This arrangement of two Irish folk songs is dedicated to the memory of Danny Pearl, the Wall Street journalist who was kidnapped and subsequently murdered by Islamic Militants in February 2002. The ch...
Autumn is always an exciting time of the year for children as they head back to school and fall sports. For the composer John O'Reilly, autumn is a special time because of the dramatic colors that dot...
The first modal episode begins with a chant-like melody in G Aeolian mode (natural minor) that is reminiscent of early medieval music. The full brass section answers with simple block chords that acce...
In early December 2011, a powerful wind storm passed through Southern California, leaving thousands without electricity and severe damage to many mature trees. Written during this event, this piece us...
Here's a great vehicle for featuring your band at that very first holiday concert. 'Jingle Bells,' 'The Dreydl Song' and 'Jolly Old St. Nicholas' are combined in a simple but very effective manner.
This bold work depicts the geological wonder of the rock formations in the Bryce Canyon area of southern Utah. Opening with a fanfare, the composition moves through a variety of moods including a refl...
Using only 6 notes and no eighth notes, this easy march is an ideal choice for that important first concert. You won't believe that a piece this easy could sound this good. Correlated with Accent on A...
This sparkling holiday medley creatively combines several favorite carols to produce a musical picture of a sleigh ride in the frozen north with Santa and his elves. An excellent selection for your ne...