Declaration Overture (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Ward, Samuel Augustus - Earp, Joseph Benjamin

America The Beautiful continues to be an expression of patriotism at its finest. It conveys an attitude of appreciation and gratitude for the nation's extraordinary physical beauty and abundance, without triumphalism. Claude T. Smith's arrangement of this masterpiece generates a fresh take on this song reviving the hope we share for our dear America. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to perform the work with as few as thirteen musicians providing accessibility and flexibility for numerous instrumentation needs, while still allowing a full ensemble sound.The posted recording is based on the full band scoring but aligns with the suggested preferences for either woodwinds/strings or brass suggested in the score.Duration: 4.15

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Declaration, Ballade & Finale

Dramatically combining three contrasting elements into a one-movement suite. Fanfare section features brass and percussion interplay within frequently changing meters. "Ballade'' focuses on flute and clarinet sonorities. "Finale'' section brings an energetic and dynamic conclusion to this outstanding selection.

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Declarations - Del Borgo, Elliot

A bright and energetic overture, DECLARATIONS makes use of the full colors and sonorities of the symphonic band. Outstanding!

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Decorum Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)

A rip roaring grandioso concert march, full of wonderful melodic lines and striking rhythmic features. An extremely appealing composition for both performers and listeners alike. 0:03:21

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Dedicata

Opening with a simple soli canon between various woodwind voices, DEDICATA captures the spirit of stately British band music. Thick harmonies, warm tonal colors, and flowing melodies.

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Dedication for Band (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Turrin, Joseph

American composer Joseph Turrin is acclaimed for his work with symphony orchestras, classical performers, theater and film as well as his works for school bands. With Dedication for Band he brings a significant addition to the repertoire for mature ensembles. The work is based on five melodic ideas that reoccur throughout the piece, including an opening fanfare that introduces the main theme. With a concentration on climactic tension and expansiveness, this is a masterful and dynamic composition for band. Duration: 9:00

Dedication, March & Celebration

Excellent teaching piece as well as an outstanding concert or contest selection. Full of Swearingen's delightful melodies, tasteful harmonies and spirited rhythms, it contains a number of effective percussion parts to keep your percussionists involved and interested. Every section of the band gets a chance to shine and it's sure to be a favorite of students and audiences alike!

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Dedicatory Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Williams, Clifton

This notable work has remained a model for the band overture format, with an entire movement growing out of the opening fanfare. From the gifted pen of Clifton Williams, this overture continues to be an exceptionally popular work, and deservedly so!

Dedicatory Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Williams, Clifton - Bocook, Jay

This Clifton Williams masterpiece has been well-known in the band repertoire for decades. In this adaptation for younger groups, Jay Bocook has streamlined the instrumentation, made judicious cuts, and eliminated some of the extreme brass ranges of the original. This superb edition deserves serious consideration for contests or festivals.

Deep Field (SATB Choral Octavo) - Whitacre, Eric

The composer writes: Seeing the Hubble Deep Space Field for the first time is an experience much like listening to a powerful piece of music - it elicits feelings of wonder and awe that can be difficult to articulate. Deep Field, inspired by the Hubble Deep Field images, premiered with the Minnesota Orchestra & Minnesota Chorale in 2015, conducted by the composer.