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Original Concert Works | Medium/Medium-Advanced & Advanced
Radiant Spirit—Chris M. Bernotas. A
joyful overture for full orchestra filled with
soaring lines, sweeping runs, and bold
brass statements. Accented writing and
triumphant gestures convey a spirit of
inspiration and lasting legacy throughout
the ensemble. The music maintains
forward momentum and a celebratory tone
from start to finish. A strong high school
concert or festival opener that establishes
confidence, brilliance, and shared purpose
from the first note.
11678235 Full Orchestra . . . . .M 90.00
Red—Robert W. Smith. This popular work
scored here for full orchestra is the first
movement from "Krisanna's Colors," a
suite inspired by the color choices used to
describe the daily emotions and moods of a
terminally ill child. Beginning with a somber
solo and choir, the mood quickly changes
to bombastic and extreme energy. For
even greater effect, consider programming
it along with Blue, Mvt. 2 (#11401002) and
Yellow, Mvt. 3, (#11401003). An excellent
choice for your concert or festival program!
11401001 Full Orchestra . . . . .M 80.00
Tear Apart the Sky—Leon Steward.
Sweeping lines and bold color drive this
exciting overture for full orchestra, giving
ensembles a confident, dramatic start
to a concert program. The music moves
naturally between energetic sections
and a slower, lyrical middle passage that
highlights expressive playing and clear
phrasing. A strong sense of momentum
throughout makes it an effective opener for
developing high school players.
11666881 Full Orchestra . . . . .M 75.00
Waltz—Ilari Hylkila. A wistful work for full
orchestra, influenced by great romantic
composers like Dmitri Shostakovich. Waltz
is suitable for both professional orchestras
and amateur groups. Duration ca. 2:40.
10843440 Full Orchestra . . . . .M 59.00
Water on Mars—Kevin Sluder. Take your
players and listeners on a cinematic voyage
to the red planet using connected descending
eighth-note figures to evoke flowing water
and syncopated staccato rhythms to propel
the music forward. A soaring film-inspired
section creates the sensation of orbiting Mars,
while the slower, weightless middle theme
floats with rising lines and soft sustained
tones. Optional saxophone, euphonium, and
harp or synth parts accommodate combined
ensembles, though the piece is fully effective
with traditional full-orchestra instrumentation.
Directors who know the string orchestra
version will find new colors and challenges
here.
11688755 Full Orchestra . . . . .M 95.00
Yellow—Robert W. Smith. The third
movement from "Krisanna's Colors,"
this delightful and energetic selection for
concert and festival performance is scored
here for full orchestra. The piece is inspired
by a terminally ill child's color choice used
to describe a bright, happy, and energetic
day. The infectious melody is presented
throughout the band, including a fugue
statement. An excellent choice for your
concert or festival program!
11401003 Full Orchestra . . . . .M 80.00
Original Concert
Works
Medium-Advanced
& Advanced
(Up)Lifted—Brian Balmages. This
cinematic overture-style work will
immediately entrance your audience with
the rapidly unfolding colors and textures of
the opening. It combines several glorious
fanfares and sweeping lyrical lines in music
that will inspire everyone in the concert
hall. The piece includes a full complement
of winds and four percussionists, providing
opportunities for everyone to be involved.
11511788 Full Orchestra . . MA 120.00
A Fairy's Tale—Enrique Ponce. Light
storybook charm defines this whimsical full-
orchestra piece, with touches of celeste,
sweeping harp figures, and pastel-colored
orchestration that evoke a classic fairytale
film score. Strings carry soaring, lyrical
lines, while woodwinds add flourish through
quick, sparkling runs. The pacing remains
buoyant and imaginative throughout,
offering plenty of musical interest. It's a
delightful light selection for advanced high
school ensembles.
11670016 Full Orchestra . . . MA 90.00
Alpha and Omega—Soon Hee Newbold.
This dramatic work for symphony orchestra
is a perfect opener or closer. From
mysterious and dark melodies to driving
rhythmic lines, the music provides an
opportunity to showcase the power of your
ensemble, the beauty of your soloists, and
the talent of your percussion section. Many
cues are provided for groups without full
instrumentation, making this accessible to
many. Riveting!
11203090 Full Orchestra . . MA 120.00
Arabian Dances—Brian Balmages.
Explore Middle Eastern sounds with
this work that combines traditional folk
songs with original music. An extended
percussion ensemble takes center stage in
the middle of the piece before a magnificent
juxtaposition of themes brings the work to a
powerful conclusion.
11203092 Full Orchestra . . MA 120.00
Celebrazione Sinfonia!—Laura Estes.
This celebratory overture for full orchestra
is a marvelous addition to the repertoire
by up-and-coming composer Laura Estes.
Musical, harmonically pleasing, rhythmically
stimulating, and full of wonder and joy, this
piece will inspire musicians and excite
audiences alike! Pure fun for your next
concert cycle!
11584930 Full Orchestra . . . MA 85.00
Dream Machine—Brian Balmages. This
haunting, powerful, and aggressive work
draws inspiration from a type of strobe
light that can put an observer into a state
of "threshold consciousness," or being half
asleep. The music portrays sensations
including the eerie feeling of the transitional
sleep state and the intense experience of
being surrounded by swirling shapes and
colors, and then ventures into the world of
lucid dreamers. The result is a piece that is
mystical, unsettling, driving, powerful, and
heroic.
10995983 Full Orchestra . . MA 120.00
Drive—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Bold and
heroic writing propels this full orchestra
work through frequent meter changes,
including 3/8, 5/8, 6/8, 4/4, and more.
Shifting rhythmic patterns create constant
momentum balanced by moments of lighter
contrast amid triumphant statements.
Extensive technical writing challenges
the ensemble's cohesion and rhythmic
precision. A compelling opener or closer
for advanced high school orchestras
seeking an energizing work that highlights
rhythmic intensity, versatility, and confident
ensemble coordination.
11678221 Full Orchestra . . . MA 95.00
Escaping Continuum—Bobby Ge.
Escaping Continuum shares its title with
a painting by my friend and collaborator,
Linda Cichan,who created her work in
the aftermath of a personal tragedy. The
painting's vivid brushstrokes,luscious
contrasts, and sincerity of expression
were deeply moving to me. I saw in the
work amercurial struggle characterized by
darkly obsessive cycles and impassioned,
explosive gestures - apiece as likely to
lose itself in relentless spirals as it was
to lash violently outward. I also saw,
however,a palpable hope in her painting.
Amidst its gradation from murkiness to
light, the piece's primarygesture appeared
to be an act of hurling away a mass of
tortile darkness.I sought to pit two kinds
of music against one another in my piece:
the first darkly romantic andmelodic,
the second machinelike and repetitive.
The two ideas attack one another
throughout,cannibalizing each other from
the inside out - yet in doing so, they find
unlikely ways to coexist.
11605344 Full Orchestra . . MA 250.00
Gale Warning—Dan Adams. When a
gale warning is issued, mariners know
danger is imminent. This advanced work
for full orchestra captures the ominous
tension of an approaching tempest before
launching listeners into a thrilling voyage
through roaring winds, crashing waves, and
relentless high seas. Sweeping melodies,
powerful textures, and driving rhythmic
energy bring the storm to life in a dramatic
musical adventure that tests courage and
endurance against the untamed power of
nature.
11691552E Full Orchestra
ePrint . . . . . . . . . MA 120.00
Hangul—Soon Hee Newbold. Rich
musical history unfolds in this advanced
full orchestra work inspired by Korean
history, with additional global influences
from China, Japan, Africa, and more woven
throughout. Traditional percussion including
kkwaenggwari, buk, and janggu adds
authentic color alongside contemporary
orchestral writing. Multiple musical
languages demand versatility and focus at
a high technical level. A distinctive selection
for ensembles prepared to explore cross-
cultural soundscapes and professional-level
modern repertoire.
11680901 Full Orchestra . . . . A 120.00
The Iliad (Fall of Troy)—Soon Hee
Newbold. This prequel and companion work
to The Odyssey is a powerful cinematic
work. It takes players through the battle
scenes of the Trojan War and the story of
the legendary Achilles - and it's every bit
as epic! Also available for string orchestra.
(5:45)
11619651 Full Orchestra . . MA 120.00
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