And Spring Had Just Begun - Romeyn

Don't miss this lyrical selection of haunting beauty, with a sophistication that is very rare at this grade level! "And Spring Had Just Begun" offers a potpourri of varied harmonies and textures along with a beautiful melody shared by all, many teaching opportunities, as well as a memorable experience for any audience. This is truly an outstanding example of lyrical music for beginning band that will provide a touching moment for any concert or festival performance. First-rate!

And Still, the Spirit - Philip Sparke

This work was commissioned by Dr. Robert Oertli from Mhlin, Switzerland, and is based on an earlier composition called Spirit of the Sequoia. The piece is inspired by how the human spirit can gain from setbacks: we become stronger after adversity. Sparke used the Californian redwood tree as a metaphor for this basic idea. The remarkable life cycle of these amazing trees involves them dropping seeds to the ground, which require heat to open their shells and germinate; the seeds require destruction in order to procreate. This piece is particularly suitable for younger bands - one of the last wishes of the initial commissioner.

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And The Angels Called - James Swearingen

Reflective, joyous and uplifting are but a few of the words that best describe this highly dramatic work by noted composer James Swearingen. Intended as a tribute, this composition musically celebrates three wonderful high school students whose lives were all tragically taken. Great compositional writing, memorable themes and an emotional middle section based on an old English hymn, all combine to create an outstanding piece that is well-suited for contest and festival use. Your students will greatly benefit from the various solo opportunities and the powerful ending will leave your audience with a tremendous feeling of hope and resolve. Incredibly stunning!

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And the Angels Sang - Timothy Johnson

Your band and chorus can join together in this new and spirited Calypso carol ! The joyful setting of Timothy Johnson's original carol will light up your concert stage at any holiday performance. The carefree and natural rhythms of calypso combine with a catchy tune to bring a smile to all. Skillfully scored for an easy balance between the band and chorus, AND THE ANGELS SANG is a delightful contrast to typical holiday concert fare. Slip a little island syncopation into your combined Choral/Band Christmas concert this year. You won't regret it!

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And The Bells Shall Sing - William Windham

And The Earth Moved

And the Earth Trembled (Symphony 1, Mvt. III) - Reineke

The third movement begins in the early morning hours of April 18th, 1906. As the city sleeps the fault line rips and the Earth begins to tear apart. Devastation and destruction ensue as the city turns to chaos caused by the tremors and aftershocks of the earthquake. An odd-metered march develops that signifies the soldiers marching in to take control of the city as it burns in the aftermath of the quake.

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And the Fire Raged! - Ted Ricketts

Displaying a variety of colors and musical styles, here is an impressive offering from Ted Ricketts. The calm setting in the beginning gradually gives way to a faster, emotionally-charged section featuring the trumpet section with rhythmic answers from the rest of the ensemble. Also featured is a contrasting section for woodwinds and brief solos for clarinet and flute before returning to the powerful faster strains and exciting ending. (3:55)

And the Herald Angels Sang - James Swearingen

This wonderful Christmas medley combines three favorite holiday carols with the word "angel" in their titles and Swearingen's treatment of each is simply divine! They are; "Angels From The Realms Of Glory," "Angels We have Heard On High" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing." Audiences will think this arrangement is heaven sent.

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And the Lions Roared - Carol Brittin Chambers

Carol Brittin Chambers opens with a roar (literally) in this new work for developing band. Fun, fast, and full of great teaching opportunities, And the Lions Roared will be a hit with both your musicians and audiences, but especially your percussion section!