Shenandoah - Traditional

Shenandoah Triptych - Brian Balmages

This three-part fantasy opens with a brisk, light style. The piece moves quickly into a lyrical treatment of Shenandoah. A restatement of the opening motif leads into a slower section in which the original theme is presented both backward and forward in a beautiful harmonic setting. A final section utilizes additional melodic variations and a chorale setting under a woodwind ostinato before coming to a dynamic conclusion. An ideal festival piece!

Shenandoah Valley - John Kinyon

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Shenandoah's Simple Gifts - Larry Clark

Two of the most popular American folk songs are ingeniously combined in this outstanding setting by composer Larry Clark. It begins with the gentle flow of the river, followed by full statements of folk songs "Shenandoah" and "Simple Gifts." A brass cascade leads into a marvelous buildup to the climax of the piece, where both songs are heard simultaneously. Shenandoah's Simple Gifts has all the makings to become part of the standard reportoire.

Shenanigans - Robert Sheldon

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Shepherd's Air

Shepherd's Dance - Gian Carlo Menotti

Amahl and the Night Visitors was the first opera to be commissioned especially for television. Having its premiere in 1951, it has since become a holiday classic with an enduring story and unforgettable music.This setting of Shepherd's Dance presents the charm and character of the original in an exceptional adaptation for concert band. (Grade 3) (3:00)

Shepherd's Hey

Band conductors know of this famous folk song because of the popular setting by band composing icon Percy Grainger, but it has been out of reach for young bands... until now! Andrew Balent has arranged the delightful tune in a setting that works wonderfully for young band.

Shepherd's Hey - Percy Aldridge Grainger

Shepherd's Hoedown - Andrew Robertson Mackereth