John O'Reilly

Stand up and Swing gives young band students a chance to experience a popular style of music that's really fun to play. Each section of the band takes turns standing up and playing a 'solo' while the...

A festive melody, combined with 'Jingle Bells' and 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman,' will create images of a snowy sleigh ride for your beginners' very first holiday concert. A crisp, trotting rhythmic p...

Here's a great overture for the first year concert that's easy to play, yet impressive in its grandeur. The interplay between woodwinds and brass are effectively contrasted by the strong tutti section...

Here's a great overture for the first year concert that's easy to play, yet impressive in its grandeur. The interplay between woodwinds and brass are effectively contrasted by the strong tutti section...

Introduce your beginners to some of the all-time classical hits! This delightful medley clearly demonstrates to students the difference between staccato and legato through playing the popular Beethove...

Introduce your beginners to some of the all-time classical hits! This delightful medley clearly demonstrates to students the difference between staccato and legato through playing the popular Beethove...

This straight-ahead spiritual/rock-style piece provides an opportunity for your students to rehearse playing with a light, steady pulse. They'll also enjoy the interesting interplay between sections....

Maritime March is a 'jaunty' British-style march opening up in the key of C natural minor (Aeolian mode). Sixteenth notes combined with simple syncopations highlight the second strain in a question-an...

The first modal episode begins with a chant-like melody in G Aeolian mode (natural minor) that is reminiscent of early medieval music. The full brass section answers with simple block chords that acce...

The first modal episode begins with a chant-like melody in G Aeolian mode (natural minor) that is reminiscent of early medieval music. The full brass section answers with simple block chords that acce...

The first modal episode begins with a chant-like melody in G Aeolian mode (natural minor) that is reminiscent of early medieval music. The full brass section answers with simple block chords that acce...

The first modal episode begins with a chant-like melody in G Aeolian mode (natural minor) that is reminiscent of early medieval music. The full brass section answers with simple block chords that acce...

Solo claves usher in the authentic Latin percussion section that sets the style for 'Pico Rivera.' A simple but effective bass line joins the percussion section in establishing an interesting accompan...

Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year in memory of the 2,977 people who died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. This march, which was actually written on Patriot Day 2011, is th...

Two all-time favorite Holiday 'hits' are combined to create a delightful arrangement for your next holiday concert. Tchaikovsky's 'Dance of the Reed Pipes' from the Nutcracker Ballet features the flut...

In early December 2011, a powerful wind storm passed through Southern California, leaving thousands without electricity and severe damage to many mature trees. Written during this event, this piece us...

In early December 2011, a powerful wind storm passed through Southern California, leaving thousands without electricity and severe damage to many mature trees. Written during this event, this piece us...

In early December 2011, a powerful wind storm passed through Southern California, leaving thousands without electricity and severe damage to many mature trees. Written during this event, this piece us...

In early December 2011, a powerful wind storm passed through Southern California, leaving thousands without electricity and severe damage to many mature trees. Written during this event, this piece us...

When the circus comes to town, one of the main attractions for 'children of all ages' is the clowns. Their humorous antics always get the show rolling and they frequently move through the audience wit...

The term jubilee is used to describe a time of rejoicing and also the celebration of a 50th anniversary. This exciting new composition by John O'Reilly sets a joyous tone as he celebrates the 50th ann...

The term jubilee is used to describe a time of rejoicing and also the celebration of a 50th anniversary. This exciting new composition by John O'Reilly sets a joyous tone as he celebrates the 50th ann...

The term jubilee is used to describe a time of rejoicing and also the celebration of a 50th anniversary. This exciting new composition by John O'Reilly sets a joyous tone as he celebrates the 50th ann...

The term jubilee is used to describe a time of rejoicing and also the celebration of a 50th anniversary. This exciting new composition by John O'Reilly sets a joyous tone as he celebrates the 50th ann...

'Hobo Train' reflects on the history of the Original Hobo Band of Pitman, New Jersey with an interesting mix of original material and several railroad songs associated with hobos. Opening with a fanfa...