Swords Of Evolution

"In your face" aggressive playing is the design of this piece. Strong rhythms and harmonies, plus the robust percussion section will make this a student favorite. The contrast in style and tempo will make it an effective contest or festival piece.

Symbol of Freedom

SymbolofFreedomisastraightforwardmarch foryoungbands.It is intended to give young players an opportunity to learn the American march style and form with notes and rhythms that are well within theirearly technical level. This piecewould be perfect for a warm-up march for contests or festivals.

Symbol Of Honor - Ted Mesang

One of the classic quickstep marches of the 20th Century, Symbol of Honor dates from the 1930s. A rousing example of the march style, it features a memorably catchy second strain. All the elements of this great piece have been ably adapted to the needs of young ensembles in Quincy Hilliard's superb concert arrangement. Duration: 2' Keys: Eb, Ab Ranges: Trumpet - F; Horn - C#; Trombone - Eb

Symphonic Band Symphony

Symphony No. 3

The largest of David Maslanka's wind symphonies in scale and duration, Symphony No. 3 was commissioned by the University of Connecticut Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Gary Green, conductor, and premiered by them in 1991. It is in five movements and lasts nearly 50 minutes. The moderate tempo and forceful character of the first movement contrast with the serene "nature" music of the second movement. The third movement, a fast and bristling scherzo largely in A Minor, is followed by two slower movements, both labeled "lament." The composer characterizes the music of these movements as both sorrowful and joyful. The fifth movement, in particular, has the lamenting character overcome by an ecstatic vision of natural beauty and the life force. Symphony No. 3 is arguably Maslanka's most profound and satisfying large-scale work, and it ends in an unequivocal A Major that has the feeling of a benediction. Large score and parts are available on rental.

Symphony No. 5

This four movement piece was composed around three recognized chorale melodies: Durch Adams Fall ("Through Adam's Fall") in the first movement; O Lamn Gottes, unschuldig ("O Lamb of God, without Blame") in the second movement; and Christ lag in Tdesbanden ("Christ Lay in the Bonds of Death") in the third and fourth movements. Although Maslanka's works usually portray feelings of loss and grief, Symphony No. 5 is filled with a bright and hopeful energy. The music continually speaks to the theme of transformation - the transformation of tears into power, and the victory of life over death.

Syncopated Seorita

Synergize!

The word synergize means to combine or coordinate the activity of two or more agents to produce a joint effort that is greater than the sum of their individual effects. Using a low brass groove with simple countermelodies above, this piece musically portrays that concept. Simple syncopation and dissonances introduce these concepts in a fun and interesting way. This exciting piece for younger players also features a short percussion break that allows the section shine. Program this for easy success at contest or for an entertaining concert selection.

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