Texas UIL Band Grade 3

This authentic work captures the spirit of Chinese music beautifully with the use of a pentatonic scale, a synthesized mandolin, and solos for flute and piccolo. Brave Spirit begins with a

The joy the composer experienced while writing this very creative work comes shining through in many guises as the work unfolds. A meditation on the creative process, it progresses through four major

This overture was written in memory of a beloved band director and reflects his dynamic personalty. The uplifting and inspired writing represents his many fine characteristics in classic ABA form.

Intended as a selection to prepare students for the more advanced folk suites available, this setting gives a stylistic nod to folk suites by Holst and Vaughn Williams while including some contemporary