Texas UIL Band Grade 3

This moving piece is the lullaby-like concluding aria from "Final Alice," the fifth of six large works for soprano and orchestra based on Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" books. This arrangement for

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

Original melodies are used to capture the essence of beautiful Celtic folk songs. This ballad is lush, richly scored, and contains beautiful countermelodies that are every bit as beautiful as the main

Inspired by a high school student who found happy moments even in the face of cancer, this uplifting work combines engaging rhythms, energetic melodies, bombastic percussion, and hints of Beethoven's

Kick off your shoes and jump in! Named after a North Texas creek, this high-stepping piece captures the rowdy frolicking in the water with friends and family. Young players will expand their

Inspired by the music of Scotland, this stellar original opens with a strathspey written in a bold and majestic manner. A brief transition introduces the beautiful Scottish carol Christ Child's

"Suite for the Heroes Among Us" is a musical tribute to the everyday heroes that dedicate their lives to the care and protection of us all. This movement is dedicated to the medical professionals that care

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

A wonderfully musical work for concert band based on the hymn My Shepherd Will Supply My Need. Some additional material has been included for transitions and unity which highlights the

This is a delightfully programmatic work meant to musically portray the characteristics of a kaleidoscope. Through this great writing, you will envision colors and patterns which are masterfully represented