Eighth Note Publications

Inventions have changed our lives. Whether it be the wheel, electricity, car, telephone or the microchip, inventions have allowed us to live better, and sometimes longer, lives. This piece is about th...

A Mystical Way is a slow reflective work, with no particular programmatic content. It's designed to give young players an opportunity for sustained playing and tonal development.

This work takes us to a time long ago, as a fearless crew of sailors begins a voyage at sea in Setting Sail, when suddenly, a terrible storm washes their ship to the shores of a deserted island in Shi...

This fun and energetic French-Canadian folk song was popular in Quebec in the 19th century and serves as a toast, by the oarsmen, to the Canadian girl. This folk song arrangement is part of a collecti...

This traditional Canadian folk song has been sung around campfires and while paddling canoes for decades and continues to be popular with Boy and Girl Scouts in both Canada and the United States. The...

This popular Newfoundland folk song has been sung and danced to on the East Coast of Canada since the early 1900s. The lyrics tell of a sailor, named Bob Pittman, who wants to sail home to marry his s...

Pure fun. This original composition is sure to become a favourite with bands everywhere. The range of all parts is limited but the excitement generated through the rhythms is not! This piece is design...

Baska j' Malo Selo is a Croatian folk melody that uses simple rhythms and a range suitable for beginning players. The melody flows throughout the ensemble and the use of colorful percussion helps to p...

This version of the famous Hail the Conquering Hero opens with a solo trumpet, gradually adds voices and builds in dynamic, then the sound drops to a solo tuba (which is also cued in other voices) and...

Reesor Park is an energetic overture full of rhythmic drive and interest for all players. A majestic opening quickly turns into a driving energetic section with shifting rhythms and colourful percussi...

In certain African countries it is common for people to gather together to celebrate. Many will bring their percussion instruments and a spontaneous outpouring of sounds and emotions will help heal or...

A karesansui is a Japanese rock garden which is an enclosed shallow sandbox containing sand, gravel, rocks, and occasionally grass or other natural elements. The main elements of karesansui are rocks...

Queen Anne's Revenge was the final ship sailed by Edward Thatch, also known as the pirate, Blackbeard. Recently, there have been some archaeological expeditions to find the remains of the sunken ship,...

The Conqueror is mainly a piece that carries a brave tone through its entirety. Although some sections of the piece have a slower feel to them, the music requires a consistent flow and heaviness from...

Songs For The Morning Band is a work in three movements for bands at the grade one and a half level. The first movement is entitled The Answered Question (with a nod to Mr. Ives). This movement makes...

Nightfall in Camp is a very clever arrangement that combines The Last Post, and the hymn tune Unto the Hills. The band parts are very reasonable for young players but the solo part should be played by...

Highland Trace begins with a hymn-like melody presented in choirs of woodwinds and brass. This leads to an allegro section that features distinctly Celtic sounding themes alternating between the brass...

The opera Carmen contains some of the famous and popular themes in the repertoire. This arrangement takes several of the more famous sections from both Orchestral Suites and forms this Minisuite. Piec...

According to ancient Chinese mythology, the universe was divided into four quadrants called the Four Celestial Palaces, each represented by a guardian animal: Dragon, Phoenix, Tiger and Tortoise. This...

This is a highly energetic and percussive piece that your band and audience will certainly enjoy. The percussion section plays a huge role in this song, so it is vital that each percussion part is cov...

This piece is a simple lyrical composition in the style of a lullaby. It was inspired by the thought of that time of night when the lights are finally turned off and the house is quiet. The modest tec...

In the Aeolian Mode, this work incorporates open 5th harmony and a few subtle dissonances. The quarter-to-eighth-note rhythms and reverse combinations are designed to give a spirited dance flavor.

This terrific overture was commissioned by Ramer Wood Public School in honour of the school's 25th anniversary. It was composed to reflect both the history of the Ramer family and the celebration of t...

This is a calm piece that is reflected by the meaning of the word 'shimmer' itself: to shine with a subdued flickering light, as in a reflection on water. The main melody is simple and repeated severa...

This piece reflects the title accurately: chaotic, extreme contrasts, and loud. Although it presents several challenges, it is a piece designed to capture the interest of both young musicians and list...