Alfred Challenger Series

The Greek hero, Hercules, was sentenced by the Gods to endure 12 seemingly impossible 'labors' in order to redeem himself. This composition portrays the second of these tests - his battle with a nine-...

This iconic dance form employs 3/4 meter and the Mixolydian mode. The bold ensemble statements are juxtaposed against more lightly scored sections that bring the atmosphere of a lively Renaissance dan...

Longthorpe Tower was a medieval castle of the Thorpe family and contains some of the most well-preserved and complete medieval wall paintings in Northern Europe. This piece represents the music of thi...

A moderate rock feel and gritty, dissonant harmonies combine to portray the sound of industry - work gangs laboring with machinery whirring, clanging, grinding, and banging, along with several vocal s...

This delightful toe-tapper is arranged from bits and pieces of some of our nation's favorite patriotic melodies. Although very playable, there are some interesting harmonic twists and turns, and a few...

Originally written for an outdoor performance by a Baroque wind band of double reeds, brass and percussion, Handel's historic celebration comes to life in this joy-filled, skillful arrangement. This p...

Feature your percussion section in this wacky arrangement by Mark Williams. Things are swinging to the jungle beat as Christmas carols are played in hilarious fashion over a bass line and drum section...

Wer schleicht da durch deinen Schornstein? Diese köstliche Abwandlung erforscht, wie der Weihnachtsmann klingen könnte, wenn er wirklich ein Geheimagent wäre! Die unvergesslichen Klänge berühmter Spio...

This spectacular orchestral showpiece is made accessible for young bands in this masterful arrangement by Mark Williams. Authentic in sound, yet very playable, this piece will be an exciting addition...

This beautiful arrangement of a favorite Irish folk song utilizes colorful scoring and features solos for alto saxophone, flute and trumpet. This gorgeous melody is also known (with a different set of...

Your students will have no fear of playing this piece-in fact, they'll probably ask you to play it over and over again! This rock-inspired piece has a contagious melody and driving backbeat that will...

What child hasn't imagined frightening creatures lurking in their rooms at bedtime? This imaginative and delightful composition helps to put a more comical and friendly face on this monster, employing...

Although the lyrics for this folk song date back to the 1600s, it wasn't until 1906 that the song was published in Folk Songs from Somerset. The simple melody and placid harmony provide a great opport...

Trumpet melodies soar over a background of driving eighth notes in this contemporary overture by Mark Williams. The Allegro uses syncopation and full band scoring to start this one off with a bang. Th...

The Greek hero, Hercules, was sentenced by the Gods to endure 12 seemingly impossible 'labors' in order to redeem himself. This composition portrays the second of these tests - his battle with a nine-...

Take some of the more memorable 'scary' musical motives, set them to an exciting rock beat and you have the perfect end-of-rehearsal piece! Challenging and engaging, this clever arrangement provides p...

This easy, yet powerful 6/8 march is one of the best written at this grade level. Contrasting sections in 2/4 help to clarify the relationship between these two meters. An excellent teaching piece and...

Stürzen Sie sich in den Big-Band-Jazz mit diesem neuen Swingin' Chart! Mit Blues, einigen optionalen Soli, Call and Response und einem mitreißenden Shout-Refrain wird dieses Stück Ihre Band und Ihr Pu...

The gorgeous chorale from this most famous of Holst's orchestral works has been exquisitely scored for this version for young band by Mark Williams. The potential for expressive playing and developmen...

Perfect for performance either in concert or in graduation ceremonies, this arrangement combines the trio themes from Sir Edward Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance Marches No. 1 and 4. These themes were fe...

See Amid the Winter's Snow' is the best-know carol by English composer Sir John Goss. The emotional scope of this nativity hymn is mirrored in the dynamics of Scott Watson's musical setting. With its...

Legends of the Spanish countryside come to life in this driving original by Mark Williams. A fiery tempo combined with syncopated rhythms make this a sure-fire crowd pleaser. Beginning quietly with on...

Take some of the more memorable 'scary' musical motives, set them to an exciting rock beat and you have the perfect end-of-rehearsal piece! Challenging and engaging, this clever arrangement provides p...