From the Southern Mountains

A setting of two traditional folk songs, Lonesome Valley and Down to the River to Pray, FROM THE SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS is a lyric and euphonious introduction to the American folk song tradition. Expertly scored, the work will pose no onerous problem for you to solve.

From The Student's Life - Bedrich Smetana

From The Summit - Kirt Mosier

From starting out on a journey and ultimately reaching the summit, this piece is a musical tribute to a fine high school music program, and to the teacher, Jim Oliver, of Lees Summit, Missouri, who led them there. (6:15)

From the Yorkshire Coast

Here's a fantasia for beginning band based on the English folk song Scarborough Fair. This beautiful melody is passed around to all instruments in this contemporary and expressive setting that is certain to be a favorite for students and audiences. A musical adventure. (2:15)

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From This Valley - Gregory B. Rudgers

A fantasy on the folk song "Red River Valley," composer Gregory Rudgers's stunning new composition ranges from dramatic to lush and lyrical, accented by occasional, whimsical drifts. He employs all of the forces of the modern concert band to their fullest in this symphonic presentation. Ideal for a contest or festival.

Fronleichnamsfest - Stephan Jaeggi

Front and Center - Gene Milford

Composer Gene Milford is every bit as good of a march composer as any from histories past. His new march Front and Center is no exception. It has all of the traditional flair of the march greats in an approachable difficulty level for young bands. Perfect for festival adjudication.

Front and Center - Robert Buckley

Famed bandmaster Arthur Delamont always started his concerts with a rousing overture, and Front and Center is in this proud tradition. In a non-stop 9/8 rhythm, this piece explodes with energy and effervescence. Full of powerfulfanfares, lively melodies, driving percussion and dynamic contrasts, this exciting concert opener moves through different musical colors without ever losing its relentless drive. An exhilarating tour-de-force showcasing allsections of the band! Front and Center is the first movement of A Tribute to Arthur Delamont and was commissioned by the West Vancouver Youth Band. Dur: 3:15

Front Burner - Dana Wilson

As the title implies, this short yet dynamic work is intended as a fast-paced burner and quite possibly positioned at the front of any concert program. Filled with dynamic twists and turns, along with cascading woodwind passages and splashes of brass and percussion, there is a sense of almost being out of control as it reaches an exciting and dramatic finish. Dur: ca. 3:00 (Recorded live by the Eastman Wind Ensemble - Mark Scatterday, conductor)

Frontier - Robert Thurston

An open sounding and contemporary piece, Frontier is perfect for your next performance or competition. The work is rhythmically active with unique changes in meter. The middle section of this concert overture is simply beautiful!