Partitions facile chez Grand Mesa Music

Endless musical excitement is captured in a very creative work descriptive of the battle of Agincourt between the French and the English. The composer uses quartal harmony, memorable melodies, and an...

Solid scoring, memorable melodies, and continuous musical excitement characterize this outstanding concert and festival work for younger bands.

Based on a theme from Bartok's piano collection For Children, this is an intriguing and compelling set of variations. The three variations focus upon various features of the melody, harmony , and rhyt...

This very colorful collection of musical scenarios will transform the listener to the wold under the big top. Movements are 'Ringmaster's Welcome', 'Trapeze Artist', 'Clowns', and 'Animal Parade'.

Enigmatic composition that captures the electrifying moment of a significant archeological discovery. The composer uses a dissonant harmonic language to build tension in this miniature music drama for...

Thousands of citizen heroes of emerged since September 11, 2001. Many gave their lives, many gave or are giving their time, talent and treasure to keep our freedom. This 6/8 march is offered as a trib...

A perfect concert/festival piece for young bands, this piece defines musical excitement! Colorful percussion parts and highly infectious rhythms drive this piece throughout. With an up-tempo lyrical t...

What a way to introduce young band students to the swing style! This atmospheric work depicts a Chicago gangster's private night club in small-town Indiana. Its irresistable melody, shout chorus, and...

Based on 'The Drunken Sailor', this freewheeling set of variations creates a compelling musical journey. From the opening statement of the theme, the musical excitement grows and builds into a musical...

Using the centuries-old form of Passacaglia (slow dance with a ground bas of four measures), Broege here creates a delightful, inherently musical setting for young band as only he could create. Green...

Written in a traditional 12 bar blues form, this rollicking composition in rock style features great percussion writing, snappy melodies, and precisely written articulations. This is great material fo...

This is a gripping composition that takes the form of a stately fanfare. Using dotted rhythms, the motive of an ascending fifth, and very creative harmonies, Bobrowitz has created a unique and powerfu...

Showing his extreme versatility, composer Bobrowitz has created an authentic-sounding work in the early ragtime style. Every measure of this rag is charged with great scoring touches as the melodic li...

Rob Grice has over-achieved in this soaring new work, destined to be a 'must-play' composition around the world! A middle school band director himself, Rob's music brings out the absolute best in youn...

While experiencing a nasty winter storm complete with snow, ice and wind, the composer turned his thoughts to the tropical pleasures of the Caribbean. The music evokes the blue waters, gentle warm bre...

The title of this majestic work is twofold in meaning: it refers to the soaring peaks of Colorado's Continental Divide, as well as the division of the beat. The piece begins in slow 6/8 with an undivi...

This medley of three traditional European Christmas carols is a new work from the pen of one of America's most original and distinguished band writers. The carols originate in England (Forest Green),...

A unique approach to band writing filled with lightness characterizes this 'one of a kind

Modal scales and quartal harmonies in this bold composition bring to mind images of kings and knights in armor. The composition builds to a dramatic ending, with lots of musical surprises along the wa...

In this superb arrangement of a Zulu folk tune, the arranger captures the excitement of an African sing-along. Coupled with a transparent instrumental texture, unison singing and hand-clapping give th...

A day off, and time to go 'Around the Town

This imaginative arrangement of the folk song 'John Henry' brings to life in music the tale of the larger-than-life folk hero who out-dueled a steam-driven machine. Up to 12 percussionists can be feat...

Don't miss this joyful holiday collection crafted by one of today's most distinctive writers. This seamless compilation of 'O Come, Little Children', 'God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen' and 'Good Christian...

The arranger has here crafted a very sophisticated and exciting concert march from this 400 year-old melody. Originally an English drinking song, this tune has now become a musical way to honor member...

In nighttime he lays in wait, on the prowl and perpetually hungry. His prey tries to escape into the darkness but the carnivore draws ever closer until prey becomes meal. Composer Nitsch expertly capt...