A Farewell to Arms - Harrie Janssen

A thrilling and joyous spectacle! That's the best way to describe A Farewell to Arms. The chorale "Mach mit mir, Gott, nach deiner Gut", BWV 377, inspired a magnificent piece of music in which all the instrumental sections of the orchestra shine. The composer uses traditional techniques such as the fugato and the chorale. With lots of percussion and epic themes, this masterpiece is a perfect opening number.

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A Farmer's Holiday - Kees Vlak

A Farmers Holiday - Kees Vlak

A Farnaby Prelude - Douglas Akey

This wonderful arrangement of three Renaissance tunes, "A Toye," "Tell mee Daphne," and "The New Sa-hoo," will add color to your bands repretoire. Lots of percussion and interweaving parts makes this a delight to rehearse and perform!

A Festa do Euro - Afonso Alves

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A Festival Anthem - Franco Cesarini

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A Festival Celebration - Travis J. Weller

Reward your students while taking the audience on a thrilling sonic journey. Part fanfare and part overture, this work pays homage to the great works students have experienced for generations. It opens with a majestic brass fanfare complemented by colorful woodwinds and percussion. A variety of textural and stylistic presentations leads to the closing flourish that rises from the bottom of the sound canvas to the top for a final resplendent fanfare restatement.

A Festival Chime - Gustav Holst

The third movement of Opus 34 (Three Festival Choruses), which Gustav Holst penned in 1916, was originally scored for chorus with piano, orchestra, or military band. The easily recognized melody is a nineteenth century Welsh ballad, known to most as the hymn tune "St. Denio," set to the words of English poet, Clifford Bax. In 3/4, this characteristically delightful Holst theme has been freely arranged to incorporate elements of his original score with additional material included to heighten musical interest for contemporary concert bands and audiences alike. As the title implies, chimes are an integral part of this arrangement: however, there are alternate options provided inthe program notes if a suitable instrument is unavailable. This musical setting is complete with a variety of teaching and performance opportunities and a perfect fit for beginning concert bands. (2:00)

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A Festival Prelude - Alfred Reed

Composed nearly 50 years ago (1957), this masterpiece from the late Alfred Reed displays his characteristic style and total command of wind band orchestration. Composed using a single theme and two fanfare figures that are woven throughout, this concise work stands out as a true classic in the repertoire. (4:30) This recording used with permission from the Klavier Music Productions CD K 11130. Alfred Reed Live! Volume 4 - Acclamation! by the Otonowa Wind Symphonica - Toro Ito, conductor

A Festive Celebration - Darren W. Jenkins

Looking for a great opener at your next concert? Look no further! A Festive Celebration has everything you need-a majestic fanfare, driving rhythmic figures, multiple meter changes and lyrical melodic lines. This powerful piece will make for a thrilling beginning to any concert!

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