Red Thunder
Larry Clark

Complete with the sound of thunder, this bold and aggressive piece by Larry Clark is exactly what you have come to expect from this exciting composer. Red Thunder contains shifting meter between 4/4 and 3/4 to create a feeling of unrest. With strong melodies, forceful rhythms, contemporary harmonies and exciting percussion, this new work is sure to be a winner with your developing group. A real showpiece!

Duration: 2:23 Key: C minor
Range: Trumpet - E, Horn - D, Trombone - C
FPS44 ($45, $7.50, $2.75)

Mister Joe
Harold Bennett Arr. by Larry Clark

This march, from the famous Bennett Band Book No.1, is great for teaching younger students the march style and form with simple syncopation. Larry Clark strives to breathe new life into this easy, tuneful and well-crafted march while editing the instrumentation to better reflect the needs of today's young bands. Teach your band to play marches well with this great new arrangement.

Duration: 1:52 Key: Eb
Range: Trumpet - F, Horn - D, Trombone - Eb
FPS42 ($45, $7.50, $2.75)

Olympian Pursuit
Alan Lee Silva

Music at all levels must be melodically strong, as well as satisfying and engaging to the listener and young musician. Alan Lee Silva has created a piece that is filled with expansive melodic lines with the transparency typical of the American sound; yet Olympian Pursuit is both fresh and unique. You will enjoy the wonderful counterpoint and simplicity of this piece that is within the grasp of young players. We urge you to take a look at the music of this exciting new composer!

Duration: 2:02 Key: Bb
Range: Trumpet - Eb, Horn - C, Trombone - Bb
FSP39 ($45, $7.50, $2.75)

Barnum Woods
March
Carl Strommen

Here is a great original march by one of America's finest arrangers and writers. This piece is classic in style but offers a fresh harmonic approach that will have both students and audience singing the tune long after the concert is over. This tuneful march is perfect for a contest/festival warm-up.

Duration: 2:01 Key: F
Range: Trumpet - D, Horn - D, Trombone - D
FSP40 ($45, $7.50, $2.75)

Best of Brahms
Johannes Brahms
Arr. by Joseph Compello

Famous themes that you know and love from this beloved composer come together in this short medley. Joseph Compello has created an arrangement that seamlessly transitions between pieces (Hungarian Dance No. 5, Lullaby Op.49, No.4 Finale from Symphony No.1) as if originally intended by the composer. A great way to introduce these melodies to young players, Best of Brahms is also a wonderful opportunity to feature a baritone soloist.

Duration: 4:38 Key: Eb
Range: Trumpet - E, Horn - C, Trombone - Bb
FPS41 ($45, $7.50, $2.75)

Spirit of the Sea
Sean O'Loughlin

This piece depicts the story of courage and determination of fishermen and sailors in their efforts to harvest the bounty of the sea. Composer Sean O'Loughlin gives us his depiction complete with the whirling sounds of the wind, rain and the bold sound of the sea for the developing group. A must for the developing young band, this piece is appropriate for contests or festivals.

Duration: 2:02 Key: Bb
Ranges: Trumpet - A, Horn - C, Trombone - Bb
FPS38 ($45, $7.50. $2.75)

Nutcracker Suite Petite
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Arr. by Joseph Compello

Nutcracker Suite Petite contains principal melodies from four movements of Tchaikovsky's best-loved work: Overture Miniature, Dance of the Flutes, Waltz of the Flowers, and Russian Dance. Although they have been simplified for beginners, each of the themes retains much of their original character and charm including dynamics, tempi and articulation. A great choice for the holidays, this arrangement is filled with the treasured melodies from this seasonal classic!

Duration: 2:52 Key: Bb
Range: Trumpet - D, Horn - D, Trombone - C
FPS43 ($45, $7.50, $2.75)