Paul Jennings as created an outstanding setting for this familiar canon for beginning groups. Starting softly with the woodwinds the piece builds gradually throughout giving every section a chance to play this marvelous melody.

(December 7 1941)-Premiered at Pearl Harbor this new work from Jay Bocook is a musical remembrance of that fateful day that launched our country into WWII. Opening with a beautiful and flowing melody featuring the woodwinds the day begins with alone bugler but with ominous undertones foretelling the chaos to follow. The attack is depicted using inventive scoring textures dissonances and percussion. In the final segment the opening melody returns juxtaposed over astrong rhythmic pulse in a hopeful look to the future. A powerful musical statement from one of today's most gifted composers!

Characteristic of Richard's distinctive style this impressive piece features a rhythmic vitality throughout along with fresh harmonies and skilled orchestrational devices. Amid the powerful fanfare-like phrases Richard creates a brief calm section using the woodwinds and a unique layering effect before building to the dynamic ending. Great sounds for young players - all in one tempo throughout!

MusicWorks - Grade 1 There is a flavor of medieval chivalry in this appealing easy overture. Strong themes and active percussion writing characterize the opening section. A brief slow section featuring the woodwinds precedes theenergetic and powerful finish. Impressive yet very playable. (2:55)

Includes Full Performance CD-Performer Level (correlates with Book 1 p. 24) Michael's very easy arrangement of this patriotic favorite starts with a solemn statement by the woodwinds and low voices then builds to a solid march-like treatment with a stirringfinish. Easy to learn but rewarding to perform. Dur: 1:40

One of the classic tangos from Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla Libertango has attained worldwide popularity and remains one of his most popular works. Arranged here in a sensuous Latin rock style this version features the woodwinds on the main melodic lines and also a brief solo for trumpet with nicely crafted background figures throughout. Sure to appeal to a wide range of audiences.

Here is a very effective yet easy setting of this patriotic favorite. Starting quietly with snare drum then woodwinds this stirring arrangement gradually builds intensity throughout culminating with the final heroic strain.

This ambitious work was inspired by the Les Cheneaux region in northern Michigan. Written in the form of a suite each movement describes a different element of this area steeped in colorful history and beauty. ?I. EarlyExploration? is a bold statement with stirring brass and powerful percussion writing. ?II. Onomonee? is reminiscent of the early native people to inhabit the region and features a solo Indian Flute (opt. recorderor flute) along with contemporary harmonies and rhythm patterns. ?III. Huron Nocturne? is a marvelously lyric movement which features the woodwinds. ?IV. New Beginnings? brings this impressive work to aclose with an energetic 6/8 pulse and spirited melodies. (8:15)

Artist Level (correlates with Book 1 p. 34) From this Baroque masterpiece by Handel Mike has selected two of the most familiar themes for this arrangement. The bold and majestic strains of the Overture are followed by the faster and energetic Minuet. The brass and woodwinds are often featuring in answering phrases in this convincing adaptation for beginning groups.

Recorded by the Beach Boys this enjoyable swing tune certainly has that surfer sound and will add a nice touch for the Christmas season. Eric Osterling's arrangement is nicely scored with the melody traded between the woodwinds and brass.

John Higgins brings the Big Band era to life in this imaginative medley that features Glen Miller's 'In The Mood'...Count Basie's 'Jumpin' At The Woodside'...Harry James' 'Ciribiribin'...and Bob Crosby's 'Big Noise From Winnetka'.

Featuring distinctive sounds from the Renaissance period here is an attractive suite of three dances skillfully scored for young bands. The stately Allemande uses full band passages alternating with statements by thewoodwinds and brass. William Byrd's Pavana provides the lyric middle movement while the lively dance Saltarello provides a rousing finish. Dur: 4:50 (Grade 2.5)

In the style of an overwrought melodrama here is a descriptive ?soundtrack? for the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. From an innocent walk in the woods to a frightening encounter and finally the heroic rescue your audience will have no trouble following the story with this entertaining musical adventure. (Or you could have dramatically inclined faculty or students act it out!)

1st Movement of Portraits of the North-The cinematic approach to the music of Arctic Fire portrays many different images of the north - the crimson sunlight glinting off the icebergs the radiance of the Northern Lights the blaze of the Red Twig Dogwood the scarlet red sunsets and the fiery spirit of the people who live there. The piece opens and closes with a series of dramatic musical snapshots. In between the music evolves and transforms through a wide range of stylistic textures and moods. A brilliantly scored and effective setting for winds. Dur: 5:15