Pictures At An Exhibition - Modest Mussorgsky

Pieces of Eight

Written as a commission for the Georgia District 10 Honor Band, Larry Clark has drawn on the history of the coast of Georgia where the pirate Blackbeard was thought to have stashed his treasure. He has written an intriguing concert overture for young bands with this flavor. Not only will your students love it, but there are many musical opportunities for teaching as well.

Pinnacle Of Distinction

Pirate Quest

The fascination with pirates across movies, TV shows, and broader pop culture makes "Pirate Quest" an ideal choice for both beginning players and audiences seeking adventure and excitement. This dynamic piece introduces beginners to occasional accidentals and contrasting articulations. "Pirate Quest" is fantastic option for opening or concluding your next concert!

Pivot Man - Harold Bennett

Another exceptional young band march from the pen of Henry Fillmore. This one is reminiscent of the popular Miltary Escort in style. It is the perfect combination of tuneful melodies, heralding trumpets, and fun march rhythms. An excellent choice for contest/festival performance.

Playground Parade

Polar Vortex

The Polar Vortex is the mass of extremely cold air situated over each of the earth's poles. Occasionally the vortex slips away from the polar region bringing unusually cold air to areas away from the pole. Polar Vortex is a depiction of a winter storm inspired by the poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson, "The Snow-Storm." It is a rhapsodic piece with many contrasting moments, styles, tempos, and colors of sound. A sophisticated new work from composer Gene Milford.

Polaska Przeplatanka - Traditional Polish Songs

Pop! Pop! Pop! - Traditional

Players and audiences alike will enjoy this familiar and jaunty tune. In this new arrangement of Pop Goes the Weasel by Andrew Balent, students will learn how to perform and master basic 3/4 rhythms. Band directors are encouraged to begin rehearsing at a slow tempo and gradually increase the speed as their students improve. This playful piece is sure to be a hit among students while also improving their musicianship.

Popocatepetl

This suite of three short movements depicts Popcatepetl, a dormant volcano in Mexico. Useful for developing understanding of this form, the composition includes overture, ballad, and Latin styles. Opportunities abound for teaching the concepts of dynamic contrast, balance between sections, and rhythmic development. There are several short solos, but most of the composition works on the development of full-ensemble skills. Although the movements can be performed as stand-alone selections, the entire suite is less than 6 minutes in length.