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For band
- 30 Chorales for Developing Bands — hymns, sacred, folk, and national songs for developing tone, intonation, musicianship, and listening skills in the most common major and minor keys for young bands. Grade 1-2
- A la Nanita Nana — charming Spanish lullaby/carol. Grade 2
- An American Folk Hymn Medley — engaging melodies and attractive harmonies characterize this arrangement of the hymn tunes “HOLY MANNA,” “RESTORATION,” and “PLEADING SAVIOR.” Grade 2
- And Glory Shone Around — exciting concert opener featuring “Angels We Have Heard on High” and “How Brightly Shines the Morning Star.” Grade 3
- Day is Done…Safely Rest — a harmonized arrangement of the revered American bugle call, “Taps.” Grade 2
- Elegy for RW — simple, lyrical piece for young musicians with limited technical demands but ample opportunities for musical expression. Grade 1.5
- An English Christmas — cheerful setting of four familiar, traditional carols. Grade 2
- Fanfare on the “Old Hundredth” — setting for band and optional SSATB choir of a psalm tune by Louis Bourgeois and text by William Kethe. Grade 2.5
- The Five-Minute Warm-Up — a sequenced daily routine for winds to develop and strengthen tone, tuning, technique, and musicianship
- A French Noel — easily playable arrangement, based on a traditional Normandy air. Grade 1.5
- How Brightly Shines the Morning Star — venerable chorale in a unique new setting for young and developing bands. Grade 1.5
- Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (PICARDY) — Gustav Holst’s solemn, majestic choral anthem transcribed for band. Grade 3
- May the Road Rise Up to Meet You — an original, lyrical work titled after an Irish traditional blessing, with lush harmonies and contrasting colors. Grade 2
- O Tánnenbaum (O Christmas Tree) — an easily playable arrangement for young band. Grade 1.5
- Personent Hodie (“Today, Let Earth Resound!”) — fantasy on a Medieval German carol that builds in intensity from a maestoso duple meter to a spiritoso triple meter with colorful contrasts throughout. Grade 3
- The Prince of Denmark’s March — Jeremiah Clarke’s “Trumpet Voluntary” in a very accessible arrangement for young musicians. Grade 1
- Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town — fun holiday concert selection in swing style featuring the tuba section. Grade 2
- See, Amid the Winter’s Snow — Sir John Goss’s lovely hymn tune, “HUMILITY,” in an attractive arrangement for young and developing bands. Grade 1.5
- Shepherds’ Rocking Carol — simple-yet-elegant traditional Czech tune featuring oboe (with optional substitute clarinet solo part). Grade 1.5
- The Star-Spangled Banner — national anthem of the United States of America in a unique concert arrangement. Grade 2.5
- Still, Still, Still — Austrian traditional melody, ideal for your young band’s holiday performances. Grade 1.5
- Valse du Soir (Evening Waltz) — a short composition to introduce young musicians to lyrical playing in a simple waltz style. Grade 1
For orchestra
- The Day of Resurrection — an Easter overture / hymn medley for church orchestra incorporating five well-known tunes
- Grand Chorus in March Form, in Gregorian Tonality — organ work by Alexandre Guilmant adapted for orchestral winds and percussion, featuring colorful contrasts
- Hymn of the Cherubim — setting of Tchaikovsky’s ethereal yet dramatic choral hymn from Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Op. 41