Dobby (from ) - Alexandre Desplat / arr. Patrick Roszell

Portraying three characters from the Harry Potter universe, composer Alexandre Desplat musically illustrates the mysterious Kreacher, the noble Dobby, and the nefarious thief Mundungus. A simple, yet amusing melody from the blockbuster film that can be used to introduce dissonance and reinforce accidentals and courtesy accidentals with your students. (1:31)

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Doctor Boo! - Franklin D. Adams, Jr.

Eerie sounds reverberate through dark, dusty hallways as a Grandfather clock, covered with spider webs, suddenly springs to life in the dead of night---tick tock, tick tock . . . Everyone will have a scary good time making this musical visit to an abandoned old mansion haunted by a playful ghost known simply as . . . Doctor Boo! (1:40)

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Doctor Rhythm - Chris M. Bernotas

This is a rocking, fun piece that directors can utilize to teach students to play with a steady and strong beat. It has a bluesy-rock melody, groove accompaniment, and---of course---cowbell! This piece can be a worthwhile vehicle for students to develop understanding of eighth note subdivisions, articulations, dynamics, and phrasing in a fun way. (2:10)

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Doctor Who - Ron Grainer / arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Beginning with the first episode aired by the BBC in November of 1963, Whovians have been riveted to the adventures of The Doctor and, The Doctor always (or nearly always) triumphs. The instantly recognizable opening theme was a bit ahead of its time however, Ron Grainer's original music and initial concept in 12/8 has remained virtually unchanged through the decades. A musical adventure for generations! (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Dodge City - Jeff Smallman

Dodge City is an exuberant piece designed to take you back to the time of the old west. As the title implies, this is a work that will bring to mind stagecoaches and sagebrush, cowboys and cactus, sheriffs, showdowns and whatever else reminds you of those frontier days. Quick and lighthearted, the opening and closing sections frame a lyric middle section. Dodge City has captured the atmosphere of a bustling city from the old west and is sure to captivate performers and audiences alike.

Dolce - Chris Bernotas

by Chris M. Bernotas is a sweet, lyrical piece that will highlight your ensemble's ability to play with a beautiful, balanced sound. All instruments have engaging parts through the sharing of melodic material, countermelodies, and lovely harmonies. (2:00) Correlated to , Level 2. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Dolce and Dance - Gary Fagan

by Gary Fagan gives your students an opportunity to shine by incorporating two contrasting styles in one piece. The first section allows for legato lines and sensitive phrasing, while the second section calls for a marcato feel to be played in a dance-like fashion. Great for contest!

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Dorian Haiku - Scott Watson

In "Dorian Haiku," two centuries-old cultural artifacts---one Western (the Dorian mode) and one Eastern (Haiku poetry)---are fused together, resulting in an engaging and beautiful composition for intermediate band. This unique work offers many wonderful opportunities for teaching both musical and cross-curricular concepts. (4:00)

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Down by the Salley Gardens

This version of arranged by Patrick Roszell is part of our Belwin FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 4 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. The 4-part instrumentation will support balanced instrumentation of the lower voices. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys. The union of this glorious traditional Irish folk song with William Butler Yeats' compelling poem results in an expressive choice, arranged by Patrick Roszell. Lyrical in nature, there are musical teaching opportunities for slurring, sustaining phrases, intonation, and dynamic shading. Stunning! (3:00)Percussion Accompaniment Track Downloads: . .This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Down from the North - F. Scott Kroll

Something menacing is there on the horizon. Is it a group of dragons ready to set the countryside ablaze? Is it a group of orcs spoiling for a fight with the knights of the realm? Could it be the Viking horde coming to pillage the land? The decision is yours in this exciting piece for developing band by F. Scott Kroll. With grade appropriate challenges in the winds and timpani featured throughout, your students will enjoy their own musical adventures while mastering new skills.Original Item#: RWS-1817-00

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