On Wings of Magic

Japanese composer Naoya Wada's engaging composition is full of rhythmic energy and vitality. Scored to help mid-level bands perform at their highest level, the technical demands are reasonable, but the musical rewards will be great. All sections have interesting parts and a large number of parts will keep even the largest percussion section involved and interested. Exceptional choice for concert or contest performances. Highly recommended!

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On Wisconsin! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Purdy, W.T. - Lavender, Paul

One of the most recognisable college songs ever to be played on a gridiron, this rousing march will add a few notches of adrenaline to any performance. Paul has created a very easy-to-play version without losing any of the excitement of the original.

On with the Snow! (Vocal or Instrumental Solo with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wagner, Douglas E.

Three Christmas pop classics are seamlessly woven together in a delightful musical "change of pace" for your winter concert by Douglas E. Wagner. Featuring "Sleigh Ride," "Winter Wonderland" and "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow," the arrangement is designed to highlight your vocal soloist (or with optional instrumental solo for trumpet or alto saxophone). Not technically difficult, and a guaranteed audience pleaser. Duration: 2.30

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Once in Royal David's City (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hodges, Steve

Once in Royal David's City is a Christmas carol originally written as a poem by Cecil Frances Alexander. The carol was first published in 1848. This setting for young band augments the beautiful melody with textural contrasts and flowing countermelodies, leaving the seasonal feelings of peace and joy.Duration: 3.30

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Once in Royal David's City (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Gauntlett, Henry - Sparke, Philip

Sparkling woodwinds and majestic brass come together to bring us a wonderful arrangement of this classic carol! Each of the four verses are treated differently, creating beautiful textures and a multi-faceted setting of the familiar tune. This fresh arrangement for developing bands is a great choice for both church and school!Duration: 4:30

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Once in Royal David's City (Concert Band with Optional Choir - Score and Parts) - Noble & Willcocks

Once in Royal David's City is a Christmas carol originally written as a poem by Cecil Frances Alexander. The carol was first published in 1848 in her hymnbook Hymns for Little Children. A year later, the English organist Henry John Gauntlett discovered the poem and set it to music. According to The New Oxford Book of Carols, the text was conceived by Cecil Alexander after overhearing a group of her god children complaining about the dreariness of the catechism. Cecil masterfully took doctrines from the Apostle's Creed and simplified them for her hymns. Cecil wrote about 400 hymns in her lifetime, among which are All things bright and beautiful and There Is a Green Hill Far Away. She used the money for charitable purposes, and was a tireless advocate (and visitor) of the poor and sick. Henry John Gauntlett had spent the first half of his career as a lawyer before abandoning his practice to pursue music. He served as the organist at a number of leading London churches. Gauntlett was a prolific writer and is said to have composed over 1000 hymn tunes. He made tremendous contributions to the world of music, even inventing mechanical improvements to the organ. As a result, he was praised by the famous Felix Mendelssohn and was awarded an honorary doctorate in music from the Archbishop of Canterbury. In 1919, Arthur Henry Mann, organist at King's College (1876-1929), introduced an arrangement of Once in Royal David's City as the processional hymn for the service. In his version, the first stanza is sung unaccompanied by a boy chorister. The choir and then the congregation join in with the organ on succeeding stanzas. This has been the tradition ever since. It is a great honor to be the boy chosen to sing the opening solo--a voice heard literally around the world. In this arrangement for band accompaniment, the first five verses may be performed as directed by the conductor, with different groupings of instruments for each verse, i.e., Vs.1, A cappella; Vs. 2, Fl., Oboe, E.H., Bsns; Vs. 3 Cl., Saxes; Vs. 4, Brass; Vs. 5, All, and Vs. 6 as written with featured descant. This arrangement is one of the Series of Band Arrangements compatible with the David Willcocks Carols for Choir, Book 2 (#31).

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ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA (Intermediate Concert Band) - Morricone, Ennio - Parson, Ted

Duration: 6:30

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Once Upon a Time in the West (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Morricone, Ennio - Waignein, Andre

The Italian composer Ennio Morricone is now established as one if the masters in the art of music for films. This excellent arrangement from the film of the same name will be an undoubtedly success at your next concert.Duration: 4:15

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Once Upon a Time Signature (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Gassi, Vince

Themes are pliable; they can evolve and exist in more than one time signature. Once Upon a Time Signature is the perfect opportunity for your young musicians to improve their craft by adapting to frequent changes in time. 4/4 to 3/4, and back again, they will rise to the challenge. Count on it!Duration: 2.45

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One (from A Chorus Line) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hamlisch & Kleban - Vinson, Johnnie

One Singluar Sensation! This popular song is from the classic musical and film, A Chorus Line