Der Zaubermarsch - Rob Ares

On 30th September 1791, a few months before his death, the opera "Die Zauberflote" (The Magic Flute) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was given its first performance. It was remarkable that despite his ill health and his disastrous financial situation he was able to compose a work of such comic genius. Mozart composed the overture in the two days before the premier of the opera and it is on this overture that this transcription is based. To perform the work 'a la Mozart' only the timpani part should be used, the additional percussion parts have been added by the arranger and are therefore optional.Mozart 40th SymphonyThe Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lived atragically short life of thirty-five years. Towards the end of his life in the summer of 1788, he wrote three symphonies in the span of a little over six weeks. His Symphony No.40 in G Minor was one of those great works. This setting of the first movement from that Symphony provides ample demonstration of the composer's grace, inventiveness and pervasive sense of humour, which can be found throughout his music.

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Der Zigeunerbaron - Johann Strauss

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Der -sterreichische Soldat - Adam Prohaska

Derbyshire Suite - Michael Short

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Dervish - Ralph Ford

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Desafinado - Antonio Carlos Jobim

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Desafinado - Tom Jobim

Desenchantee - Laurent Boutonnat

Desert Dances - Philip Sparke

Henderson is a city in Clark County, Nevada, just southeast of Las Vegas and surrounded by desert: this was the inspiration for the title. Desert Dances opens with a lively introduction, mostly in 3/4, which pervades the faster sections of the piece. This subsides to introduce a slower dance which expands to a full-band climax. The introduction soon returns and leads to the main theme of the piece, a waltz-like melody played by the full ensemble. A short bridge passage follows, which leads to a legato central theme. This is played twice and heralds the return of the main theme and a short coda which closes the work. An imaginative work for concert or contest with nice featuresthroughout all groups of the band.

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Desert Racers - Chris Ferguson

This work is fun! Chris Ferguson has a knack for writing accessible, sophisticated works for the youngest ensembles and Desert Racers is no exception. Be transported to the Dunes in this high-wire work featuring moments that showcase the sections of the ensemble alongside great teachable moments.