O Happy Day - Edwin Hawkins / arr. Scott Watson

"O Happy Day" reached the top of the U.S. and U.K. pop charts and has been a gospel standard ever since. This well-crafted arrangement for young band conveys the joy and inspiration of the original, including a "breakdown" section with clapping and a slow gospel-style IV-I "amen" at the end. Perfect to close your program and send your audience home with a happy song in their heart! (2:35)

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O Holy Night

With a brief, traditional introduction, the percussion section sets the groove, allowing the winds to continue with the carol. Here's an opportunity for your beginners to play this beloved holiday anthem in a totally new setting than one might expect during their first year of instruction. It's exceptional! (2:00)

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O Holy Night - Adolphe Charles Adam / arr. Calvin Custer

has been called the most popular Christmas solo song ever written. Calvin Custer artfully examines many of the tonal colors and sonorities available to today's concert band with his treatment of this classic standard. Celebrate the holiday season with this easy rehearsing work for the more advanced ensemble.

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O Holy Night (Cantique de Noel) - Adolphe Charles Adam / arr. Jack Bullock

This cherished classic is scored in 12/8 and provides a superb introduction to triple meter for your young band. A reproducible rhythm worksheet is included with the arrangement that makes the introduction of this new meter a snap for the entire band. A very familiar tune which will warm up the chilliest of holiday programs.

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Occident and Orient - Camille Saint-Saëns / arr. Loras John Schissel

Designated a 'Grand Symphonic March' Occident and Orient is really much more, a tone poem in the manner of Liszt. This is original music for band by one of the giants of French music, an important contribution to wind literature which deserves to be programmed by every serious band.

October Farewell - Justin Williams

A must listen! Written as a memorial piece for the composer's grandfather, this gorgeous and emotional new work features tender melodies that blend with tasteful solos and warm textures in a piece that explores the emotions experienced when a loved one is lost: sadness, grief, acceptance, and hope. Your players and listeners alike will surely be moved by this beautiful new addition to the concert band library. Emotional and moving! (4:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Ode to a Flash Mob - Ludwig van Beethoven / arr. Jerry Brubaker

We've all seen the YouTube videos---now your band can experience the excitement of a flash mob, either as part of one of your regular concerts or by actually creating a flash mob in your local park on a spring day! Capturing the power and beauty of Beethoven's familiar "Ode to Joy," this outstanding arrangement will have your audiences dancing in the street! (2:30)

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Ode to Joy - Ludwig van Beethoven / arr. Robert Sheldon

The musical setting of "Ode to Joy" by Ludwig van Beethoven in the final movement of his is one of the best-known melodies of all time. This young band arrangement allows first-year players to experience a full band setting of this important theme. (1:30) Correlates to Book 1, Level 5.

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Ode to Joy - Ludwig van Beethoven / arr. Sandy Feldstein and John O'Reilly

Odyssey - Aric Branchfield

Replete with the stark harmonies and driving rhythms young players love, Odyssey can invoke images of an epic journey. It can also be one of your most effective teaching tools along the epic journey from young player to advanced musician.