Samuel Barber's stirring march has been carefully tramsformed into a practical version for intermediate bands. An exciting and rewarding piece for bands who need significant literature with very reasonable player demands. (Grade 3)

Score-Full Score. Transcribed for Concert Band by Frank M. Hudson. Other scores available: Orchestra (50339360) and Original Ballet Version - Chamber Ensemble (50481467). Performance Materials available on rental. Duration ca. 13minutes.

From the opera Vanessa.-Transcribed for Concert Band (Grades 4-5) by Walter Beeler.

for Concert Band - Full Score. The Funeral March is a spectre-like fantasy on the U.S. Army Air Corps Song. This publication is the fully realized performance edition from the short score manuscript left by the composer from his time in the military during World War II.

Standar US set (without European suppl. parts)-Arranged for wind band by Calvin Custer.

Score-Samuel Barber's most famous work is now available for young bands in this practical version by Paul Jennings. Careful key and meter selection make it accessible along with the opportunity to expose your students to a classic work by a revered American composer.

Samuel Barber Op. 17-Composed in 1942 Barber's Second Essay is a masterwork of concentrated musical drama with a richness of texture comprised of highly charged and succinctly organised musical modules. The opening theme has adefinite American flavour which is followed by a fugal section that evolves from simple tonal patterns to polytonality. After an intensely rhythmic third section all elements are combined in a huge climax and coda that round offthe work. Expertly transcribed for symphonic band by Dr. George Schneider this is certain to find its place in the standard repertoire for mature ensembles. Duration 11:00. (Grade 5)