Robert Russell Bennett: Suite of Old American Dances (Selections): Concert Band:

First published in 1950 Robert Russell Bennett's Suite of Old American Dances has established itself as a classic in the repertoire for wind bands. This edition is designed for younger players and features three of theoriginal five movements: Western One-Step Wallflower Rag and Cake Walk. Carefully adapted by James Curnow these settings offer an important historical perspective for students as well as enjoyable music forcontest or casual concerts. Dur: 6:30 (Includes Full Performance CD)

The Many Moods of Christmas: Suite No. 2. The extensive passages for orchestra alone in The Many Moods of Christmas suites represent some of Robert Russell Bennett's most brilliant and attractive writing based on familiar carols. This Mark Rogers Edition for wind band alone is the initial offering in an ongoing series which will bring all four of these suites to the repertory of band conductors in the coming years. Included are Joy to the Worls, with optional antiphonal Salvation Army brass band, the Pastoral Symphony from Handels Messiah, Away in a Manger, concluding with a rousing medley of The March of the Three Kings and Fum, Fum, Fum!