When you need a lift, just hum the first four bars of Over the Rainbow. When you put such a great title in the hands of an arranger who hears the unique and different, you end up with this great chart. Your students will not need to be wizards to play this educationally and carefully scored winner! (3:08)

A rebirth of this classic Leroy Anderson work. For 40 years, bands all over the world have programmed and audiences have enjoyed the Anderson classic as arranged by Philip J. Lang. His scoring captures all of the orchestral colors. This one should be in every concert band's library. (3:32)

Robert W. Smith has chosen three castles and several colorful characters known for legendary deeds from Irish history and folklore to put to music. The use of tinwhistle, the Irish drum bodran and hints of traditional Irish melodies add ethnic authenticity and fascination to the performance of this work. As we have come to expect from this highly inventive composer, the arena of sounds is expanded at every turn of the page. Musical imagery at its finest! (duration 6:59)

Among the most beautiful of all melodies written by this master of light composition, this selection is well known the world over. Feature your best trumpeter in this original version. The work has been completely re-engraved with a full score for the very first time and all-new, better-than-ever performer parts. (2:56)

When one thinks of marches, more than likely the first name to come to mind is John Philip Sousa. As probably the best-known leader of the Marine Band in its early years, he has a formidable legacy. Although he is stereotyped as a march writer, he did compose in many other forms, but it is the march for which he is remembered. Michael Story removes the technical difficulties, but the integrity shines through. This is possibly the classic of all marches! (1:54)

Titles include: Fun, Fun, Fun * Georgia on My Mind * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * Joy to the World * Linus and Lucy * Little Drummer Boy * Over the Rainbow * Peter Gunn * The Pink Panther * Proud Mary * Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Theme from New York, New York and more.

'When the music goes around, everybody goes to town.' So goes the lyric to this classic tune that everyone knows and loves. Rare is it that a tune sounds so good to an audience and feels so good to the players. Simply said, this one works! Add this moment of instant identification to your next concert. (duration 1:56)

Haunting rich textures surround the initial musical statement, which is embellished by innovative variations. The conclusion expands with pulsating impacts aligned with the broad melody. This is Del Borgo at his best. Be sure to program this work on your first beginning band concert.

A musical adventure through mysticism and magic. This unique setting offers a wide variety of dynamics, textures and styles while remaining playable. The momentum is quickly established and your students are part of the journey. This is a super piece that will capture the imagination of your students and listeners alike.

Three Academy Awards® were bestowed upon the original motion picture and the music from the soundtrack has become some of the most memorable of this generation. Now, for concert band, James Barnes creates magic with Over the Rainbow, Ding! Dong! The Which is Dead, We're Off to See the Wizard, The Merry Old Land of Oz and If I Only Had a Brain. This is a musical must-have! (6:24)

What more could one ask for than the music of George and Ira Gershwin and the arranging talents of Warren Barker and his new Vocal Showcase Series? Here is the answer to the crying need for a top-flight arrangement for vocalist (male or female) with concert band accompaniment. An optional alto saxophone solo is included to give you the flexibility of an instrumental version. This will take the musical world by storm! (3:05)

From the sublime to the you know what! The melodies are from classic literature, but you can be guaranteed that the performance is not. Your entire trumpet section performs sans instruments (yes, mouthpieces only)! Your audiences will react as never before. Just see if even you can keep a straight face (and think of all the money that can be saved not having to use valve oil)! (2:39)

Summertime is one of those special, memorable melodies that finds its way into everyone's lives and is so evident of the genius that is Gershwin. Calvin Custer's silken scoring for concert band presents a great opportunity to teach phrasing, legato and dynamic shadings, and serves as the all-important 'crowd pleaser.' (3:10)

What a march! Although originally published in the 1950s, the characteristic march components are combined with the sounds of the circus and further enhanced with some non-traditional march sonorities. The trio is sure to bring a smile to everyone's face. A super choice to complete any program. (4:00)