Frank McKinney

Lewis T. Hartsough wrote I Hear Thy Welcome Voice in 1872 at a revival meeting in Epworth, Iowa. This lyrical setting for band explores the rich sonority available to the young concert band. The openi...

This lively composition ingeniously combines three charming melodies into a unique and colorful delight. Dance-like in nature, the interwoven tunes seamlessly glide back and forth between the keys of...

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 uncerta...

At this soirée music lovers have assembled to celebrate the harvest, play a few tunes and enjoy a little dancing. Beginning with a lightly scored 'hoedown' motif with woodwinds, the good-natured mo...

The opening and closing melody of A Hill Country Tune is based on an old fiddle piece, The Snouts and Ears of America. It was a derivative of the familiar jig The Irish Washerwoman recast in 4/4 time,...

Even the youngest concert band can perform this glorious piece in a concert or to celebrate a big event. Gaudeamus Igitur is a popular school song in Europe, often sung in Latin at graduation ceremoni...

This expressive piece recalls the lives of American pioneers. Starting with only the clarinets, the pensive opening melody is thoughtfully stated by the woodwind choir. As the full ensemble enters, th...

This Latin style dance has a taste of American jazz and Afro-Cuban music. Popular in the 1940's and 1950's, the mambo is once again all the rage. With spicy rhythms, a dash of syncopation and a large...

Dies ist eine der beliebtesten Polkas, die von vielen Künstlern aufgenommen wurde, darunter das Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra und Lawrence Welk. Dieses exzellente Arrangement eignet sich hervorragend für jün...

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 trombone solo is the prelude for an extremely expr...

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 expres...

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 se...

The centurions were the most famous officers in the Roman army. They lead by example and displayed great courage on the battlefield. Perform this fanfare with careful attention to detail and with the...

With bold harmonies, driving rhythms and contrasting styles, Essay On Adventure will definitely keep your players engaged. After an exuberant opening fanfare, the adventurous theme alternates with a c...

This composition touches upon both the thoughtful meditation and the emotional response to the lyrics of the African American slave spiritual We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder. There are abundant opportu...

Mit ausdrucksvoll kontrastierenden Phrasen und treibenden perkussiven Momenten nimmt diese dynamische Komposition die Spieler mit auf ein Abenteuer - The Nighttime Pursuit of Demogorgon. Beginnend mit...

Ein musikalisches Abenteuer mit zerklüfteten, kontrastreichen Varianten! Aufblitzende, beängstigende Harmonien leiten diese spannende Reise durch eine Vielzahl von Tonarten. Einige melodische Akrobati...