O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

by | Oct 11, 2022

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” is a Christmas prelude originally commissioned by the Papillion, Nebraska Junior High School Symphonic Band under the direction of Kenneth A. Molzer. This widely popular song relates to Advent and Christmas. Claude T. Smith expanded upon the...

A Christmas Dream

by | Jun 12, 2020

Pure and beautiful, “A Christmas Dream” is a creative, lyrical setting of “Angels We Have Heard On High” for beginning band. A fresh harmonic “twist” gives this a new age feel, adding a lot of interest and intrigue for both the...

Record Breaker

by | Jun 11, 2020

Here’s a piece that’s accelerated fun for performers and audiences, from start to finish! “Record Breaker” can be played at a wide range of tempos, but is most effective when taken at a full-blown galop tempo. Limited ranges and technical demands present...

The Messenger March

by | Aug 14, 2020

Here’s a classic march from the pen of C. L. Barnhouse, expertly arranged for the “Build-A-Band” series by Anthony Susi! Carefully crafted for flexible and limited instrumentations, this sparkling march sounds every bit as exhilarating as the original! The extended...

The Codebreakers

by | Apr 3, 2019

Music can at times feel as if it is a secret code. Cracking the code, be it notation on a page or a new set of vocabulary words, is cause for celebration, and “The Codebreakers” is a joyous look at music as a shared language. Scored generously to...

Miserere from Il Trovatore

by | Apr 4, 2018

1st Part – Bb Soprano Saxophone OR Eb Alto Saxophone 2nd Part – Eb Alto Saxophone 3rd Part – Bb Tenor Saxophone 4th Part – Eb Baritone Saxophone

Serenade

by | Apr 4, 2018

Instrumentation: Bb Soprano Saxophone (or Eb Alto Saxophone) Eb Alto Saxophone Bb Tenor Saxophone Eb Baritone Saxophone Also included: INTERMEZZO from “Cavalleria Rusticana” by Mascagni/arranged by Holmes

Polish Dance No. 1

by | Apr 4, 2018

1st Part – Bb Soprano Saxophone OR Eb Alto Saxophone 2nd Part – Eb Alto Saxophone 3rd Part – Bb Tenor Saxophone 4th Part – Eb Baritone Saxophone

Poet and Peasant

by | Apr 4, 2018

Bb Soprano Saxophone (or Solo Eb Alto Saxophone), 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone

A Night in June

by | Apr 4, 2018

1st Part – Bb Soprano Saxophone OR Eb Alto Saxophone 2nd Part – Eb Alto Saxophone 3rd Part – Bb Tenor Saxophone 4th Part – Eb Baritone Saxophone

Quartet from Rigoletto

by | Apr 4, 2018

1st Part – Bb Soprano Saxophone OR Eb Alto Saxophone 2nd Part – Eb Alto Saxophone 3rd Part – Bb Tenor Saxophone 4th Part – Eb Baritone Saxophone

With the Colors

by | Apr 4, 2018

Part 1 – Soprano Saxophone OR Eb Alto Saxophone Part 2 – Eb Alto Saxophone Part 3 – Bb Tenor Saxophone Part 4 – Eb Baritone Saxophone

Life’s Lighter Hours

by | Apr 4, 2018

Instrumentation: Lead – Solo Eb Alto Saxophone OR F Saxophone OR Bb Soprano Saxophone 2nd part – Eb Alto Saxophone 3rd part – Bb Tenor Saxophone OR C Melody Saxophone 4th part – Eb Baritone Saxophone

Canzona per Sonare No. 2

by | Apr 4, 2018

3 Bb Clarinets, Eb Alto Clarinet (same as 3rd Bb Clarinet), Bb Bass Clarinet, Eb Contra Bass Clarinet, BBb Contra Bass Clarinet (same as Eb Contra Bass Clarinet)

Hadrian’s Wall

by | Apr 3, 2018

When the Roman emperor Hadrian first envisioned a huge wall across England in A.D. 122, he used stone, wood, and iron to shield Roman Britannia from the unconquered Celtic tribes. “Hadrian’s Wall” by Robert W. Smith is based on the legend and lore of...

The Star Spangled Banner

by | Jun 11, 2020

With a powerful introduction and bold ending, this arrangement of the National Anthem will immediately command attention from an audience in any setting. While being harmonically and melodically true and respectful of the original, there is just enough freshness and...

On Wings Of Glory

by | Jun 11, 2020

“On Wings Of Glory” is a bold and celebratory concert opener of impeccable quality and style for young bands. A bright and authoritative opening fanfare leads to a memorable melodic theme. As the music continues, this theme grows and develops, with added...

A Short History of Jazz

by | Apr 4, 2018

Take your students and audiences on a quick tour of the History of Jazz with this impressive Les Hooper chart for better bands. Starts in the 1920’s and moves forward about a decade for each following chorus until you get to the present. A great way to teach...

One Cool Cat!

by | Jun 11, 2020

“One Cool Cat!” features a playful melody sauntering along a beguiling chord progression in this enjoyable chart by Rob Vuono, Jr. The intro leads way to the cool sounds of trumpet and alto sax on melody, with tenor saxes and trombones later joining in on...

Concerto For Trumpet

by | Feb 13, 2020

This unique, delightful arrangement of the “Haydn Concerto for Trumpet” accompanied by bassoon ensemble was first performed by trumpeter, John Hagstrom, of the Chicago Symphony with the Sooner Bassooners, Rod Ackmann, director.

Concerto For Trumpet

by | Feb 13, 2020

This unique, delightful arrangement of the “Haydn Concerto for Trumpet” accompanied by bassoon ensemble was first performed by trumpeter, John Hagstrom, of the Chicago Symphony with the Sooner Bassooners, Rod Ackmann, director.