Leichte Noten von Grand Mesa Music

Written by a Colorado composer who himself is a middle school band director, this work was commissioned by and dedicated to the Franklin Middle School and of Greeley, Colorado. Vogel here displays a v...

Rising out of a mysterioso opening, this work goes boldly forth into an exciting main theme, propelled by a rhythmic low brass ostinato. Contrasting sections featuring beautiful melodies and counterme...

This work displays the composer at his creative best, mixing his gift of melody, timing, and impeccable sense of proportion with the exuberant Americana style of Aaron Copland. Bobrowitz also here cap...

The composer has created a fabulous new young band work that soars above the mundane to the upper reaches of the atmosphere! An opening fanfare theme in g minor is contrasted with a gorgeous lyrical m...

From the fertile imagination of composer Bobrowitz comes this suspenseful new work that could be an excellent soundtrack for the antics of Sherlock Holmes or Inspector Clousseau. Moments of silence in...

In this highly creative and colorful musical journey, the arranger pays tribute to those who made cross-country travel a reality in our vast land. The railroad songs 'John Henry', 'I've Been Working o...

Energized and inspired by a trip to Athens, the composer here captures in music an evening he spent dining and dancing. 'One Night in Athens

Based on the classic Irish folk song 'The Minstrel Boy', the arranger has come up with a uniquely musical and ear-catching setting of the folk tune. Syncopated rhythms in inner parts propel the melody...

Composer Bobrowitz has cooked up a work of musical magic in this extremely engaging new piece. Instead of 'now you see it, now you don't', brief musical motifs come and go in a musical romp of 'now yo...

Combining interesting harmonies with a constant rhythmic motor, this edgy composition by new composer Scott will transport the listener to a land of scorching temperatures and a lengthy, fascinating h...

In this gorgeous new work, composer Danner pays homage to the lyrical works of Frank Erickson. The composer's tasteful use of anticipations, suspensions, and inner moving parts add intensity to the wo...

Composer Rudgers here draws a delightful fantasy treatment from the mid-1800's folk song about grizzled old mountain man Dan Tucker. Opening aggressively with a short fanfare based on the main melodic...

This introspective work captures the unique sense of tranquility that a sunrise walk or quiet early moment can uniquely impart. Careful scoring and doublings allow even bands with limited instrumentat...

Imaginative, crisp scoring and a constant rhythmic drive energetically propel this fresh new take on Yankee Doodle from start to finish. Originally used by British Soldiers to mock the American Coloni...

Legend is a musical saga of a hero's journey. The work progresses from a pensive, mysterious opening in low woodwinds and journeys through many engaging musical moments using the composer's signature...

Use this highly original work to get your students fired up about music! Subtitled 'A Call to Action', the composer's hope is for this composition to inspire positive social action. It should inspire...

Commissioned by the Summit County (CO) Middle School Band, this lofty work musically describes a gradual ascent to a high peak. Along the way, a false summit briefly plunges this ecstatic work into a...

A sheer delight to play and listen to, this swinging jazz setting is based on the spiritual 'Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho'. Initially, percussion and low voices lay down a solid groove, on top...

Imagine yourself on an alien planet surrounded by tiny creatures that move about in awkward motions. This is what the composer had in mind while creating this delightful, fun to play piece. Complete w...

Troll Dance is a fun, whimsical romp that is sure to keep every musician interested and excited to play. This piece includes short features for each instrument section, a switch to a waltz feel in the...

Composer Bobrowitz picked up a wealth of inspiration on his Greek vacation a few years back, as exhibited by this spirited follow-up to his earlier 'One Night in Athens'. Written in D minor, this late...

Composed by Indiana composer/poet Mark Connor, this easier concert band work beautifully captures in music the feeling of flight. Its joyous and celebratory nature was inspired by the proximity of the...

As only Mr. Bobrowitz could construct, this delightful arrangement revisits three famous songs from American Folk literature: Arkansas Traveler, Sweet Betsy from Pike, and a rousing version of Turkey...

While on vacation in Hungary, the composer was able to spend two nights in Budapest soaking up the energy of this historic city. 'A Night in Budapest' came out of the experience, based on a folk-like...

Sweet Little One is a lullaby, with a melody that the composer sang to his son Diego during the first few weeks of the baby boy's life. The piece is marked by a warmth, radiance, and simplicity that r...