Grand Mesa Music

Commissioned by the Colorado Honor band, this is a uniquely compelling arrangement of familiar folk tunes associated with water.

Enjoyable arrangement of a little-known ragtime classic, complete with toe-tapping syncopated melodies and trombone rips galore.

A quintessential Western band work that musically describes the settling of the Rocky Mountains, perfect for any concert or festival.

Three-movement work beautifully arranged from songs and hymns by early American composer William Billings.

Catchy, upbeat overture spiced with 'blue' notes and driven by compelling percussion ostinatos.

Based on the spiritual 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot', this clever arrangement gives young alto sax sections a chance to show off!

Ken has put his masterful scoring touch on another great Renaissance transcription! (Two movements)

Creating sound images of a brilliant rising full moon, the composer has here created a lasting masterpiece for young band. Dark ropes of sound intertwine, rise, and stretch in this unique, very expres...

Colorful four movement work descriptive of the life of naturalist John Muir, who founded the Sierra Club and was responsible for setting aside Yosemite as a national park. Movement 1 - YosemiteMovemen...

Superb contemporary overture by one of America's finest and most respected band writers.

Spacious contemporary work musically descriptive of the Arkansas River's most spectacular canyon.

One needs only listen to a few bars of Doug's unique harmonization of this tune to realize this truly is a fresh look at an old familiar melody.

Under the influence of a desert full moon, a pile of bones comes to life and dances a series of bizarre dances.

Lyrical baroque gem from the opera Xerxes set beautifully for the modern wind band.

Chorale prelude based on the famous Old One Hundredth, incorporating boldly dramatic and cantabile styles. Commissioned by the Lancaster, NY High School Symphonic Band.

Another great march from the pen of the march king of south Texas!

Perhaps the most strikingly original work by the patriarch of the Russian Five.

Whimsical musical tale about an unfortunate rattlesnake who takes an unexpected swim.

Commissioned by the Augusta County, VA Honors Band, a colorful set of variations depicting life in rural Virginia.

This piece makes contrapuntal texture and imitative writing accessible for very young bands.

Suite of 5 pieces from the Medieval period presenting a colorful tapestry of music from this era.

Superb work for this level! Great vehicle for working on sustained style.

Captures the grandeur and excitement of this high Renaissance classic.

Gentle musical breezes intertwine with imitative lyrical melodies in this quietly beautiful composition inspired by a walk in the woods.

Commissioned in memory of a WWII Battalion imprisoned for three years; all musical material is derived from 'A Mighty Fortress is Our God.'