Donald Coakley has created a colourful and harmonically interesting arrangement of the French-Canadian folksong A la Claire Fontaine. Melodic material is found throughout the ensemble and none of t...

This piece contains two distinctively different themes - a traditional European folk song sounding melody and a Japanese inspired one. Each melody is introduced on its own, then they are combined -...

This beautiful hymn has been arranged to feature all the members in the ensemble. This arrangement opens with a short introduction then proceeds through several verses. Each verse is scored differe...

This beautiful hymn has been arranged to feature the horn section in a brass choir consisting of 3 trumpets, 2 horns, 2 trombones, euphonium and tuba. This arrangement opens with a short introducti...

This is the final section of a 14 minute work originally for concert band, piano and percussion. The piece is based on the Egyptian story of Ra, the Sun God, one of the most important characters in...

And All Was Well is a lyrical piece which features various players in the ensemble. This composition provides a great opportunity for musicians to develop many performance techniques, such as play...

This Andaluza (or Playera) is part of a set of 12 Spanish Dances written in 1890. The color and harmonies lend themselves so well to the sonorities of a mixed brass ensemble with colorful percussio...

Anitra’s Dance has a playful melody that is found in the trumpet, horn and euphonium parts. Using a combination of cup and straight mutes, this piece is colorful and rhythmically interesting.

The title came from both the adventurous feeling of the music and from Saint Michael, a popular saint found in many religious denominations. In Catholic teachings he has several roles including lea...

Away in a Manger is a beautiful nineteenth century English carol. This warm setting for brass ensemble will delight audiences with its familiar melody with a modern twist. The melody is featured in...

Battle with the Frost Giants is the third and final movement to The Hammer of Asgard, an original soundtrack style composition for brass and percussion. Using Norse mythology as the theme, The Hamm...

Beatus Vir was written for SSATTB and organ. The original score suggested that three trombones could be used to double the lowest three voice lines. On some period instrument recordings, cornettos...

This tune is one of the favourite and most often recorded folksongs of the British Isles. The arranger has given the beautiful flowing melody to the euphonium, trumpet, trombone and flugel horn at...

Carol of the Bells is a based on the Ukrainian chant Shchedryk. This version of a holiday classic features all players in various roles and the percussion in an extended mallets trio section, where...

This work is full of contrasts between the sweetly lyrical Greensleeves and the more aggressive�Carol of the Bells. With its unexpected juxtaposition�of the two melodies, this arrangement will take...

Pryor arranged Blue Bells of Scotland, a Scottish folksong, as a theme and variations for trombone in 1899. The trombone soloist must have an extended range in both the upper and lower registers, f...

This mournful piece is based on a Canadian folk song which is an account of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, where the British, led by General Wolfe, captured Quebec City from the French, under...

The Builder is a dedication to the creative process and to those who create - whatever that might be - from idea to construction to the unveiling of the creation. Hammering, metallic sounds evoke...

This is easily the most famous piece of classical music ever written. There have been many arrangements of this favourite including versions for strings, organ, piano steel drums and recorder ensem...

There have been many recordings of the famous Gabrieli canzoni for various combinations of instruments. This arrangement for 3 choirs of players is a welcome addition to the repertoire. Antiphonal...

This is a fun closer to a concert that is a feature for the euphonium and xylophone. The name "Car-Tune" refers to the sound of the horn of the old sports cars. A thrilling original by Kenneth Bray...

This traditional folk song from Catalonia (a region in Spain) has been regularly sung during the Christmas season all over the world. There are also numerous instrumental versions, including notabl...

A dynamic work by a dynamic Canadian composer. Full of rhythmic and melodic interest, this concert band original is a fantastic addition to the repertoire. The tuneful melody is passed throughout t...

This is an exciting original composition by Kenneth Bray. Written as a piece to be used at the University of Western Ontario Spring Convocation, this work could be used as an opening fanfare for a...

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 work is approachable by players in the first year or two of playing. The range is limited and the technical requirements are not too great. This is a fun piece that younger players will be sur...

This is a short energetic piece which contains all the expected elements you may expect with a fanfare. Running scale passages in the upper voices, driving percussion parts and rhythmic fanfare pas...

This is an incredibly popular concert march in the British brass band world. Arranged here for the modern symphonic brass ensemble, this will soon become a favorite with brass choirs as well.

Clarke wrote Cousins, a cornet and trombone duet with band accompaniment, for himself as the cornet soloist and Leo Zimmerman as the trombone soloist. This arrangement of Cousins is for a brass cho...

A popular Mass for brass! Ken Bray's magnificent arranging skills are once again apparent with this work. The key has been altered to be more idiomatic for the brass choir and some of the developme...

De Colores, or All the Colors, is a traditional Mexican Folk tune often performed by the famous Mariachi bands. This simple and elegant waltz has been arranged as a flugel horn duet feature. The ho...

The Death of Ase is a sombre death song that features the euphonium, horn and flugelhorn with the tuba and piccolo trumpet coloring at the octave.

The Death of Ase is a sombre death song that features the euphonium, horn and flugelhorn with the tuba and piccolo trumpet colouring at the octave. Anitras Dance is a playful melody that is found m...

Deep River has been arranged here to feature the smooth sound of the flugel horn. This famous melody is supported by an interesting accompaniment with jazz harmonies and rhythmic pulse. Spirituals...

A glorious piece of music set for 5 trumpets, 4 horns, 5 trombones, 2 tubas, and optional organ. An ideal large brass work for high school students (perhaps a brass section feature for a concert)....

For many reasons, Christmas means joy. This tune, Ding Dong Merrily on High, is a wonderful musical snapshot of the whole season. In this arrangement, we hear church bells chiming, voices uniting a...

This creative fanfare utilizes a solo alphorn, creative percussion writing and brilliant fanfare passages to take the listener on a musical journey. This is a new composition which takes the tradit...

Dodge City is an exuberant piece designed to take you back to the time of the old west. As the title implies, this is a work that will bring to mind stagecoaches and sagebrush, cowboys and cactus,...

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

The Dragon King, China s first emperor was crowned in 221 BC. He unified the various states throughout the country and led with an iron hand. Some of the massive projects he ordered were the constr...

The dragon has throughout history and in many cultures,been associated with power, majesty, fear, mystery and legend, just to name a few. The dragon depicted in this composition is that of the Eu...

Earthscape is a lyrical piece inspired by the view of our planet from space. In the silent, black vacuum of space exists this bright blue planet, slowly rotating, giving astronauts a serene and bre...

This piece requires little introduction. Beethovens most famous overture has been arranged for a brass ensemble consisting of 4 trumpets (including 1 piccolo), 4 horns, 3 trombones, euphonium, 2 tu...

Emergence begins with a beautiful yet ominous opening statement. Listeners will be immediately captivated by the mysterious introduction that eventually leads to the Emergence. Concealment and unce...

Featured solos by euphonium, horn, cornet and first trumpet make this work interesting for all the performers. Elgars haunting melody flows through the ensemble finally reaching the climax at the v...

Enigma Variations is a set of variations on an original theme, about which Elgar said represented “the loneliness of the creative artist”. Each variation has a title which contained initials o...

Exultate Deo has been scored for a brass choir consisting of 3 trumpets, horn (alternate trombone part included), and 3 trombones. Massaino is best known for his works for 8 and 16 trombones but th...

The pieces in Fanfare and Procession are taken from the works of two of Englands master composers. The opening fanfare and first part of the processional are taken from Elgars Pomp and Circumstance...

This is an exciting piece based on the Welsh hymn Cwm Rhondda. Fanfares and descants in the trumpets float over the stately tune. The melody flows throughout the band ranging from a smooth lyrical...

Fanfare for Christmas uses parts of several well-known Christmas carols and features each of the different brass voice choirs: trumpet, horn, trombone and tuba/euphonium. There are three optional p...

This is one of the most famous brass choir moments in all the orchestral literature. Made even more famous by its use in the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey, this distinct, grand and simple work makes...

This fanfare was written to be played before the ballet La Peri. It is often performed on its own by brass ensembles to herald in a concert or recital by a brass ensemble. This new edition offers b...

This is an original composition adapted for a brass choir consisting of 2 trumpets, 2 horns, 2 trombones and tuba. This powerful piece is set at a difficultly level that is approachable by students...

Based on the Newfoundland folk song the Feller From Fortune, this piece has been transformed from the original jig to become an energetic overture featuring a number of solo opportunities, interest...

This energetic composition is the composer's way of paying homage to some of his favourite compositions and composers such as John Cheetham, John Barnes Chance and the great Alfred Reed. Short musi...

The idea for this march originated from a conversation that took place in the pine forests of Camp Borden, Ontario, during Basic Recruit Course with the Canadian Armed Forces. The composer listened...

Firescape is the third piece in a series of elements inspired works. Through music it demonstrates the various characteristics of fire described by the titles of each section - Hephaestus - God of...

Sounding very patriotic in nature, For Those Who Have Served would make an ideal selection to be performed at a reflective event or simply to pay homage to the thousands of men and women who have s...

This is a dynamic and exciting piece that captures the trials, tribulations and victories in the life of an ancient gladiator. Triumphant fanfares herald him into the great Colosseum as he clashes...

This piece has been arranged for a wide variety of instrumental groups including several versions for brass quintet. This new arrangement scored by Kenneth Bray for a large brass choir is better su...

The title of this suite refers to the headdress (the glen) worn by the cadets of the Lorne Scots Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps and the galley is the Galley of Lorne, which is displayed on the coa...

This classic orchestral work is fantastic as a showpiece for the entire ensemble. This piece shows off the technique, range, power and beauty of sound found in a professional brass choir. It is sco...

The Great Jingle Bell Chase conjures images of Santa Claus running behind on Christmas Eve and desperately trying to deliver all the presents before the sun comes up on Christmas morning! After a h...

A new arrangement of this piano favourite, The Gypsies works well for this larger ensemble. The melody is passed throughout the group and none of the parts is too difficult. It is a character piece...

The Hall of Valhalla is the second movement to the three part suite The Hammer of Asgard, an original soundtrack style composition for brass and percussion. Using Norse mythology as the theme, The...

The most often performed Christmas piece is now scored for a brass choir consisting of 3 trumpets, 2 horns, 2 trombones, tuba and timpani. The key has been altered to C concert and everyone has a c...

This is a fun, traditional Hanukkah song arranged in a jump swing style. From beginning to end, the chart is full of high energy, and incorporates hints of classic swing tunes. Although there is a...

Happy Holidays is a medley of some of the world’s most popular Christmas melodies, including Joy to the World, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, Silent Night, and Jingle Bells. Th...

Grieg wrote this Suite for piano, saw its potential and success and expanded it for string orchestra. It was from that version that this arrangement emerged. Scored for ten piece brass and coloured...

Holiday Fanfare for brass ensemble is a spirited celebration of the season. Featuring every instrument of the brass section, this triumphant opener highlights several familiar melodies. Playable by...

The Holly and the Ivy is a traditional English Christmas carol. Holly and ivy have been important as English Christmas decorations for church use since at least the fifteenth century. This piece is...

The Huron Indian Carol (also known as The Huron Carol and Twas in the Moon of Wintertime) is generally considered the first Canadian Christmas carol. This hauntingly beautiful piece set for a brass...

This lively Irish Christmas carol works well for a brass choir consisting of 4 trumpets, 2 horns, 2 trombones, baritone, tuba and optional percussion. Melody is found throughout the ensemble includ...

In Stillness reaches for that which is greater than ourselves. It may be one god or many gods, or it may be greatness of the past or future, but it is the light that is just beyond our mortal reach...

One of Offenbach’s most famous melodies, the Can-Can, should be a familiar delight for both audiences and performers. The galop was originally part of Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld, but t...

This arrangement features the classic carol in a variety of styles and ways no one will expect. The piece begins with a mysterious chorale setting of the carol in a minor key, transitioning to an e...

It Is Well with My Soul has become perhaps one of the most cherished hymns in the Christian tradition, and certainly one of the most well-known of those composed by Philip Bliss. Its message of ho...

Kenneth Bray has elegantly arranged this beautiful piece for a large brass choir consisting of 4 trumpets, 4 horns, 3 trombones, 1 euphonium, 1 tuba and 2 percussionists. This piece requires no pic...

Joy to the World is a glorious Christmas carol, written in 1719 by Isaac Watts with�music by George Frideric Handel. This joyous carol fits well for a brass ensemble with optional percussion. The a...

This piece was influenced by the music of the Middle East and India.  ‘Kaalin’ is the Hindi word for ‘rug’, much like the one ridden by Aladdin in the famous story.  This piece can even b...

This beautiful folk song has been used as the melody for several popular hymns including: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say, O Sing a Song of Bethleheim, I Feel the Winds of God Today and several othe...

La Virgin de la Macarena is a traditional bullfighting song made famous by the great trumpet virtuoso Raphael Mendez. In this version, the incredibly technical passages have been simplified without...

La Virgen de la Macarena is a traditional bullfighting song made famous by the great trumpet virtuoso Rafael Mendez. Many great players have performed this standard trumpet solo including Doc Sever...

The principal theme from the second movement is equal in fame and popularity to Pachelbels Canon and Albinonis Adagio. This incredibly simple and beautiful theme was set to words by one of Dvoraks...

The principal theme from the second movement is equal in fame and popularity to Pachelbel’s Canon and Albinoni’s Adagio. This incredibly beautiful melody can now be performed by a high school...

This is an adaptation of an original choral work inspired by French poet Thophile Gautier's work La Derniere Feuille. A stunning example of mood and harmony, this piece for brass choir evokes the s...

This famous Irish folk melody is the "Groves of Blarney". It has been performed by many vocal soloists from the United Kingdom and around the world. The solo voice could be played on either trumpet...

Legacies of Honor was commissioned by the Military Academy at West Point for their bicentennial in 1997. It pays tribute to three colorful figures in the Army's history: heroic bugler Calvin P. Tit...

The Lion Heart is a great way to describe one who is brave, be it a soldier, knight, or a member of society who risks their lives everyday to keep others safe. The piece is meant to be strong from...

This is easily the most famous and often recorded fugue. It has become standard with organists all around the world. Now this terrific piece by Bach is available for a brass ensemble consisting of...

Originally set for SATB choir, this simple chorale is a beautiful addition to the sacred music repertoire. Truly written as a "choral" work, be it brass or vocal, there are no extended solos to be...

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

This short original fanfare was originally scored for trumpet ensemble (the Markham United Trumpet Ensemble) as an opener. Contemporary yet accessible harmonies combined with the power of brass ens...

This fun light piece is a great showpiece for the cornet. It is named after the sight-seeing boats for tourists in Niagara Falls. Set as a polka, there is much opportunity for the soloist to displa...

Prepare for battle! Mars, the Roman god of war, is one of the most significant characters in Roman mythology. Not only is he a warrior, but he is the father of the Roman people. The many statues fo...

The McIntyre Ranch was founded in 1894 by Billy McIntyre of Utah. On the Milk River Ridge on the Great Divide in Alberta, just North of the Montana border, it is 56,000 acres and considered to be t...

This trombone solo is playable by a very good high school level player. It has been recorded by all the great soloists and is a required piece on many competition lists. The powerful supporting mat...

Morning opens Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 and its famous flowing melody has been used in countless commercials and movie soundtracks. This melody flows throughout the ensemble including the piccolo trump...

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

The Nautilus is a fictional submarine found in Jules Verne s novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. The sub, and its crew, sail to many places in the world s oceans from the Antarctic ice she...

Palestrina was famous for his vocal compositions, many of which have been transcribed by brass players to demonstrate the beautiful vocal quality of the brass ensemble. This short motet is scored f...

The Canadian national anthem has been arranged for brass quintet, clarinet ensemble, concert band, brass band, woodwind quintet, and trombone quartet by various arrangers on staff. This new version...

Just a short introduction and the gorgeous natural flow begins, unfolding the familiar carol. Twice more it is repeated in chorale form, ending with a majesty of style which this melody deserves. P...

This piece was set as a single melodic line as many Gregorian chants were constructed. Lush, modern harmonies have been added to make it the popular Christmas piece it is today. Trumpet 1 is asked...

This slow ballad depicts the final days of Lonesome George, who died in 2012 as the last of the giant Galapagos tortoises of Pinta Island. An opening euphonium solo is the prelude for an extremely...

The Concerto in D minor is a truly exciting addition to the repertoire for brass choir. It has been dedicated to the fantastic players of the German Brass. This arrangement, for 4 trumpets, 2 horns...

This is a slow and beautiful piece using the powerful harmonies of Anton Bruckner. Originally for choir, the brass parts emulate that sound and also add some more depth and power. It has been score...

Originally called Paraphrase on a Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus, this transcription from organ to brass ensemble and percussion is a natural one. The full brass sonority is very organ-like and the e...

Pat-a-Pan is a very rustic Christmas piece that is set in a round beginning with the first trumpet and pyramiding down to the baritone. The percussive "drone" parts add a distinct colour to this pi...

This is the first in a growing series of standard orchestral excerpts for the brass section. Players practice these excerpts alone on their various instruments but this series brings together the e...

This beautiful piece features the trumpet. The romantic musical line and rubato style make this a terrific change of pace on a concert or recital. The remainder of the ensemble create a lush founda...

This popular piano work has been greatly expanded to exploit this new full brass sound. This exciting piece lends itself very well to a brass choir consisting of 4 trumpets (including one piccolo),...

Inveni David is an offertory and was originally set for male chorus and four trombones. This powerful work opens in F minor and gradually builds to a brilliant F major Alleluia. This setting for 4...

One of Rachmaninov's most often performed piano preludes, this is sure success on any brass program. A march-like opening section shows off the low brass with the upper parts punctuating the melody...

Proch Dolor has been scored for a brass choir consisting of 3 trumpets and 4 trombones. This is an example of early Renaissance choral music.The work achieves a mood of sadness and of contemplative...

Projection Fanfare is a projection of intensity. It has one minor cadence as it approaches the halfway point, followed by more tension that is only released at the end. Bold and dramatic, this is...

Psalm 130 is an original composition by Kenneth Bray. It is a truly powerful work, full of chromaticism and motivic development. Mr. Bray originally wrote this Psalm for choir (SATB and organ) whic...

Arranged for a brass choir consisting of 3 trumpets and 5 trombones (with alternate parts also provided), this work is approachable by a high school level ensemble. This arrangement has been set in...

A lush and beautiful work composed by Kenneth Bray for his daughter, Reverie for Bonita features the horn section, colourful use of mutes and simple, elegant themes. Showing off the lyrical side of...

A karesansui is a Japanese rock garden which is an enclosed shallow sandbox containing sand, gravel and rocks. The sea is symbolized, not by water but, by sand raked in patterns that suggest rippli...

Ancient civilizations represent many things about life as we know it today: power, beauty, intelligence, and ambition. This piece reflects all of these qualities, from the driving force of the anc...

Sailor's Delight invites you to set sail from the marina and bounce across the waves with the wind in your hair. Drift into a hidden cove along the meandering shoreline. Dream of passing clouds and...

Santa’s Sleigh Ride is a creative arrangement of Up on the Housetop as it would be heard in various cultures from around the world.  The original melody has been mixed with traditional songs or...

Imagine yourself embarking on a thrilling expedition to the city of Saqqara. As you make new and astonishing finds, you are absorbed back to the life of ancient times. Great themes, strong percussi...

One of Bruckner's brassiest symphonies has been arranged for 4 trumpets, 4 horns, 3 trombones, euphonium, tuba, and one percussionist. All parts are interesting as the melodic figures are spread th...

Shaped by Time is a short fanfare/overture to celebrate the 25th anniversary of a school in Unionville, Canada. It opens with a brief fanfare section before breaking into a fun, shifting upbeat fee...

Shimmer is a calm, reflective piece that is reflected by the meaning of the word itself: to shine with a subdued flickering light, as in a reflection on water. The main melody is simple and repeat...

This piece was composed to reflect a medieval scene of an army attacking a castle. Fun parts to play for all while focusing on using the first six notes learned in most method books.

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

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 Sonata features the trumpets and the trombones with the horns and tuba representing the organ. 2 piccolo trumpets are used to float their sound above the foundation set by the remainder of the...

This Sonata features the trumpets and the trombones with the horn and tuba filling in harmonies representing a part of an organ. 2 b-flat trumpets and 2 e-flat trumpets are used to allow the brilli...

This well-known sonata by Gabrieli has been performed and recorded by many brass ensembles. This arrangement utilizes the idea of Renaissance consorts. While modern brass instruments are not gener...

This difficult work has been scored for 2 trumpets, alto trombone, 2 tenor trombones, bass trombone, and organ. It was originally scored for 2 cornettos, 4 sackbuts and continuo. This is a marvelou...

Spring is the time for renewal. We shed our heavier clothes in exchange for warmer weather, plant growth and new animal births. This is a 5 minute work for a brass choir of 5 trumpets, 4 horns, 3 t...

This famous melody has been attributed to Haydn, but there is doubt as to whether or not he was the composer or simply quoted an older theme taken from an unknown source. Johannes Brahms wrote a fa...

The American National Anthem is one of the most famous national songs in the world. The power and majesty of this work has been captured in arrangements for such ensembles as trumpet ensemble, bras...

This peaceful Austrian carol is beautiful in its simplicity and elegance. Melody is found in all voices. Often performed by choirs, this is a favorite with audiences all over the world. Besides a g...

Storm Chaser is an exciting and energetic piece which combines dynamic and driving rhythms and a variety of percussion colors. Storm chasers are brave men and women that persue tornados or hurrican...

This work contains three movements (Marianne s'en va-t-au moulin', She's like the Swallow and J'entends le moulin) based on traditional Canadian folk songs. Morley Calvert (1928-1991) originally wr...

Sunset Over Blue Water is a fresh new scoring of the famous hymn tune It is Well With My Soul. The simple melody combined with the powerful, heart-wrenching lyrics, have made this hymn popular arou...

This compilation of familiar Italian melodies is sure to be a treat for performers and audiences. The piece includes sections from Vesti la Giubba from Pagliacci, Tarantella Napoletana, La Donna e...

An exciting new arrangement of one of Beethovens masterful symphonies is finally here. This is a real technical display that has all players flying. The 3 b-flat trumpets play most of the violin li...

This rousing and patriotic song was written in 1867, the year of Canada s Confederation. It became very popular and, for many years, was the unofficial national anthem of Canada. The piece opens wi...

Thor and Loki is the opening movement to the three part suite The Hammer of Asgard, an original soundtrack style composition for brass and percussion. Using Norse mythology as the theme, The Hammer...

This classic Latin piece has become a favorite with audiences all over the world. The great groove of the tune will quickly catch the audience and transport them to a warmer climate. This is a trum...

For those who have enjoyed Last Voyage of the Queen Anne s Revenge or Burning of the Royal Fortune, here is another exciting installment to the pirate theme at a more challenging level. All the wor...

This work tells the story of the famous sailor and explorer - Christopher Columbus. His voyage to discover a trade route with China while traveling West led to the discovering of The New World - th...

This popular organ solo is now available for a brass choir consisting of 4 trumpets (piccolo, e-flat and 2 b-flats), 2 horns, 2 trombones, euphonium and tuba. The energetic Allegro section contrast...

This popular organ solo is now available for a brass choir consisting of 4 trumpets (piccolo, e-flat and 2 b-flats), 4 horns, 3 trombones, euphonium, tuba, and percussionist. The energetic Allegro...

The Uprising is a bold and daring work portraying a group challenging the people in power. This has been staged in 6 programatic sections: The Current Regime is noble and confident in character - p...

There is no place on earth more mysterious than the Great Pyramids in Egypt. The Valley of the Kings was the location of more than 60 tombs constructed for kings and nobles. In modern times the val...

This folk song has been arranged in a theme and variations format for a solo trumpet (or cornet). The band plays the accompaniment figures as well as the break strains. The solo part is very reason...

This work serves as an introduction to the 7/8 time signature. It opens with an intense fire and drive. The lyrical middle section features simple flowing melodies above syncopated support. The 7/8...

Wachet Auf is a piece that has been arranged many times for a variety of different ensembles. This is a very full sound coming from an ensemble made up of 4 trumpets, 4 horns, 3 trombones, 1 euphon...

Waterscape is the fourth piece in a series of “elements” inspired works. It contains an atmospheric opening with flugel and horn solos before moving into a flowing series of melodies depicting...

This energetic overture was commissioned by a community concert band located in south west Ontario on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the band s founding. There is a single theme that threa...

Western Fair is an energetic, uplifting piece that can be fun for both players to perform and listeners to hear. It is composed using two main melodies that are performed in many forms, combined in...

Windscape is in four sections. It opens with The Winds from the North. The driving bass line combined with the punctuated shots represent the bitter winds that blow. This moves into The Winds of Ch...

This is a stand alone movement from the suite Cardinal Elements which was written to combine band with Indigenous drummers and singers. When researching, Indigenous people spoke of the wisdom of th...

Pirates! This multi sectioned rollicking adventure opens with The Voyage Ahead, moves to Captain’s Orders before slowing down to the reflective Sun Off the Bow. A Gold Tooth Grin and Jig on Deck...

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen is a famous and popular Christmas carol. This arrangement is presented in two very different ways. One section is slow and mysterious with a steady tuba ostinato and cu...