Grand Mesa Music

Stately work with contemporary harmonies and many exquisite scoring touches.

Young players love playing this rock-style piece filled with unexpected rhythmic twists and imaginative harmonies and percussion writing.

Superbly creative programmatic work based on an ancient hymn.

Exciting 2 minute fanfare playable by groups with very limited instrumentation.

Superbly crafted western overture.

Bands will be taken on a 'stellar' musical adventure as they recreate the journey to the end of the Solar System of NASA's Deep Space One interplanetary probe. Cosmic sounds abound in this truly creat...

The soaring melodies and spacious harmonies in this well-crafted band work evoke the spirit of the U.S. west. The musical portrait was inspired by a giant rock portal on Colorado's Yampa River.

This very innovative and powerful arrangement can be successfully performed with band alone, or with band and SAB chorus. Its creation was commissioned in memory of the victims of the September 11th t...

Minimalist sonic painting that will create a memorable musical experience for more advanced ensembles. Dedicated to the memory of John Paynter.

A truly unique musical statement capturing the timeless beauty of a classic sunset.

The arranger, who is one of America's finest, has skillfully combined 'In the Hall of the Mountain King' and 'Asa's Death' in a very playable young band arrangement that will work beautifully for conc...

Endless musical excitement is captured in a very creative work descriptive of the battle of Agincourt between the French and the English. The composer uses quartal harmony, memorable melodies, and an...

Powerful, visionary work exploring the angst of the Biblical city of Jericho. An Arabic scale and solos for flute, oboe, soprano sax, and trumpet help evoke a marvelous musical landscape.

A musical tribute to an outstanding Michigan educator, David Papenhagen. The composer, who was 75 at the writing of this fine new work, is seen here at the height of his creative genius and compositio...

Solid scoring, memorable melodies, and continuous musical excitement characterize this outstanding concert and festival work for younger bands.

Henry VIII did more than just revamp the English legal system and do away with many of his wives. He was also a great lover of music. This new suite for young band recreates an evening of music at Hen...

Based on a theme from Bartok's piano collection For Children, this is an intriguing and compelling set of variations. The three variations focus upon various features of the melody, harmony , and rhyt...

Originally written in 1972, this music was extensively revised in 2002, and now takes the form of a fantasia of traditional Advent and Christmas tunes. Included in part or whole are the Advent hymn tu...

Written for the Arkansas Valley Honor band in Southeast Colorado, this musical celebration honors both the Hispanic and Native American heritage of the area in a one-of-a-kind musical portrait.

Enchanting' variations on a simple modal theme that takes the listener on a fantastic journey through the mind of this free-thinking composer.

The composer creates a haunting musical dreamscape in this evocative work for less experienced bands. Passionate melodies and dramatic intensity encourages young bands to raise their level of musician...

Well-scored rendition of Samuel F. Smith's 'My Country, Tis of Thee' for first-year bands that allows young players to experience a variety of instrumental combinations and a key change for the first...

This very colorful collection of musical scenarios will transform the listener to the wold under the big top. Movements are 'Ringmaster's Welcome', 'Trapeze Artist', 'Clowns', and 'Animal Parade'.

Enigmatic composition that captures the electrifying moment of a significant archeological discovery. The composer uses a dissonant harmonic language to build tension in this miniature music drama for...

Thousands of citizen heroes of emerged since September 11, 2001. Many gave their lives, many gave or are giving their time, talent and treasure to keep our freedom. This 6/8 march is offered as a trib...