A Holst Hymn

This timeless hymn by Gustav Holst was originally written as "Jupiter" in a movement of "The Planets." He later used the beautiful melody as source material as he set the poetry of Sir Cecil Spring Rice to music. The hymn is now a beloved British standard widely known as "I Vow To Thee, My Country." Melodically and harmonically rich, this stunning arrangement for band is appropriate for concert, festival and ceremonial programming. The absolute finest in music for the young concert band!

A Home Alone Christmas - John Williams

Paul Lavender has included themes from both Home Alone movies in this delightful showcase for the holidays. Your players will love the fun and heartwarming songs of John Williams, Leslie Bricusse and Alan Menken. Includes:Christmas Star: Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas: My Christmas Tree: Plaza Hotel: Setting the Trap and Somewhere in My Memory.

A Horse Drawn Buggy Ride - Ron Dekker

Bring back memories of a bygone era with this light and breezy musical journey through a scenic country landscape. Brisk and lighthearted, you can almost feel the gentle breeze and sun on your face as the pleasantly rhythmic sound of horses hooves whisks you along in a horse-dawn carriage. Appropriate for year-round performances, you can add the optional sleigh bell part for delightful winter treks over snow-covered trails on your winter or holiday programs.

A House Divided - Brian Balmages

A Hundred Pipers - John Glenesk Mortimer

A Hunt In The Black Forest - Voelker Jr.

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A Hunting Scene - Ernest Bucalossi

"Ye Olde English Hunt" comes to life through this colorful and humorous musical portrait. The opening pastoral scene is augmented with bird whistles, duck calls, and whatever wildlife your percussion section can conjure up. A series of trumpet calls, followed by a chorus of "A Hunting We Will Go" leads us into the frenzy of the hunt, complete with barking dogs and the galloping of horse hooves. Great fun for the band and especially your audience, this is a lighter, "tongue in cheek" selection for all.

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A Huntingdon Celebration - Philip Sparke

This short and lively overture will make a fantastic opening piece for any concert. It begins with the fanfare-like main theme played by the Clarinets and Saxophones, which is taken up by the whole band. Following a slower central chorale the original tempo returns and the opening fanfares re-appear to bring the piece to a triumphal end.

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A Hymn for Band - Hugh M. Stuart

This gem from 1985 has steadily become one of the classic repertoire pieces for young bands. Even though it is heavily cross-cued making it suitable for smaller bands, this beautiful work is rich in melodic content, variedscoring, and marvelous counterlines and harmonies. An effective performance vehicle that also teaches legato style and musical sensitivity. Dur: 4:00 (Grade 3)

A Hymn For The Lost And Living - Eric Ewazen