Gil Beckers

A powerful work for the symphonic band, Ode to the Spirit of Man is based on thematic material taken from the fourth movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and developed into a fantasy of kaleidoscopi...

An exciting work that's alive with dazzling brass and musical challenges! Your band will enjoy the musical rewards from performing this outstanding piece. A program favorite of many fine symphonic ban...

Celebration wurde für einen vielversprechenden jungen Musiker und Anführer geschrieben und ihm gewidmet, dessen Leben unnötigerweise von einem betrunkenen Autofahrer beendet wurde. Um den Geist dieses...

Framed through variation around the great old shape-note melody “When I can read my title clear, ” James Curnow's significant new composition, Land of Tomorow, is a wonderful expression o...

Framed through variation around the great old shape-note melody “When I can read my title clear, ” James Curnow's significant new composition, Land of Tomorow, is a wonderful expression o...

In Zach Docter's Prairie Dance, every instrument gets a chance to shine. A simple tune starts in the clarinets. As it's passed through the ensemble, it grows louder before culminating in a rhythmic Am...

In Zach Docters Prairie Dance bekommt jedes Instrument eine Chance zu glänzen. Eine einfache Melodie beginnt mit den Klarinetten. Nach und nach wird sie lauter, bevor sie in einem rhythmischen America...

In Zach Docter's Prairie Dance, every instrument gets a chance to shine. A simple tune starts in the clarinets. As it's passed through the ensemble, it grows louder before culminating in a rhythmic Am...

The music to the drama Masquerade consists of 14 pieces, mostly dances. Using five out of these 14 numbers Aram Khachaturian composed an orchestral suite and in this transcription for symphonic band t...

In Dialogues für Saxophonquartett, Blasorchester und Schlagzeug entspinnen sich lebendige Dialoge zwischen den Solisten, aber auch das Blasorchester kommt in diesem ausdrucksstarken, stellenweise sehr...

The perfect arrangement for your Beginning Band's first patriotic performance! There are lots of opportunities for young players to solidify basic skills here. A few easy accidentals, articulations, d...

The grand and energetic opening, contrasting styles, careful attention to articulations, and rich harmonies make this one sound more advanced than it actually is. Consider using Heroic Tribute as the...

Commissioned by the Glenbard East High School Music Department of Lombard, Illinois in grateful appreciation for the 34 year teaching career of Ross Kellan and his tireless commitment to excellence in...

Diese Komposition von James Curnow gehört zu den Klassikern der Jugendorchesterliteratur und ist auf vielen Landeslisten zu finden. Diese Bearbeitung ist für eine flexible Instrumentierung ausgelegt u...

From highly successful Broadway composer Charles Strouse (Annie, Bye Bye Birdie), here is a sparkling version for wind band of his rousing march theme from the musical All American. Perfect as an open...

Here is a solid, yet contemporary-sounding march for first year players. This powerful piece is carefully scored with interesting parts for all players. Dur: 2:15 (Grade 1)

Here is a solid, yet contemporary-sounding march for first year players. This powerful piece is carefully scored with interesting parts for all players. Dur: 2:15 (Grade 1)

Here is a solid, yet contemporary-sounding march for first year players. This powerful piece is carefully scored with interesting parts for all players. Dur: 2:15 (Grade 1)

Die bekannteste Komposition des norwegischen Militärmusikers Johannes Hanssen (1874-1967), der Konzertmarsch 'Valdres' über die gleichnamige Landschaft zwischen Oslo und Bergen, liegt nun auch in eine...

Here's a playable treatment of the march from Richard Rodgers' Emmy-winning score to 'Victory At Sea. ' Its rousing and inspiring themes are audience favorites.

Here, at last, is a very playable verion of John Philip Sousa's best-known march which has been declared the National March by Congress. It's a great addition to any young band's library.

Samuel Barber's stirring march has been carefully tramsformed into a practical version for intermediate bands. An exciting and rewarding piece for bands who need significant literature with very reaso...

Samuel Barber's stirring march has been carefully tramsformed into a practical version for intermediate bands. An exciting and rewarding piece for bands who need significant literature with very reaso...

Die bekannteste Komposition des norwegischen Militärmusikers Johannes Hanssen (1874-1967), der Konzertmarsch 'Valdres' über die gleichnamige Landschaft zwischen Oslo und Bergen, liegt nun auch in eine...