Diary of a Grumpy Elf - Timothy Loest

'Twas the week before Christmas and all through Santa's workshop were busy elves. Among them is Leon, an ornery elf who turns to his diary to cope with each difficult day. Combining humor ous prose with favorite carols, this creative holiday work will be the best gift your audience ever received! From wooden soldiers who break rank and fight to defective reindeer harnesses that accidentally come with cowbells, this work is sure to delight! Perfect to feature an administrator or student as narrator. Easy to put together and fun to perform!

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Dillon's Flight - Ralph Ford

"Dillon's Flight" was inspired by the legend of the Phoenix, a bird of fire that does not lay eggs, has no younglings, was here at the beginning of time, and yet still lives today in a hidden desert land. Every 500 years, the sun burns down on the Phoenix until a flash of light appears and it becomes consumed by the flames of fire. From the pile of silvery-gray ash rises up a young Phoenix. The young Phoenix then takes flight and sings its glorious song to the sun for another five hundred years. Dedicated to the Dillon School in Phoenix, New York, this musical depiction is jam-packed with energy. (5:07) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Dimensions - Ralph Ford

A grand opening is followed by a brass statement of the theme. Then the woodwinds take over, building to an exciting finish. This could easily be the first fanfare for your beginning band. Glorious and exciting, this will draw acclaim from all listeners. (1:52)

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Discovery - Ryan Meeboer

Over time, there have been many great discoveries: inventions, energies, cyberspace, and new lands. This piece by Ryan Meeboer reflects the joys and excitement of making that discovery and enjoying its spoils. It opens using a variety of arpeggios in most of the instruments as a representation of the joyous announcement of the finding, as well as some melodic material introduced by the remaining instruments. Strong melodies and rhythmic drive make an ideal choice for either contest or concert use.

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Discovery 1492 - Robert W. Smith

This three-movement work (ISABELLA, THE QUEEN OF SPAIN * VOYAGE OF THE TALL SHIPS * THE NEW LAND: A CELEBRATION) heralds a tribute to the landing of Columbus on the shores of what is now called North America. Timely programming for 1992 or thereafter.

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Divertimento for Band - Ira Hearshen

A varied and impressive work sure to become a staple of the repertoire of advanced bands! Cast in five movements, Hearshen's divertimento is the quintessential reflection of the multicultural American experience, melding popular and traditional musical styles indigenous to the United States, Europe and Cuba. Movements: I. Ragtime, II. Blues, III. Mambo Loco, IV. Susan's Song, V. March of the Little People.

Divertimento No. 4 in B-flat, K. 186/159b - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

The divertimenti in B-flat major, K. 186/159b and E-flat major, K. 166/159d, were both written for pairs of oboes, English horns, clarinets, horns, and bassoons, and are considered companion works. Although the origin and inspiration for such an ensemble with odd instrumentation is uncertain, they are considered the first stage in Mozart's development as a wind music composer.

Divertissement for Double Wind Quintet, Op.36 - Emile Bernard

Djembe Laya - Vince Gassi

Add some spice to your next concert with this flavorful mash-up of ingredients. Start with one part catchy tune, toss in a generous portion of djembe beats, and of course, saut additional percussion rhythms over medium heat. Add a pinch of seasoning, stir as needed, and what do you have? A recipe for fun your band and audiences will savor for some time. Just try to sit still for this one! (2:25)

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Do You Hear What I Hear? - Gloria Shayne Baker / arr. Chris Sharp

This arrangement of a holiday classic is written to be accessible to bands at a wide range of ability levels. Solid block scoring and appropriate doublings can accommodate a group of almost any size. The delightful melody is constantly interspersed with thoughtful countermelodies and careful attention to texture. A superb arrangement of this endearing classic!

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