Desenchantee - Laurent Boutonnat

Desert Caravan - Larry Neeck

Imagine an oasis in the desert. Far in the distance a caravan is sighted. The air is filled with excitement and anticipation, the quiet desert becoming louder and more animated as the large caravan approaches and passes. This scene is musically depicted in Larry Neeck's "Desert Caravan," which provides numerous opportunities for your band to work with melody, dynamics, and drama. Transport your audience to a faraway place, as the sounds of the camels and their herdsman slowly die away, and the caravan fades into the distance. A delightful musical journey!

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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.

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Desert Storm - Ferrer Ferran

The Gulf War began with the invasion and annexation of Kuwiat by the Iraqi army on August 2nd 1990. Following authorization from the UN Security Council, the Allies conducted an operation called Desert Storm to liberate Kuwait. The Iraqi army was hit hard by the bombing and were quickly defeated. The troops fled or were wiped out in a battle near Basra precisely on February 27th 1991, the day on which Kuwait was finally liberated.

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Desert Suite - Frank Erickson

Desert Sunrise - Carlos Montana

Desert Victory - William Alwyn

Desert Wind - Peter Sciaino

Picture a light breeze drifting atop sand dunes in this wonderful new work for the beginning concert ensemble. Peter Sciaino brings us a fresh and accessible work full of drama and musical teaching moments!

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Deserts - Philip Sparke

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