hung aloft the night - Anthony O'Toole

This beautiful lyrical work portrays the vivid imagery and yearning emotions described in John Keats' poem Bright Star, which captures the longing for stability amidst a world in constant flux. A lonely theme evolves through several reharmonizations, key changes, and contrapuntal settings before ending contemplatively, as if appearing in the night sky among millions of celestial bodies.

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Hungarian Dance No. 5 - Johannes Brahms / arr. John Kinyon

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Hunter's Mountain - Rob Grice

is an aggressive beginning band composition that was written to capture the energy and imagination of young musicians. With very limited demands, this composition offers young players a chance to perform with success in their early stage of development! Only the first six notes of the B-flat concert scale are utilized. (1:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Hurakan - Michael Story

Hurakan is the name of the Mayan god of wind, fire, and storm. Meaning "one legged," the word is most likely the origin of the word "hurricane." Michael Story's original overture is filled with cyclonic energy!

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Hymn for Those Who Serve - Douglas E. Wagner

Our deepest gratitude and utmost respect goes forever to the selfless men and women who leave their families, their friends, and all that they enjoy, to go where they are called, defending the freedoms each of us hold dear. This cherished work is a hymn of protection that comes from the sincerest depths of our hearts. A heartfelt setting that will reinforce musicianship in your beginning band. (2:30)

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Hymn of Freedom (from Symphony No. 1) - Johannes Brahms / arr. Robert Longfield

Seldom do young students get to perform music by the master composers. from Brahms' first symphony is an exception. Of sublime beauty, the theme has been arranged by Robert Longfield in a truly age appropriate manner for grade 1 players. (2:00)

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Hymn to the Beauty That Was - Jane Russell Bate

This stunning lyrical composition is truly something special. A tribute to Jennifer, Hayley, and Michaela Petit, victims of a 2007 home invasion in Cheshire, CT, is a moving ballad which adds harp (or synthesizer) to the band, and features soloists on flute, English horn (or alto sax), and euphonium. The piece builds to a powerful and emotional climax as the three main musical elements (the women's theme, the hymn melody, and an accompanying triplet figure) are woven together.

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Hymnsong Variants - Robert W. Smith

This work, from the pen of Robert W. Smith, consists of an original theme with a set of three variations. A charismatic melody sets the scene and knits itself to a trio of stunning contrasts. As one expects from this talented composer, percussion plays a vital role to add hue and texture, driving the piece to a forceful finale. A dazzling display! (4:21)

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Hyperdrive - Ralph Ford

Inspired by science fiction writers from the 1900s, the ability to travel faster than the speed of light is musically depicted in this energy-packed original composition. Lightly repeated eighth notes join forces with a supercharged percussion section to propel your students and audiences through space. Buckle up! (2:15)

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Hypnotic Fireflies - Brian Balmages

This imaginative work depicts a view of an open field on a summer night, when thousands of fireflies light up the darkness. Eventually, the listener is hypnotized by these lights and wakes up in the middle of the field, completely engulfed in magnificent glowing lights. A wealth of interesting effects (including a metal slinky) contributes to the unique and creative sound of this feature work.

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