A Classic Christmas

A cherished holiday medley containing three Baroque holiday masterworks woven together in this festive musical celebration of the season. Building on the work of Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel, Douglas Wagner's arrangement has been scored to work alone as a concert band work, or to include a variety of choral voicings and/or the optional string orchestra set. A dramatic holiday program work to showcase your entire music department! (4:30)

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A Classic Touch

Two famous largo movements join for The largo from in E Minor and the largo from Handel's both work very nicely for your very beginning ensemble. They can be performed together or used separately as outstanding warm-up chorales. A musical classical choice! (3:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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A Cornfield in July and The River - William Penn

With music by William Penn and words based on the writings and poetry of Hamlin Garlin, this is a unique and beautiful opportunity to feature a medium voice with wind ensemble (no saxophones, flugelhorns instead of tpts). Sensitive and extremely musical, with nice variety in the various percussion instrument parts, especially, it is a terrific solo vehicle.

A Dashing Gallop - James Pierpont / arr. Patrick Roszell

Open your holiday concert or use it for a bold conclusion, , by Patrick Roszell, imagines the age-old holiday classic "Jingle Bells" in a quasi-gallop/march style. Ring in the holiday season with this dynamic holiday arrangement! (2:00)

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A Day at Disneyland

What could be more joyous than a musical visit to Disneyland? Gathering all the sounds of the world's most beloved theme park in one exciting young band medley. This medley is packed with Disney classics! Make your concert venue the happiest place on Earth! Titles: Mickey Mouse March * The Great Outdoors * It's a Small World * You Can Fly! You Can Fly! You Can Fly! * The Best Time of Your Life * Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me).

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A Day at the Circus

The masters go to the circus. In this ingenious Nick Baratta arrangement, you'll hear the elephants and laugh at the clowns but all through the themes provided by Dvorak, Liszt and others. A musical tribute to these classic master-composers and all so very familiar from the rings of the circus. A real barn-burner, this one will have your students on the edge of their seats! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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A Day in a Life - Patrick Roszell

Depicting the hustle and bustle of the morning commute, this high-energy, contemporary overture for developing band will have your students sounding a grade higher than written. With sweeping melodic lines and driving percussion, this overture will be a great contest or concert opener! (2:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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A Day in the Life - Scott Director

Here's a fun, fresh and innovative interpretation of a day in the life of a band program. It alternates between the point of view of students and that of the band directors. The music is reflective of the lively, fast-paced, and sometimes frenzied atmosphere that generates the energy and excitement of a typical day. Innovative and exciting!

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A Distant Voice - Donald Coakley

This work was commissioned by Donald McKellar, Professor emeritus of Music Education and Director of Bands at the Don Wright Faculty of Music, University of Western Ontario. He commissioned A Distant Voice following his retirement from the University. This work has no programmatic content. The work was designed as a slow, reflective and stately composition. Two contrasting melodies dominate. A Distant Voice ends as it starts, on a quiet, meditative note.

A Dua Lipa Duo

English singer and songwriter Dua Lipa has received acclaim since releasing her first single in 2015, has won more than 30 prestigious awards, and her first album in 2017 is certified platinum. This "duo" arrangement including "Break My Heart" and "Don't Start Now" is scored by Michael Story and is a rocket-fueled musical journey. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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