Rain and Snow on the Cedar Cliffs

Rainbow in the Clouds

Rainbow in the Cloudsis based on a traditional spiritual, possibly an African-American song from the 19th century, entitled God Put a Rainbow in the Clouds. Composer Carol Brittin Chambers was inspired by the poet Maya Angelou to create this setting of the song. With rich and beautiful harmonies throughout, this piece will highlight students' musicianship. This serves as a welcome change of pace on any concert or contest program.

Rays of Light

Rays of Light is an upbeat, positive piece for developing ensembles inspired by the return of light after a dark storm. Composer George Sweet has an indelible style that incorporates a fresh harmonic perspective not commonly found in pieces at this level with simple, tuneful melodic gestures. Every section of the band is given a chance to shine in this delightful new piece for beginning band.

Reaching the Summit

Reaching the Summit is a composition for beginning bands in their first year of playing. Beginning band students are continuously learning new skills on their instruments and striving to eventually play a full piece of music with non-unison parts. In this piece, young musicians build upon each other's sound to reach the peak of their musical journey.

Recognition

Recognition March is a tuneful original march in standard form, written with beginning bands in mind. It contains only notes in B-flat major scale (plus A-flat) and no rhythm more advanced than two scale-wise eighth notes. This one is designed as an introduction to the march form and style for the beginning band and is a great pick for festivals.

Red Hills Saga

Red Thunder

If you're looking for the overture that will let your band show off what they've got, look no further than this dynamic concert work. By using a "thunder sheet" the percussion section warns of the impending doom. This is an aggressive piece that will challenge and delight your performers!

Redhawk

Refining The March Style

Reflections On An English Hymn