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Eric Osterling (1926-2005), sometimes referred to as the 'Schubert' of the band world due to his unusual give for melody, was a noted band composer and Director of Music for the Portland, Connecticut...

Castle Gap Pass, which is located west of Rankin, Texas between King and Castle Mountains, has a long history of being used as a busy crossroad for nomadic tribes of Indians, by marauding Comanches to...

This work is easily approachable for most bands in the area of technique but requires the highest concern for phrasing and musicality. Reflections Past was commissioned by the outstanding Camden High...

As the title suggests, this march is written in the ragtime style of the 1920s and 1930s. An optional banjo part is included in the scoring.

As the title suggests, this march is written in the ragtime style of the 1920s and 1930s. An optional banjo part is included in the scoring.

When John F. Kennedy was inaugurated at 35th President of the United States, the poet, Robert Frost, an honored guest at the ceremony, said that we were entering an age of poetry and power. Some two a...

As a companion to his popular Scottish march, PENTLAND HILLS, the composer has taken the melodies 'Kelvingrove', Charlie is my Darling', and 'Annie Laurie', as the main themes in GLASGOW FAIR, with su...

The medodic material of this work is based on the rhythm and spirit (not the notes) of a merry tune by the composer's dear friend, Martin Mailman. This piece was written for the centennial celebration...

Dedicated to Gilbert G. Lettow and the Mason City, Iowa, High School Symphonic Band.

This march in 6/8 was commissioned by the Band Alumni of South Hamilton High School, Jewell, Iowa in honor of Max Whitlock.

This processional march was written for the 100 year celebration of Buena Vista college.

This work was commissioned by the U.S. Army Band (Pershing's Own) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the great victory by the Allied forces at the conclusion of the 2nd World War. Over the course...

Genaro Codina (1852 - 1901) was born in Zacatecas, mining city on the the semi-arid plains of the north central Mexican state of the same name. While he enjoyed playing several instruments, he preferr...

ROAR OF THE ARMOR, written in 1982 while the composer was the Bandmaster of the 3rd Armored Division Band in Frankfurt, Germany, was inspired by the 'esprit de corps' of the U.S. Cavalry and the old '...

Joseph Olivadoti (1893-1977) was born in Italy and emigrated to the United States in 1911. Having already learned to play instruments in his homeland, he made a career in his new country as an arrange...

J.S. Bach is know to have written more than 200 sacred and secular cantatas, a piece music for voices with orchestral accompaniment. This chorale and march arranged for band comes from his 'Peasant Ca...

Mystic Chords of Memory' was commissioned by the United States Navy Band, Commander Ralph M. Gambone, Officer in Charge/Leader, in recognition of the band's 75th Anniversary, March 4th, 2000. this wor...

HOBART CENTENNIAL was commissioned by the Centennial Committee as part of the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Hobart, Oklahoma (established August 8, 1901). Premiered on the courthouse lawn in...

This edition was introduced as part of the New Sousa Band Editions series, designed to make the musical sound and legacy of Sousa more easily available for modern bands. The original march was commiss...

During the period of his earliest success as a composer, Karl King became acquainted with several members of the band in Carrollton, Ohio, located some thirty miles southeast of Canton (present popula...

During the period of his earliest success as a composer, Karl King became acquainted with several members of the band in Carrollton, Ohio, located some thirty miles southeast of Canton (present popula...