These brief yet powerful fanfares will serve a variety of functions for concert programming. Written with moderate and stately tempos, these fanfares are easy to learn but provide a grand and impressi...
Incorporating a continuous set of variations (style, harmony, rhythm) on the Westminster Chimes of London's Big Ben, this concise overture in one tempo celebrates an energetic and powerful spirit that...
This composition reflects a colorful time in American history and is an opportunity for your band to discover ragtime rhythms. Folk hero Billy Miner (the Grey Fox) was the last of the old-time bandits...
The race is on! Lightspeed is a high-velocity piece built almost entirely on fast-moving staccato eighth notes. Inspired by the painting technique of pointillism, which uses small distinct dots of col...
Featuring tuneful themes and moderate tempos, Eagles Awake! is a perfect overture for contest or festival. The middle slow section has a short solo for trumpet along with interesting harmonies, before...
A majestic brass fanfare unveils the start of this new, exciting work for young bands. Once again Michael Sweeney's flair for innovative writing for young bands will ensure this piece's success with y...
Introduce your young players to this important composer with Richard Saucedo's richly scored adaptation of the moving Finale from Mahler's Symphony No. 3. Perfect for reinforcing the musical concepts...
Here is something different for contest or festival. Written in the style of a tone poem, this work uses minimal melodic development but builds emotional intensity through changing textures and evolvi...
Ancient history is filled with tales of magical swords used to further the cause of noble warriors and heroes. El Cid, the national hero of Spain, had his sword Tizona by his side during the Siege of...
Recognizing the need for well-paced lyric pieces for young players, Richard Saucedo gives us The Lullaby in the Mirror. This heartfelt and touching work features a mournful melody that winds its way t...
