Alchemy is an ancient philosophy that claimed that the believers could convert iron into gold. The composer saw a parallel in music: taking the notes of a scale and turning them into music seems just...
This piece was written for young band by world-renowned film score composer Bruce Broughton. 'Open the Door!' is a descriptive piece with an insistent percussion part that imitates a knock on a door t...
Cha'La: Dance of the Volcano Goddess is intended to be an evocative, dramatic work for young band. The piece incorporates chanting, clapping, driving rhythms and dissonant harmonies to create a cinema...
The ever-vigilant hall monitor, always on patrol for delinquents running amok, needs a secret assistant in tough times like this. That's where the School Detective comes in! Navigate through winding c...
Exploring both 4/4 and 5/4 time signatures in a manner that is attainable for less experienced musicians, this piece is perfect for festivals as well as concerts and will showcase every section of the...
Transport to the serene waters and peacefulness of Salem Lake, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, that helped inspire this piece for young band. This piece is a musical interpretation of the sc...
From a standstill, this piece takes off and never lets up. Well . . .maybe just for a brief moment in the pit stop (slow section). But then it's a wild ride to the end. Lots of fun for everyone!
This ominous piece offers younger musicians the opportunity to perform an exciting composition and depicts the journey to unlock a deeper understanding of the universe. With dissonance and pulsating r...
