A Joyful Journey - By Robert Sheldon

This stunning new work from Robert Sheldon is a sure winner for your next concert. The emotional introduction of the theme provides your players with great expressive opportunities. The "Allegro Spirito" section takes the same theme of quiet reflection and transforms it to a theme of pride and heroism, leading to a triumphant conclusion. Robert Sheldon has done it again! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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A Jubilant Carol (In Dulci Jubilo) - Traditional / arr. Michael Story

Following a broad fanfare, the carol and its beautiful countermelodic texture are presented by the clarinets and flutes. The full ensemble answers, passing the melody to the brass which builds to a dramatic conclusion. This is a must-have for your holiday program. (1:53)

A Jubilant Tribute - Music by Barry E. Kopetz

Commissioned by the Orrville Performing Arts Council, Orrville, Ohio, this work was composed as a 'celebration of life---an exuberant reflection of the joy of one's existence.' True to its theme, this positive, upbeat selection is bound to be one of your band's favorites! Each section of the band has an interesting part to play and the catchy syncopated rhythm used throughout really keeps it 'rolling along.' A sensitive middle section provides an interesting contrast to the first theme. (Grade 3)

A Knight's Tale - By Carl Strommen

Images of a procession of the Knights of the Roundtable are brought to mind with the opening fanfare of A Knight's Tale. As the piece progresses, the story of chivalry, battle, camaraderie, and the essence of knighthood unfold.

A Kwanzaa Celebration - Arr. John O'Reilly

A novel way to introduce multicultural music to your students, A Kwanzaa Celebration combines "African Noel" and "Kum Ba Yah" with fun percussion parts that will have your audiences' toes tapping. Great fun and educational too! Correlated with Yamaha Band Student, Book 1, page 18.

A Little Bit O' Licorice - By David A. Myers

A fabulous way to showcase your clarinet section. This piece lies very well on the clarinet so it will not be difficult for your young musicians. David has scored this to work well with any beginning band instrumentation. Its catchy melody will have your audience humming the tune all the way home. A great change of pace for your concert! (2:00)

A Longford Legend - By Robert Sheldon

Another outstanding composition by Robert Sheldon, "A Longford Legend" is destined to become a classic! It was commissioned by the Normal Community West High School Band, Normal, Illinois and is based on three poems found in a collection of Irish Street Ballades. Written in three movements, "A Longford Legend" is a tribute to the wonderful band literature of Grainger, Holst, and Vaughan Williams. "A Longford Legend" is a magnificent showpiece for every instrument in the band---a must for your next concert! This title is available in SmartMusic.

A Mad Russian's Christmas - Music by Paul O'Neill, Robert Kinkel, and Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky / arr. Bob Phillips and George Megaw

As performed in the fabulous Trans-Siberian Orchestra live concert, experience Tchaikovsky's "Trepak" from The Nutcracker as you never have before. Just as energetic with wind and percussion instruments alone, several included optional parts enhance the authenticity. If you haven't seen TSO, check it out online. If you add lighting effects, there are no better choices for your holiday concert closer! (4:30)

A Man and His Soul - Arr. Patrick Roszell

Legendary musician Ray Charles is remembered in this medley entitled A Man and His Soul. Featuring the up tempo classic "What'd I Say," the beautiful and lush "Ruby," and the gospel infused "I Got a Woman," this arrangement scored by Patrick Roszell is guaranteed to entertain your audience.

A Merrie Olde Christmas - Traditional British Carols / arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Although the traditions began several centuries ago, here is a colorful medley of carols in contemporary treatments that were popular in Victorian England. Including "The Holly and the Ivy," "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen," and "The First Nowell," this is properly joyous music for the happiest time of the year. (2:30) This title available in SmartMusic.

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