Songs Of The Seas

by | Apr 4, 2024

This title is not yet in print. Please check back later this summer to purchase sets and scores. Until then, please enjoy this recording by The Washington Winds, conducted by Edward S. Petersen.

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

by | Jul 28, 2023

Infuse the traditional with jazz and you will encounter this amazing version of a Christmas standard scored for a woodwind ensemble. The flexible nature of the scoring allows for a limitless combination of parts and ability to experiment with different timbres across...

Carol Of The Bells

by | Aug 2, 2023

Feature your saxophones with an up-tempo version of this Christmas standard. Everyone has the opportunity to shine throughout this well-crafted arrangement.

Ave Maria

by | Feb 8, 2023

This saxophone quartet of Franz Schubert’s Ave Maria is a delicate and delightful way to showcase the musical maturity of your students. Arranged with great care to preserve the original intent of the composer, the interwoven rhythmic intricacies of the parts provide...

Intermezzo

by | Aug 2, 2023

A poignant setting of one of the most beautiful melodies ever written. The flexible nature of this arrangement will allow you to accommodate nearly combinations of players. A minimum of four players is needed but works best in a choir-like setting.

Viva Noel

by | May 8, 2023

“Viva Noel” is a medley of glorious holiday favorites in a fast/slow/fast form. Opening with a musical fanfare based on the French hymn “He is Born the Holy Child” the arrangement transitions quickly into a fanciful rendition of “Deck the Halls.” The following section...

Danza Magicala

by | May 8, 2023

“Danza Magicala” is a set of magical and energetic dances. Opening with a mysterious woodwind motive complemented by creative percussion effects, brass joins in with a rousing answer to the quirky woodwind motives. A subdued ¾ section introduces and features the...

The Blacksmith

by | May 8, 2023

This clever young band composition will tell the story of the blacksmith’s anvil as it creates a song of intense percussive energy. Using only the first 6 notes of the scale, “The Blacksmith’s Song” was conceived and written as a concert/festival work for very young...

Santa’s Magical Midnight Ride

by | May 8, 2023

The story tells it all: Santa Claus is on his way! His sleigh is filled with gifts! The weather is clear, perfect for the reindeer to guide him on his Christmas Eve trek. Away we go! Santa knows how to put on a show. He’s getting closer, above the roofs, and as he...

Cosmic Awakenings

by | May 18, 2022

Picture the beginning of the cosmos in music – energy…searing dissonance…beauty…rhythmic diversity – David Shaffer’s “Cosmic Awakenings” has it all! This bold, expressive and innovative work makes an exciting addition to your next concert, and keep your...

Fireside Christmas Favorites

by | May 19, 2021

Energize audiences and musicians alike with the spirit of the season! This collection of timeless melodies comes together for a perfect balance of serenity and flair. Listeners will enjoy the rich harmonies just as musicians will love the engaging moving lines.

Sun Valley Flourish

by | Jun 11, 2020

“Sun Valley Flourish” is Steven Reineke at his best! Originally composed for orchestra in 2008 as the opening piece for the Erich Kunzel’s Sun Valley Festival Orchestra, it has been masterfully adapted for concert band by Steven’s first composition...

Witches And Wizards

by | Jun 11, 2020

Listen, if you dare, as the witches concoct a kooky and mysterious melody of the macabre! Wizards engage in a diatonic discourse of delightful and delicate dissonance. The magic of “Witches and Wizards” will engage your inner spirits as a picture of...

Cool Cat Shuffle

by | Jun 11, 2020

Your young students will love the way this clever arrangement starts with the lower strings setting the pizzicato bass line while the rest of the orchestra snaps their fingers. A great way to introduce your students to the style and feel of light jazz. Full of novel...

Into Heaven’s Hands

by | Jun 11, 2020

Opening with a lush flute soli, “Into Heaven’s Hands” explodes with power, emotion and jubilation in celebration of a beautiful life. The powerful opening gives way to a lyrical and whimsical faster section. David Shaffer’s mastery of intricate harmonic...

A Crazy Mixed-Up Christmas Concert

by | Jun 11, 2020

Several years ago in a town near you the local orchestra was all set for the annual holiday concert. They had rehearsed all the carols everyone loves and the auditorium was full of friends and family awaiting the performance. Unfortunately, somehow the music in the...

Fanfare Cincinnatus

by | Jun 11, 2020

Composed for the Cincinnati New Horizons Band, “Fanfare Cincinnatus” (A Flourish for Band) captures the beauty of the spectacular Cincinnati skyline. This work for concert band uses syncopated rhythms, layered percussion and lush harmonies to create an...

The Morning’s First Light

by | Apr 3, 2019

“The Morning’s First Light,” a beautiful and expressive lyrical composition, is David Shaffer at his finest. Lush harmonies and flowing melodies throughout each instrumental group paint a musical portrait of serene beauty as we experience those first...

Carols!

by | Apr 3, 2019

How can you make Christmas carols exciting and fun? Add lots of percussion, of course! “Carols” is a medley of “God Bless Ye Merry Gentleman,” “The Holly and the Ivy,” “He is Born, the Holy Child,” and “O Come, All...

The River And The Rock

by | Apr 3, 2019

“The River and the Rock” depicts the rich history of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, settled in 1735. Each short movement paints a musical picture of the city’s history, opening with “Beginnings,” depicting a frontier that was settled very slowly as...