Ascension - Randall D. Standridge

This glorious, lyrical work by Randall Standridge combines "Nearer My God to Thee" with "Be Thou My Vision" in an intriguing and powerful meditation on mortality and beauty. Ascension includes moments of absolute faith contrasted with episodes of doubt and wonder as the music evolves in a reflection of life experience. Stunning.

Ascensions - Jay Bocook

From the pen of Jay Bocook comes this intriguing piece that explodes with musical drama and energy. Its themes, all derived from ascending lines, create an uplifiting aura throughout, and build to a soaring, captivating finish. the pensive contrasting section features short solos for flute, oboe, and horn.

Ascensions - Rob Romeyn

"Ascensions" is an aggressive concert or festival work of unbridled energy and power! Ascending melodic themes and harmonic structures create tension, and are the basis for this creative and interesting composition. The melodic material is memorable and is shared throughout the entire ensemble, creating interest for the performer and listener alike. Contemporary harmonies, contrasting styles, dynamics, textures and the aforementioned "ascensions" create a dramatic and fresh compositional approach. This is musical adrenaline and excitement at its best!

Ascent

Ascent reflects the effort to get off the ground, literally or figuratively. It's a micro-overture that begins with the promise of upward transcendence, yet soon flies off into rogue disorganization. A raucous flock of notes finally converges into a united upward-headed murmuration, but the freedom of soaring through the sky brings an uneasy mystery before settling into the tranquil air of anticipation.

Ascentium - Ed Huckeby

From the opening pyramid chords to the rousing and energetic conclusion, Ascentium will bring out the best in your ensemble. The crisp, syncopated rhythms and exciting, but playable, melodic lines provide the basis for a piece which is characteristically Huckeby through and through! Great for concert and/or contest performance.

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Ases Tod - Edvard Grieg

Ash Grove Variations - Stephen Bulla

Based on a Welsh folk song, this simple melody is tastefully scored to fit the familiar style of Holst and Vaughn Williams. After an introduction that builds on fragmentary melodic elements in 4/4 meter, the main theme of the variations appears in 3/4. Scored to feature different instrumental textures throughout, in addition to a full ensemble treatment. Very appropriate for contest.

Ash Lawn Echoes (An Overture for Band) - Robert W. Smith

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Ashford Castle - John O'Reilly

Ashford Celebration - Ralph Ford

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