Dark Forest Dance - Kroll

Our adventurers trek through the darkest of woods. In the distance they see a light through the trees. As they get closer, they can see creatures of the forest performing a mystical dance. Beginners will enjoy this exciting concert piece using only the first six notes they have learned in your band.

Dark Fortress Overture - Rob Grice

An underlying driving rhythm propels this lively piece through various dramatic episodes. An electrifying opus that is really exciting and impressive sounding!

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Dark Matter - John M. Pasternak

"Dark Matter" is a fantastic piece for the developing band by John Pasternak. Invoking images of deep space, your musicians and audience will embark on an interplanetary journey through deep space and beyond. Intense rhythmic interaction and beautiful lyrical themes transport the listener through a powerful musical experience. Prepare your band for launch with this exciting new addition to the repertoire.

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Dark Moon - Filippo Ledda

Dark Odyssey - Grice

"Dark Odyssey" is an aggressive young band composition with powerful dissonant harmonies and driving rhythms that your students will love to rehearse and perform. This dramatic work will capture the imagination of the audience and students alike! An exciting addition to any concert program!

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Dark Prophecy - Gary D. Ziek

Dark Prophecy begins in an intense, agitated manner that projects ominous portents of danger. It then transforms into an urgent dance, this time with the original melody played in a savage manner, before settling into a calm, more reflective mood. At this point, long soaring melodies take over, dominating throughout and leading to a moment of triumph at the conclusion of the section. This feeling is short-lived - the music takes a violent turn with the reappearance of the original thematic material. The piece then pushes to a fearsome conclusion that seems to pose the question, "Has the prophecy been fulfilled?"

Dark Ride - Randall D. Standridge

A moonlit chase through a darkened forest... A haunted galop-esque character that adds to the thrill... This exciting work features dissonant harmonies, driving percussion, and optional synthesizer to create everything from an organ to voices and an eerie harpsichord. A frighteningly good choice to offer a little something different on your next concert!

Dark Star - Christina Huss

The low brass and low woodwinds are brought right to the fore in this driving and high-energy original work. Young brass players will have the opportunity to expand their lower range, and lots of great percussion scoring will make this a concert favorite!

Darkwater Castle - Anderson

A dramatic and mysterious opening leads into a fast and suspenseful journey through the mysterious "Darkwater Castle!" Your students will love the dramatic nature of this piece, with intense harmonies and gripping style. As the excitement builds, the music evolves into an extraordinary "chorale-like" climax, and ends with a fiery recapitulation. Thrilling from beginning to end!

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Darkwing - Peter Terry

Every fall, flocks of up to a million starlings create fluid formations of wheeling and darting birds called murmurations. Composer Peter Terry depicts this sea of birds, whose beautiful, hypnotic motions move as a vast single cloud that can block out the sun. When you are looking for a piece to inspire and excite your developing students you need to consider this one!