Arranged by Joseph Spaniola - A beautiful, sensitive setting of a flowing Japanese children's song. "Akatonbo" is  "The Red Dragonfly."  Grade 3.

Akatonbo

Julie Giroux - A wonderfully rhythmic, uplifting piece with tremendous teaching opportunities, both rhythmic and lyrical.  Grade 3.

Dream Dancer

Performed at The Midwest Clinic 2004  
Julie Giroux - Subtitled "A Scottish Farewell," this lyrical piece has flowing lines with a decidedly Scottish flavor.  Grade 2.

I'll Be Home A'fore Ye

Julie Giroux - Great opportunity for young percussionists. Antiphonal bass drums add to the driving pulse for this piece based on the legend of a Cherokee Indian warrior.  Grade 3

Kalanu

Julie Giroux - A sensitive piece with a simple but beautiful melody - ideal for teaching the feeling of the phrase.  Grade 2+.

Let Your Spirit Sing

Julie Giroux - A crowd-pleasing, colorful march, enjoyed by students and adults alike.  Clever and humorous with rhythmic and solo challenges for the young group. Medium difficulty.  Grade 3.

March of the Sun Dried Tomatoes

NEW!  Joseph T. Spaniola - An uplifting piece with delightful,  interesting rhythmic patterns and lines.  Composed for a middle school honors band.  Very accessible.  Grade 3.

Serendipity

Julie Giroux - An easy piece with a variety of percussion and a Western flavor.  Grade 2.

Wagon Trail

Julie Giroux - Rich in colors, this 3+ piece is challenging for young students and entertaining for any audience.  Composed especially for the Quail Valley Middle School Honors Band, Missouri City, Texas for performance at The 54th Annual Midwest Clinic, Chicago, 2000.

What Goes in the Night

NEW!  Joseph T. Spaniola - Very accessible piece for younger performers.  Flowing lines with sensitive playing opportunities.  Grade 2.

Whimsical Lane

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