This work was commissioned in memory of Peter J. Swanson a trumpet and cornet player who tragically died at the tender age of fourteen. Peter’s favorite gospel song Just a Closer Walk with Thee has been used as the basis for this piece of contrasts which takes the listener through many styles and moods. The spiritual character of the original song resounds gloriously in When Time Will Be No M…

Fantasy for Band-One can only imagine what it might be like if the animals ran the zoo! This and other questions will be considered in this programmatic original work for band incorporating all manner of animal and jungle noises.Young bands students will love the opportunity to use some of those carefully rehearsed vocal monkey and bird sounds they’ve been diligently working on for years. You…

Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1 p. 11) Dark and sinister are not words normally associated with music for beginning bands. However this well-written Paul Lavender original provides powerful and dramatic sounds even at this very easy level. With nothing faster than a quarter note (8th notes in percussion) your players will be eager to tackle this one!

Novorossiyek Chimes-Although considered to be a small work in Shostakovich's catalog “The Fire of Eternal Glory” was one of his best known works in the USSR. A recording of the piece originally written for the war memorial inNovorossiyek has been playing continuously at that location since its construction in 1960 possibly making it one of the most frequently played pieces of class…

Change your band into a Big Band with the swinging sounds of this composition. It is a transcription by top arranger Klaas van der Woude of original light music by Barrie Gott. Various instruments can play the solo in this versatile piece and there is even an invitation to improvise! . The audience will find it impossible to keep still as your band plays the rhythmic Light-walk. However that's n…

Change your band into a Big Band with the swinging sounds of this composition. It is a transcription by top arranger Klaas van der Woude of original light music by Barrie Gott. Various instruments can play the solo in this versatile piece and there is even an invitation to improvise! . The audience will find it impossible to keep still as your band plays the rhythmic Light-walk. However that's n…

Satoshi Yagisawa’s Trombone Concerto is both impressive and original at the same time. It features a slow-fast-slow structure with each movement being connected to the next. The second movement with its rich choralelike writing is especially noteworthy bringing out the warmest and most delicate sounds of the trombone. Yagisawa also takes extreme care in how the soloist and band interact with …

Satoshi Yagisawa’s Trombone Concerto is both impressive and original at the same time. It features a slow-fast-slow structure with each movement being connected to the next. The second movement with its rich choralelike writing is especially noteworthy bringing out the warmest and most delicate sounds of the trombone. Yagisawa also takes extreme care in how the soloist and band interact with …

Three of Abraham Lincoln's favorite melodies serve to bring the sounds of his generation alive for your concert audience. Colorful orchestration combines with imaginative harmony and counterpoint to make this a strikinglyoriginal suite of familiar songs from a time gone by. Expressive accented lyrical delicate boisterous; you'll discover that A Lincoln Celebration shows off your band in a wide…

December was inspired by the holiday season in Canada. It reflects the sounds the sights and the moods of that magical time of year. December starts off joyfully with a playful theme of celebration. This leads into an icy reverent winter solstice theme. Then there is a further development of the original joyful theme and a jubilant build to the finish. December can be performed with or without…

December was inspired by the holiday season in Canada. It reflects the sounds the sights and the moods of that magical time of year. December starts off joyfully with a playful theme of celebration. This leads into an icy reverent winter solstice theme. Then there is a further development of the original joyful theme and a jubilant build to the finish. December can be performed with or without…

This collection of jazz ensemble arrangements is made up of direct transcriptions of big band recordings by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington. Arranger Jeff Hest has meticulously transcribed these jazz standards (with the original instrumentation of each famous band) and has included transcriptions of the improvised solos. The titles are: Don't Be That Way * Don't Get Ar…

This collection of jazz ensemble arrangements is made up of direct transcriptions of big band recordings by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington. Arranger Jeff Hest has meticulously transcribed these jazz standards (with the original instrumentation of each famous band) and has included transcriptions of the improvised solos. The titles are: Don't Be That Way * Don't Get Ar…

This collection of jazz ensemble arrangements is made up of direct transcriptions of big band recordings by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington. Arranger Jeff Hest has meticulously transcribed these jazz standards (with the original instrumentation of each famous band) and has included transcriptions of the improvised solos. The titles are: Don't Be That Way * Don't Get Ar…

By John Cage (1912-1992). For for any instrument or combination of instruments. Modern. Sheet Music. Composed 1952. Duration 4 minutes 33 seconds. Published by Edition Peters

By Keith Getty and Kristyn Getty. Sacred Folio. Softcover. 76 pages. Hal Leonard #GMBK18. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.203047).

Edited by Amy Appleby. For piano. Format: solo piano book (spiral bound). With introductory text and lyrics. Blues and ragtime. 319 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Music Sales.

By Todd Stalter. Concert Band. Concert Band. Alfred Debut Series. Grade 1.5. Conductor Score and Parts. 122 pages

Piano. Composed by Nikolai Kapustin. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Piano Solo. Classical. Softcover. Composed 1986. Op. 46. 12 pages. Duration 4' 30''. Schott Music #ED22920. Published by Schott Music (HL.49045809).

For string orchestra. Band/Orchestra. Published by Alfred Publishing.

transcr. and arr. Jeff Hest. For 3rd Trombone. Jazz Ensemble Collection. Original Big Band Sounds. Jazz. Book. 20 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Claude Thornhill. Edited by Jeffrey Sultanof. Arranged by Gil Evans. For Big Band. Swing. Advanced. Full score and set of parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications

By Robert W. Smith. For concert band. Concert Band series. Grade 3.5. Score and set of parts. Duration 6 minutes, 39 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

By Robert W. Smith. By Robert W. Smith. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Young Band. Level: Easy (grade II). Conductor Score and Parts. 310 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Alfred Reed. By Alfred Reed. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Classic Band. Level: Medium Easy to Medium (grade 3-4). Conductor Score and Parts. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Ralph Ford. By Ralph Ford. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Very Beginning Band. Level: .5 (Very Easy) (grade .5). Conductor Score and Parts. 150 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Reed. Edited by George Megaw. Concert band (Conductor's score). Published by Alfred Publishing.

(Backing Tracks and Improv Lessons). Composed by Loren Gold. For Keyboard; Piano. Book; DVD; Keyboard/Piano; Method/Instruction; Play- Along. Sitting In Series. Blues; Swing. Beginner. 80 pages. Published by Alfred Music

(Originally performed by Lipps, Inc.). By Steve Greenberg [Lipps, Inc.]. Arranged by Ralph Ford. Marching Band. Marching Band; Part(s); Score. Mega Sounds for Marching Band. Grade 3. Published by Alfred Music

transcr. and arr. Jeff Hest. For 1st B-Flat Tenor Saxophone. Jazz Ensemble Collection. Original Big Band Sounds. Jazz. Book. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Victor López. Marching Band. Marching Band; Part(s); Score. Mega Sounds for Marching Band. Jazz; Latin. Grade 3. 144 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By Conaway. For concert band. Concert Band. Symphony Band Series. Grade 4.5. Score and parts. Composed 2010. Duration 5 minutes, 5 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

By James Swearingen. Bestseller. Concert Band. Level: Grade 3. Score and set of parts. Composed 2003. Duration 0:05:16. Published by C.L. Barnhouse.

transcr. and arr. Jeff Hest. For Bass. Jazz Ensemble Collection. Original Big Band Sounds. Jazz. Book. 20 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.