Across Darkened Plains is a piece written for the young band with a limited instrumentation. This work depicts a ride across the plains in the dead of night. It can also be used as a march.

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The Bridge at Remagen is an original work that was written for and first performed by the Huddleston Intermediate School band in Princeton, TX. It was written in honor of the men of the 9th Armored Division, also known as the Phantom Division.

During the Battle of the Bulge, it seemed as if the 9th Armored Division was everywhere, or all throughout the front. Hence, they became known as the Phantom Division. Amid the battle, as the allied forces continued their advance into Germany, the Germans blew up all the bridges along the Rhine River in an effort to slow the advance. All the bridges except for Remagen were destroyed, and on March 7th, 1945, the 9th Armored Division captured that bridge, enabling the allies to continue their advance into Germany.

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A piece that's both fun to play and is a platform in teaching individual instrumental techniques. This work starts off with a catchy melody that the kids will latch onto almost immediately. In the middle, it features several pedagogical techniques, like chromatic fingerings for the woodwinds and lip slurs for the brass, which are integrated easily into the piece.

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Fall City Overture is written specifically for the younger band. It begins with full band, which then features the trumpet section. In the middle of the piece, the clarinets and low brass play a lyrical section. They are later joined by the rest of the band for a big finale.

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Crop Circles depicts the mystery and wonder of crop circles: are they created by aliens from outer space or by people here on earth? The answer is left to the imagination of the listener. A clarinet solo is featured, as well as an opportunity to introduce hemiola.

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Waltz of the Werewolves is a fun piece play and it's also a great platform in teaching individual instrumental techniques. It's a ponderous waltz, with the trombones playing the part of the howling werewolves. In the middle, several pedagogical techniques are featured, including chromatic fingerings for the woodwinds and lip slurs for the brass -- they integrate easily into the piece.

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Washington Street Celebration was written for the state of Texas Region 3 All-Region Middle School Concert Band. It was named after a street in Canton, Texas, where the band held their concert one year. This piece has an infectious rhythm that is sure to challenge your percussionists.

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In the Age of Dragons is a powerful work with a slight renaissance flair. The piece will challenge percussionists with infectious rhythms and give low brass prominence. In the Age of Dragons is an excellent opening piece for a concert, but it's also exciting and powerful enough to use as a closing piece.

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Also known as The Hammer of Thor or The Destroyer. Mjolnir was written for the Region 3 All-Region Middle School Concert Band. The piece brings to mind Thor, his hammer, and their combined power. It features a flute or alto saxophone solo.

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In the ancient Roman army, a centurion was a leader of one hundred soldiers. This piece depicts the role of the centurion and his Roman soldiers. The entire band joins the percussion section, recreating the soldiers march into battle. A short battle sequence ensues before the soldiers march triumphantly off into the distance.

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Referring to the Fujita scale for measuring a tornado's strength.  The piece begins peacefully as the impending disaster looms.  A haunting bell melody portends the events to follow.  The tornado arrives creating havoc in its wake, and just as quickly as it arrives it leaves, with everyone their picking up the pieces.

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A short mini suite depicting different scenes of the ocean. Beginning with "Sea Spray" conjuring up images of the sea air as you sail.  Part 2 "In Wate Deep and Blue" opens with a baritone solo/soli depicting the peaceful and colorful blue waters right off shore.  The piece ends with "Leviathan", who knows what large and mysterious things abound in the deep ocean, an exciting conclusion to this descriptive work.

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Written for an Italian dinner concert, this piece is a great way to open up your next concert or playing engagement.

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