To Set the Darkness Echoing (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wilson, Dana

This intriguing composition, marked by its innovative sounds and haunting orchestration, is a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. The composer's intent was to capture the way Dr. King inspired profound change by leading us to see how we, not others, were behaving - and thus "set the darkness echoing," according to the words of poet Seamus Heaney. This dramatic and thought-provoking piece will truly inspire. Duration: 8:00

To Soar with Eagles (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael

In this dynamic multi-style overture for band, Michael Sweeney opens with stark percussive hits, brass fanfares, and swirling woodwind effects. A fast tempo and long build follows, using non-traditional harmonies and overlapping layers of sound, climaxing with a majestic, soaring statement by the entire ensemble. The slower middle section features a solo flute accompanied by rich sonorities and counterlines. The fast tempo returns initiated by the percussion section and then recurring earlier themes as the pieces drives to a satisfying finish. With variety and pacing, this is a great choice.Duration: 5:30

To Tame the Unknown - Nagy, Russ

An exciting and distinctive sounding concert piece with a decidedly contemporary sound. Features many very short solos throughout the piece to showcase most of your principal players. Innovating sonorities, interesting harmonies, mixed meter rhythms and tasty percussion writing all combine to make this an exceptional choice for concert or festival performances.

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To the Fore (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bernotas, Chris M.

An appealing and spirited march for your beginning band. While this piece uses only six notes, it maintains all of the excitement that a march should provide. Your students will stand tall as each section has the chance to present the melody. A strong sense of rhythm, catchy melody, and several dynamic changes provide for many teachable moments.Duration: 2.00

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To The Max

Written for the American Band College and their annual summer parade performance while riding on a truck, "To The Max" is a traditional march with modern twists. In homage to Edwin Franko Goldman, the march includes the audience singing and whistling during the trio. The composer even scored a part for the truck's air horn for performance during the parade that prompts a most interesting visual response from the audience! Written for community bands worldwide in both parade and concert settings, "To The Max" will be a standard in the concert repertoire for many years to come!

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To The Stars!

Driving percussion motifs, dramatic brass and woodwind flourishes combine for an exciting opening to this bold fanfare for younger bands. Featuring the winds, a contrasting canon provides an intriguing middle section. The persistent drive of the opening returns for a bold coda that brings the work to an exhilarating close. Perfect for opening any concert program.

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To the Stars! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hess, Nigel

The unusual combination of children's choir and symphonic wind band is wonderfully exciting, and To the Stars! provides an incomparable performing experience for both band and choir, and is also technically demanding and challenging. After a rousing introduction, we hear a countdown to our rocket's 'blast off', and suddenly we are heading out to the planets where we meet aliens with blue eyes and pink ears! After a brief but terrifying skirmish with a black hole we head off to a 'world of many wonders', and as we leave our solar system behind, the piece finishes with a spectacular shout of 'Fly with us - to the stars!'.Duration: 10.00

To the Summit! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.

Subtitled "Strive for the Highest," this uplifting work was commissioned by the Southeast District of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. Haunting woodwind solos are punctuated by the brass and percussion sections and consistent with Mr. Smith's work, each section contributes to the musical energy. Driving and aggressive, your audience will burst with excitement.Duration: 8.15

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To This Heartbeat There is No End (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Saucedo, Richard L.

In one form or another, Hurricane Katrina affected many lives. In the words of the composer, this is "a tribute to those who lost their lives, to those who saved lives, and to those who continue to persevere in the aftermath..." A wealth of musical effects-from the timpani "heartbeat" to the fury of the storm to the sense of determined optimism-all contribute to make this an unforgettable concert experience. Includes extensive percussion scoring as well as piano and optional harp.Duration: 6:00

To Those Who Dream (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Daehn, Larry

To Those Who Dream: Fanfare and Processional is a stately ceremonial work from the pen of beloved composer Larry Daehn. Commissioned by the New Glarus, Wisc. High School Band, where the composer taught for many years, this piece is based on poems and essays written by band members. This fanfare and processional has drama, nobility, enthusiasm, and warmth, and could be performed at graduation events, memorial concerts, or at festival. Everybody picks their own dream! Duration: 5.15

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