Ghost Train Trilogy (Three Movements) - Eric Whitacre

The piece that helped launch Eric Whitacre's career in wind band composing! In this highly programmatic work, Eric transforms a story from American folklore of a supernatural locomotive that roars throughout the Western U.S. Rich in special effects and unique compositional techniques, this dynamic piece creates vivid aural images as the train leaves the station and passes through a varied landscape.

Ghost Walk - Chris Brubeck

Composer Chris Brubeck wrote Ghost Walk as part of his BandQuest residency at West Rocks Middle School in Connecticut. The piece combines Brubeck's lifelong experiences with both jazz and classical idioms, creating a work that's as fun to play as it is to hear. The title was inspired by the wedding of Brubeck's son at Gettysburg College, which hosts a ghost walk, as well as the minor mode and haunting atmosphere of the piece. Learn more on YouTube! BandQuest, an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for band, is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series was started as a response to feedback from music educators that there is a pressing need for new, fresh band music. The heart of this program is new works written by a diverse group of leading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. Every BandQuest project includes a residency component in which the composer works collaboratively with a middle school as they create their new piece.Many BandQuest pieces are accompanied by an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to assist students as they learn the music and to integrate each piece with non-music studies. Visit www.bandquest.org to learn more about this innovative series, and email [email protected] to request a free downloadable audio catalog.

Ghostbusters - Ray Parker

Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr.

From the blockbuster movie franchise, it's always time to bust some ghosts at Halloween or any time of the year. Utilizing introductory accidentals, a dal segno with a coda, and the flexibility required to play and perform the vocals, there's plenty of teaching in this infectious tune. The familiarity of this tune is a quick fit for every beginning band and the vocals punctuate the energy. Who ya gonna call? (2:00)

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Ghosts Of The Lost Ship - Tyler S. Grant

Ghosts of the Taman Negara - Victor Lopez

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Ghosts, Goblins and Witches - James Swearingen

This exciting suite for young band has all the magical ingredients necessary to bring about an entertaining experience for that special concert. Instruments scored where they sound best, clever melodic lines and a wide variety of percussion sounds all combine to create a composition that will deliver musical impact from beginning to end. From the first fall performance for your parent group to concert programming throughout the winter and spring, this suite will be a real crowd pleaser!

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Giant - Calvin Harris

Giant Slayer - Christina Huss

Christina Huss has very shortly proven that she knows how to get young musicians excited to play! Giant Slayer has everything you need for a successful first outing, and as a band director that is the peak of value! A fun tune with lots of excitement, wrapping in an accessible one-octave range makes Giant Slayer a must-have for your program this season!

Gifted Leadership (March) - Henry Fillmore

Gifted Leadership is a most interesting march with some unique scoring that sets it apart from many more ordinary marches. The woodwind parts are especially intriguing, with much more variety and independence than is frequently found in a traditional march. Fillmore wrote this march to honor the leadership of famed band leader and cornet soloist Frank Simon. It is authentically presented here as Fillmore intended, carefully edited by Robert E. Foster.