The Gladiator - John Philip Sousa / arr. Michael Story

Composed in 1886 by the march king himself, this familiar bold march is sure to please. Retaining Sousa's original intent, the theme uncharacteristically incorporates light staccato notes in addition to full value quarter notes. A great teaching and performance choice! (2:00)

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The Gliding Girl - John Philip Sousa / arr. Loras John Schissel

John Philip Sousa wrote music in a variety of styles and was particularly adept at dance music, which, of course, was the original purpose of the march. The Gliding Girl is a tango, and its relaxed tempo and style will provide an effective contrast to his standard marches.

The Glory of the Yankee Navy - John Philip Sousa / arr. Loras John Schissel

The musical comedy The Yankee Girl (1909) needed a march and Sousa was asked to provide one. The result was one of his most melodic efforts, with wonderful euphonium countermelodies and a great piccolo solo. Loras John Schissel's new edition is a must for every band library, a bright march which will receive frequent performances and certainly be a highlight of any show. This unique Sousa opus is a real sparkler!

The Gods of Egypt - Ryan Meeboer

is a piece composed with the flare of music of the Middle East.A strong opening using a traditional Middle Eastern scale and countermelody immediately create the feel for this piece. The introduction should be played with strength, but also controlled to leave a good first impression on the listener.

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The Golden Ear Pasodoble (La Oreja de Oro) - Mariano San Miguel / arr. Frederick Fennell

Part march, part Spanish popular music, part reflective solo trumpet cadenza, this is a lively and exciting work that will work as a welcome change of pace for any concert program. The editing is explicit with supreme care taken by Dr. Fennell.

The Golden Vanity

by Ralph Vaughan Williams is a military march that remained unfinished at his death. With the permission of his heirs and assistance from RVW Ltd., Douglas E. Wagner has completed it in a manner consistent with Vaughan Williams' characteristic style. A stately new march! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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The Good Daughter - Niccolo Piccini / arr. Eric Osterling

NICCOLO PICCINI (1728 - 1800), an Italian operatic composer, was born in Bari, but in Naples asserted his talent for music at an early age, entering the Conservatory at the age of 14. His opera buffa La Buona Figiuloa (The Good Daughter), which appeared in 1779, began a war between his followers and the Gluckists, who favored the reformed method of opera. Piccini was a prolific composer; in addition to opera, he wrote songs and much sacred music, including masses. His works are charming and melodious and show him to be a man of great genius. This transcription for band of the overture from The Good Daughter has been completed by Eric Osterling.

The Good King Swings!

Here is a great change of pace for a holiday program. "Good King Wenceslas" and "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" are treated in an upbeat swing setting with all the nuances found in a jazz ensemble. The arrangement features some "jungle" drums, a smooth jazz section, an exciting contrapuntal section, and a genuine big band ending. will be a welcome addition to any holiday music library!

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The Good Life - Rob Grice

"The Good Life" was written to honor the music teachers that make a positive difference in the lives of their students. Their actions inspire students to imagine their own potential to become the best that they can be. (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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The Great American Frontier - Erik Morales

Experience the sounds of the American West like you've never heard them before! Inspired by music from the great cowboy movies of the late 1960s, this powerful composition uses a large battery of percussion to bring this important part of Americana right into your own concert hall. A lush middle section uses beautiful scoring and haunting melodies before the piece returns to a new treatment of the opening material, building toward a powerful conclusion. Great music for young bands!

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