David Marlatt Noten für Blasorchester

This brilliant fanfare piece, written by the French organ giant Alexandre Guilmant, was written for both organ and orchestra and organ alone. No one knows which version came first but both have enjoye...

This piece, originally for organ (using the trumpet stop), lends itself well to a trumpet to perform the majority of the solo line with colorful, interesting parts in the remainder of the ensemble. Th...

This famous melody has been attributed to Haydn but there is doubt whether he was the composer. Johannes Brahms wrote a famous set of variations based on this melody calling it Variations on a Theme b...

J.S. Bach adapted several works by Vivaldi-this particular transcription was originally for solo violin and string orchestra. The brilliant showy solo line (now for Clarinet or Piccolo Trumpet) inters...

This arrangement introduces students to one of the most famous sets of music ever written. This provides the opportunity to briefly discuss Handel, the Baroque era or other musical aspects that will b...

Canon by Johann Pachelbel is one of the most famous and recognizable pieces of classical music. The treatment of the melody in this arrangement follows a popular Baroque tradition, the concerto grosso...

This beautiful slow piece is ideal for that change of pace piece on a concert. This work was originally a soprano aria and the lyrical line is great to demonstrate the singing quality of the band.

This Andaluza (or Playera) is part of a set of 12 Spanish Dances written in 1890. The color and harmonies lend themselves so well to the sonorities of a concert band with colorful percussion. Ole!

The Girl With The Flaxen Hair is of Claude Debussy's most popular piano works. It has been said that this piece, with its impressionistic and progressive harmonies, may have been a significant influen...

The most popular double concerto for trumpets, Antonio Vivaldi wrote this work for two natural trumpets and strings. The music is simple and elegant, utilizing the non-chromatic capabilities of the na...

The Uprising is a bold and daring work portraying a group challenging the people in power. This has been staged in 6 programatic sections: The Current Regime is noble and confident in character - perh...

This majestic piece depicts a King's procession through a Medieval town. Grand and triumphant, the king parades past his subjects waving and greeting them. This piece allows for all members in the ens...

These dances were taken from a much larger suite originally for just 4 recorders. Style is everything with these short pieces. Brilliant fortes are contrasted with smooth lyrical playing. The ensemble...

Deep River has been arranged here to feature the smooth sound of the flugel horn or alto saxophone. This famous melody is supported by an interesting accompaniment with jazz harmonies and rhythmic pul...

Haydn is best known for his symphonies but his chamber music is also excellent. He wrote several piano trios and the best known of these is the G major Trio with its so-called Gypsy Rondo.

There have been many mythical heroes in famous literature. From the heroes in ancient Roman and Greek myths to the heroes of Japan, native America and India, they come in all shapes and sizes. Their q...

This rousing and patriotic song was written in 1867, the year of Canada s Confederation. It became very popular and, for many years, was the unofficial national anthem of Canada. The piece opens with...

The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic poem and tells of the events that befall the Greek hero Odysseus on his long journey after the fall of Troy. This feeling of adventure and mystery has been capture...

This is an edition of the Canadian national anthem that is playable by young, inexperienced musicians. They key has been selected to keep notes within a reasonable range for developing players. It als...

This piece is a depiction of the Closing Ceremony to an Olympic Games. It is organized in 3 sections: Fanfare, Parade of Flags and Celebration. The majesty of the ceremony opens with a fanfare, then t...

Adventures come in many forms - whether it be a Greek, Persian or Indian, etc. hero heading off on a mission or a sailor embarking on a dangerous trip across uncharted waters, the call to adventure is...

This is an edition of the Canadian national anthem that is playable with or without choir. After a short, two bar introduction to help set pitch, the anthem is presented in a fairly traditional way wi...

Terpsichore is a collection of over 300 instrumental dance pieces by Michael Praetorius to which there were no instruments specified on the score. As a result these pieces have been performed by many...

Click is an original three movement work for winds and percussion. What it lacks in a colorful title, it makes up for it with driving rhythms, memorable melodies and fun parts for all players. The fir...

This lyrical piece was inspired by the opening of Appalachian Spring by the great American composer Aaron Copland. The title has two possible meanings: it could be a depiction of someone walking on a...