The Children's Ball - John Philip Sousa / arr. Loras John Schissel

Sousa wrote much more than marches. This particular work arranged by Loras John Schissel is from a suite entitled . It is clearly Sousa but not the Sousa of the famous marches. A fascinating and engaging work! Part of the LudwigMasters. (4:00)

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The Chimes of Liberty - Edwin Franko Goldman / arr. Calvin Custer

From bandmaster to composer, Edwin Franko Goldman has become the proverbial household word, and the impact of his life's work on generations of band musicians has indeed been monumental. Calvin Custer has reworked Goldman's best-known march, keeping the original spirit and brilliance intact, but bringing the technical demands within the appropriate educational guidelines. A work by which others can be measured. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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The Chimes of Liberty - Edwin Franko Goldman / arr. Douglas E. Wagner

A true classic band march prepared for your beginners. Goldman is considered band music's "March King." This endearing melody will be a welcomed addition to any program. Your audience is certain to approve! (2:00)

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The Christmas Truce of 1914

2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the Christmas Truce of 1914, where opposing soldiers engaged in World War I combat laid down their arms and celebrated the Christmas holiday together. Combining fragments of Gustav Holst's "Mars, the Bringer of War" from with the beautiful carol "Silent Night" this musical study of dramatic contrasts, combined with the engaging story is sure to provide an awe-inspiring performance. Absolutely stunning! (2:45)

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The Circus Bee March - Henry Fillmore / arr. Loras John Schissel

One of the greatest 'screamers' (circus marches) of all time and a favorite of Merle Evans, The Circus Bee, like Fillmore's Rolling Thunder is a real challenge for the low brass. Meticulously edited, this is an important addition to concert band libraries.

The Collegiate - David Martyn

Young bands will experience all the dynamics and drama of the traditional march style in "The Collegiate." This piece is an excellent vehicle for exploring new rhythms and articulations in the context of a solid score and a comfortable key. (2:40)

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The Commencement Suite

To solve all of your musical concerns at the time of graduation, Jack Bullock has scored this complete package containing a Fanfare, Processional, "The National Anthem," and a Recessional. This version is the Concert Band arrangement. Also available is the string orchestra arrangement which can be further enhanced by adding any winds and percussion up to and including full orchestra (BFO9904).

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The Common Denominator - Robert Sheldon

This energetic piece for beginning band provides drama and imagination to any program. Exploring rhythm in common time while highlighting dynamics and style, audiences will never imagine that only a handful of notes are used! (1:55) Correlates to Book 1, Level 3.

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The Complete Harry Potter

The wizard lives on! Some of the most beautiful and exciting themes from all of the Harry Potter movies are beautifully arranged into one manageable work. Over a ten-year period, four different composers contributed poignant and truly magical scores to eight award-winning films. In less than 12 minutes the listener can experience "Hedwig's Theme," Nimbus 2000," "Hogwarts," "Quidditch," "Harry's Wondrous World," "Fawkes the Phoenix," "Harry in Winter," "Dumbledore's Farewell," "Voldemort," and the intense "Elder Wand" theme where Voldemort wickedly thrusts Dumbledore's Wand to the sky! More themes abound including the mysterious "Lily's Theme," "The Friends," "The Weasly Stomp," and "Obliviate." A fitting finale, John Williams' compelling "Family Portrait" theme is used in the finale of the final film to send off future wizards as they board Hogwarts Express! (11:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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The Conquest of Genghis Khan - Michael Story

This dramatic original overture will whisk your students and listeners to the year 1223 A.D. Musically depicting the legendary story, begins featuring a beautiful flute melody representing the young girl who alerted her village of Khan's army invading. Full of emotion and vivid musical images, this is a wonderful contribution to the young band literature.

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