Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront - Leonard Bernstein

The acclaimed 1954 film On the Waterfront starred Marlon Brando and garnered multiple Academy Awards, as well as a nomination for Bernstein's poignant and evocative music (his only film score). Using music from the film, Bernstein created this 20-minute suite which consists of six continuously flowing movements. Juxtaposing moments of tenderness with elements of cold savagery as depicted in the film, this is a monumental and distinctive addition to the symphonic wind ensemble repertoire.

Symphonic Suite from Rio - John Powell

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Symphonic Suite from Star Trek - Alexander Courage

Boldly go where no band has gone before! The 2009 blockbuster movie features spectacular new and exciting themes in a dramatic soundtrack by Michael Giacchino. In addition, the original classic TV theme is reworked in a creative fashion. Here's an impressive setting for the concert stage.

Symphonic Suite from Star Wars - John Williams

The beloved Star Wars saga concludes with the blockbuster hit The Rise of Skywalker. John Williams' masterful score again provides the emotional connection to the story with reprises of familiar character themes as well aspoignant new material.

Symphonic Suite from Star Wars: The Force Awakens - John Williams

Utilizing the distinctive "Jedi Steps" theme featured at the end of the film, combined with the rousing "Finale" from the end credits, Jay Bocook authentically recreates the beauty and power of this amazing film score. Courtesy of Mr. Williams himself, an alternate "concert ending" is provided in addition to the quiet ending as heard at the end of the film.

Symphonic Suite from The Lord of the Dance - Ronan Hardiman

Symphonic Triptych - James Curnow

Curnow - Grades 5-6

Symphonic Variants - James Curnow

Through variations in tempo and tone, the Symphonic Variants bring forth the sonority of the euphonium and the skills of the soloist. The work begins with an allegro con espressivo statement of the theme and alternates with adagio and allegro con spirito variations. Lento, presto, and pesante treatments add further interest to the composition.

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Symphonic Variants - Ludwig van Beethoven

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Symphonic Variations - Jacob de Haan

This composition is based on a passacaglia theme, in which artistic perfection, symphonic drama and oriental melody lines play a role. The passacaglia is originally a dance made up of a series of variations above a bass line constantly present as an ostinato. It is not in this sense that the "Symphonic Variations" are in the passacaglia form but in the sense of the open form of the variations. Jacob de Haan, himself originally an organist, took his inspiration for this piece from the famous passacaglia for organ in C-minor by J.S. Bach. Following the introduction of the passacaglia theme (in the bass) the entry by the trumpets and trombones forms the majestic start to amusical adventure, in which this theme (often fragmentary) returns in variations. Then there follow two faster movements with dramatic contrasts and virtuose passages. Particularly striking here is the use of two characteristic intervals from the beginning of the theme namely the minor second and the augmented fourth. An apause in the composition comes in the slow bridge where a syncopated bourdon (perfect fifth) is constantly repeated. The tension grows in dynamics and harmony, and the oriental-flavour becomes obvious in the melody. We arrive at a faster movement via an accelerando, in which a perpetuum mobile based on the passacaglia theme is central. Finally the whole flows into a martial theme, in which the ostinato accompaniment n the descant derives from the passacaglia theme.