This large-scale three-movement work commissioned by Ray Cramer and the Indiana University Wind Ensemble embodies the transformation of silence into sound. The opening movement is sparse utilizing mallet percussion harp andpiano to create a floating sense of timelessness. Featuring extensive solo flute this floating texture gradually builds over several minutes ultimately launching itself into a grandiose warm harmonically consonant blanket ofsound. The second movement continues the focus on solo flute and again opens slowly gradually gaining momentum but at a faster pace than in the first movement. The music spirals upward and outward but instead of reaching aplateau winds itself out and comes to a grinding halt in the upper range of the ensemble. Five brief solemn chords conclude the movement which immediately erupts into Movement III music of unceasing unsettling motion propelled by a driving ostinato which is repeatedly interrupted by bittersweet moments of lyricism all the while pushing toward an unforgiving climax. The movements may also be performed separately. There is no explicit narrativeto the piece though many particular elements do have personal quasi-biographical significance. Ultimately this is music of both personal and musical transformation.NOTE: This work is available as a rental item directlyfrom the composer. For details e-mail rental@stevenbryant.com. The score is also available separately for purchase from Hal Leonard.

Though somewhat dark and dramatic in character A Million Suns at Midnight is ultimately a hopeful optimistic work evoking the struggles of humanity to grow achieve and evolve finally overcoming our fear (and its mostcommon manifestation: violence) to transcend our physical and mental boundaries. Individuals now possess an unprecedented technological capability for both creation and destruction and we must ensure that the million suns atmidnight are not those of fiery destruction but of bright hope.A Million Suns at Midnight is an appropriate and dramatic concert closer and is constructed so as to require minimal rehearsal time with the fullensemble allowing each section to work on their parts separately and assemble the whole quickly and confidently.NOTE: This work is available as a rental item directly from the composer. For details e-mailrental@stevenbryant.com. The score is also available separately for purchase from Hal Leonard.

The Best of Me-Au milieu des années 1980 Bryan Adams connaît un immense succès avec des ballades rock telles qu?Everything I do I Do It for You (Robin des Bois) qui s?est vendue à plus de huit millions d?exemplaires à travers le monde. Ses albums ont tous été classés dans les hit-parades internationaux et ses prestations scéniques restent des modèles du genre. Wolfgang Wössner a rassemblé les plus grands succès du chanteur canadien pour réaliser ce superbe arrangement pour Orchestre d?Harmonie Bryan Adams - The Best of Me rassemble les quatre titres suivants : Everything I do I Do It for You (Robin des Bois) The Best of Me Please Forgive Me et Summer of ?69.

Using melodic fragments from each of the six movements of Percy Grainger's Lincolnshire Posy as foils for each other Steven Bryant has created a unique and brash experiment in musical juxtaposition! Grainger described his work asa bouquet of musical “wildflowers ” and Bryant describes “ImPercynations” as a “genetically-altered crossbred hybrid offspring...a musical Franken-flower”. An unconventional gem. (duration:ca. 5:15)

Interruption Overture is the musical inverse of Bryant's Chester Leaps In. In the latter a familiar theme interrupts angular dissonant music whereas Interruption Overture consists of a straightforward theme in Bb majorrepeatedly interrupted by dissonant chords and bursts of simple aleatory ideas. These techniques are intended to serve as educational tools in addition to their musical function exposing younger musicians to a broader-than-usualmusical palette.

Rise is abstract in that there is no extra-musical imagery or narrative structure associated with the music. It is a lush adagio built upon a repeated cycle of chords ascending in stepwise motion. The music gradually gainsupward momentum over this cyclical progression reaching a powerful dramatic climax. The energy and momentum dissipate returning the music to its opening contemplative quietness.Though Rise is not programmatic theconnotation of the title and the corresponding nature of the music implies a clear unsentimental sense of optimism and hope.

Commissioned by Thomas G. Leslie and the University of Nevada Las Vegas Monkey is the wildness of young monkeys shrieking in unbridled pandemonium. The unsupervised frenzy-mongers eventually come face to face with the ominousthreat of adult discipline. They rebel. Discipline fails. The hour of scampering erupts. The mayhem escalates until young and old alike are indistinguishable. Simian hysteria overtakes all.

Like a fine crystal ornament the delicate opening expresses the precious meaning of the song. Gradually the music grows in strength to a full and rich proclamation of joy. Thrilling chimes lift the spirit even higher. In the last bars the music melts away once again befitting the gentleness of the gift and the moment. This is a delightful contrast piece for the holiday concert that allows the musicians to be truly expressive.

The Music of BCM InternationalIn this third installment of a series of pieces that quote and rework familiar band themes (after Chester Leaps In and ImPercynations) composer Steven Bryant uses the classicmarch themes Americans We Liberty Bell March and National Emblem as the basis of this humorous and unexpected take on the traditional march. Slightly warped but unmistakably entertaining this well-constructednovelty is sure to bring a smile. (4:00)

This humorous work by emerging young composer Steven Bryant quotes and warps William Billings' famous hymn Chester in surprising and imaginative ways. Serves as a great companion piece to William Schuman's Chester or as a light-hearted program opener.

Commissioned by Ed Nagel and the Fairborn High School Band in celebration of the Centennial of the Wright Brothers' first powered flight.Wings That Work was written in celebration of the dedicated inventivespirit of Orville and Wilbur Wright. While 2003 marked the 100th anniversary of their first successful powered flight this piece is not a literal portrait of that single moment but rather evokes the joy and triumph in successmade possible by their years of persistent effort and dedicated belief in flight. Wings That Work celebrates the spirit of scientific inquiry and invention and the sustained effort required to realize suchaspirations.The music itself is a medium-tempo stately fanfare in (mostly) 6/8 time.

Here's the perfect number to showcase the talents of your sax section including a haunting melody played by your lead alto. The rhumba beat never sounded better with lush harmonies muted trumpets and all the latin percussion instruments you can put your hands on. Works very nicely as a change-of-pace work on your winter or spring concert.

This is one to get excited about! In the style of a ?patrol? march THE ROAD TO CHANCELLORSVILLE takes us back to that pivotal point in history the American Civil War. The Battle of Chancellorsville is regarded as Confederate General Robert E. Lee?s most brilliant victory but the cost was so high that the Secessionist forces never really recovered. They were forced to surrender less than two years later.Opening with light percussion and just two piccolos (substitute two flutes if necessary) this bright and easy march builds relentlessly from beginning to end. March into history with THE ROAD TO CHANCELLORSVILLE.

Get to know the music of Bryan Kidd. He follows the resounding success of his recent release The Road to Chancellorsville and preceding that his exquisitely beautiful rendition of Be Thou My Vision with this commanding new original composition. Energetic and expansive Blue Ridge Summit makes full use of the additional excitement and compositional maturity that Grade 3 guidelines permit. If you have used one of Mr. Kidd’s previous CMP publications with your band you are sure to want to add this vigorous new composition to your library. If you are not already familiar with this outstanding composer now is your chance to try one of his works.