Beginning Anew
Excelcia Music Publishing
Concert Band
Grade 2
John’s harmonic palette is practically
refreshing in this overture-like piece that
sounds like it’s from a time long past.
This work has just the right amount of
drama and excitement to make it a
perfect addition to the festival repertoire
list.
Breaking News
Carl Fischer Music
Concert Band
Grade 2
Has a monster started terrorizing your
city? Has the mayor been re-elected?
We've got Breaking News! Find out
what the news is about at the end of
this fun piece for young band. The title
says it all in composer John Pasternak's
new piece reminiscent of a news
program theme. It is exciting, unique,
and students will love to play it again
and again.
Chase the Horizon
Carl Fischer Music
Concert Band
Grade 2
JWPepper Editor’s Choice
Chase the Horizon is a musical journey
depicting a lonesome cowboy riding on
his horse, chasing the horizon.
Composer John Pasternak has delivered
a strong and musically rewarding piece
for the young band. It begins with a nice
legato section before setting off on the
journey with a tuneful theme. The piece
develops through several contrasting
sections finishing in a dramatic
conclusion.
Dark Matter
RWS Music Company
Concert Band
Grade 2
Dark Matter is a fantastic new work for
the developing band by John Pasternak.
Invoking images of deep space, your
musicians and audience will embark on
an interplanetary journey through deep
space and beyond. Intense rhythmic
interaction and beautiful lyrical themes
transport the listener through a powerful
musical experience. Prepare your band
for launch with this exciting new
addition to the repertoire.
Distant Memories
Excelcia Music Publishing
Concert Band
Grade 2
Composer John M. Pasternak is quickly
becoming a composer that band
directors look to for quality music.
Distant Memories is a beautiful lyrical
piece that young bands will enjoy
playing, and audiences will enjoy
listening to. This one is a winner.
Geauga Lake: An Epilogue
Carl Fischer Music
Concert Band
Grade 2
Geauga Lake: An Epilogue is a reflective
piece depicting an amusement park
from a bygone era. The piece evokes
musically the fun and excitement felt by
the many visitors to the park while at
the same time pondering the
melancholic thought that the park will
never again entertain. Pasternak's
unique voice and talent for composition
is sure to please students and audiences
alike.
Sea Adventure
Excelcia Music Publishing
Concert Band
Grade 2
JWPepper Editor’s Choice
Imagine drama out on the high seas in
this exciting and fun-to-play work by
composer John M. Pasternak. John’s
music always weaves a tale, and this one
is no different. Students are going to ask
to play this one over and over.
Together
Excelcia Music Publishing
Concert Band
Grade 2
JWPepper Editor’s Choice
Together is a heartfelt and sentimental
composition by composer John M.
Pasternak who reminisces about
cherished childhood memories of going
to amusement parks. The piece was
originally part of the soundtrack for a
documentary film “Save My Park.”
Transformation
Excelcia Music Publishing
Concert Band
Grade 2
JWPepper Editor’s Choice
John M. Pasternak’s knack for writing
great pieces for young band is on full
display with Transformation. With
many teaching opportunities, this work
is a foolproof choice for contest and
festival!