Axis - Naoya Wada

I composed Axis as a dedication to my friend Shinya Nakamitsu. He is a wonderful graphic designer who loves wind band music. Some years ago, I made a demo CD to hand out to a number of people. He oversaw the jacket design for that project and I composed this traditional march to thank him. Shinya Nakamitsu runs a design company called AXIS: hence the name of the composition.

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Axolotl Dance - Hoefle

Named after Xolotl, Aztec god of fire and lightning, Mexican salamanders called Axolotls are increasing in popularity. They feature an anime-like appearance and have recently appeared in the computer game Minecraft! "Axolotl Dance" honors the Mexican heritage of these amazing creatures with basic Latin percussion, and highlights their charm with a lighter melody. Not just a pretty face, these creatures also have mysterious powers of regeneration like no other, making them of interest to scientists. Have fun learning about these delightful creatures while preparing this fun piece for performance!

Axon - Jared Spears

If you've ever heard or performed this writer's best- selling MOMENTATIONS, you will love this one. From the gorgeous chorale-like opening, and slow lyrical moments that proceed through the highly dramatic and colorful allegro sections, this is Spears at his best. A contest winner!

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Ayers Rock - Henk Hogestein

The famous monolith Ayers Rock (also called Uluru) is the only true attraction in the Northern Territory of Australia. This colossal red rock lies in the middle of a desert plain. At dusk, a beautiful spectacle develops as the setting sun envelops the rock in rose-red hues. There are tourists who climb the rock, while this is a taboo according to the indigenous religion of the Aboriginals. Besides, the climb is very strenuous. A walk around the rock is also an unforgettable experience.During a journey through Australia, Henk Hogestein was inspired by this rock; he composed this robust rock number to cherish the memory of it.

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Ayre and Dance - Bruce Pearson

Ayrshire Portrait

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Azalea - G. E. Holmes

Note: This is a reprint from a vintage publication of 1909.No conductor score is published for this work. The Solo Cornet part serves as a conductor guide.Parts for Eb Horns are included; no F Horn parts are published for this work.If a C Piccolo/C Flute part was not published originally, one has been subsequently added by our editorial staff.

Azalea City March - R. Alan Carter

Azalea City is an original march that has been composed in the style of famous march composer Henry Fillmore. A tuneful, chromatic melodic figure, fanfare-like themes, and bold, march style harmonies are highlighted in this well-written piece by newcomer Alan Carter. The march is in 2/4 making it more accessible to bands at this level. This piece is perfect for both introducing march styles and for use in your next festival.

Azerbaijan Capriccio - Fikret Amirov