Michael Oare zeigt, dass es möglich ist, kreative Musik in einem prägnanten und ansprechenden Ouvertürenformat anzubieten - und das in einem Anfänger-Level. Eine stattliche Eröffnung führt zum spannen...
In Erinnerung an das fünfzigjährige Bestehen des Bay Youth Orchestras of Norfolk, Virginia, das sich um junge Musiker in der Region kümmert, vermittelt Ebullient Energy auf meisterhafte Weise ein Gefü...
Composed using a single fast tempo throughout, this dynamic work for 2nd year players is filled with imagery and intensity beyond what you normally find at this easy level. Whether the approaching red...
Although originally recorded by Otis Redding in 1965, this R&B classic became the signature song for Aretha Franklin. Here is a powerful arrangement that will sound great even with small bands.
Dieses fesselnde programmatische Werk schildert die Zyklen eines heftigen Sturms. Michael hat sein ursprüngliches Werk für Band sorgfältig an ein flexibles Format angepasst und dabei alle spannenden u...
Shadow Dancer ist in einem einzigen, aber treibenden Tempo komponiert und enthält eine sich wiederholende synkopische rhythmische Figur als Grundlage. Jeder Abschnitt bietet eine melodische Möglichkei...
The poignant lament Mo Chile Mear (My Gallant Hero) was authored after the defeat of the Scots and their Celtic allies at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, ending dreams of independence from English rul...
The title Heavy Mettle is naturally a play on words and affectionately refers to the low brass section. Filled with enthusiasm and a resilient spirit, these students are often the foundation and heart...
In every ecosystem, an apex predatory is an animal existing at the very top of the food chain; never preyed upon themselves. Michael Oare's programmatic work opens with a haunting flute solo accompani...
In this evocative work for beginning bands, Michael Oare draws upon imagery and sounds of the Native American 'wolf dance' for inspiration. A flute solo sets the opening mood, followed by dramatic ful...
Portraying the thrill and speed of alpine skiers navigating the demanding Super-G (super giant slalom) downhill course, Alpine Adventure is composed using a single fast tempo and takes the listener th...
As the title might imply, this unique composition contains several references to the number 5. For starters, the meter of 5/4 is an obvious connection. More subtle is the prominent use of the interval...
With nothing faster than a quarter note (except 8ths in percussion) this terrific piece for first-year players features a noble and stately style with enough variety in scoring to provide a rewarding...
Pay tribute to your veterans any time throughout the year with this easy march from Michael Oare. Even at this easy level there is a good variety of scoring, including a brief percussion break and mel...
Commemorating fifty years that the Bay Youth Orchestras of Norfolk, Virginia have served young musicians in the area, Ebullient Energy masterfully portrays a feeling of enthusiasm and joyous excitemen...
This descriptive work for first-year players pays tribute to all those affected by the devastation created by Hurricane Florence in 2018 as it swept through the Carolinas. The dark mood combined with...
This distinctive work by Michael Oare is based on two Italian dance forms dating back to the Baroque period. 'Siciliano' opens with a delicate 6/8 melody in the flutes which is developed and passed ar...
Combining a brisk rhythmic drive and unique textural effects, 'Perseverance' provides an uplifting and rewarding work for second year players. It was inspired by the dedication and creativity of stude...
Imagine a slightly confused cobbler and his workshop of curious tools and gadgets. Michael Oare's descriptive and clever work for beginning bands features a tuneful melody and special effects in the p...
With a catchy melody and upbeat dance groove, this Taylor Swift hit will be quick to learn, and is arranged to sound great with even small bands.
This overture for second year players tells the musical story of Portsmouth Village, once a bustling sea village on North Carolina's Outer Banks, but now a ghost town with past glories only a memory....
The title for this thrilling work for young players comes from the small rural town of Level Cross, North Carolina, which is home to one of America's sports royal families: the legendary racing Petty...
The power and intensity of our ever-changing marine environment is portrayed in this descriptive work for young players. Incorporating a simple melodic motif along with syncopated rhythmic energy, Mic...
Der Titel und die Art dieses Werks, das für die Madison County (IN) Middle School Honor Band in Auftrag gegeben wurde, bezieht sich auf das Motto des Staates Indiana, The Crossroads of America. Durch...
Angetrieben von einem konstanten, treibenden Puls, lässt Michael Oare in seinem aufregenden Werk gegensätzliche Elemente von Harmonie und Rhythmus aufeinanderprallen, um ein Gefühl des musikalischen G...
Michael Oare's Escapade is a mischievous and fun-filled romp for beginning players. Using creative effects including trombone glisses, slide whistles, mouthpiece screeches, and dissonant crunches, you...
In diesem dynamischen und kreativen Werk stellt Michael Oare verschiedene F-Tonarten (Dur, Mixolydisch und Moll) nebeneinander, wobei er Klangschichten mit unterschiedlichen Texturen und Stilen erzeug...
Recorded by Fall Out Boy, this contemporary pop hit features a relentless pulse and quotes the melody from the '60s television series The Munsters.
Utilizing an array of sparkling brass figures contrasted with brief lyric passages and dynamic shifts in texture, this work is equally effective as a concert opener or any type of celebratory event. C...
Commissioned by the Grassfield High School Band in Chesapeake, Virginia, and dedicated to the graduating class of 2011, the title and nature of this work reference the various pathways chosen, and tho...
In diesem Stück für Anfängerorchester folgt ein melodiöser Marsch einer prachtvollen Fanfare. Auch in auf diesem niedrigen Niveau ist es Michael Oare gelungen, für eine abwechslungsreiche Instrumentie...
Composed for first- year players, Michael's attractive easy march gives every section of the band something interesting to play, and includes a nice variety in scoring and dynamic contrasts. A perfect...
Here is a terrific patriotic medley for young players that uses fragments of several familiar melodies in a creative collage setting. Every section of the band gets a chance to play the melody at some...
Written in a driving fast tempo, this exciting work by Michael Oare incorporates the metric grouping of 3+3+2 as a recurring motif. At times superimposing layers of simple meter feel along with more c...
Your beginning players will enjoy digging into this unique and somewhat sinister-sounding piece! The percussion play an important role with various metal sounds, and even at this very easy level there...
In July 1969, Apollo 11 completed its mission to the moon and Neil Armstrong made his famous proclamation That's one small step... as he stepped out onto the lunar surface. Michael Oare's descriptive...
In 17th-century London, it was common for stage productions to have short dances performed between acts. This tuneful dance for second year players is written with a sense of whimsy typical of that ti...
Myths and legends of dragons have stirred our imaginations down through the ages. Between Earth and Sky is a programmatic work opening with mystical strains and haunting melodies. The pace quickens as...
Mythen und Legenden über Drachen haben unsere Fantasie seit jeher beflügelt. Between Earth and Sky ist ein programmatisches Werk, das mit mystischen Klängen und eindringlichen Melodien beginnt. Das Te...
The term tangent appears in geometry, art and language, and can describe lines, shapes or thoughts that connect or touch, but do not cross or overlap. In this exciting and creative work for young band...
Inspired by that quality of humanity allowing us to adapt and persevere in the face of the challenges brought on by the pandemic, 'Resilience' is a celebratory piece that commemorates everyone's effor...
In 2004, NASA's Cassini spacecraft (named for astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini) entered into orbit around the planet Saturn. The famous rings are named for the first seven letters of the alphabet,...
Composed in the style of a Cajun two-step, the simple melody is stated first by the trumpets with a zydeco-inspired accompaniment. An optional advanced trombone part is included with New Orleans style...
