Michael Story

A bold musical statement for your first-year band from the Smith and Story composer team. Written in support of Band Expressions Book One, this charmer will make every band sound huge!

Gustav Holst's First Suite in E-flat for Military Band, one of the first pieces written exclusively for military bands, was composed in 1909. This arrangement is based on the second theme of the march...

Based on the Latin text 'Veni, Veni, Emmanuel,' the lyrics for the popular carol 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel' were written by John M. Neale in the mid 1800s. A wonderful setting to reinforce phrasing and...

Hurakan is the name of the Mayan god of wind, fire, and storm. Michael Story's original overture is filled with cyclonic energy!

Hurakan is the name of the Mayan god of wind, fire, and storm. Meaning 'one legged,' the word is most likely the origin of the word 'hurricane.' Michael Story's original overture is filled with cyclon...

Hurakan is the name of the Mayan god of wind, fire, and storm. Michael Story's original overture is filled with cyclonic energy!

Music and dance were an integral part of Shaker worship services. Michael Story has crafted this two-movement mini-suite paying homage to these historical charismatic tunes, including 'Simple Gifts' a...

Music and dance were an integral part of Shaker worship services. Michael Story has crafted this two-movement mini-suite paying homage to these historical charismatic tunes, including 'Simple Gifts' a...

Music and dance were an integral part of Shaker worship services. Michael Story has crafted this two-movement mini-suite paying homage to these historical charismatic tunes, including 'simple Gifts' a...

Music and dance were an integral part of Shaker worship services. Michael Story has crafted this two-movement mini-suite paying homage to these historical charismatic tunes, including 'Simple Gifts' a...

A Plaza de Toros is an arena where bullfights occur. As the bullfighters enter the stadium, they are usually accompanied by Spanish marches called 'paso dobles,' literally meaning 'double step.' This...

Sure to tickle, 'Funny Bones' features your trombone section strutting their stuff with the full band supporting their antics in a rock-groove fashion. A gliss here or there is sure to please. This on...

Designed to musically depict a large, four-hoofed animal as it wanders about, this original work will capture the imagination of your first-year students. Scored to be accessible for students in the s...

Designed to musically depict a large, four-hoofed animal as it wanders about, this original work will capture the imagination of your first-year students. Scored to be accessible for students in the s...

Designed to musically depict a large, four-hoofed animal as it wanders about, this original work will capture the imagination of your first-year students. Scored to be accessible for students in the s...

Salvation Is Created, written in 1912 by Russian composer, conductor, and teacher Pavel Tschesnokoff (1877--1944), was one of the last sacred choral works Tschnesnokoff wrote before being compelled to...

Inspired by the merchant ship 'Mary Celeste' that set sail from New York City in early November of 1872, bound for Genoa, Italy. The ship never reached its destination and, to this day, no one knows f...

Inspired by the merchant ship 'Mary Celeste' that set sail from New York City in early November of 1872, bound for Genoa, Italy. The ship never reached its destination and, to this day, no one knows f...

Inspired by the merchant ship 'Mary Celeste' that set sail from New York City in early November of 1872, bound for Genoa, Italy. The ship never reached its destination and, to this day, no one knows f...

As the title implies, this piece is based on the National Anthem of the United States, with a few snippets of other patriotic themes included. This energy-charged arrangement will have your beginners...

Originally composed in 1886 for four-hand piano, this beginning band transcription/reduction develops the charismatic melody and offers opportunity to explore the varied timbres in beginning band in a...

Take your beginners to the Broadway stage with this charismatic title theme from the popular musical. With a bright rock drive, this tune will engage players and audiences alike. A bit of attention to...

Here We Come A-Wassailing in a medium Latin beat. This charming arrangement permits your percussion section to set the groove and is scored to be approachable after only a few months of instruction. W...

To be performed with or without a narrator, this work contains musical fragments from three civil war songs, including the 'Battle Cry of Freedom,' 'Dixie,' and 'Battle Hymn of the Republic.' Scored f...

Grandiose in nature, this solidly scored original work serves particularly well as a concert closer but equally well as a bold opening number. Teaching opportunities abound for reinforcement of critic...