This version of the famous Hail the Conquering Hero opens with a solo cornet, gradually adds voices and builds in dynamic, then the sound drops to a solo tuba and begins to grow again to a stirring...

The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic poem, dated around 600 BC, by the poet Homer. It tells of the events that befall the Greek hero Odysseus in his long journeys after the fall of Troy and when he...

Queen Anne's Revenge was the final ship sailed by Edward Thatch, also known as the pirate, Blackbeard. To give the "Pirate-like" feeling to the music, it has been composed in 6/8 time, as have man...

This is a very clever arrangement that combines The Last Post and the hymn tune Amazing Grace. The band parts are very reasonable for all musicians but the solo trumpet (bugle or cornet) part shoul...

Early One Morning is a beautiful lyrical folk song that could be used as a band warmup or a contrasting piece on a concert program on at a festival. It starts quietly, off in the distance, then the...

This famous folksong has been brilliantly arranged for brass band. Melody is found throughout the ensemble and rhythmic variety keeps the piece interesting and exciting for both players and the aud...

Lyric Essay is written in a neo-romantic style. It is a slow, reflective work with much opportunity for musical expression. This piece (originally written for concert band) has been performed all t...

This colourful title aptly combines the basis for the piece and the person it was written for. Tenth grade trumpet player Alex McCarthy would come to brass quintet rehearsals and, rather than warmi...

This piece by Jeff Smallman shows off his ability to write interesting and musical parts for young musicians. The driving bass line combined with fun and interesting melodic material make this a...

Spirituals have found their way into the standard repertoire of vocalists and instrumentalists. The lyrical tunes combined with the powerful message they tell affect us all. In this arrangement all...

This is another great Spiritual. The arrangement opens with the unaccompanied b-flat soloist, adds the trombones playing soft chords then builds through the band to create a lush, rich sound. This...

Pat-a-Pan is a very rustic Christmas piece that is set in a round beginning with two cornets, adding a solo horn then euphonium. The percussive "drone" parts add a distinct colour to this piece. Th...

This is a collection of national anthems and hymns suitable for performance at a Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, funeral or other reflective event. Also included are readings suitable for solemn occ...

This folk song has been arranged in a theme and variations format for a cornet soloist. The band plays the accompaniment figures as well as the break strains. The solo part is very reasonable and s...

This is a traditional South African folksong that has been adapted and arranged for brass band. The authentic rhythmic backgrounds performed on a variety of percussion instruments add colour and in...