Ascend - Samuel R. Hazo

Composed for Tapp Middle School in Powder Springs, GA and premiered at the 2005 Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Ascend is a driving and energetic work designed to sound great with younger bands. The combination of mixed meters and syncopation gives the main theme a unique edge, and there is a brief 3-part fugue woven into the texture of the piece. Sure to provide a rewarding and varied musical experience for your players. Dur: 3:05 (Includes Full Performance CD)

Ascendance - Robert Thurston

A dynamic concert overture that derives most of its force and material from the striking fanfare motive announced in the opening measure by horns and trumpets (concert Eb, Bb, Ab, Db). The bold opening in compound time is followed by a suave and flowing Adagio in 4/4 meter that makes a lovely tune out of a variant of the opening motive. At measure 103, with a marimba solo, the Allegro style and compound meter return for a rousing and invigorating climax. This piece is a significant addition to the band repertoire for concert and contest. Duration: 6'30" Keys: Eb, Ab Ranges: Trumpet-A, Horn-F, Trombone-G

Ascendant - Tyler Arcari

This triumphant fanfare comes out of the gate swinging! Full of infectious woodwind licks and brass sections, this fanfare has it all, and in a compact package of 2 minutes! Fast & furious and fit for any concert opener or a fiery closer, Tyler Arcari has knocked this one out of the park!

Ascending - Larry Clark

It is all too common for pieces to be written for the loss of members of high school bands. This is such a piece, but it is uplifting and inspiring, serving as a touching tribute to the lives lost. The piece takes the listener on a journey through the stages offerief and uses a popular hymn as the basis for this serious work by popular composer Larry Clark.

Ascension - Randall D. Standridge

This glorious, lyrical work by Randall Standridge combines "Nearer My God to Thee" with "Be Thou My Vision" in an intriguing and powerful meditation on mortality and beauty. Ascension includes moments of absolute faith contrasted with episodes of doubt and wonder as the music evolves in a reflection of life experience. Stunning.

Ascensions - Jay Bocook

From the pen of Jay Bocook comes this intriguing piece that explodes with musical drama and energy. Its themes, all derived from ascending lines, create an uplifiting aura throughout, and build to a soaring, captivating finish. the pensive contrasting section features short solos for flute, oboe, and horn.

Ascent

Ascent reflects the effort to get off the ground, literally or figuratively. It's a micro-overture that begins with the promise of upward transcendence, yet soon flies off into rogue disorganization. A raucous flock of notes finally converges into a united upward-headed murmuration, but the freedom of soaring through the sky brings an uneasy mystery before settling into the tranquil air of anticipation.

Ases Tod - Edvard Grieg

Ash Grove Variations - Stephen Bulla

Based on a Welsh folk song, this simple melody is tastefully scored to fit the familiar style of Holst and Vaughn Williams. After an introduction that builds on fragmentary melodic elements in 4/4 meter, the main theme of the variations appears in 3/4. Scored to feature different instrumental textures throughout, in addition to a full ensemble treatment. Very appropriate for contest.

Ash Lawn Echoes (An Overture for Band) - Robert W. Smith

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