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This arrangement of "Mary, Did You Know" maintains the simplicity and wonder of the original, and helps the listener to focus on the musings in Mary’s heart. This title is available through "Sheet Music Plus", who takes care of the permission to arrange licenses. See below for the link to purchase. The price is $59.99.
"The Hound of Heaven" is a wondrous portrayal of a variety of musical color
"Baroquen Carriage" is a brawny yet delightful piece that evokes contrasting images of the sea and sky, in a storm or at rest. It contains a number of rarely used chord progressions and cadences which give it a classic, yet fresh sound that that would surprise even Mozart!
This arrangement of the classic Simon and Garfunkel song captures all of the emotion and power of the original, overflowing with color and dynamic movement. It’s more than just a transcription, it enhances the sound of the original. This title is available through "Sheet Music Plus", who takes care of the permission to arrange licenses. See below for the link to purchase. The price is $72.95.
The Cantummit Waltz is a delightful little waltz that sounds a bit off kilter because it has seven-measure phrases. To balance that, there are also two countermelodies presented, with the final A section featuring the main melody and both countermelodies in a grand calliope sound. The "Cantummit Waltz" is called that because I found it hard to hum a few bars when asked to do so by some people who were helping me name it. So they suggested that I call it the "I Can't Hum It Waltz". "Can't Hum It" became "Cantummit".
“Carry Me Back to Old Killarney” summons images of life in Ireland - peaceful villages, dancing on the green, or formal processions. Full of emotion and energy, drama and action, it’s ambitious enough to be challenging without being too difficult.
An exciting arrangement of Classical Gas for full concert band that has all of the dynamic and rhythmic energy of the original, plus a few unique additions. This title is available through "Sheet Music Plus", who takes care of the permission to arrange licenses. See below for the link to purchase. The price is $74.99.
The "Humble Waltz" is also a delightful little waltz that sounds much more "normal" than its sister waltz, "The Cantummit Waltz". The "Humble Waltz" also has two countermelodies presented separately, with the final A section featuring the main melody and both countermelodies in a grand calliope sound. The "Humble Waltz" was written as a response to the "Cantummit Waltz" and is much more hummable.
Although often attributed to J. S. Bach because of its inclusion in a collection of harpsichord works that Bach made for his wife, the Minuet in G major was actually written by Christian Petzold. This arrangement pays homage to the flavor of the original by using a traditional chamber wind quintet for the opening measures. Then it morphs into a lively pop version that employs alternate chords and modal settings, counter motion and counter-melodic elements, prepared fifths instead of the modern suspension, and an uplifting key change.
A deep piece for concert band that expresses a variety of emotions, portrayed as variations on a theme.
In the spirit of Scott Joplin, The Old Warsh Rag is a ragtime piece for concert band. It’s intricate enough to offer a bit of a challenge, yet very playable so that the band enjoys its efforts. There’s a counter melody that is played by itself and then superimposed on the main melody at the end. It’s written for high school concert band or community band; I chose the key so that, even when it gets a bit intricate, it should be easy enough for everyone to play. The title for The Old Warsh Rag is a tribute to the unique way that people speak where I grew up in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Rockin’ Rondo is a great, meaty piece for a concert band. Suitable for high school, community or college band, it has enough challenge to keep it interesting and lots of changes to give it wide appeal.
This arrangement of Windy is simple and fun, just like the girl described in the song. It opens with a tuba and woodblock duet and then skips along happily through a couple meter changes and ends delightfully in two parts. This title is available through "Sheet Music Plus", who takes care of the permission to arrange licenses. See below for the link to purchase. The price is $49.99