Again We Rise
RWS Music Company
Concert Band
Grade 4
This beautiful lyrical work will be sure
to leave audiences with a sense of hope
and promise. From the slow mysterious
opening statement to the glorious
resolution, “Again We Rise” is a
significant musical work for the wind
band. Suitable for festival and concert
performance, we predict this artistic
work by John Pasternak will become
part of the standard repertoire.
Almighty Hand
RWS Music Company
Concert Band
Grade 4
Audiences will love John Pasternak’s
adaptation of the hymn “God Of Our
Fathers”. Originally written in 1876 to
commemorate the American Centennial,
this triumphant hymn has been
performed regularly since its
introduction almost 150 years ago.
Suitable for concert or festival
performance, this unique arrangement
will also be a perfect addition to your
next patriotic program.
Courage Undaunted
RWS Music Company
Concert Band
Grade 5
“Courage Undaunted” is inspired by the
historic westward expansion of the
United States of America. John
Pasternak’s work for the concert band
musically depicts the fateful journeys of
countless pioneers throughout the
history of the United States. This new
contribution to the concert band
repertoire will find its place on many
contest lists.
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
RWS Music Company
Concert Band
Grade 4
John M. Pasternak has created an
imaginative new setting of the holiday
classic. This upbeat, rock and roll style
arrangement will be fun for your
students and a crowd favorite at your
winter program. Set in 7/8, God Rest Ye
Merry Gentlemen is an excellent
teaching tool making the work on multi-
meters enjoyable and rewarding!
Heart of America (March)
Excelcia Music Publishing
Concert Band
Grade 4.5
2020 Bandworld Top 100
This new addition of Arthur Pryor’s
Heart of America march is beautifully
engraved and perfect for school or
community ensembles. Brilliantly
American, this march has the feeling of
music from the roaring 20’s and many
quotes from “America (My Country, Tis
of Thee)”.
Home Of The Brave
RWS Music Company
Concert Band
Grade 4
JWPepper Editor’s Choice
Home Of The Brave stems from a final
sentence in the Star-Spangled Banner –
that the United States’ flag would
forever stand. John M. Pasternak takes a
contemporary approach to the Star-
Spangled Banner as the melody line is
woven through various instruments as
solo lines
on top of new and intriguing harmonies.
The work culminates with the traditional
playing of “O say does that Star-
Spangled Banner” and then fades into
the distance.
A Hot Air Balloon Adventure
Grand Mesa Music Publishers
Concert Band
Grade 4
"A Hot Air Balloon Adventure" is the
story of a dramatic balloon ride. Starting
with the preparations for the flight, the
journey takes off with an uplifting
fanfare. After the pilot breaks through
the clouds, all they can see are the
clouds beneath us and the sun above us,
with clear skies surrounding them. But
then, their adventure takes a sudden and
unexpected turn as they must battle
through a vicious storm. Will our pilot
get safely to the ground again? Find out
in "A Hot Air Balloon Adventure!"
Intrepid Fanfare
RWS Music Company
Concert Band
Grade 4
JWPepper Editor’s Choice
2017 Bandworld Top 100
Like the aircraft carrier that bears its
name, “Intrepid Fanfare” is bold, strong,
and impressive. Heroic brass statements
contrasted by flowing lyrical lines in the
woodwinds and French horns create a
dynamic musical statement. Ideal to
open any concert, festival, or ceremonial
performance, John Pasternak’s powerful
new work for wind band will find its
place in your standard repertoire.
Kinetic Fanfare
RWS Music Company
Concert Band
Grade 4
In physics, the kinetic energy of an
object increases during motion. “Kinetic
Fanfare” embodies that energetic spirit
with its high velocity and aggressive
melodies. A challenging piece for the
advanced band and appropriate for
festivals and assessments. “Kinetic
Fanfare” is an energetic opening
statement that is an excellent
programming choice for any concert or
festival performance.