"Variations on a Midwestern Folk Song” is based on the tune “The Missouri Waltz” originally by Lee Edgar “Jelly” Settle and is most popularized by being the state song of Missouri. Rather than a set of variations where each one becomes increasingly complex or develops a particular idea presented in the previous one, these variations explore the idea of the folk song being used in different scenarios of Midwestern life. Each of the variations strives to showcase the wind ensemble as a dynamic and virtuosic ensemble, capable of blending many styles and genres.

Orchestration: Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, 3 Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, 2 Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 3 Trumpets, 4 Horns, 3 Trombones, Euphonium, Tuba, Timpani, Mallet 1 (Glockenspiel, Bell Lyre), Mallet 2 (Xylophone, Rain Stick), Percussion 1 (Rain Stick, Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Crash Cymbal), Percussion 2 (Temple Blocks, Triangle, Suspended Cymbal, Ride Cymbal, Tambourine, Crash Cymbal)

Difficulty: Grade 5

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Forevermore March was written for the retirement of the composer's high school band director- Mr. Masemann. An expert in the American march tradition, it was only fitting to write a march for him that built upon those ideals. Most of the piece is original and hints at various marches from the canon, except for the the theme at the Trio. It is a favorite hymn of Mr. Masemann’s, “Beautiful Savior,” and works perfectly in that position. The first time we hear the hymn, it is played by a solo trumpet, Mr. Masemann’s instrument.

Orchestration: Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, 2 Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 2 Trumpets, 2 Horns, 2 Trombones, Euphonium, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion 1 (Snare Drum, Crash Cymbal, Bass Drum), Percussion 2 (Glockenspiel, Triangle, Slap Stick)

Difficulty: Grade 3

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The original poem is about two birds, a phoenix and a turtle dove, who fall in love, but that love is shunned by all of the other birds except the eagle. Our two birds reflect and are deeply saddened by all that will be lost so they might be together. They then flee their former lives and the birds that don’t wish them together before finding a place of their own, and eventually with time, the two come to terms with their existence and simply exist to love one another and cherish the time they have. This love bringing them so close together that one hardly exists outside of the other. Yet the years together are not enough, as though the phoenix is immortal, the turtle dove can only live so long. So this poem closes, with the phoenix alone again.

Orchestration: Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, E-flat Clarinet (or Soprano Saxophone), 3 Clarinets in B-Flat, Bass Clarinet in B-Flat, 2 Alto Saxophones in E-Flat, Tenor Saxophone in B-Flat, Baritone Saxophone in E-Flat, 3 Trumpets in B-Flat, 4 Horns in F, 2 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Double Bass, Timpani, Percussion 1 (Conga, Snare Drum, Crash Cymbal, Bass Drum), Percussion 2 (Triangle, Mark Tree, Castanets, Vibraslap)

Difficulty: Grade 4

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A collection of four different piano solos spanning a variety of years from composer Jarod Hart. Included titles are "Sleepy Ballad," "Ballad of the Moon," "Our Friends in Europe," and "Nan Bostick Rag."

Orchestration: Solo Piano

Difficulty: Intermediate

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This version of the Overture “Story City” was prepared for piano by Jarod Hart for a concert at the Bertha Bartlett Public Library and serves as part of an ongoing project to reinvigorate the music Nehemias Tjernagel. Each section of the work should embody a different character and the overall effect of the “Overture” should be like that of a Mozart or Bizet overture than one by Wagner.

Orchestration: Solo Piano

Difficulty: Intermediate

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This piece attempts to take the liveliness of beer and adapt it to a brass quartet; as such, most of this work is in the style of fun rather than perfection. If this work is being done in association with a bar, brewery, or any establishment that serves these drinks, it can be great to pair the movements with some light discussion before each movement is played so that audience members might pair their drinks with the music even better.

Orchestration: Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Congas While listed as a brass quintet, it is largely a brass quartet with the addition of a percussion part in the final movement.

Difficulty: Advanced

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"Of Petals and Plains” combines two different folk tunes in a light-hearted setting. The first of these originates all the way back in England and was popular on both sides of the Revolutionary War; being entitled “The Girl I Left Behind.” The second comes from the Midwest and is entitled “Broken Ring”. These songs speak of a deep love, not just romantically but also for the joy of life and fellowship. The Arlington Flute Ensemble is based right near Washington DC and holds strong ties to the military ensembles there as well as many connections to the Midwest which makes this pairing very harmonious.

Orchestration: Piccolo, 3 Flutes, Alto Flute, Bass Flute

Difficulty: Intermediate

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Originally written for a senior recital, “To Higher Peaks” strives to live up to the beauty of horn writing and lives as a testament to the best of what the horn has to offer. The composer was artistically inspired by the Rocky Mountains and the development matches the climb it takes to scale one. Written at a level for all skill sets and ages, “To Higher Peaks” hopes to push performers to their next level of playing and it is dedicated to a teacher who does just that.

Orchestration: 4 Horns in F (Another version is available for brass quintet)

Difficulty: Advanced

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