Lightning! - Todd Stalter

"Lightning!" was inspired by the awesome display of beauty and raw energy from a powerful spring thunderstorm that the composer observed in the night sky. Although the storm was almost 100 miles away, the sight of the accompanying electrical show was both an exhilarating and humbling experience. The aggressive parts of this composition attempt to portray the level of energy present in the storm, while the slow interior section provides an opportunity for listeners and performers alike to reflect on its visual beauty. (2:45)

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Lights of the Aurora - Vince Gassi

The Northern Lights appear when energized particles from the sun crash into Earth's upper atmosphere at enormous speeds. Vince Gassi's explores harmonies that are mystical, motifs that are celestial, rhythms that are powerful; all inspired by those "dancing ribbons of light." (3:50)

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Like I Love Country Music

Country music singer and songwriter Kane Brown's music has soared to the top of the charts within a few short years, winning the American Music Awards category "Favorite Country Male Artist" twice (2018 and 2019), along with "Video of the Year" in 2021. , arranged by Douglas E. Wagner, is from the artist's third studio album released in 2022, and is full of all the American country music feels. So much fun to play! (1:50)

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Like Money

Here's a terrific way to introduce elementary syncopation to you beginners with a familiar pop tune. The arranger provides teaching tips to achieve just that! (2:00)

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Like the Stars Forever and Ever . . . - Charles L. Booker, Jr.

is based on the text from the book of Daniel, Chapter 12:1-3. In his final chapter, Daniel prophesies the "end of time." Technically and musically challenging, this piece evokes many moods, and would make an ideal selection for festivals and competitions.

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Lincolnshire Posy - Percy Aldridge Grainger

This new 2020 revision by R. Mark Rogers addresses errors found in the previous edition and follows Grainger's scoring practices and concept of instrumental color more closely. One of the absolute gems in the entire worldwide repertoire for wind bands, Lincolnshire Posy remains at the pinnacle for all bands who believe themselves ready to prove their artistic worth. Along with Percy Grainger's wonderful material, the added bonus of the explicit editing and notes from the definitive interpreter of the work, Dr. Frederick Fennell, makes this a must have for performance and for study. It is this work that has literally been responsible for inspiring thousands of aspiring musicians to become directors of bands, orchestras, and choruses, thus fostering a lifetime of love of and respect for music. Ludwig Music is extremely proud to play a major part, by making this edition available, in keeping this very important piece of music at the forefront of musicians and audiences around the world.

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Lincolnshire Posy - Percy Aldridge Grainger / arr. Michael Ryan

Two of Grainger's "bunch of musical wildflowers" including "Harkstow Grange" and "The Lost Lady Found" present no technical challenges, and his signature style and unique harmonic palette are evident in both movements. Plenty of music is found while introducing this master composer and his contribution to our rich musical heritage to your beginners. (3:45)

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Lincolnshire Posy - Original Band Edition - Percy Aldridge Grainger

Unedited reprint edition of the original work responsible for inspiring thousands of aspiring musicians to become directors of bands, orchestras, and choruses, fostering a lifetime of love and respect for music.

Lincolnshire Posy for Chamber Wind Ensemble - Percy Aldridge Grainger / arr. Matthew Osika

Skillfully scored for chamber winds to allow for use in smaller conducting classes, this arrangement of Lincolnshire Posy is as artful as the original. It can just as easily be used for performance at college chamber recitals.

Linden Lea - Ralph Vaughan Williams / arr. Douglas E. Wagner

The first published composition of Vaughan Williams in 1902 was a setting for voice and piano of a poem by William Barnes. The lyrical folk song quality of the tune makes it an irresistible choice for this arrangement for the beginning concert band idiom. Set in three-four time, the lush arrangement reinforces musicality and the triple meter concept. This setting will certainly make your beginners sound lush and polished. Stunning! (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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