Sleep, My Child

Sleep, My Childis astunning and heart-wrenching composition based on the Jewish folk songShlof, Mayn Kind. Written in memory of an outstanding orchestra conductor, the piece begins longingly with the composer's original material, followed by a clarinet solo of the folk song. A series of harmonic progressions builds to a climactic key change and then concludes with the original material reimagined in a more hopeful tone.

Sleighing Song

Sliding the Scale

Now you can teach the Bb scale in a fun way Your audiences will love this cute piece that features the trombone section with idiomatic glissandi. Great to liven up a concert!

So Wondrous Bright

Soaring

Soaring is an exciting composition for solo trumpet and concert band. The music is celebratory in nature and features the dynamic and rhythmic range of the trumpet. The piece opens with an American rhythmic gesture reminiscent of Aaron Copland and John Williams. The trumpet answers this gesture with a bold cadenza that will transform into the main melody a little later on in the piece. If you have a good trumpet player, this would be a great choice to feature them or it can be used with a feature soloist from elsewhere. Just gorgeous.

Softly Speaks the Night

Solar Flare

Solar Flare, by Tyler Arcari, depicts the huge explosion on the Sun that appears as a sudden bright flash. The piece incorporates a whirlwind of mixed meters todepict this phenomenon. Arcari showcases his fresh, exciting, and well-scored compositional style in this piece. Solar Flare makes for an excellent concert opener.

Song for Terra

Representing the hope that we can all live with peaceful thoughts, this expressive ballad lets younger ensembles work on the essential skills of legato-style playing, listening across the ensemble, and developing long phrases. Only two and a half minutes long, this composition will present a beautiful musical moment in your concert without tiring younger performers.

Song of India - Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

This sultry classical favorite from Rimsky-Korsakov is faithfully arranged for young bands by Andrew Balent. Andy has a knack for retaining the essence of standard classical repertoire, while toning the technical difficulties down to the students' ability levels. Paying close attention to dynamic changes and ensemble balance will make this a winner in contest and festival settings.

Songs of the West (A Rhapsody for Band)