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A lush and beautiful work composed by Kenneth Bray for his daughter, Reverie for Bonita features the horn section, colourful use of mutes and simple, elegant themes. Showing off the lyrical side of th...

A pavane was a slow dance from the 16th or 17th century. The talented Canadian composer Jeff Smallman has taken this Baroque form and created a very colourful piece that features all sections. There a...

This beautiful slow movement from a work for solo organ is a great feature for the clarinet section of a band. The melody flows throughout the ensemble but the clarinets receive the most attention. Th...

This work was originally written as a contest entrance piece for the theme song for the 1967 Expo in Montreal. The band arrangement, done by Kenneth Bray, has truly captured the spirit of this concert...

This is a fun closer or encore to a concert and is a feature for the baritone player in your ensemble. The name 'Car-Tune' refers to the sound of the horn of the old sports cars. This is a thrilling o...

This popular piano solo has now been adapted for the concert band. It is a character piece depicting the mysterious nature of gypsies on their travels. The mysteriousness of the work makes it an excel...

A terrific fanfare opening sets the tone for this short but rhythmically interesting original band composition. Colourful percussion adds to the majesty of the wind parts. The brass carry the majority...

This set of short pieces depicts events that occur annually at fairs all across North America. Ferris wheels, cotton candy, and a fanfare to open the fair are all included. Unique to this short suite...

Another dramatic work by Donald Coakley, Jubilant Dialogue is all that you have come to expect from this Canadian composer. There are a number of interesting percussion parts that add to the power and...

Originally a wedding march for solo organ, this piece has been greatly expanded for the concert band. Fanfares in the brass and stately melodies make this a terrific change of pace on a concert. This...

Czech's in the Mail Polka was written as a tribute to the German-Czech style polkas that the composer became so familiar with during his undergraduate years at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He w...

This is among the most popular of polkas, recorded often by many artists, including the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and Lawrence Welk. This excellent arrangement will sound great with younger players and i...

Cette pièce légère et amusante est une belle pièce d'exposition pour le cornet. Elle a peut-être été nommée en l'honneur de sa seconde épouse, Lillian Bell Hause, avec laquelle Clarke a eu deux enfant...

Craigellachie!, a Scottish battle cry, is the name given to the spot near Eagle Pass, which cuts through Canada's Rocky Mountains, where the last spike of the Trans-Canada railway was pounded into the...

This collection is designed for developing players to enjoy fun arrangements of Christmas music at a suitable level. All ranges and technical requirements have the younger musician in mind while still...

This collection is designed for developing players to enjoy fun arrangements of Christmas music at a suitable level. All technical requirements have the younger musician in mind while still allowing f...

Whoa dude, way cool. O Canada is now available for stage band. And check this out: there are four different arrangements in this one package, each in a different style. Included are a non-swing versio...

Something Modal is a laid back jump swing chart. The melodies and backgrounds are very simple, yet very catchy. Every section gets an opportunity to play something interesting and fun, but also contri...

Sleepwalk is a jump swing chart following the tradition of 'Sing, Sing, Sing.' Repetitive riffs are played by all instruments throughout that are guaranteed to get the performers and listeners excited...

Mr. Cool is the perfect chart for directors to use when starting a jazz band for the first time. It is a modal straight riff tune that uses only one chord throughout. It is the perfect opportunity to...

This etude is popularly known as the 'Cello' due to the prominent melody played in the left hand. The key has been altered from C-sharp minor to D minor for this arrangement for tuba and piano. It was...

This is a lesser-known Christmas piece dating from around 1550---rhythmic and colorful with the melody in several voices. The opening is a call and response between the trombone and the remainder of t...

This piece was written in the thirteenth Century by an unknown composer. It has been set using a single melodic line as many Gregorian chants were constructed. One cornet player is asked to stand away...

These arrangements are fun and easy and will make a perfect addition to any Christmas concert or holiday celebration. Also available with these arrangements are beautiful, lush orchestral accompanimen...