Il Mazzamurello - Vincent Oppido

Bring a mischievous and cunning spirit to your concert hall with this exceptional programmatic work based on il mazzamurello, a fantastical creature from Italian folklore. The music includes many incredible symphonic moments as well as the fun and silly antics of a whimsical elf playing pranks on others. An extraordinary new symphonic work!

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Images of Ireland - Brian Balmages

Explore the history and culture of Ireland in this exciting new work. Based on three Irish songs (Sweet William, Star of County Down, and The Minstrel Boy), this piece mixes the authentic sounds of Ireland with the innovative scoring and compositional techniques of Brian Balmages. Complete with drones and a coda reminiscent of Irish dance music, you will want to look closely at this outstanding work!

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Images of Spain

Three contrasting and delightful traditional Spanish melodies are seamlessly interwoven for concert or contest programming. Including the revered "Asturias" by Isaac Albniz, Granados' "Spanish Dance #5" from his , and the well-known "Espaa Cai," a paso doble by Pascual Marquina Narro featuring a wide variety of ensemble textures. Intellectual, musical, and worldly! (3:45)

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Immer Kleiner for Solo Clarinet and Band - Adolf Schreiner / arr. George S. Howard

Also available as a novelty for soloist and orchestra, this is a fun and entertaining piece. The clarinet soloist, after stating the theme, proceeds to take away pieces of the instrument until, eventually, he or she is left playing only the mouthpiece as the work comes to a rousing conclusion.

Impetus - Randall D. Standridge

is an intense concert opener by composer Randall Standridge that begins with a bang before settling into a 3/4 groove. Melodic moments for all voices, colorful orchestration, and creative percussion writing combine make an entertaining selection that is sure to engage players and audiences alike. (2:20)

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In a French Garden - Richard Meyer

is an impressionistic composition fashioned in the style of a Debussy piano prelude. Full of legato passages and contemporary harmonies, this work provides a unique opportunity for young bands to learn about this mysterious and wonderful style of music. In a French Garden contains a rich palette of colors which will dazzle students and audiences alike!

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In a New York Jam - Lon McClearn

The sounds of the city come alive in this fun and funky tune, by Lon McClearn. Easy to prepare with very comfortable ranges and infectious rhythms. The audience will enjoy the sounds of the city traffic and construction, all set to a rock beat. (2:10) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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In Darkest Night - Barry E. Kopetz

was composed to highlight the dark, thick and rich quality of the key of C minor. As musical keys have long been associated with various states of emotion, C minor has often been called the "key of darkness." The slow introduction presents the primary theme in augmented fashion over a C pedal point, leading to the robust Allegro Ritmico. The theme is aggressive, poignant, terse, and yes . . . dark! The piece concludes with a series of rapid, pounding, off-beat C minor triads preceding the final chord. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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In Heaven's Air - Samuel R. Hazo

This beautiful chorale allows for a lot of music making. Modulating from A-flat to the key of B-flat, the piece follows the glorious journey of a soul to Heaven. Soaring lines in the brass and woodwinds contrast the soft opening and closing textures of this wonderfully scored work. Optional notes in several parts make this appropriate for more advanced groups as well. (4:15)

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In Honor of the Fallen - Barry Milner

was written to honor all those who have died in service to our great country while protecting the freedom of our citizens through their military service or domestic heroism. The composer wanted to write a piece that reflected his feelings about those who put their lives on the line on a daily basis. A most uplifting and stirring composition! (4:47) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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