Il Castello

This introspective work for young band explores new directions in band scoring, and will introduce young players to the pleasures of playing lyrical melodies.

This piece, commissioned by the Overland Trail Middle School of Brighton, Colorado, tells a musical story of the settling of the west. Unique metrical feature is the use of 12/8 time.

This rarity in the band literature features an antiphonal set-up and is playable by most Jr. High/Middle School bands. Trumpets and trombones are employed in contrast to the rest of the ensemble in th...

This piece was written with the intent to feature an accomplished soloist with a school band. The appealing trumpet solo, in three contrasting movements, fits very nicely with the melodically importan...

This work is an imaginatively-scored set of three short preludes and fugues originally written for organ. While technically within the Grade3 range, this piece can be used as a teaching tool in perfor...

This classy ragtime work was inspired by the Redlands area of the Colorado National Monument. This is the strong first band work by a composer of music for films and commercials.

Commissioned and premiered by the Morey Middle School Band of Denver, the composer used the notes D-E-C (as played by clarinets and trumpets) and the word-paintings of several Morey students to craft...

This simple, effective work can be a great introduction for young players to ragtime and syncopation. The stop-time 'B' section features the players speaking words about the nature of ragtime music. T...

This delightful piece from the English Renaissance has been tastefully scored for young band in this setting.

This soaring overture for younger bands captures the majesty and beauty of southwest Colorado's San Juan mountains.

A solidly-arranged fantasy on the immortal 'Chop Sticks', sure to delight young players and audiences alike!'

Low register clarinet section feature.

A beautiful, heartfelt arrangement of melodies from the Chanukah season. Perfect arrangement to include on a winter holiday concert.

A cheerful, well-scored piece that gives an inexperienced flute section a chance to shine!

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.