Of Barges and Boats

This swinging setting of one of America's great old tunes, The Erie Canal, is a guaranteed crowd pleaser! Intriguing harmonies are a hallmark of this remarkable arrangement by Stephen Bulla, and you know the band will love playingin this easy-flowing and natural rhythmic style. While it will spark up any spot on your concert program, consider using it for a new and different type of closer. This is a great tie-in with American history & geography. (Grade3)

Of Castles and Dreams - Jim Mahaffey

Of Castles and Legends - Thomas Doss

The programmatic composition Of Castles and Legends is basedon the German legend of the white maiden who lived in the smallcity of Volkmarsen. It tells the tale of invading evil knights whokidnap a beautiful maiden, who through sheer panic commandedher spirit into the hands of God and by jumping into the abyss fromthe highest tower of the castle where she was being held. Fromthat day onward, she appeared from time to time, in shiny whitegarments, a sign of eternal heavenly joy. A fantastically descriptivepiece which portrays this tragic legend through the power of music.

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Of Chivalry and Valor - David Faleris

Chivalry dates back to the medieval institution of knighthood; while its meaning has changed over time, Of Chivalry and Valor celebrates some of the central tenets deeply rooted in the original chivalric code. The militaristic opening depicts a courageous battle where knights demonstrated their loyalty, bravery, and valor, followed by softer and gentler values such as generosity and selflessness. For the finale we return to the battlefield to witness the chivalrous warriors heroic triumph. Of Chivalry and Valor was commissioned and premiered by Anthony Rivera, Eastern Technical High School, Baltimore County Public Schools and won the National Band Association Merrill Jones Composition Contest in 2014.

Of Clipper Ships And Sailors - J. Taylor

Add a touch of high seas adventure to your next program with this rhapsodic treatment of familiar nautical themes. This piece celebrates the heritage of early sailors and their ships, the romance of going to sea and the songs they sang to make the long days and tedious work more tolerable. Featuring three famous Sea Chanties "Blow Ye Winds," "High Barnaby" and "Shenandoah" masterfully scored for intermediate level bands.

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Of Courage And Valor - Ed Huckeby

This beautiful tone poem is a tribute to the thousands of military men and women who put their lives on the line every day in service to their country. Very playable, yet strikingly poignant and effective, it's also a perfect tool for teaching your young musicians the art of lyrical performance. "Of Courage and Valor" has "winner" written all over it!

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Of Dark Lords and Ancient King - Roland Barrett

This riveting concert piece offers bold, ancient sounds to present an interesting change in mood and style in your concert program.

Of Days Gone By - Mark D. Slater

Here is a beautiful ballad allowing bands to showcase their musicianship. A reflective and sensitive melody leads to a heroic climax contrasted by a secondary woodwind theme. Delicate percussion scoring enhances the composition. (3:45)

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Of Distant Peaks - Robert Sheldon

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Of Dreams and Legends - Douglas Akey