Coming Home - Chandler L. Wilson

"Coming Home" is an extraordinary work that delves into the profound emotions tied to returning to one's place of origin after a long absence. Time away is often filled with adventures, challenges, rewards, and a myriad of experiences that shape one's journey, and the act of coming home signifies more than just physical return; it embodies a rush of happiness and anticipation, a reconnection with familiar surroundings, and the comfort of being in a space that feels like one's own. The music captures the essence of finding solace in the familiar, reuniting with loved ones, and enjoying the comforts that home provides. It's a place where one can relax, reflect, and rejuvenate, planting new roots while cherishing the experiences that have led them back. The feeling of coming home is not just about returning to a physical space, but also about reconnecting with oneself and one's sense of belonging. Beautiful and moving!This work is not yet in print. Please check back later to view the conductor score and for purchasing information. In the meantime, please enjoy this recording performed by The Washington Winds, conducted by Edward S. Petersen.

Coming Home - Lake

Command - Edmondson

Here is a well-scored and tuneful work by the popular composer of marches for young band.

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Commando March - Samuel Barber

Samuel Barber's stirring march has been carefully tramsformed into a practical version for intermediate bands. An exciting and rewarding piece for bands who need significant literature with very reasonable player demands. (Grade 3)

Commandos du Ciel, Tambours et Clairons - Liesenfelt

Comme D'Habitude - Claude François

Commedia Dell'Arte - Joseph Horovitz

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Commemoration

A concert fanfare to commemorate a special occasion is the genesis of this excellent work by Carl Strommen. Beginning with a brass fanfare and employing tight harmonies, the processional-type theme makes it an excellent candidate for a graduation ceremony. Send those college-bound kids off in style!

Commemoration - James Barnes

Commemoration was commissioned by the members of the Northwest North Carolina Bandmasters Association to recognize the distinguished career of Dr. William A. Gora, the longtime Director of Bands at Appalachian State University, who passed away in 2015. Bill was loved by his students, respected by his peers and cherised by his many friends. A brilliant musician, a fine conductor and a warm human being with a marvelous sense of humor, Bill has been sorely missed by all. Gora was friends with composer James Barnes for over 40 years. They met when Barnes was still in graduate school at Kansas and Gora had just finished his DMA at the University of Florida. When the NNCBDA asked Barnes to compose a work in Bill's honor, he was honored to do so. He decided to write a cheerful work for Bill, full of energy, color and melody, because he knew this is what he would have wanted; no funeral dirges for Bill Gora. The soft middle portion of the work, a hymn-like tune scored in saxophone choir, was included because Bill was a fine saxophonist and, for many years, the saxophone teacher at ASU.

Commemoration - Robert W. Smith

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