Harmonie pour débutants

This is a calm piece that is reflected by the meaning of the word 'shimmer' itself: to shine with a subdued flickering light, as in a reflection on water. The main melody is simple and repeated severa...

This piece reflects the title accurately: chaotic, extreme contrasts, and loud. Although it presents several challenges, it is a piece designed to capture the interest of both young musicians and list...

Revelations is a piece with a dark, heroic drive to it, almost as if it reflected a biblical revelation. It opens in a alternating 6/8, 3/4 groove with the lower voices and then builds. Firey rhythms...

North Shore Boulevard is a street in Burlington, Canada near where settlers landed their ships and established their family roots in the early 1800s. Times were tough but so were they. This piece is s...

This work tells the story of the famous sailor and explorer Christopher Columbus. His voyage to discover a trade route with China while traveling West led to the discovering of The New World the Ameri...

Energy, strength, drive; words that capture the feeling of this evocative work for young band. With lots of forward momentum and energy throughout, there is also a brief, lyrical section. Ensemble pas...

This lyric tune is taken from a musical entitled All's Fair, written by the composer. Set during the Second World War, this song is sung in memory of friends and family who have been lost in battle. F...

In the old movies, a character who was down on his luck could be found walking along the harbourfront reflecting on his circumstances. This mood has been captured in composer Jeff Smallman's Dock Walk...

This folk song has been arranged in a theme and variations format for a variety of solo instruments (either a flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, or trombone/euphonium). The band plays the accompanime...

This is a collection of national anthems and hymns suitable for performance at a Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, funeral or other reflective event. Also included are readings suitable for solemn occasi...

This is a traditional South African folksong that has been adapted and arranged for concert band. The authentic rhythmic backgrounds performed on a variety of percussion instruments add colour and int...

The American National Anthem is one of the most famous national songs in the world. The power and majesty of this work has been captured in arrangements for such ensembles as trumpet ensemble, brass q...

This famous old Scottish song makes a wonderful piece to develop not only soloistic playing from several sections but also a full ensemble sound. It opens with the mist rising over the mountain with a...

With the announcement that a Royal visit was scheduled to Nunavut, Canada in October of 2002, The Iqaluit Music Society commissioned Mr. Cable to compose a work that would be idiomatic to Nunavut and...

This motet, actually called Inveni David, is an offertory that was originally set for male chorus and four trombones. This powerful work opens in B-flat minor and gradually builds to a brilliant B-fla...

The principal lyrical theme from the second movement is equal in fame and popularity to Pachelbel's Canon and Albinoni's Adagio. This incredibly simple and beautiful theme has been arranged here for a...

This is the lyrical, triple meter slow movement, actually called Pieds-en-l'air, from the famous Capriol Suite originally for string orchestra. Lush harmonies and colorful textures make this contrasti...

He's the ultimate secret agent, and even when portrayed on the big screen by an array of actors, the character is always supremely believable. This hero of heroes is musically represented by these blo...

Man's fascination with space has been dramatically increased with the ongoing saga of Star Wars. Fortunately for all of us, this brilliant series of films is also a showcase for the genius of composer...

Once again, the Caped Crusader is with us to make the world safe for truth and justice, and just in time! Besides the famous television tune, this lucky hero has a second theme song from the popular n...

A mean old Grinch who steals Christmas? Who ever heard of such a thing? From the delightful television program that lights up our television screen (and our holidays) every year comes this nasty villi...

The world had waited years, and finally the motion picture event of the century exploded on the screen in Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace. From the power-packed John Williams score, this Micha...

The long awaited event has occured for the millions of STAR WARS fans throughout the world. Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace arrived to welcoming audiences who waited years for its release. Due...

From one of the greatest Hollywood westerns of all time comes this memorable title song. Jack Bullock's arrangement of The Magnificent Seven captures the excitement and majesty of the Wild West in the...

From one of the greatest Hollywood westerns of all time comes this memorable title song. Jack Bullock's arrangement of The Magnificent Seven captures the excitement and majesty of the Wild West in the...