Todd Stalter

Although more famous for his incidental music to A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mendelssohn was commissioned by the King of Prussia to provide music for Racine's religious drama Athalie, which includes th...

Originally written for guitar, this work translates very well to the concert band medium. Strong, memorable themes and generous opportunities for style and musicianship abound in this skillful transcr...

These two delightful Scandinavian melodies offer a glimpse into the folk music of a region that is not prominently featured in band literature. Teaching opportunities abound for sensitive musicianship...

An ecossaise, derived from the French word for 'Scottish,' was a dance that was very popular in Europe in the early nineteenth century. Beethoven was enamored with the music of the British Isles, and...

Longthorpe Tower was a medieval castle of the Thorpe family and contains some of the most well-preserved and complete medieval wall paintings in Northern Europe. This piece represents the music of thi...

Fighting Falcon March was written for the Eureka Middle School 6th Grade Band from Eureka, Illinois. It is a simple yet tuneful and inspiring march that is ideally suited for young musicians learning...

The sequel to Castles and Dragons, The Dragon's Lair tells the tale of the knights' search for the dragon's whereabouts, using a sturdy tune and countermelody in C minor to describe their confidence a...

The sequel to Castles and Dragons, The Dragon's Lair tells the tale of the knights' search for the dragon's whereabouts, using a sturdy tune and countermelody in C minor to describe their confidence a...

The sequel to Castles and Dragons, The Dragon's Lair tells the tale of the knights' search for the dragon's whereabouts, using a sturdy tune and countermelody in C minor to describe their confidence a...

The sequel to Castles and Dragons, The Dragon's Lair tells the tale of the knights' search for the dragon's whereabouts, using a sturdy tune and countermelody in C minor to describe their confidence a...

Quasars are the brightest observable objects in the universe, created by super-massive black holes in the centers of galaxies. This piece attempts to musically portray the awe of the vastness of our u...

Quasars are the brightest observable objects in the universe, created by super-massive black holes in the centers of galaxies. This piece attempts to musically portray the awe of the vastness of our u...

Quasars are the brightest observable objects in the universe, created by super-massive black holes in the centers of galaxies. This piece attempts to musically portray the awe of the vastness of our u...

Quasars are the brightest observable objects in the universe, created by super-massive black holes in the centers of galaxies. This piece attempts to musically portray the awe of the vastness of our u...

Castles and Dragons, von Todd Stalter, ist ein Stück, das Ihre Schüler lieben werden! Die Ritter müssen sich einem Drachen stellen, der das Dorf bedroht, und ihn erschlagen. Der anschließende Kampf en...

Sketches on a Kentucky Hymn Tune is based on the hymn 'Salvation.' The composer was drawn to this type of tune because if its artful simplicity and interesting harmony. There are many opportunities th...

In popular jargon, the phrase 'cut to the chase' means to get to the really interesting or important point, and leave out all that is unnecessary. It originated from early cinematic lore when silent f...

In popular jargon, the phrase 'cut to the chase' means to get to the really interesting or important point, and leave out all that is unnecessary. It originated from early cinematic lore when silent f...

In popular jargon, the phrase 'cut to the chase' means to get to the really interesting or important point, and leave out all that is unnecessary. It originated from early cinematic lore when silent f...

In popular jargon, the phrase 'cut to the chase' means to get to the really interesting or important point, and leave out all that is unnecessary. It originated from early cinematic lore when silent f...

This creative piece allows the listener to musically envision the many different aspects of something that is 'mechanized,' whether it be the precision workings of the tiny and intricate gears and mov...

This creative piece allows the listener to musically envision the many different aspects of something that is 'mechanized,' whether it be the precision workings of the tiny and intricate gears and mov...

This creative piece allows the listener to musically envision the many different aspects of something that is 'mechanized,' whether it be the precision workings of the tiny and intricate gears and mov...

This creative piece allows the listener to musically envision the many different aspects of something that is 'mechanized,' whether it be the precision workings of the tiny and intricate gears and mov...

Dynamo was written in celebration of the career of an administrator who was a staunch supporter of music, and known for being highly energetic and always 'on the move.' The piece mimics these characte...