Apache Lullaby
Michael Colgrass

Based on a lullaby that an Apache mother sings to her child, this lyric piece for beginning band is a series of variations on this beautiful melody. Different sections of the ensemble are featured in each variation, with easy counterpoint introduced to the young musicians in a natural and attractive setting that brings the tranquility, mystery and heroism of Native American culture to life.

Duration: 4:45 Key: Bb
Range: Trumpet - Bb, Horn - A, Trombone - Bb
COL5 ($50, $9, $3)

The Beethoven Machine
Michael Colgrass

Fun and profound, this piece offers early and late Classical styles with a modern touch in a playful atmosphere. Based on a melody written by a young Beethoven, the tune is alternately played by a Children's Orchestra (woodwinds, reeds) and an Adult Orchestra (brass) who compete to see who can play it better. A third group (percussion) provides the tinny little machine that fades in and out as if it were cracking out the music. The two orchestras gradually find a common ground and end together in harmony. An amusing novelty piece!

Duration: 6:00 Key: Bb
Range: Trumpet - Eb, Horn - G, Trombone - D
COL7 ($80, $15, $4)

Gotta Make Noise
Michael Colgrass

Show off your percussion section with this energetic showpiece that combines jazz, rock and military drumming with playing and vocalization from the other band members who cheer on the soloists. A section is provided for improvisation allowing both the drummers and the band to create some of the music. Great for middle schools, this piece will give your band the opportunity to play syncopated rhythms in a jazz style and will truly excite your audience!

Duration: 3:30 Key: Bb
Range: Trumpet - D, Horn - Eb, Trombone- E
COL6 ($65, $11, $3.50)