A Shepherd's Carol (based on The First Noel)

Using a beloved carol as a point of departure, John has crafted a marvelous piece for holiday concerts. Sensitive and lyrical in nature, it also features nice emotional pacing and superb scoring for young bands. Dur: 2:40

A Sherwood Fantasy - Andrew Watkin

The _x005F_x001F_first movements of Andrew Watkin's A Sherwood Fantasy is presented in a stately 6/8 meter. The lovely melody of the second movement is sumptuously harmonised. The third movement of this very varied work is peppered with changing rhythms and modulations, which give the music a fresh and lively character. A hymn completes this beautiful musical creation.

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A Ship in the Mist - Rossano Galante

Experience a dynamic oceanic adventure with this engaging work by Rossano Galante, who has composed the piece in a sea shanty style.A Ship in the Mistincludes strong rhythmic elements that complement gorgeous lyrical writing, soaring themes, and lush harmonies. A fast, rhythmic transition brings the main theme back in grandiose fashion before a thrilling conclusion. Superb!

A Short Story in Blue - Ennio Salvere

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A Showstoppin Christmas

Deck the halls with this Broadway-style yuletide treat! Your audience will be filled with the Christmas spirit after this uplifting medley. Chris Sharp brings his wealth of commercial arranging experience to bear in this holiday spectacular that includes everything from classical to swing and funk! Ideal as a closer or encore work, this grand finale is sure to bring the house down!

A Simple Celebration - Robert Sheldon

Energetic themes, colorful orchestration, vocal textures and playful rhythms make A Simple Celebration attractive for concert or contest. Many opportunities for expressive playing are found throughout the solo passages, the introspective transitions, and plaintive Andante section. The return of the opening theme provides a fast-paced development, leading to a rhythm puzzle that finds its solution in the triumphal conclusion. A sure winner!

A Simple Serenade - Meindert Boekel

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A Simple Song - Leonard Bernstein

From Leonard Bernstein's masterwork Mass, this tuneful ballad has become its best-known and most often recorded song. Here is a beautifully poignant setting for band, authentically transcribed by Michael Sweeney, that features a trumpet soloist (or flugelhorn) as well as short solo spots for baritone or trombone.

A Slavic Farewell - Vasily Ivanovich Agapkin

A Sleigh Ride Fantasy - Timothy Johnson

This musical fantasy is an imaginary journey through the countryside over the freshly fallen snow.

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