Commissioned by the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association, this piece was written to commemorate the Nebraska Sesquicentennial, while also honoring the pioneers who helped develop the American West....
This piece is a sophisticated rag on a not-so-sophisticated subject - a literal case of ants in the pants. As the hapless fellow performs his syncopated gyrations caused by the ants, the music quicken...
The music of Johann Strauss, Jr. is among the most recorded and performed of the semi-classical repertoire of all time. Emperor Waltz is typical of the highly melodic music of the composer and the var...
Air and Variations is designed to expose students to the variation form through the use of contrasting styles, tempi and meters. The work opens with a statement of the theme presented by flute, clarin...
Spectral melodies and varied orchestration abound in Twilight Waltz by Randall D. Standridge. This work begins with the mallet percussion setting an eerie mood and grows into a dark dance of harmony a...
Scott Joplin is one of the twentieth century's most popular composers. Three of his best-loved melodies are included in this medley of favorites. Start with the 'Maple Leaf Rag', then move into 'Solac...
This three-movement work contains a variety of styles and teaching opportunities. A fanfare opens the work, followed by a lyrical, floating section. The final section of the work is a ragtime strut wi...