Night Dances - Bruce Yurko

A piece that works extremely well for good middle school bands as well as high school bands. Not outrageously demanding, with some very exciting percussion parts, it is a great combination of artistry, musicality, and technical accessibility.

Night Flight of the Gargoyles - Timothy Loest

This harrowing work depicts a horde of scowling, bewitched gargoyles as they break free from their stone perches and fly about under cover of darkness. After a vengeful introduction, the aggressive theme takes off, supported by bombastic percussion. Each section gets its say with the melody, and your clarinetists will love playing the bloodcurdling screams. A bold and dramatic work for concert or contest!

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Night in the Tropics - Louis Moreau Gottschalk / arr. Mark Williams

Grab your suitcase and get ready to spend a Night in the Tropics! Composed in Guadeloupe in 1859, it was written to be performed by combined symphony orchestra and large band, with improvisational parts for many local percussionists. This arrangement of the second movement is based on original manuscripts found in the New York Public Library. Great fun!

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Night on Bald Mountain - Modest Mussorgsky / arr. William Schaefer

This concert band adaptation of Mussorgsky's spectacular orchestral work will make a thrilling addition to any concert performance. It depicts a witches' Sabbath, and was used to great effect in the Walt Disney animated film 'Fantasia.' Trills, staccato phrases, time signature changes and wide variances in dynamics all add to its effectiveness. A striking transcription. (Grade 3)

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Night Star - Steve Hodges

Here's a beautiful ballad-style number for your next concert. The lovely melody and full-sounding scoring will have your audience begging for more. Not technically difficult, this piece allows for work on phrasing, dynamics, and tone.

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Nimrod - Sir Edward Elgar / arr. Chris Sharp

Finally - here is a beautiful arrangement for young band of the famous Nimrod variation from Elgar's Enigma Variations.

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Nine Mile Saga - William Palange

Nine Mile Creek meanders through the picturesque village of Marcellus, NY in the rolling hills and valleys just west of Syracuse and has had a significant impact on the growth of commerce and recreation in the region. This piece celebrates the achievements of the hundreds of students who have been part of this town's band program.

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Nol, Nol

Beautiful and lush, this setting of the familiar "The First Nol," is a great way to enforce lyrical style. In the traditional 3/4 time signature, the setting opens with a music box effect in the percussion section with a simple, yet elegant statement of the melody. This stunning arrangement develops and builds to a dramatic musical climax and relaxes back to an emotional finish. This is an uplifting addition to your holiday or Christmas program! (3:45)

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Noche de Paz - Franz Gruber / arr. Brian Bankston

A creative reimagining of the classic carol Silent Night in the relaxing Brazilian style of Bossa Nova. Warm and mellow harmonies, deceptive chord movements and Latin percussion provide an excellent education in ethnic rhythms and sounds. Broaden your band's diversity with this tranquil arrangement of a Christmas classic.Original Item#: RWS-2249-00

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Nocturnal Dances - Robert W. Smith

A wonderful addition to the beginning literature with varied textures for the beginning ensembles. Each section presents the melodic material. Beginning with a rhythmic motif, this super work will offer the opportunity for the teaching of listening, reinforcement of independent counting, and due to the driving nature of the composition, will be well received on any performance.

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