O Waly, Waly (The Water Is Wide)

With sustained beauty, this traditional British folk song will fulfill the musical needs of your ensemble. It's a wonderful addition to the beginning literature that will reinforce both good breathing and support techniques while also providing a moving work for your programming needs. (2:12)

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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.

Ocean Blue - Adrian B. Sims

Experience panoramic snapshots of marine life within the ocean through the cinematic lines of by Adrian B. Sims. Oceanic melodies weave throughout deep harmonic structures to create a complex musical work that happens to be extremely playable. A unique way to bring your students out of the band room and into the ocean! (3:20)

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Oceanic Forces - Aric Branchfield

The forces of nature that come into play over the oceans of the earth are both awe-inspiring and fear-inducing. Yet, they remain oddly benevolent. Thus it is with this forceful work: it sounds difficult, but isn't. It is totally diatonic (three flats concert key) with conservative ranges and nothing out of reach for a first-year player.

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. Elliot Del Borgo

This arrangement of the well-known Ninth Symphony melody is scored in various voices throughout. The arranger has skillfully scored the melodic line in many textures to create an interesting work that develops several times before the final cadence. A great concert closer. (3:50)

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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

Ode to Three Ships

Imagine a holiday tune created with no key signature and using only the first few notes learned that's suitable to perform after only a few months of instruction. This arrangement is a mash-up using the popular Christmas carol "I Saw Three Ships" combined with Ludwig van Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" from his 9th Symphony. Merry first 'band' Christmas! (1:45)

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