Audio Recordings & Virtual Scores
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1. Click “Audio” and wait for playback to start;
2. Click the “virtualscores” tab (top of browser);
3. Click “Virtual Score.”
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all works for concert band except where noted
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GRADE 1:
December Snow by Frank Ticheli, 2 1/4 min., Grade 1: Audio / Virtual Score
Performance by the William Mason High School Wind Symphony, Micah Ewing, Director. Used with permission from Mark Records, Catalog ID# 52620-MCD www.MarkCustom.com
First Light by Frank Ticheli - 3 min., Grade 1: Audio / Virtual Score
Reading by Indiana University Concert Band, Eric Smedley, conductor
Peace by Frank Ticheli - 3 min., Grade 1: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by the American Band College of Sam Houston State University, Frank Ticheli, guest conductor
^Under the Big Top by Frank Ticheli - 2 1/2 min., Grade 1: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Wind Symphony, Ted Shistle, conductor
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GRADE 2:
Amen! by Frank Ticheli - 3 1/2 min., Grade 2: Audio / Virtual Score
Performance by "Sinfonia Winds" of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, at the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia 2009 National Convention, recorded on July 18, 2009. Conductor: Frank Ticheli. Clinician: Bobby Adams
^Boundless River by Frank Ticheli - 3 min., Grade 2: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by Claudia Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson High School Wind Ensemble, James F. Keene, guest conductor; Jarrett Lipman & Alan Sharps, directors. Used with permission from Mark Records, Catalog ID# 55720-MCD www.MarkCustom.com
Earth Song by Frank Ticheli - 3 1/2 min., Grade 2: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by Berkner High School, Frank Troyka, conductor
Joy by Frank Ticheli - 2 1/2 min., Grade 2: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by USC Thornton Wind Ensemble, reading session conducted by the composer
Portrait of a Clown by Frank Ticheli - 2 3/4 min, Grade 2: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Symphony Band, Donald S. George, conductor
A Shaker Gift Song by Frank Ticheli, 2 min., Grade 2: Audio / Virtual Score
Performance by the University of Southern California Thornton Wind Ensemble, Frank Ticheli, guest conductor
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GRADE 3:
Abracadabra by Frank Ticheli, 5 min., Grade 3: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by USC Thornton Wind Ensemble, reading session conducted by the composer
(Subsequent to the recording, m. 154 was re-scored (from a tone cluster in flutes) to a whole tone cluster in flutes. Eerie, isn't it?)
Amazing Grace by Frank Ticheli - 5 min., Grade 3: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by the California State University Fullerton Wind Ensemble, Mitchell Fennell, conductor, Frank Ticheli, guest conductor
Ave Maria by Frank Ticheli - 4 1/2 min., Grade 3: Audio / Virtual Score
Performance by USC Thornton Wind Ensemble,
reading session conducted by the composer. (Subsequent to the recording, the opening measures were slightly re-scored for the published version.)
Cajun Folk Songs by Frank Ticheli - 6 3/4 min., Grade 3: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Symphony Band, Donald S. George conductor
Cajun Folk Songs II by Frank Ticheli - 10 1/2 min., Grade 3: mv't. 2 only (mvt. 1, Gr. 4): Audio / Virtual Score
Performance by the Michigan State University Wind Symphony, John L. Whitwell conductor
Fortress by Frank Ticheli - 5 1/2 min., Grade 3: Audio / Virtual Score
Performance by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Symphony Band, Donald S. George, conductor
^Ghost Tale by Frank Ticheli - 5 1/2 min., Grade 3: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Wind Symphony, Ted Shistle, conductor
Joy Revisited by Frank Ticheli - 3 1/2 min., Grade 3: Audio / Virtual Score
Performance by USC Thornton Wind Ensemble, reading session conducted by the composer
Loch Lomond by Frank Ticheli - 6 1/2 min, Grade 3: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by the University of Southern California Thornton Wind Ensemble, Frank Ticheli, guest conductor
^Midnight by Frank Ticheli - 6 min., Grade 3: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by the Homestead High School Band, Cupertino, California; Paul Rendon and John Burn, directors; Paul Rendon, conductor
Shenandoah by Frank Ticheli - 6 1/2 min., Grade 3: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by the University of Southern California Symphonic Winds, Douglas Lowry, conductor, Frank Ticheli, guest conductor
Simple Gifts: Four Shaker Songs by Frank Ticheli - 9 min., Grade 3: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by the University of Southern California Thornton Wind Ensemble, Frank Ticheli, guest conductor. Movement 3 is available separately as "A Shaker Gift Song" (Grade 2)
Sun Dance by Frank Ticheli - 5 min., Grade 3: Audio / Virtual Score
Performance by Todd Fiegel conducting the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Wind Ensemble
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GRADE 4:
An American Elegy by Frank Ticheli (concert band) - 11 min., Grade 4: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by the University of Southern California Symphonic Winds, Douglas Lowry, conductor, Frank Ticheli, guest conductor
An American Elegy by Frank Ticheli (orchestra) - 11 min., Grade 4: Video / Virtual Score
Performance by Meridian Symphony Orchestra, James Ogle, Artistic Director and Conductor (from YouTube). (You will have to drag the score's tab to desktop to see the virtual score at the same time as the YouTube video.)
Cajun Folk Songs II by Frank Ticheli - 10 1/2 min., Grade 4 (mvt. 2, Gr. 3): Audio / Virtual Score
Performance by the Michigan State University Wind Symphony, John L. Whitwell conductor
Dancing on Water by Frank Ticheli - 8 min., Grade 4: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by the Austin Symphonic Band, Richard L. Floyd, conductor
Korean Folksongs from Jeju Island by Frank Ticheli - 10 1/2 min., Grade 4: Audio & Virtual Score
Recording by TLU Wind Symphony, Beth Bronk, conductor; Frank Ticheli, guest conductor
^Life-Stream by Frank Ticheli - 6 1/2 min., Grade 4: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by The Michigan State University Wind Symphony, Kevin Sedatole, conductor
Nitro by Frank Ticheli - 3 min., Grade 4: Audio / Virtual Score
Performance by LSU Wind Ensemble, Frank B. Wickes, conductor; Frank Ticheli, guest conductor
^Over the Moon by Frank Ticheli - 9 1/2 min. - Grade 5: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by University of Texas-El Paso Wind Symphony, Andrew Hunter, conductor,
Recording Date: October 24, 2022
Rest by Frank Ticheli (concert band) - 8 min., Grade 4: Audio & Virtual Score
Texas State University Wind Ensemble, Rodney C. Schueller, conductor. Recording by Christopher Reynolds
Rest by Frank Ticheli (string orchestra) - 8 min., Grade 4: Video / Virtual Score
Performance by Bienen Strings with the University of Chichester Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Victor Yampolsky (from YouTube). Extended version. (You will have to drag the score's tab to desktop to see the virtual score at the same time as the YouTube video.)
^Sailing the Sky by Frank Ticheli - 6 min., Grade 4: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by Performance by Arizona State University Wind Ensemble, Jason Caslor, conductor; Assistant Conductors: Dylan Maddix, Phil Vallejo, Kristen Zelenak; Mixing: Clarke Rigsby, Tempest Recording
San Antonio Dances by Frank Ticheli - 9 1/2 min., Grade 4:
1. Alamo Gardens: Audio / Virtual Score (from cover)
2. Tex-Mex on the Riverwalk: Audio / Virtual Score (from start of mvt. 2)
Performance by North Texas Wind Symphony, Eugene Migliaro Corporon, conductor
Serenade for Kristin for Oboe and Chamber Ensemble by Frank Ticheli - 9 min., Grade 4, ensemble; Grade 5, oboe:
Performance by the University of Southern California Wind Ensemble, Kristin Reynolds, Solo Oboe, H. Robert Reynolds, conductor. Also avail. in vsn. for oboe and piano. Free copy of oboe part (link above)
Vesuvius by Frank Ticheli - 9 min., Grade 4: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by the University of Southern California Symphonic Winds, Douglas Lowry, conductor, Frank Ticheli, guest conductor
Wild Nights! by Frank Ticheli - 6 1/2 min., Grade 4: Audio / Virtual Score
Performance by California Band Directors Association All-State Honor Band, Timothy Salzman, conductor
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GRADE 5:
Acadiana by Frank Ticheli - 17 min., Grade 5: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by Metropolitan Wind Symphony, Lewis J. Buckley, music director and conductor; and:
Video Performance by Austin Symphonic Band, Richard L. Floyd, conductor (from YouTube). (You will have to drag the score's tab to desktop to see the virtual score at the same time as the YouTube video.)
Angels in the Architecture by Frank Ticheli (concert band) - 14 1/2 min., Grade 5: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by USC Thornton Wind Ensemble; H. Robert Reynolds, principal conductor; Sharon Lavery, resident conductor; Frank Ticheli, guest conductor; and: Video Performance by The University of Texas Wind Ensemble, Jerry Junkin, conductor, Frank Ticheli, guest conductor, Diana Newman, soprano (from YouTube). (You will have to drag the score's tab to desktop to see the virtual score at the same time as the YouTube video.)
Angels in the Architecture by Frank Ticheli (orchestra) - 14 1/2 min., Grade 5: Audio / Virtual Score
Performance by USC Thornton Symphony Orchestra, Donald Crockett, conductor
^Angels Rising by Frank Ticheli - 10 min., Grade 5: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by Syracuse University Wind Ensemble, Bradley P. Ethington, conductor; Jerry Junkin, guest conductor
^BASH by Frank Ticheli - 7 min., Grade 5: Audio & Virtual Score
Reading by Unversity of Texas Wind Ensemble, Jerry Junkin, conductor
(the rehearsal ends with two additional takes of the last measures)
^Blue Shades: 25th Anniversary Edition by Frank Ticheli (symphonic winds and percussion - 25th Anniv. Ed.) - 10 min., Grade 5: Audio & Virtual Score
Performance by H. Robert Reynolds conducting the USC Thornton Wind Ensemble, H. Robert Reynolds, conductor
Blue Shades by Frank Ticheli (concert band - original version) - 10 min., Grade 5: Audio / Virtual Score
Performance by John L. Whitwell conducting the Michigan State University Wind Symphony
Blue Shades by Frank Ticheli (orchestra) - 10 min., Grade 5: Video / Virtual Score
Michigan Philharmonic, Nan Washburn, Music Director and Conductor
(from YouTube). (You will have to drag the score's tab to desktop to see the virtual score at the same time as the YouTube video.)
Concertino for Trombone and Band by Frank Ticheli - Grade 6 solo part: Video / Virtual Score / download solo Trombone part (free) Performance by The USAF Band of the West, A1C Michael Steiger, Trombone, Col. Jeffrey C. Mathews, Band Commander (from YouTube). (You will have to drag the score's tab to desktop to see the virtual score at the same time as the YouTube video.) Also avail. in version for clar. and piano
Concertino for Solo Trombone, 2 Pianos, and Percussion - reduction of the band version above: Virtual Score
^Fantastic Dreams by Frank Ticheli - 14 min., Grade 5: Video & Virtual Score
Performance by San Diego State University Wind Symphony, Shannon Kitelinger, conductor
^Lux Perpetua by Frank Ticheli - 11 1/2 min. - Grade 5: Audio & Virtual Score and also: Video (YouTube)
Performance by Baylor University Wind Ensemble, J. Eric Wilson, conductor
Used with permission from Mark Records, Catalog ID# 55918-MCD www.MarkCustom.com
Pacific Fanfare by Frank Ticheli - 5 1/2 min., Grade 5: Audio / Virtual Score
Performance by the University of Colorado Wind Ensemble, Allan McMurray, conductor
Video performance (in antiphonal array in 3 choirs with offstage solo horn and trumpet) by the Whitworth Wind Symphony, Richard Strauch, conductor (from YouTube). (You will have to drag the score's tab to desktop to see the virtual score at the same time as the YouTube video.)
Postcard by Frank Ticheli (concert band) - 5 1/4 min., Grade 5: Audio / Virtual Score
Performance by H. Robert Reynolds conducting the University of Michigan Symphony Band
Postcard by Frank Ticheli (orchestra) - 5¼ min., Grade 5: Audio / Virtual Score
Performance by The USC Thornton Symphony, Carl St. Clair, conductor
Sanctuary by Frank Ticheli - 12 min., Grade 5: Audio (McMurray) / Audio (Reynolds) / Virtual Score
Performances by Allan McMurray conducting the University of Colorado Wind Symphony in concert at Macky Concert Hall, and by H. Robert Reynolds conducting the USC Thornton Wind Ensemble
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GRADE 6:
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble by Frank Ticheli - 21 1/2 min., Grade 6: Video / Virtual Score / download solo sax part (free)
Performance by Eastman School of Music Wind Orchestra, Mark Scatterday, conductor, Phil Pierick, alto saxophone (from lohnmeiss@riordanhs.orgYouTube). (You will have to drag the score's tab to desktop to see the virtual score at the same time as the YouTube video.) Also avail. in vsn. for Alto Sax. and piano
Concerto for Clarinet and Wind Ensemble by Frank Ticheli - 21 min., Grade 6: Audio & Virtual Score plus Video of The United States Air Force Band, Frank Ticheli, conductor; Anthony McGill, Clarinet
Concerto for Trumpet and Wind Ensemble by Frank Ticheli - 18 min., Grade 6 - Virtual Score / download solo trumpet part (free)
Gaian Visions by Frank Ticheli - 9 1/2 min., Grade 6: Audio / Virtual Score
Performance by John L. Whitwell conducting the Stephen F. Austin State University Symphonic Band
Shooting Stars by Frank Ticheli (orchestra, from Sym. 2) - Grade 6: Audio / Virtual Score
Performance by The USC Thornton Symphony, Carl St. Clair, conductor
^Silver Lining by Frank Ticheli - 22 min., Grade 6: Audio & Virtual Score and also: Download flute solo (free)
The University of North Texas Wind Symphony, Eugene Migliaro Corporon, conductor; Jim Walker, flute (from YouTube). (You will have to drag the score's tab to desktop to see the virtual score at the same time as the YouTube video.)
Songs of Love and Life by Frank Ticheli - 23 min., Grade 6: Audio / Virtual Score
Performance by University of Minnesota Wind Ensemble, Craig Kirchhoff, conductor, Jennifer Olson, soprano
Symphony No. 1 by Frank Ticheli - 31 min., Grade 6 - transcribed by Gary D. Green:
1. Of Youth: Audio / Virtual Score (from cover)
2. Of Wisdom: Audio / Virtual Score (from start of mvt. 2)
3. Profanation: Audio / Virtual Score (from start of mvt. 3)
4. Prayer: Audio / Virtual Score (from start of mvt. 4)
Performance by Michigan State University Wind Symphony, Kevin Sedatole, conductor. (Live performance recorded on December 2, 2009.)
Symphony No. 2 by Frank Ticheli - 21 min., mvts. 1 & 2 Grade 6, mvt. 3 Grade 5
1. Shooting Stars: Audio / Virtual Score (from cover)
2. Dreams Under A New Moon: Audio / Virtual Score (from start of mvt. 2)
3. Apollo Unleashed: Audio / Virtual Score (from start of mvt. 3)
Performance of movements 1 and 2 by the FSU Wind Symphony conducted by James Croft, recorded at the the 2003 WASBE 11th Conference in Jönköpíng, Sweden, from Mark Custom Recording Service, www.markcustom.com. Performance of movement 3 by the USC Thornton Wind Ensemble, reading session conducted by the composer.
The Tyger by Frank Ticheli - 6 min., Grade 6: Audio / Virtual Score
Performance by: University of Michigan Wind Ensemble, H. Robert Reynolds, conductor