History, Science & Art Meets Music

Dive into creative repertoire where music unfolds history, science and culture.

My Vision

Bringing history, science & art alive through music to deepen cultural understanding & appreciation.

A curated mix of history, science, art, and music to deepen cultural insight.

You can tailor the repertoire to fit your curriculum and highlight specific cultural themes.

By blending musical pieces with historical and artistic contexts, it creates a richer learning experience that sparks curiosity and appreciation.

The content adapts well for different age groups and learning levels.

Designed for educators and students eager to connect arts, science and history.

Explore music that tells stories of past eras.

GRADE 1.5 - 2 (VE-E) CONCERT BAND

Snallygaster!, gr. 1.5-2, 2025 18th c. American folklore comes to life with screams, cows mooing, flextatone and trills!

https://www.carlfischer.com/yps300-snallygaster-21.html

Whaleman's Saga, gr. 2, 2025 *JW Pepper Editors Choice. Engaging historical piece full of authentic sea chanteys with opt. singing.

https://c-alanpublications.com/whalemans-saga/

EDGE of Extinction, gr. 2, 2024 -Plight of Koala Bears from 2019 Australian Wildfires featuring Boomwhackers & Vibraslap.

https://c-alanpublications.com/edge-of-extinction/

Tornado Alley, gr. 2, 2019 -Programmatic meteoroligist nightmare with Wind, Rainsticks, Whirly & Thunder Tubes!

https://barnhouse.com/product/011-4741-00/

GRADE 2.5 - 4 (ME - M) CONCERT BAND

Gone But Not Forgotten, gr. 2.5, 2023 -Poignant piece dedicated to Covid victims unable to receive traditional burial rights.

https://c-alanpublications.com/gone-but-not-forgotten/

Revolutionary Road, gr. 2.5, 2020 -Programmatic: CT’s role in winning the American Revolution with help from the French.

https://www.jwpepper.com/Revolutionary-Road/11389413.item

Portrait of a Patriot, gr. 2.5, 2018 *Highly Recommended “Instrumentalist” mag. 2018. Mini-Suite for Rev. War Hero Nathan Hale.

https://www.jwpepper.com/Portrait-of-a-Patriot/10791410.item

Aurora Borealis, gr. 2.5, 2018 -*CT Chapter of ASBDA Top 100 list of New & Old works. Explore this scientific phenomenon!

https://barnhouse.com/product/011-4649-00/

The Four Freedoms, gr. 3, 2023 -Mini-Suite includes common songs rooted in American heritage from WW II Speech & Paintings.

https://www.jwpepper.com/The-Four-Freedoms/11521349.item

Faces of America, gr. 3, 2022 -Diverse settings of America concluding with America the Beautiful reflects our country's history.

https://www.gpgmusic.com/concert-music/faces-of-america/

Nocturnal Creatures, gr. 3+, 2019 Contemporary piece with eerie chanting explores the wonder of natures' nighttime predators!

https://www.jwpepper.com/Nocturnal-Creatures/11348963.item

Golden Heart, gr. 3, 2017-Incorporates Jewish Hora and remembrance song “Eli, Eli” as a memorial for young cancer victim.

Golden Heart by Anthony Susi| J.W. Pepper Sheet Music (jwpepper.com)

Renaissance Ayre & Rondo, gr. 3.5, 2023 -Fresh and lively authentic vocal music from this era set in traditional Consort format.

https://www.gpgmusic.com/concert-music/renaissance-ayre-rondo/

Harvest Fair, gr. 3.5, * 2018 Mid-West Band & Orch.Clinic. -Square Dance, Ragtime & Calliope music assoc. with New England fairs.

https://www.jwpepper.com/Harvest-Fair/10797339.item