Hal Leonard

The term “labyrinth” refers to an intricate and confusing maze of pathways. In similar fashion, William Himes' somewhat devious, yet delightful musical representation takes the listener (a...

Written in a driving fast tempo, this exciting work by Michael Oare incorporates the metric grouping of 3+3+2 as a recurring motif. At times superimposing layers of simple meter feel along with more c...

Composed by 2012 Pulitzer Prize-winner Kevin Puts, Charm is a short, joyful piece written in the meter 7/8. Of the title, Puts writes, I decided to call it Charm because, for me, the music conjures up...

Composed by 2012 Pulitzer Prize-winner Kevin Puts, Charm is a short, joyful piece written in the meter 7/8. Of the title, Puts writes, I decided to call it Charm because, for me, the music conjures up...

The zany music of the Raymond Scott Quintette, originally recorded in the late 1930s, was a popular resource for the early Warner Bros. cartoons scored by Carl Stalling. Filled with surprise and humor...

The zany music of the Raymond Scott Quintette, originally recorded in the late 1930s, was a popular resource for the early Warner Bros. cartoons scored by Carl Stalling. Filled with surprise and humor...

Raymond Scott was an American composer, bandleader, pianist, sound engineer, recording studio boffin and inventor of electronic musical instruments. The Raymond Scott Quintette had various hits in the...

Sean O'Loughlin selected the most beautiful melodies from Disney-Pixar's film Brave for a medley that's right up to date: The Games, Merida's Home, Noble Maiden Fair (A Mhaighdean Bhan Uasal) and Touc...

Brave is the latest big screen cartoon from Disney-Pixar to hit the cinemas. This fanciful fairy tale pulls out all the stops - especially in the soundtrack, composed by Patrick Doyle whose work inclu...

Commissioned for the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede Showband of Calgary, Alberta, Samuel Hazo has created a stunning and inspired work for mature players. The title (taken from the Latin ph...

Sleep, My Child comes from Eric Whitacre's work for musical theater, Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings. Originally written for two sopranos and mezzo (portrayed as three angels), it was adapted for ban...

Sleep, My Child comes from Eric Whitacre's work for musical theater, Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings. Originally written for two sopranos and mezzo (portrayed as three angels), it was adapted for ban...

Commissioned by the Sun City, Arizona Concert Band, In the Valley of the Sun is composed in a three-part overture format opening with a rollicking and rhythmic Western-style theme. The slow middle the...

(2012) On the Air for Symphonic Band (by Grammy-winning composer Michael Daugherty) is a music fantasy on Arturo Toscanini, who conducted the NBC Symphony Orchestra in live radio broadcasts at Rockefe...

Commissioned by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association, this major work by James Curnow honors the memory and legacy of renowned conductor and educator Harry Begian. In consideration of Dr...