Platte River Hoedown - Carl Strommen

A "hoedown" is a Western American dance form closely associated with a jig, reel, or clog dance, performed traditionally as fiddle tunes in the bright, energetic, and upbeat style often found in the pulse of bluegrass music. This delightful piece provides a tuneful and rhythmic representation of this music for concert band. (3:00)

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Plymouth Trilogy - Anthony Iannaccone

In three movements (each tending more towards light rather than ponderous), this is an immensely accessible work that would be appropriate for bands of moderately advanced skills. From a 6/8 march-feel opening, to a reflective middle movement that ends as a pianissimo chorale, to a lively ending rag, this is a great work. Transparent scoring allows players to shine in small groupings and the surrounding ensemble passages sparkle with life and energy.

Poeme - Todd Stalter

encourages young wind players to play expressively by giving them many opportunities to phrase and support a long musical line, all while using comfortable ranges and the entire dynamic spectrum. Written in a free form, a rising line through the ensemble carries the players and audience to a dramatic emotional peak, eventually giving way to a calm, serene ending. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Polka - Jaromír Weinberger / arr. Douglas E. Wagner

A true classic of the concert band repertoire, the upper-end transcription of this excerpt from Czech composer Jaromr Weinberger's folk opera has appeared on countless concert programs and contest lists for the past nine decades. At long last, this cheerful work is available in a solid scoring for younger players, expanding its appeal to many more ensembles and audiences. Arranged from the original orchestral score, all parameters of this level have been observed for ease of preparation. (2:00)

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Polka from - Bedrich Smetana / arr. Gary E. Parks

Whirling, brightly-clad dancers, brought to life in Smetana's "Polka" from , are reanimated in this exhilarating transcription for concert band. The joyful celebration of Bohemian peasant life is evidenced from the development of the principal theme to the dramatic at the end. You'll find it hard to stay in your seat! (4:55) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Pomp and Circumstance - Edward Elgar / arr. John Kinyon

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Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4 - Edward Elgar / arr. Alfred Reed, M.J. Retford

Of all four marches that came after the overwhelmingly successful No. 1, March No. 4 seems to many people to be most closely related in general effect to the first. Just why this should be so is difficult to say. All five of the Pomp and Circumstance Marches are cast in basically the same form, a two-part A-B-AB, with the "A" part energetic and moving briskly along, and the "B" bringing a change of feeling (even though no actual change of pace is indicated) with the so-called "great tune" by way of contrast. However, it has become almost a tradition with Nos. 1 and 4 to play the final section in a slower tempo, probably in respect of Elgar's tempo marking "Grandioso" at this point. Certainly both of these "great tunes" could, and have, been considered as portraying musically the very essence and glorification of British majesty and power at the time they were written.

Pomp and Circumstance Marches - Edward Elgar / arr. Mark Williams

Perfect for performance either in concert or in graduation ceremonies, this arrangement combines the trio themes from Sir Edward Elgar's . These themes were featured in the animated film , in an episode depicting the story of Noah's Ark. An optional repeat and D.C. allows the piece to be repeated as necessary for longer graduation processions. Don't miss this one!

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Pomp and Circumstance, Opus 39, No. 1 (Processional) - Edward Elgar / arr. Merle J. Isaac

Give a graduation that seal of authenticity with this concert band arrangement of the Edward Elgar's timeless "Pomp and Circumstance." An elegant piece to commemorate a joyous celebration of accomplishment!

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Poor Wayfaring Stranger

is comprised of three folk songs, each opening with a similar motive of a rising fifth followed by a descending second. This unifying motive sets the foundation for the entire suite and is used both harmonically and melodically in each of the three movements. The opening movement, "Poor Wayfaring Stranger," is a dramatic and dark presentation of the well known song. (3:35)

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