Northern Lights (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - O'Reilly, John

You'll imagine yourself under the bright northern skies when you program this piece on your next concert. The tranquil opening soon leads to a brighter middle section, which features solis for all instruments. Great fun! Duration: 2.20

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Northern Odyssey (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Dorian, Francois

This appealing overture for beginning players opens with a dialog between the low instruments and percussion, followed by the passages for the full band. There is solid scoring throughout, and nothing faster than a quarter note except in percussion.

Northern Skies (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Fernie, Alan

8 Part Flexible Ensemble and Percussion

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Northlake Festival Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Curnow, James

In classic band overture style, this time-tested composition from 1993 contrasts a bold opening with an energetic scherzo and variations of the opening theme. Quality literature for festival or contest.

Northland Pines (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael

Bringing to mind the scenic majesty of the northern forests, Michael's fresh-sounding overture for young players opens with a powerful fanfare before introducing the energetic main theme in 5/4. Carefully using repetitive patterns combined with a unique harmonic treatment and brief lyric section, this work provides musical depth in a framework that is easy to teach.Duration: 4:00

Northpointe Fantasy

Begins with a short, legato introduction before moving to an opening section with a bold, memorable first theme in the trumpets which is continued by the upper woodwinds. The low brass which had been providing a solid rhythm accompaniment then get the lyrical second theme. Following a nicely contrasting center section in 3/4 which begins with a flute section soli the work recapitulates to the powerful opening theme, and dramatic ending.

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Northridge

A brilliant contemporary composition combining both rhythmic drive and melodic flow. The slower middle section contrasts two outer fast sections with a lyric melody alternating between choirs of instruments. A sure contest winner!

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Northridge Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - O'Reilly, John

Duration: 2.45

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Northwest Odyssey (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Saucedo, Richard L.

Combining a driving and rhythmic pulse, carefully paced mixed meters, and full band passages interspersed with percussion feature spots, Northwest Odyssey provides a rewarding and dynamic experience for young players. A brief slow middle section features a dialogue between three soloists (Clarinet, Flute, Alto Sax) before returning to the opening fast pace and exciting finish.

Northwest Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

All the charm and warmth of this well-known traditional English carol is perfectly captured in this outstanding and imaginative arrangement.