A View of the World - Brian Balmages

This substantive single-movement work explores a view of the world through the eyes of a child. Captions appear in both the score and parts to indicate each emotional episode as this extensive and powerful work unfolds through many transformations in texture and style. Skillfully conceived and written for the mature band, this is an excellent festival choice. (10:45)

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A Warrior's Departure - Ryan Meeboer

As a brave warrior leaves their home to venture on a quest, they leave behind friends and family in search of honor and glory. This composition by Ryan Meeboer represents the emotions that are felt by . (2:00)

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A West Highland Fanfare - Travis J. Weller

This exciting concert opener puts a unique twist on the typical fanfare. After a series of exciting melodic statements, the piece cleverly gives way to the popular Scotch-Irish folksong, Loch Lomond. Eventually, original melodies intertwine with the well-known folksong as the piece comes to a dynamic ending. A wonderful fanfare that does not place excessive demands on young musicians!

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A Whole Lot of Christmas

What would December concerts be without those familiar tunes that everyone loves to hear during that time of year? With snippets from twelve of the most recognized carols globally, an energy-packed one-and-half minute up-tempo setting, all without a single altered tone, this is a guaranteed holiday winner. (1:30)

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A Winter Celebration

Open or close your winter concert with this medley of three well-known holiday carols. Containing "Deck the Halls," "The First Nol," and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," each of the songs are set in a contrasting style and key. A reverent and joyous addition to every holiday program. (3:30)

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A Winter Flourish for Wenceslas - Travis J. Weller

Clever and melodic, this fanfare based on Good King Wenceslas makes a wonderful opening statement for holiday concerts. The lively rhythmic impulse adds to the jovial mood and is sure to lift spirits and brighten the mood.

A Winter's Carol

Yet another masterful holiday arrangement from Mark Williams! A slow, wintry opening sets the tone for a lovely rendition of "O Come, O Come, Immanuel." The hand-off of running sixteenth notes give students a chance to hone their ensemble skills. A contrasting tutti section provides a rich, majestic scoring of the popular carol, with flourishes in the brass. The closing Adagio section returns to the somber mood of the opening. A wonderful mood-setter for holiday programs!

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A Woodland Celebration - Robert Sheldon

Perfect for opening or closing a concert for first-year band students, by Robert Sheldon lends a light rhythmic style to a tuneful melody. This piece is easily playable as soon as young students can play a concert B-flat scale and learn the note concert A-flat. Second clarinet does not go over the break, and second trumpet and horn also have limited ranges. was commissioned by the Smallwood Drive School Band, Amherst, New York (Angela Antersol, Director) with appreciation for the generosity of the Smallwood PTA in celebration and recognition of the National School of Character Award presented to the school in 2019. correlates to , Level 5 of . (1:45)

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A World Away - Ryan Meeboer and David Marlatt

This piece contains two distinctively different themes---a traditional European folk song sounding melody and a Japanese inspired one. Each melody is introduced on its own, then they are combined---with both themes playing simultaneously! This creates a very effective and beautiful sonority. This piece was written to celebrate the twinning of two cities---one in Canada and the other in Japan. (2:25)

A Year in Three Minutes - Bryce Newton

Unique and creative, Bryce Newton's "A Year in Three Minutes" is appropriate programming for end-of-year concerts, holiday programs, or any time that to reflect on a full year gone by! Musicians and audiences will enjoy all of the traditional annual celebrations in only three minutes. Teachers will appreciate Bryce Newton's careful regard for playability for younger players. Don't miss this one!Original Item#: RWS-2108-00

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