Antiquitas - Bill Calhoun

Antiquitus

Set in a Roman style, this aggressive Joseph Compello piece is sure to be one of your band's favaorites. It is a full and powerful piece that is much easier to play than it sounds.

Apollo Arise

Among the many stories in Greek Mythology, Apollo is known for many things, including spreading joy through the music he played on his lyre. Apollo Arise is an energetic and spirited work for band, ideal for opening a concert. The uplifting and exuberant melodic material lead the group on a sonic journey to capture the joy and light music brings to both the audience and the performer.

Appalachian Folk Song Suite

Arachnophobia and Fugue - James Meredith

Imagine Bach trying to compose in his studio while being pestered by a spider! Arachnophobia and Fugue exposes students to the Baroque style of music using dramatic contrasts, light articulation, chorale-style sections, and multiple references to Bach's works. The spider is represented by the xylophone and/or marimba supported by the flutes. As a humorous bonus, auxiliary percussion includes rolled-up newspapers to swat the pesky spider throughout the piece.

Archrival

Arena of the Gladiators

Aggressive and powerful, this Compello piece employs an archaic style to conjure up the days of the original "survivors," the gladiators who were as celebrated in Roman times as our own sports heroes are today. Basic rhythms and simple counterpoint are put to good use in this striking piece. Duration: 2' Key: C Minor Ranges: Trumpet - A; Horn - C; Trombone - G

Armed Forces - The Pride of America! - Boskerck

This is the definitive patriotic armed forces tribute. It features the official songs of all five branches of the Armed Forces, plus The Pledge of Allegiance and The Star-Spangled Banner, with optional audience participation. It even includes parts of Sousa marches as interludes! (The U. S. Army song is the original The Caissons Go Rolling Along version.)This version can be performed as Concert Band with or without Strings, and with piano, SATB, SAB, Two-part, or Men's Chorus.Reproducible string parts are included.

Armed Forces The Pride of America! - Boskerck

With theme songs from all five branches of the armed forces, stirring march themes from John Philip Sousa, and both the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem of the United States of America, Armed Forces - The Pride of America is sure to become a staple for patriotic programs. Arrangers Larry Clark and Greg Gilpin have taken great care in creating a uniquely flexible setting both in instrumentation and performance. Designed to be performed by band, orchestra, or chorus, separately or in any conceivable combination, ensembles need not be limited by size or instrumentation. Careful attention has also been paid to playability for ease of performance and rehearsal. An optional ending allows even further flexibility when performance time is a consideration and an optional narrator part can be used to invite rousing audience participation. This popular medley is sure to bring a stunning performance in almost any setting.

Arrival At Normandy