Hal Leonard Composers Series

Celebration was written for and dedicated to a promising young musician and leader whose life was needlessly taken by a drunk driver. To capture the spririt of this fine young person, Curnow uses exce...

Celebration a été écrite et dédiée à un jeune musicien et leader prometteur dont la vie a été inutilement emportée par un conducteur en état d'ébriété. Pour capturer l'esprit de cette jeune personne,...

These four contrasting vignettes written in contemporary style greatly enhance your programming options. The colorful movements are: I. First Dream, II. First Fancy, III. Second Dream, and IV. Second...

Here's an opportunity to expose your younger players to the work of renown composer, Alfred Reed. Written for the Regina Lions Club Junior Band from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, and premiered at the...

This impressive work for mature band is based on an inspiring poem written by an American pilot in World War II. The dazzling brass sonorities and sweeping woodwind lines reflect the young man's love...

From the pen of Jay Bocook comes this intriguing piece that explodes with musical drama and energy. Its themes, all derived from ascending lines, create an uplifiting aura throughout, and build to a s...

James Curnow's 'Festivity' is a perfect piece for a special occasion. Written for the Twentieth Anniversary of The Worlds Fun Festivals of Music in Kansas City, it sparkles with energy and drive. The...

UNDER ONE FLAG - by JAY BOCOOK, was commissioned by the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games in conjunction with the CULTURAL OLYMPIAD. The work was composed in 1993 for the Atlanta Olympic Band. T...

Here is a must do piece for cutting edge wind groups. Kennedy's one movement work is contemporary band writing at its very best - originally commissioned by the University of Massachusetts Wind Ensemb...

Warlock/Longfield - Grades 2-4

James Curnow's 'Festivity' is a perfect piece for a special occasion. Written for the Twentieth Anniversary of The Worlds Fun Festivals of Music in Kansas City, it sparkles with energy and drive. The...