Mock Morris - Percy Aldridge Grainger / arr. Aric Branchfield

Evoking "jog trot" images and moving steadily from beginning to end, this wonderful tune is classic Grainger. This arrangement of the Joseph Kreines edition of for flexible instrumentation was arranged by Aric Branchfield. (3:00)

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Mock Morris for Band - Percy Aldridge Grainger / arr. Joseph Kreines

Evoking 'jog trot' images and moving steadily from beginning to end, this wonderful tune, first presented by the woodwinds in a variety of colorful voicings and punctuated by brass voices, eventually, is classic Grainger. Explicitly edited in this edition, it is a fitting addition to any concert or contest program.

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Modal Marauders - Nathan Farrell

Load up your musical instruments of ultimate destruction and prepare to plunder the high seas, the intergalactic expanse, or just the band room! Bring major tonality to its knees with Nathan Farrell's epic exploration of Dorian modality---! Your beginning band students will love learning the ear-worm-inducing melody and fun bass lines as they rehearse and perform this epic work. Interesting percussion features and "battles" between the sections are easy to teach and engaging for all performers. It is an exciting piece that will be perfect for your young band. (2:00)

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Moon Phases 81 - Scott Director

"Moon Phases 81" is a dynamic and innovative interpretation of the mystery, grandeur, and power of the moon. Take a trip to the mysterious dark side of the moon, experience the brilliance of a full moon, and feel the power of a lunar percussion with this bold, passionate, and fiery piece. Masterful scoring contributes to this dynamic depiction of lunar phases. Sure to capture the imagination of your band and listeners alike!

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Moon Rocks - Robert Sheldon

Three---Two---One---BLAST OFF! Rock the moon with your band on their next performance. The percussion section is featured, and even helps to provide a "lift-off" for the moon launch. Great fun for everyone, this novelty-rock piece has a tune your audience will be singing long after the concert. With one-part writing for clarinet, alto saxophone, and trumpet, and clarinets staying under the break, this is easily playable in the first year of instruction. (1:50)

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Moravian Dance - Travis J. Weller

Close your concert with this original Czech-style dance that constantly builds in texture, intensity, and tempo. After an aggressive introduction with full band, clarinets state the melody as the wild ride begins. A lighter trio provides a brief respite before the main theme returns in low brass, this time at a faster tempo. With each section, tempo increases as the piece accelerates to a frantic and wild conclusion!

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Moravian Folk Rhapsody - Robert Sheldon

This work for band is a setting of several delightful Moravian folk dances. "Stoji hruska v oudoli" is a fast-paced two-step dance. "Rozluc se Ancicko" features a clarinet solo in a mournful, yet lilting, slow 6/8 melody. "Preskoda nastokrat" is a highly rhythmic piece in a moderate tempo that features a brief double reed/piccolo section. "Ma zlata maticka" begins with an unaccompanied alto saxophone solo, then includes a folk dance that begins slowly and increases in tempo. "Vojaci jedou" is a proud and uplifting march in 3/4 time. "U Kl...tera pole" ends the rhapsody with a lively 2/4 dance that builds to a rousing conclusion. Performers and audiences alike will enjoy the wonderful colors and tonality of this charming music from the Czech Republic. (9:20) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Morceau Symphonique - Alexandre Guilmant / arr. Wesley Shepard

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Morceau Symphonique - Felix Alexandre Guilmant / arr. David Marlatt

This trombone solo is playable by a very good high school level player (about a grade 4--5 level). It has been recorded by all the great soloists and is a required piece on many competition lists. The powerful and organ-like supporting material make the remaining ensemble parts interesting and challenging.

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Here's your beginners' chance to play their favorite tunes from . Combining melodies from the first two films and those from this new blockbuster, this work will leave your beginners screaming for more. Titles include "A Window to the Past," "Double Trouble," and "Hedwig's Theme." (2:49)

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