Erhard Franke

A perennial favorite on concert and contest programs for decades, Nelhybel's Festivo has been re-scored to target the young band. Accessible to a wider variety of ensembles, this reduction is a welcom...

A perennial favorite on concert and contest programs for decades, Nelhybel's Festivo has been re-scored to target the young band. Accessible to a wider variety of ensembles, this reduction is a welcom...

A perennial favorite on concert and contest programs for decades, Nelhybel's Festivo has been re-scored to target the young band. Accessible to a wider variety of ensembles, this reduction is a welcom...

A perennial favorite on concert and contest programs for decades, Nelhybel's Festivo has been re-scored to target the young band. Accessible to a wider variety of ensembles, this reduction is a welcom...

Douglas Wagner has captured all the excitement and energy of Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard's score to The Dark Knight, the long-awaited sequel to Batman Begins. The piece opens with gothic sonor...

In the words of the composer, Robert Jager, the steady feel and rhythm of a march are somewhat distorted by measures of unequal time values. It is a delight to finally offer this distinguished and tim...

Originally published in 1957, with five diverse movements, American composer J. Clifton Williams' Symphonic Suite includes: 'Intrada,' 'Chorale,' 'March,' 'Antique Dance,' and 'Jubilee.' A brilliantly...

The Irish Suite, by the dean of American light music, Leroy Anderson (1908 - 1975), is one of the most enduring and endearing works in the repertoire. Drawn from familiar Irish folk tunes, its six mov...

Jingle Bells like you've never heard it before. A fast and furious gallop-style rendition will usher you and all of Santa's elves into the holiday season with gusto. A driving holiday treat that'll br...

Part I of Armenian Dances is in fact the first of a four-movement suite drawn from the folk song arrangements and original musical works of Armenian composer Komitas Vardapet collected during the earl...

It is safe to say that Grofe's iconic work from the early 1930s remains his most recognized and programmed creation to this day. A master of instrumental color and texture, themes from four of the fiv...

It is safe to say that Grofe's iconic work from the early 1930s remains his most recognized and programmed creation to this day. A master of instrumental color and texture, themes from four of the fiv...

The first of Grainger's settings of songs and tunes from William Chappell's 'Old English Popular Music,' this intense musical ballad offers the listener a languid and emotionally charged adaptation of...

The first of Grainger's settings of songs and tunes from William Chappell's 'Old English Popular Music,' this intense musical ballad offers the listener a languid and emotionally charged adaptation of...

Based on the original opening of the first movement of Second Suite in F for Military Band, Holst replaced this section with the now-familiar morris dance tune, 'Glory Shears.' The 38-measure passage...

With its message of endless possibilities and dreams fulfilled, this piece, from the 1971 Academy-award nominated film score of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964), by songwriting te...

Themes from three of America's most popular patriotic marches are brought together in this solidly scored medley. Including 'You're a Grand Old Flag,' 'National Emblem,' and 'The Stars and Stripes For...

The folk tune 'Dives and Lazarus,' upon which this work is based, has its roots in 18th century England. As an excellent introduction to ballad performance, this title sets the stage for many teachabl...

Featuring graveyard wailings and clattering bones, this haunted musical adventure is a delight to play and frightful to listen to. This theme from the 'The Haunted Mansion' at both Disneyland and the...

Inspired by the poet, Joseph Addison, who's words tell us that the 'Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for,' the latter oft...

Inspired by the poet, Joseph Addison, who's words tell us that the 'Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for,' the latter oft...

Inspired by the poet, Joseph Addison, who's words tell us that the 'Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for,' the latter oft...

Arguably the first American professional composer and arranger, Billings' legacy lives on today as fixed parts of our musical landscape. With the use of his canon techniques, this work is full of teac...