maintaining its relentless momentum. Great and engaging parts for each section and a tour de force of percussion.

Octane - David Shaffer

As you increase the octane in gasoline, you increase the horsepower in the engine. In this piece, David Shaffer has added all the octane necessary to create a powerful high intensity composition that is sure to be a hit with your students and your audiences! From the opening dialogue between the percussion section and individual wind choirs to the lush middle section, this piece is constant excitement from beginning to end. Pure energy and pure fun to play!

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October - Eric Whitacre

The continuing popularity of Eric Whitacre's dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere, with his symphonic, choral, and operatic works. October is arguably his most notable symphonic work, nowadapted in this stunning version for wind/concert band.

October Farewell - Justin Williams

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October Sky - Rob Romeyn

An impressive lyrical selection for beginning band, "October Sky" has sophistication and musicality uncommon at this grade level. A beautiful and memorable melody is presented amid varied textures with wonderful sensitivity. The melody develops into a glorious full ensemble and then to a climax invoking images of a breathtaking fall sunset. It then subsides, ending with a heartwarming, soft touch creating a spell to be long remembered. An outstanding lyrical selection!

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Octodurus - Claivoz

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Octopussy - John Barry

Ode 'An die Freude' - Ludwig van Beethoven

Ode a Sainte-Cecile - Henry Purcell