Springfield Mountain

A perfect contrasting lyrical number, ideally suited for the young band contest or program. Spears has written an original folk ballad which brings out the lush, colorful sonorities of the band. Excellent material for the study of phrasing and legato.

Mission Creek

Excitement explodes with the opening allegro in this intriguing overture for contest and concert. A masterfully arranged slow section provides just the right amount of contrast, and young players will thoroughly enjoy both the rehearsals and final concert.

Third Set for Band

Three short pieces titled “Dance,’’ “Night Song’’ and “Entry and Minimarch.’’ By the writer of the best- selling “Kimberly’’ overture.

Meditation and Festiva

As the name suggests, the opening is a slow, dirge- like section beginning with reeds, adding trombone and low brass. An ostinato snare drum helps build the opening to a climax which then returns to the original meditative mood. A sudden shift in mood occurs at the...

Momentations

A broad chordal introduction with interesting contrasting colors gradually adds percussion as it leads into a powerful allegro. Nice lyric sections and dramatic brass writing. Mildly contemporary and challenging for a young band.

Novelette

A short story in sound. Both performers and listeners are invited to imagine a story unfolding as the music progresses. Excellent contest and concert work by a popular composer.

March Winds

A march style piece with the main focus being on your wind section. A great teaching device!

New Orleans Jazz

Simply one of the best pieces you can find to teach the youngest of players the combination of a good New Orleans sound mixed with a nice little dose of jazz. Gerald Sebesky gets the best out of your band with this very useful piece.

Your Dreams Will Come True

An inspiring concert work for young band. For an extra special performance, invite the choir to sing the optional vocal part. A wonderful way to combine the music department.

Meet Mr. T

A highly effective trumpet solo or section feature. Creative writing for young players that is easy to prepare and lots of fun to play.

If You Knew Sousa Like I Know Sousa

Sebesky has established himself as a major writer of quality material for developing bands. This is one side of Sousa that no one knew about. A modern- day march with an unexpected twist.

The Master Musicians Collection Classique

CONTENTS: * Hedge Roses * My Sweet Repose * March of the Priests * Lovely Spring * The First Violet * Slumber Sweetly * Love Finds Out The Way * Arcadelt Grand March * I Would That My Love * Floral Wreath Grand March * Dreaming * Cradle Song * Serenata Grand March *...

Invicta

A dramatic contest overture. The strong lyrical middle section provides just the right contrast for teaching different musical styles. For that next concert “Invicta” is sure to be a powerful and dramatic performance that your audience won’t soon forget.