Instrumentalwerke für Blasorchester

A Spirit Eternal wurde im Gedenken an die frühere Studentin des Komponisten an der Universität von Miami, Stephanie markham Minge geschrieben, die im Jahr 2012 nach einem siebenjährigen Kampf gegen de...

The mythological story of Orion's deadly battle with the giant scorpion comes to life in 'Orion's Last Battle,' a unique and exciting new work for developing bands. The peaceful opening presents accid...

'Desert Fire' is a powerful work that provides young bands the opportunity to perform music that is exciting, moving, and expressive without being unnecessarily difficult. Instrument ranges are kept w...

The Siege of Arundel is a thrilling musical portrayal of England's Arundel Castle, first completed in 1067, and badly damaged from multiple sieges during the English Civil War of 1625. Written to prov...

In homage to the 'B movie' suspense/horror genre of the 50s and 60s, 'Revenge of the Swarm' is a fresh, unconventional, but musically and educationally satisfying new programmatic work for young band....

Who doesn't like a sunny day in the midst of winter? Who is that statuesque figure all decked out in his winter finery? Who stands proud, guarding the family home? Why it's 'Milton the Melting Snowman...

Beautiful and heartfelt, 'As Shadows Fall' is an outstanding lyrical work for young band. A beautiful and memorable melody is first introduced by the flute and gradually grows amid changing textures a...

This burst of energy will make bands of all levels sound powerful and outstanding! Rhythmic and dark, this relentless work allows every section to be heard as they create a swirling mass of sound and...

The low voices of your ensemble come to the forefront in this powerful work by Matt Conaway! 'Zeal' provides a perfect opportunity to introduce compound meter in a simple, accessible fashion, all whil...

Here's an engaging and imaginative work for developing musicians that has the added benefit of providing great teaching opportunities! 'Into The Dragon's Keep' opens and closes with a haunting flute/o...

'Legend of Crystal Lake' opens slowly with haunting and mysterious tonal mixture of woodwinds and solo trumpet. Quickly gaining energy the piece launches into a forceful woodwind rhythmic statement pu...

Make no bones about it - this mysterious sounding novelty piece is sure to lift your audience's spirits! Optional use of whirly tubes will add a haunting effect that your performers and audience will...

Opening with a declarative fanfare, the composition immediately evolves into a mysterious melody in the woodwinds punctuated by bursts of brass and percussion. Interesting harmonic and rhythmic sound...

Our planet's close encounters with 'NEOs' (Near Earth Objects) provide the foundation for this unique work for younger ensembles. Pulsing rhythmic patterns combine with simple melodic statements to cr...

This impressive Larry Neeck overture features energetic, upbeat themes, colors, and rhythms. A beautiful slow section provides a lovely contrast to the driving themes. With plenty of percussion, and a...

While some goodbyes are temporary, and others more permanent, this lovely flowing lyrical work for band helps capture the range of those feelings of farewell in music. Haunting and somber melodies giv...

One of Karl King's most famous and popular marches, 'The Trombone King' is now available in a 'Command' series edition, making it accessible to younger musicians. While the title rightly implies that...

History is the hook in this composition that, from start to finish, is full of non-stop excitement. The use of one's vivid imagination is a great tool for inspiration. Following the first reading of t...

An opening fanfare gives the listener an immediate burst of energy before transitioning to a melodic dialogue that quickly evolves into an exciting rhythmic collaboration between all the instruments o...

Uplifting and celebratory, this charming concert work by Matt Conaway is a sure hit for your concert or festival program! Starting quietly and quickly building to a powerful rhythmic statement, the wo...

Grab your sunglasses and get ready to groove as the trombones take the spotlight in this musical island adventure. From the opening drive of percussion to the ending cha-cha, your students and audienc...

This beautiful and serene chorale-style work for young band is ideal for focusing on shaping musical phrases, dynamics, and bringing out moving lines, keeping the whole ensemble engaged. A perfect opp...

This exciting concert/contest piece is filled with powerful brass, lyrical Doug Woodwinds and explosive percussion! Musically depicting the two day eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the year 72 A.D. and t...

'After the Storm' combines graceful melodies and soaring countermelodies with carefully scored dissonances that are rare at this grade level. Rhythms and ranges are accessible for younger players so t...

This exciting piece has all of David Shaffer's signature trademarks for younger bands, including musical energy, flowing melodies and beautiful lush harmonies. Written in overture form, a powerful int...