Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off That Sucker)

"Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off That Sucker)" is a timeless, popular gem that has seen resurgence as of late. A great choice to program as an "audience jam" to close your concert, or perhaps as an encore. Originally recorded by Parliament and featured on , the driving funky rhythms throughout the band will provide a super opportunity for teaching style. Tear the roof off that sucker! (2:00)

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Gizmo - Ralph Ford

Look up the word "Gizmo," and you will find references to its origin in the slang used by United States Marines and Navy personnel when referring to a "gadget" of unknown origin or design. Ralph Ford's inventive work for your first-year players uses a ratchet in the percussion section to musically depict a gizmo. Great fun! (1:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Glass Reflections - Quincy C. Hilliard

Glass Reflections is an original and colorful tone poem for band. Appropriate for contest and concert programs, this is a very playable and exciting work. Percussion scoring is particularly original, including a 'cardboard box,' glass jar and brake drum.

Glen and Galley - Ryan Meeboer

provides ultimate flexibility for ensembles with incomplete instrumentation or odd combinations. These pieces are playable by as few as 5 woodwind, brass, or string players with or without percussion. This creates the opportunity for a mixed quintet to perform these titles but also allows for performance for 10-15 players up to full a band/orchestra with parts doubling. Great for music camps, contest use or any band room that has non-standard instrumentation. The title of this suite refers to the headdress (the "glen") worn by the cadets of the Lorne Scots Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps and the "galley" is the Galley of Lorne, which is displayed on the coat of arms for the Dukes of Argyll. This piece by Ryan Meeboer is set in three contrasting sections, each with a Scottish feel: "The Sapling Grows," "Colonel Parker," and "For Our Heritage."

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Glen Crossing - Todd Stalter

This delightful piece is the perfect opener for developing bands. Of the piece, the composer writes, "My dog loves to take walk with our son, and she is always very excited to experience anything and everything on their journeys together. contains melodies that revealed themselves to me on my walks with Hershey, and hopefully it portrays the fun and joy that 'Hershey and her boy' have every day, rollicking through the neighborhood." This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Glorioso (A Fanfare and Procession for Band) - Robert W. Smith

From the word 'glory' (to rejoice triumphantly, to exult) comes the creative force for this very talented composer's work, perfect for your opening or closing concert selection or for your contest appearances. Bold strokes and massive sounds are balanced with soaring, lyrical statements. Percussion is extremely active and contributes to the dynamically punctuated thrusts. This is Robert W. Smith at his finest! (duration 1:42) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Glorious Revolution - Robert Sheldon

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Go West!

Ride 'em Cowboy! Here's a high-energy medley of western favorites for your concert bands. Favorite themes included are "The Magnificent Seven," "Hang 'Em High," and "The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly." This spirited arrangement will bring the crowd to their feet! (2:53)

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God of Our Fathers - Thomas Knox

Composed for the centennial Fourth of July and arranged for the U. S. Marine Band for the inauguration of Ronald Reagan, this classic American hymn has been played at every presidential inauguration since that of President Reagan. It is accessible, with a timeless nobility and grandeur that is highlighted by expert scoring. Newly engraved, revised, and corrected, 2014.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

John M. Pasternak has created an imaginative new setting of the holiday classic. This upbeat, rock and roll style arrangement will be fun for your students and a crowd favorite at your winter program. Set in 7/8, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen is an excellent teaching tool making the work on multi-meters enjoyable and rewarding!Original Item#: RWS-2014-00

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