The Great Escape March - Elmer Bernstein / arr. Robert W. Smith

is the title theme from the classic motion picture of the same name. In the style of a true concert march, the opening is bold and bombastic, with the following segments a blend and balance of melodies flowing throughout the woodwinds and brasses. The final statement is the sound of a troop of soldiers marching off into the distance. Captivating! (2:19)

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The Great Gate of Kiev - Modest Mussorgsky / arr. Mike Story

This famous work, the finale from Mussorgsky's , has gone from the keyboard medium to an orchestral version arranged by Ravel, and now to a very easy concert band arrangement by Mike Story. The power and drama is all here in an easy-play form. This is a great program closer!

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The Great Jingle Bell Chase

conjures images of Santa Claus running behind on Christmas Eve and desperately trying to deliver all the presents before the sun comes up! The piece is a combination of "Jingle Bells" at the beginning and "The Hallelujah Chorus" at the end. Fast paced and furious, this high-energy piece will leave you out of breath!

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The Great Locomotive Chase - Robert W. Smith

Inspired by the events surrounding the railway between Atlanta and Chattanooga during the early years of the Civil War, Robert W. Smith stages the train chase complete with fascinating textures and effects. Listeners become engulfed in the vivid sounds. You can almost smell the smoke. This is an exciting original concert opener or closer. All aboard! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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The Great Train Record - Robert W. Smith

Harness the energy of a high speed locomotive race. This musical storytelling of "Racing The Pennsylvania Special" will be a hit with your students. Driving rhythms and train-like sonorities evoke images of a locomotive barreling down the track. Accessible for any young band and entertaining for all audiences.Original Item#: RWS-1809-00

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The Greatest Generation - Robert W. Smith

Written for the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor and gathering of heroes from around the world in December of 2016, this stirring composition pays tribute to America's "Greatest Generation." Narrated by World War II and Normandy veteran Col. Arnald D. Gabriel, this is the perfect selection to honor those that have served in the armed forces past and present. This grade 3 setting is technically accessible for most concert bands and suitable for programming throughout the year.Original Item#: RWS-1718-00

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The Greatest Gift - Timothy Loest

Explore the unforgettable through memorable themes, extensive colors, lush harmonies and lyrical phrases that characterize this expressive work. Written for young musicians, this piece is equally at home with mature ensembles. Colorful and extremely musical, providing perfect contrast on your next program.

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The Grid - Adrian B. Sims

Journey to the future with a work depicting the power network that brings energy to cities and towns around the world. The pulse of electrons can be felt as the rhythmic intensity continues to build, multiply and expand throughout various sections of the ensemble. A thrilling and innovative work that will inspire students and audiences alike!

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The Happy Wanderer (Val-De-Ri, Val-De-Ra)

Some novel effects add to the charm of this time-honored classic melody. Students and audiences alike will love "The Happy Wanderer." It's perfect for any program. You'll have them singing and dancing in the aisles. (Val-De-Ri, Val-De-Ra) . . . "As o'er the world we roam." (1:54)

The Haunted Carousel - Erika Svanoe

Winner of the 2014 National Band Association Young Band Composition Contest, "The Haunted Carousel" was conceived as a piece for band utilizing the sound of a theremin, an electronic instrument often used in old science fiction and horror movies. The part is optional and all critical material is doubled with other instruments of the band. The theremin part is designed to be performed live on an amplified iPad with the GarageBand application. This is one Halloween piece your entire audience will be talking about long after the concert! (4:20) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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