With this remarkable transcription your band will make a really powerful statement! (And not just because of the cannons!) The scoring on the opening chorale is marvelous, transitional sections are included, and of course the mighty finish is wondrously grand and glorious. Mark Williams has proved to be a genius at transcribing the classics at this level, and we think he's done another top-notch job on this one. This is a great arrangement that will challenge bands at this level in a most positive manner!

This fabulous arrangement has been a trademark of the Boston Pops Orchestra for years! Legendary arranger Leroy Anderson cleverly mixes Sousa march strains in and around the rousing march from "The Music Man" with a skill that just can't be duplicated! Adapted for better bands by Jay Bocook, this top-notch selection will be an audience favorite!

Pursuit, indeed! This rampaging work is a careening chase that starts with a bang and doesn't let up until the final notes! Inspired by the biblical story from Genesis, Holsinger has created a furious up-tempo composition marked with vivid accents, flurrying woodwind and keyboard percussion writing, and incessant percussion that rhythmically drives the piece. Extremely exciting and vibrant stuff for mature bands!

This is an impressive piece at the medium-easy level! Inventive rhythmic motives in the brasses contrast with simple, effective melodic lines in the woodwinds to create a spirited, yet mellow, contemporary work that is sure to be a staple of the concert and contest literature for years to come! Highly recommended!

As traditional marches go, this one just can't be beat! Players and audience alike will like the snappy rhythms and tuneful phrases, and Larry Clark's arrangement presents nothing that can't be learned by students at the easy level. Incorporate America's band heritage into your next concert with this great march!

Take a close look at this authentic transcription of Barber's most famous work, carefully scored for the mature wind band by Calvin Custer. This important edition is a superb choice for groups seeking first-rate literature that demands expressive playing and musicality. It will display your wind ensemble's musicianship in a most positive light!

With all of the mystery, fire and intrigue of the Dark Continent, Robert W. Smith has created a work of gigantic scope. Driven by a large percussion section, it's challenging, multicultural and fascinating. In the final movement the composer even suggests encircling the audience with percussion for an incredible effect. A stunning work that we highly recommend!

If you're looking for a completely fresh sound for your holiday concert, don't miss this fascinating work! Your percussion section will love all the action they get on this truly unique holiday setting. Robert has taken the beloved Ukrainian Bell Carol and dressed it up with African percussion effects to deliver a wonderful holiday selection you'll want to program year after year. It's a real treat for the ears! Impressive!

Talk about great percussion writing for beginners! This piece will really excite your students, and have them making great music that they never would have thought they could create! Using three traditional African children's songs and authentic rhythms, this is an unusual, rhythmic and appealing multicultural piece for beginning bands! You'll love it and your band's rhythmic abilities will definitely improve!

A masterful example of a slow, elegant work at the easy level. Featuring the trademark harmonic language of Frank Erickson, this composition is one of the top choices for that perfect contrast to a bold, spirited work on your contest or festival program.