Aquila Chrysaetos - Alex Poelman

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Aquila non capit muscas(Epomanduodurum) - Maxime Aulio

Aquila Volante - Michael Geisler

This is a typical openingsoverture. The piece is characterized by the image of a flying hawk. We feel the wind tugging at its wings, the fury of the hunt, the dizzying nosedive, and all the splendor and beauty of a majestic bird.

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Aquilon - Robert Martin

Aqva - Marco Somadossi

Arabella - Philip A. Parker

Arabesque - David Shaffer

A lush, slow opening section progresses through a triumphant fanfare into a lively faster section. The contrasting slow middle section emphasizes harmonic texture and contour, moving quickly into the energetic finale.

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Arabesque - Samuel R. Hazo

Commissioned by the Indiana Bandmasters Association for the 2008 All-State High School Honor Band, this stunning work from the pen of Samuel Hazo is a tour de force of Middle Eastern sounds for the contemporary wind band. Fromdelicate and sensual soloistic writing to full-blown ensemble passages with rapid fire tutti rhythms and frenzied percussion, here is a rewarding piece with drama and depth that will be the high point of any concert or festivalprogram. Period! Dur: 6:00 (Grade 5) Audio recorded live by the 2008 North Carolina 11-12 All-State Honor Band - Samuel R. Hazo, conductor

Arabia - Joseph Benjamin Earp

"Arabia" is based on the legend of Atlantis, a lost city in ancient Arabia. This mysterious city was buried under the sand after being destroyed by natural disasters said to be unleashed by angry Gods. Many explorers seeking the lost city believe it is near the southern deserts of modern-day Saudi Arabia. Sit back and imagine you are transported back to this amazing ancient city.

Arabian Dances