The Eternal Pursuit - Jason K. Nitsch

This new contemporary work was premiered at the 2002 Midwest Clinic and is an excellent way to make use of all your percussionists. After an eerie introduction, a haunting melody is presented that continues throughout. This is definitely a unique and refreshing style which is very welcome at this grade level. Strongly consider this work from Texas composer and middle school band director, Jason Nitsch.

The Eve of the War - Jeff Wayne

The Everlasting Light - Andrew R. Mackereth

A tranquil setting of the song O Little Town of Bethlehem interspersed with references to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

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The Exodus Song - Ernest Gold

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The Exodus Song - Ernest Gold

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The Explorers - Peter Yorke

The Exultant Heart - Jess Turner

The Exultant Heart is the winner of the NBA/Merrill Jones Composition Contest and is nothing short of remarkable. The hauntingly beautiful opening is followed by a joyful middle section that features a lively dance, alluding to a rustic wedding dance complete with drum and tambourine. The first theme then returns in a choral-like setting as the dance rhythm continues, gradually settling down to a return of the opening mood while chimes improvise like church bells fading in the distance. Absolutely spellbinding!

The Fair Field Overture - Malcolm Arnold

The Fairest of the Fair - John Philip Sousa

Andrew Balent continues to provide us with quality settings of marches for many ensemble sizes. No one will be able to tell the difference between this setting and the original Sousa march. It is what Andrew Balent does best.

The Faithful Hussar - Norman Tailor