Prophesy
Sean O'Loughlin

The definition of prophesy is to foretell, or "reveal by divine inspiration" an occurrence before it happens. Prophesy is a dynamic piece for concert band that was inspired by the composer's love for the movies and his wonder with the future and fate. Although there is no specific program or story in mind, the listener or performer is invited to imagine. The piece contains all of the drama that you have come to expect from this outstanding composer including memorable themes that are beautifully scored and expertly woven together in a complete musical tapestry.

Duration: 5:31 Key: C minor
Range: Trumpet - A, Horn - F, Trombone - F
CPS38 ($75, $15, $3.50)

Entry of the Gladiators
March
Julius Ernest William Fucik
Arranged by Andrew Balent

Julius Ernest William Fucik wrote this famous march, also known as Thunder and Blazes, around1900, while a military bandmaster. Today this piece is frequently heard in a circus setting. Andrew Balent has tamed this challenging march and made it accessible to most groups, without watering down its sonic character. This is a fun march that will keep your audience's toes tapping!

Duration: 2:23 Key: Eb
Range: Trumpet - F, Horn - F, Trombone - G
CPS37 ($65, $11, $3.50)

Champions
Alan Lee Silva

Your band will feel like champions when they play this outstanding new work from Alan Lee Silva. With a constant drive and strong melodic integrity, this piece offers several fast fanfare inspired sections, which are nicely contrasted by a beautiful middle section that includes a featured soloist performed at a slower pace. This is a perfect addition to your contest/festival repertoire.

Duration: 4:12 Key: Eb
Range: Trumpet - A, Horn - F, Trombone - Eb
CPS41 ($65, $11, $3.50)

Chicken Chowder
Irene M. Giblin
Arranged by Andrew Balent

Teach your students about the ragtime style with this delightful piece arranged by Andrew Balent. First published in 1905, Chicken Chowder is a ragtime piece that is a lot of fun to play. The chromatic sections of the melody make it both enjoyable and challenging for advancing players. The arrangement uses all of the colors of the modern concert band to bring this original piano tune to life.

Duration: 2:48 Key: Eb
Range: Trumpet - F, Horn - C, Trombone - Eb
CPS40 ($65, $11, $3.50)

Swashbuckler
John Roberts

Swashbuckler is written to pay tribute to all of the great movie heroes and cavaliers. From pirates to sword-fighting musketeers, the music of these great movies always brings to mind an image of these valiant characters. New composer John Roberts pulls out all the stops with this exciting new work. The lyrical middle section, reminiscent of classic love themes from the silver screen, builds to a climax that will have your audience on the edge of their seats. Swashbuckler is lots of fun and will bring out the sense of adventure in your student players.

Duration: 5:20 Key: Bb
Range: Trumpet - A, Horn - A, Trombone - G
CPS43 ($75, $15, $3.50)

Gypsy Dance
Joseph Compello

You may know this composer from the exceptional music he has written for beginning band, but now you will hear why many think he is one of the best writers of concert band music at any level. This exciting piece weaves exotic gypsy melodies together with compound meter designed to challenge the moderately advanced band. It is the percussion section that drives this piece, using rhythms that are typical of Eastern European folk music. Gypsy Dance is a great way to introduce students to this genre!

Duration: 7:01 Key: G minor
Range: Trumpet - A, Horn - F, Trombone - F
CPS42 ($65, $11, $3.50)

Flight of the Phoenix
Carl Strommen

As a major composer of instrumental and vocal music, Carl Strommen is recognized as one of the most often-performed composers of educational music in the United States. Your concert will take off with this forceful new piece with tunes that are melodic, and full scoring that is clear and wonderfully playable. This is a great choice as an opener for any concert.

Duration: 3:05 Key: Bb
Range: Trumpet - G, Horn - F, Trombone - F
CPS39 ($65, $11, $3.50)

Fortress Variants
Elliot Del Borgo

Based on Martin Luther's chorale A Mighty Fortress Is Our God that was written in 1527, the powerful melody lends itself well to symphonic treatment within the colors of the modern concert band. Elliot Del Borgo brings his unique creative and bold style to this sparkling work for the advancing concert band. Commissioned by the Association of Texas School Bands, this piece is a dynamic addition to any school concert program.

Duration: 6:32 Key: Bb
Range: Trumpet - F, Horn - E, Trombone - Eb
CPS32 ($75, $15, $3.50)

Pantomime, Scene No. 8 from The Nutcracker
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Arranged by Larry Clark

One of the most beautiful pieces in the symphonic repertoire from the famous ballet The Nutcracker; this piece stirs emotions with its lush melodies and dramatic climaxes. Use this piece arranged for concert band as a perfect way to teach lyrical style and musicianship. Great at any time of the year or during the holiday season!

Duration: 3:41 Key: Bb
Range: Trumpet - F, Horn - F, Trombone - G
CPS44 ($65, $11, $3.50)