This symphonic treatment of three Canadian folk songs has exciting parts for all instruments. A hauntingly beautiful setting of She’s Like the Swallow is contrasted with the driving energy of the outer tunes Old Sod Shanty and Saint-Malo beau port de mer. Toward the end an easy fugue sets up a powerful ostinato in the upper strings before the piece drives to an exciting conclusion.

SATB-Commissioned for the 50th anniversary of the Los Cancioneros Chorale in Los Angeles this 8-minute work combines classical themes with a syncopated rhythm. The opening and closing sections are fast and driving while the middlesections are more serene. Based on Psalm 100 (Make a Joyful Noise) the work is fitting for concert or church use. Although performable with organ and piano the original orchestration includes strings harp and percussion.

Fiddler on the Roof endures as one of the landmark musicals of all time. Michael Brown's opening production for the field starts with a “flute on the roof ” joined shortly by a solo clarinet. After a quick buildto a climax “Matchmaker” is treated creatively in 4/4 and a driving tempo. With plenty of variety and powerful ensemble scoring this is a perfect way to open a show.

This joyful contemporary worship anthem has a good natured retro-vibe at its core. Its syncopated theme is easy to learn but hard to forget as it counterpoints with a driving pop piano support. The chorus adds some gospel spice and infuses this proclamation of worship and praise with hand-clapping foot-tapping joy! Try the opening with a tenor solo for something really special.

This exciting arrangement opens with a mysterious statement from Spider-Man followed by the driving and intense theme Tales from the Crypt. A short percussion feature section leads into a new key and push to apowerful finish.

?True hope is swift and flies with swallow's wings? - from Shakespeare's Richard III. This dramatic new work from Michael Sweeney is a multi-styled piece written in a through-composed fashion. Developing throughpensive opening sonorities a driving main theme and a slow section featuring a haunting alto sax solo the piece ultimately builds to a climatic brass statement. A rewarding and moving composition.

Add some spice to your holiday concert this year! Driving with Latin/pop energy and a touch of jazz harmonies throughout this new arrangement is alive and kicking with the instrumental parts or accompaniment CD. Famous for generations and covered by a host of top performers now's your chance to also create a hit for your holiday performance.

Driving rock and roll from the 60's and Mitch Ryder! This dynamic chart for beginning bands features the trumpets and trombones trading off on the melody lots of full band scoring and a short solo (or soli) for alto or tenor sax.

This smash hit recorded by OneRepublic is effectively arranged here for second year players opening with a brief slow introduction that features an optional solo for alto sax or trumpet. This is followed by a moderate dance tempo featuring a driving pulse and interesting parts for all sections of the band.

Cowboy Songs Of The Great American West. Par HANNICKEL MIKE. STAMPEDE!!! takes us back to an old American West of longhorn cattle-drives, chuck wagons, campfires and trail songs. Based on several authentic cowboy songs, STAMPEDE!!! opens at dawn (birdcalls included) with the “Cowboy’s Gettin’ Up Holler”. Lively fiddle and harmonica motifs and an eloquent scoring of “Good-bye, Old Paint” are just part of this contribution to Grade 3 concert band literature by Mike Hannickel. “The Chisholm Trail” (a true cowboy classic) figures importantly at the beginning and, in a driving re-harmonization, leads to the thrilling conclusion. / Niveau : 3 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band

This high-energy original Christmas spiritual is not to be missed! A driving gospel chorus alternates with contrasting verses, then a quote from 'Angels We Have Heard on High' introduces a lively, and briefly a cappella, refrain. Pair with the optional SoundTrax CD and choreography from the Step One! DVD and at alfred.com/video. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Rhythmic and bright this energetic anthem gives glory and praise to the Lord with joyous abandon. “A Jubilant Song” is really self-explanatory with lively but accessible syncopation driving accompaniment and aninfectious melody. A wonderful bridge section gives each part a chance to shine with fun rhythmic vocal ostinatos.

The 18 songs on this 1997 greatest hits album features songs that span 20 years of this hard-driving Australian rock band's career.Includes Piano/Vocal/Guitar arrangements of Beds Are Burning Blue Sky Mine The Dead Heart Don't Wanna Be the One Forgotten Years One Country Power and the Passion Truganini and more.

There is a driving confidence in both the message and the music of this new invitation to faith. After a short slower quote from the traditional hymn Lead Me Lord the song energizes into a contemporary sound that will energizethe gathered faithful. This anthem is an excellent example of blended approach to stylistic inclusivity. Youth and adults alike will resonate with the festive spirit of this sacred choral. A winner! Included on LiteTraxAccompaniment CD. Supports: Proverbs 3:5-6 Psalms 5:8 4:8 Jeremiah 20:7-13 Genesis 21:8-21

Theme Song from the Television Series-Henry Mancini's edgy classic TV theme song is carefully arranged to sound authentic and to be technically accessible for students. The driving bass line bluesy licks and added ad lib-style solo section make this a great jazz piano solo for teens.