This lovely lullaby is a well-known Maori Folk Song.

A cute novelty piece which features the traditional “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” solo
(provided for Bass Clef, Bb, Eb, and F parts) over the accompaniment of Bach’s “Jesu, Joy of
Man’s Desiring.”

“Laideronnette” (Empress of the Pagodas) is a well-known movement from the “Mother Goose Suite” for grade 0.5 band suitable for concert or festival. As few notes as possible are utilized with the base goal of 6 notes for each part. The Clarinets do not go over the break.

An interesting piece displaying holiday songs from England, Mexico, Vietnam, and Korea.  This piece was commissioned by the Episcopal Church in Orange County, California.  It is an excellent piece for the Middle School Band and Choir.

This piece is taken from the 3^rd movement of Mahler’s 1^st Symphony which takes a very familiar “children’s” song and presents it in the minor mode for grade 0.5 band suitable for concert or festival. As few notes as possible are utilized with the base goal of 6 notes for each part. The Clarinets do not go over the break.

This march utilizes an original melody followed by a Trio based on the hymn, "Stand Up, stand up for Jesus."  It was written in honor of my Son-in-law, Jeremy Hall, and Corporal in the Marine Corps.

This simple tune is an excellent teaching tool, as well as a nice concert/festival piece for the Grade 1+ band.

Miya Sama Variations” is taken from the overture to “The Mikado. The grade 0.5 band will enjoy this piece which is well in their ability range.  The Clarinets do not go over the break.

This lively holiday piece is based on two themes.  The first is loosely based on the Lutheran Hymn "I Am So Glad when Christmas Comes."  The second theme is the unpublished Christmas Carol, "Sing We Now in Exultation," written by the composer in the winter of 1966.