Answer Me, My Love - Fred Rauch

"Answer Me, My Love" was originally written with German lyrics by Fred Rauch and music by Gerard Winkler under the title "Mutterlein". Shortly after, Carl Sigman wrote the English lyrics and gave it the title "Answer Me, My Love" which is now the most famous version. It became a hit in 1953, but it was during 1954 that Nat King Cole recorded it and made it a chart-topper in both the US and Europe. In 2000 the Canadian composer and singer Joni Mitchell included it on her successful record album "Both Sides Now". Available solo parts in this arrangement: C-Instruments TC C-Instruments BC Bb-Instruments Eb-instruments

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Antagonist - Larry Clark

In every great story there is always an antagonist, the character of opposing force who is central to the success of the story. Larry Clark has applied this concept to music in a new beginning band piece, fascinating in sound and an excellent cross-curricular tie with English classes, musically illustrating the structure of a good story. This piece is aggressive and at times, purposely antagonizing. Designed with the youngest of players in mind, it works on simple repeated eighth note patterns as the foundation for the melodic material. As is typical in a Larry Clark piece, interesting parts are provided for all instruments, and everyone gets to play the melody.

Antarctica - Carl Wittrock

Carl Wittrock was inspired by huge icefields surrounding the South Pole. Colourful and majestic sounds provide the composition a fascinating view of this "6th" continent. Antarctica is a free impression of the scenery in the Antarctic.Melodies are linked together to convey the various aspects of the landscape. These melodies together with their simple harmonic accompaniments make this work pleasant for both the listener and the musician.

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Antarctica Saga - Mike Hannickel

The arduous and dangerous first journey to the South Pole is skillfully interpreted for young band with ANTARCTIC SAGA. Young musicians love to play programmatic music. They'll imagine Norwegian Roald Amundsen's historic daring feat as they rehearse this compelling arrangement. This piece has loads of potential for cross-curricular work in both history and geography.The arrangement includes exciting optional sound effects, such as the chilling Glass Harmonica effect, which helps students to realize that music can be made in many ways. A reference to the Norwegian National Anthem completes the journey. Musicians and audience alike will love it.Adventure!

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Antars - Marquis

Antares (Overture for Band)

Once again Richard Saucedo has created an overture that focuses on brassy fanfares, exciting concert percussion, and tuneful themes coupled with skilled counterline writing. Bands everywhere love to program this type of energetic opener-style overture that is an attention getter from the opening downbeat.

Ante Lucem - Thomas Doss

This meditative work describes the final minutes before the night slips away and officially turns to day, the last few moments before a new dawn. The composition is based on the old Austrian folk tune Auf dem Berg bin i gern which has been used as the main theme in a wonderfully atmospheric way. Calm yet effective!

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Antecedium - Ed Huckeby

Antecedium was Ed Huckeby's first published composition for band and this edition makes it better than ever. An exceptional piece for mid-level bands that sounds much more difficult than it plays.

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Antecedium - Huckeby

"Antecedium" was Ed Huckeby's first published work, and this magnificent, high-energy overture has been a staple of concert and festival performances ever since. The modal melodies and harmonies provide a uniquely contemporary style when combined with the fresh changing meter elements. The composer has creatively adapted this work for the "Build-A-Band" series, to allow for performance by ensembles with limited or unusual instrumentation. This is a must have!

Anthem (from Chess) - Benny Andersson

From the '80s Broadway musical Chess, the song Anthem has enjoyed renewed popularity due in part to recordings by Josh Groban and Linda Eder. Here is a beautifully effective setting for full concert band of this memorable song.