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

Barricade is a fun, high energy piece that gives beginning students the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities as performers and to learn the elements of performing ensemble music. The style ma...

Based on the Canadian folk song “Land of the Silver Birch”, Blue Lake and Rocky Shore is meant to serve as an introduction to minimalist music for younger ensembles. With its nod to the work o...

Full of rhythmic and melodic interest, this concert band original is a great addition to the repertoire. The tuneful scalar melody is passed throughout the ensemble and even low woodwinds and tubas...

The term celestial has many different meanings: relating to the sky, space or the heavens. All of these things can be used to describe what is brought out by the performance of this piece. This t...

The dragon dance is often part of a parade during Chinese New Year and other special events. It is performed by a team of skilled dancers using poles to manipulate a long flexible figure of a drago...

Imagine you were a member of the crew on those early ships of exploration leaving Europe in the 15th century to sail to America. Feelings of anticipation and apprehension would give way to feelings...

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

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

This folk song is particularly notable for its use in a number of well known folk-song arrangements including one by the English composer Benjamin Britten. It is peaceful and reflective with intere...

El Camino (The Road) is a Spanish march composed in the traditional style of a pasodoble. This piece is fast paced and energetic from start to finish and sounds more complicated than it seems! Thi...

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...

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 se...

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 displaye...

This is one of Handel's best known melodies. This version of the famous Hail the Conquering Hero opens with a solo, gradually adds voices and builds in dynamic, then the sound drops to a duet which...

Honor and Tribute is a straightforward march style composition in 6/8 meter designed to teach the standard march form at the intermediate level. Melody can be found in all parts.

The word jagged can be defined by either 1) having a rough or harsh quality or 2) having a sharply uneven surface or outline. Both of these definitions are reflected by this piece through the cons...

This majestic piece depicts a King s procession through a Medieval town. Grand and triumphant, the king parades past his subjects waving and greeting them. This piece allows for all members in the...

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...

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...

Mission: Secret is a classic spy tune written using a 12-bar blues form. It is mostly made up of a catchy bass line riff with a simple, sustained melody over top. Super Spy!

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 Part 4 solo is the prelude for an extremely exp...

Hoist the sails and get ready to take your young ensemble On the Open Sea- a tuneful melody with care given to foster strong ensemble playing. There are a lot of teachable music moments in this pie...

A Peaceful Journey is the perfect description of what this piece is all about: calming, simple, and enjoyable to perform and listen to. This selection was composed with the intention to introduce...

A karesansui is a Japanese rock garden which is an enclosed shallow sandbox containing sand, gravel, rocks, and occasionally grass or other natural elements. The main elements of these gardens are...

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...

This piece was written to provide an opportunity for young ensembles to work on a variety of articulations and dynamic contrasts while enjoying the dialogue between the different parts. The title w...

Shutter Speed represents the concepts of movement, quickness, light and shadow. A clever (and slightly shifting) syncopated rhythmic pulse propels the piece which is juxtaposed with the melodic mat...

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 concert band. The authentic rhythmic backgrounds performed on a variety of percussion instruments add colour and...

Have you ever wondered how Santa can get around everyone’s house without making a sound?  This arrangement of Up on the Housetop is a musical depiction of what it would sound like if Santa was c...

Something Modal is a laid back jump swing chart. The melodies and backgrounds are very simple yet catchy. Every section gets an opportunity to play something interesting and fun, but also contribut...

Spring is the time for renewal. We shed our heavier clothes in exchange for warmer weather, plant growth and new animal births. This 5 minute work is divided into 3 sections: The Call to Spring, A...

Inventions have changed our lives. Whether it be the wheel, electricity, car, telephone or the microchip, inventions have allowed us to live better, and sometimes longer, lives.

This...

Through the Eye of the Storm is a piece full of suspense and intensity, describing the fury of a storm. It begins with strong dynamics, articulation and introduces the rhythmic drive that is carrie...

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.

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 is a highly energetic piece that the band and audience will certainly enjoy. It opens with a mysterious feeling, introducing some of the melodic content, before moving into the fast (and triu...

This piece reflects the title accurately: chaotic, extreme contrasts and loud. Although it presents several challenges, it is a piece designed to capture the interest of both young musicians and li...

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...

A warlock is a male who practices witchcraft. This little tonal caricature seeks to musically portray this enigmatic character in a somewhat less than frightening way. The tri-tone and its usage in...

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...