Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

Special Arrangment prepared for the 2006 Brigham Young University Cougar Marching Band to accompany Special Guest Artist Jenny Jordan Frogley.

John Philip Sousa
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

An arrangement of John Philip Sousa's Boy Scout March for band. This was arranged for the Brigham Young University Cougar Marching Band to celebrate the Boy Scouts of America 100th Anniversary.

By Annie Pike Greenwood (1899)
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer (BM 1991)

Prior to the beginning of the 2008 Football Season, Fred McInnis talked with me about his desire to bring more awareness and prominance to one of BYU's older school songs.

Every Cougar fan knows "Rise and Shout." Not as many are aware that long before that became the sports anthem for BYU, a delightful and spirited school song was written by Annie Pike Greenwood (BS 1900) in response to the growing popularity of college songs across the country. Annie lived a fascinating life, and it was very interesting to read about her, and some of her writings.

I prepared two arrangements for the BYU Cougar Marching Band - the first being a choral type arrangement that can be used at the end of football games - based on a old choir arrangement that Fred sent to me. I also prepared a fight song style arrangement, in case they decide to re-introduce the College Song into the "heat of the battle" during the games.

By Carl Stephen Hammer

A Short fanfare prepared for the 2011 Brigham Young University Cougar Marching Band.

By Rudy Clark & Arthur Resnick
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

Stand Tune prepared for the 2006 Brigham Young University Cougar Marching Band.

Brian Wilson & Mike Love
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

I arranged Good Vibrations for Arwen Hernandez and the 2010 Pacific Palisades Charter High School Marching Band. I deliberately avoided doing a transcription - I wanted to give it a little more swing and stylize it for a marching band program.

By Anonymous
Harmonized and Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

Arwen Hernandez approached me in the Fall of 2013 about working on the Palisades Charter High School Alma Mater. All they had was a recording of a vocalist singing the melody and lyrics. No composer and nothing else.

I dictated the melody, added harmony and set it in an anthem style. I wrote it so that it could be performed by a full orchestra, concert band, marching band, choir or a combintation of all of the above.

Woodwinds Piccolo Flute - divisi Oboe - divisi Bassoon - divisi Clarinet - divisi Bass Clarinet Alto Saxophone - divisi Tenor Saxophone Bari Saxophone	Brass Trumpet - divisi Horn Trombone - divisi Euphonium Tuba
Strings Violin I Violin II Viola Cello String Bass	Percussion Timpani Orchestra Bells Cymbals Snare Tenor Drums Bass Drums
Choir Soprano Alto Tenor Bass

Tyler Castleton, Jenny Frogley, Abe Mills, Justin Smith, Bret Bryce and Dave Kimball
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

Special Arrangment prepared for the 2005 Brigham Young University Cougar Marching Band to accompany Special Guest Artists Jericho Road.

Russian Folk Song
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

Korobeiniki is a Russian folk song, which is also used as a popular Yiddish and Israeli folk song. It has been popularized by the video game Tetris, and Doctor Spin's novelty song, as well as various rock groups.

I arranged this tune for the BYU Cougar Band for a video game half time show in 2008. I used the folk song version rather than the game version as my source material. I shortened it to fit the halftime drill needs of the ensemble. I set the tune in a Russian style.

By Carl Stephen Hammer

This composition was prepared for the BYU Cougar Marching Band as the finale to their November 8th 2007 Patriotic Show. The title is taken from one line of text from the Battle Cry of Freedom - which is the primary tune used in this piece. I combined that tune with the Hymn of Thanksgiving and "the rocket's red glare" section of the Star Spangled Banner. The timing of the rocket section is meant to coincide with the unfurling of a 40 yard wide American Flag.

This is the longer version which I wrote before I edited it to fit time constraints, and a need for simplicity due to the limited preparation time for the show.

By Carl Stephen Hammer

This composition was prepared for the BYU Cougar Marching Band as the finale to their November 8th 2007 Patriotic Show. The title is taken from one line of text from the Battle Cry of Freedom - which is the primary tune used in this piece. I combined that tune with "the rocket's red glare" section of the Star Spangled Banner. The timing of the rocket section is meant to coincide with the unfurling of a 40 yard wide American Flag.

My first run at preparing this piece resulted in a much longer version - I had to reduce it in order to meet time constraints.

Ernesto Lecuona
English lyrics Marian Banks
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

Prepared for the 2009 Brigham Young University Cougar Marching Band. Permission to arrange was obtained through Hal Leonard.

Gustav Holst
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

Short Stand Cheer prepared for the 2006 Brigham Young University Cougar Marching Band.

Short Stand Cheer prepared for the Brigham Young University Cougar Marching Band.

 

Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

Special arrangement prepared for the Brigham Young University Cougar Marching Band to celebrate the initiation of the Mountain West Conference. It contains the school/fight songs from all the participating Mountain West Conference schools. It was reworked for Texas Christian University to celebrate their entrance into the conference.

Benny Andersson, Tim Rice & Bjorn Ulvaeus
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

I prepared this movement for the 2007 Santa Monica High School Viking Marching Band Scheherazade Show. Terry Sakow is the director. They originally planned to use it either as a warm up - leading without a break into the opener, or as the opener itself. Unfortunately, they found themselves too crunched for time to satisfactorilly prepare this movement.

Permission to arrange Bangkok was obtained through the Hal Leonard Corporation.

Traditional
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

Sakura - Cherry Blossom Warm Up

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I arranged this as a short warm up for Randall Beach and the 2010 Skyview High School Marching Band in Smithfield Utah. This leads into their show - Koto.

Maurice White, Philip Baily & Larry Dunn
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

Special Arrangment of the Earth Wind and Fire classic prepared for the 2006 Brigham Young University Cougar Marching Band to accompany Special Guest Artist Jenny Jordan Frogley.

Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

Prepared for the Brigham Young University Cougar Marching Band.

Kimberly Rew
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

Stand Tune prepared for the 2006 Brigham Young University Cougar Marching Band.

John Turner Layton Jr. & Henry Creamer
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

Short chart prepared for a rock concert in New Orleans.

Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

Stand Chart for the Brigham Young University Cougar Marching Band.

By Carl Stephen Hammer

Commissioned by Dr. Abel Ramirez
for the California State University at Los Angeles Wind Ensemble
Grade 4

This original work for concert band takes its departure from the very popular marching band show written for Santa Monica High School in 2003. The work is in 4 movements. Although the work is based on the marching band music, it is not in a marching style, and re-imagines the work in a concert band setting.

Movement 1 - The Jolly Roger
Using both original themes, and elements of themes from traditional sea chanties, the Jolly Roger portrays the adventurous idea of the pirate ship, and its dreaded standard. The form of the movement is modelled on Berlioz's Roman Carnival.

Movement 2 - Swashbuckler
This movement portrays the pirates coming to town, and the hodgepodge of raukus and varied sounds that might accompany those images.The driving pulse in the beginning provides a harsh framework for soloists to perform.

Movement 3 - To Those In Peril
This movement combines elements from two important hymns for sailors - Eternal Father Strong to Save, and Jesus Savior, Pilot Me. It is a movement meant to contrast those who use the high seas for murder and gain with those who appreciate the wonder and power of the oceans, the life they give, and the opportunity for adventure and purpose for those daring to bob on top of the waters.

Movement 4 - Mutiny!
The story dramatically draws to a close. The pirate culture ultimately implodes, and leads to a showdown. The wicked inevitably punish the wicked - and the story dramatically concludes

The Queen of the Night from The Magic Flute

By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Transcribed and Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

Commissioned in Honor and Memory of Dr. Karl Swearingen - from Terry Sakow.
Grade 4 - Ensemble, Grade 6 - Trumpet Solo

In 2007, Dr. Karl Swearingen suddenly passed away. Terry Sakow, the band director at SAnta Monica High School, called to ask me to arrange this movement for trumpet solo and concert band. Before Karl's passing, he invited Terry to play this solo with the Golden State British Brass Band. Terry wanted to commission this work in his honor, to add it to the concert band repertoir. He asked me to capture the work as if Mozart had written it for a current concert band. Terry premiered this movement with the Santa Monica College Concert Band on Sunday, December 9, 2007, with Kevin McKeown conducting.

By Carl Stephen Hammer

Taking it's thematic material from the traditional sea chanty Blow the Man Down, Blow! is a theme and variation in a swing style. It features plenty of soloistic elements, along with opportunities for different secitons to make statements. The work is challenging with its quick tempo, swing style, range and technical challenges.

 

Music: Giacomo Puccini & Franco Alfano
Lyrics: Giuseppe Adami & Renato Simoni
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

Nathan Pacheco served as the featured guest artist for the 2013 Brigham Young University Homecoming Spectacular. The program team requested an arrangement of Nessun Dorma for Nathan, to be accompanied by the BYU Wind Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Don L. Peterson.

This arrangement ended up being more of a transcription as I tried to stay immitate the original orchestral version as close as possible.

Permission to arrange granted by Universal Music Careers and Casa Ricordi Srl

Woodwinds Piccolo Flute - divisi Oboe - divisi English Horn Bassoon - divisi Clarinet 1, 2 & 3 Bass Clarinet Contrabass Clarinet Alto Saxophone - divisi Tenor Saxophone Bari Saxophone	Brass Trumpet 1, 2 & 3 Horn 1, 2, 3 and 4 Trombone 1, 2 & 3 Bass Trombone Euphonium Tuba
Percussion Timpani Percussion 1 & 2 - Triangle, Suspended Cymbal, Crotales, Orchestra Bells Percussion 3 & 4 - Vibraphone, Chinese Gong, Tam Tam, Bass Drum	Strings and Keyboards Harp Celesta String Bass
Vocal Il Principe

Bernard Herrmann (1911 - 1975)

Transcribed and Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

Prepared for Dr. Lawrence Stoffel and the California State Northridge Wind Ensemble. Permission to arrange secured through the Alfred Publishing Company.

In January, 2008, Dr. Lawrence Stoffel visited with me about preparing a transcription of the Overture to Alfred Hitchcock's "North By Northwest." Permission to arrange was secured through the Alfred Publishing Company, and the transcription opened the "They Could've Been Contenders" concert on Saturday, May 3, 2008. The Northridge Wind Ensemble gave an outstanding performance!

I worked off of a copy of the original manuscript to prepare this transcription. I found Bernard Herrmann's writing to be well suited to a band transcription because the woodwinds, brass and percussion are featured so prominently throughout the score. The string parts are often doubled, and are stylistically similar to the wind parts. The tonguing demands seem to pose the biggest challenge to performing this transcription, along with a few awkward intervals and runs.

 

 

Félix-Alexandre Guilmant (1837 - 1911)
Transcribed and Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

I remember hearing Guilmant's Morceau Symhonique for trombone when I was in 8th grade - played by an older student in my band class. I think it was the first solo trombone piece that really inspired me to start practicing trombone solo literature.

I decided to look up other works composed by Guilmant, and was struck by the first movement of his Second Symphony for Organ and Orchestra - arranged by Guilmant from an earlier solo organ piece. I thought it would work well for concert band and organ - so I transcribed and arranged it!

The Brigham Young University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Donald Peterson, premiered the arrangement on Tuesday December 4 2012.

I moved the key from A to Ab - a friendlier key for bands - which necessitated some adjustments to the organ part. I also added some percussion. Otherwise, it is primarily a transcription of the original.

Instrumentation
Woodwinds Piccolo Flute 1 & 2 Oboe 1 & 2 Bassoon 1 & 2 Clarinet 1, 2 & 3 Bass Clarinet Contra Bass Clarinet Alto Saxophone 1 & 2 Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone	Brass Trumpet 1, 2 & 3 Horn 1, 2, 3 & 4 Trombone 1 & 2 Bass Trombone Euphonium Tuba Strings Double Bass Organ Solo
Percussion Percussion - Timpani Percussion - Vibraphone Percussion - Orchestra Bells, Marimba and Chimes Percussion - 2 Players - Snare, Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Triangle, Tam Tam

The Long Silence Broke
Three Book of Mormon Song Settings

By Carl Stephen Hammer

Dr. Don L. Peterson contacted me in December of 2008 about the possibility of preparing an arrangement of Book of Mormon hymns or songs for the May 2009 BYU Wind Symphony Tour of Japan and Korea. Of course, I was absolutely delighted and honored to do so.

The tour hosts in Japan were especially interested in a medley that would honor the 100th anniversary of the translation and publication of the Book of Mormon into Japanese.

There were many hymns and songs to choose from. With guidance from the hosts, we chose three that are known and loved by many in the church. We were graciously granted permission from the Intellectual Property Office of the church, and from the office of Janice Kapp Perry to use their music in the arrangement.

The Long Silence Broke is a setting of three well-known Book of Mormon songs/hymns: Well Bring the World His Truth by Janice Kapp Perry, An Angel from on High by Parley P. Pratt (text) and John E. Tullidge (music), and Book of Mormon Stories by Elizabeth Fetzer Bates.

The title is taken from Parley P. Pratts first line in An Angel from on High, and reflects a desire to honor the translation of the Book of Mormon into Japanese and by extension honors each translation that breaks the silence, removes the seals, and reveals the fullness of the gospel.

The music begins with a reflective setting of the verse from Well Bring the World His Truth, with small suggestions of Asian and Native American styles woven into the music. Repetition of the thematic material builds to a joyous outburst restating a fragment of the verse.

The mood suddenly shifts to a more adventurous style for An Angel from on High. My thoughts, as I read the text to this hymn, focused on Joseph Smiths conversations with Moroni, his visits to Cumorah, and the challenges, the opposition and the adventures he faced in his efforts to safely obtain the records, translate them, and keep them away from those who had other plans for the gold. The story can be just as exciting as any Indiana Jones adventure!

The variations toggle between the triple and duple elements of the music, and make use of the answer/response elements built into the composition. The focus through much of the first part is on the triple elements, building tension to a resolution with the response of the duple concluding material.

The concluding chord is broken by the violent entrance of the percussion announcing the Book of Mormon Stories material. This is perhaps the best known, and most loved Book of Mormon song in our church repertoire. The immediate appeal to children . . . Pulse and Rhythm! Also appealing are the open 5ths, the musical suggestion of Native American culture, and the connection to the stories of the Lamonites and the Nephites, and all their struggles and conflicts.

The stories in the Book of Mormon are violent. The Opposition in All Things motif is established in the very first chapter, and the struggle (often graphic) continues throughout the entire book. This setting reflects the dissonance and tension that leaps from the pages.

Although the Book of Mormon ends with a violent tragedy, the story is not complete. After the cacophony of the previous section, the music returns to a re-statement of Well Bring the World His Truth. This time, the music is transformed into a fervently majestic march. This final statement now includes not only the verse, but also the chorus. The images I had in my mind were of the many faithful families, and the young men and young women they send out into the world to be an army of missionaries breaking the long, long silence.

J. Sochinski
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

I arranged this for the Brigham Young University Wind Symphony 2007 East Coast Tour. They performed on the Virginia Tech campus, and wanted to honor Virginia Tech by playing the Alma Mater.

For Choir with Piano Duo

Sir William Schwenk Gilbert
Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

I prepared this arrangement for the the 2009 Brigham Young University Homecoming Spectacular. The ensemble combined the BYU Women's Chorus, the BYU Men's Chorus and the BYU Wind Symphony. After the Spectacular, I was asked to re-work the accompaniment for just choir and 2 pianos so that it could be performed for the choir winter concert.

Selections include: Dance A Cachucha, Climbing Over Rocky Mountain, With Catlike Tread, Here's A How-De-Do!, Love Unrequited (Nightmare Song), Then One Of Us Will Be A Queen and When The Foeman Bares His Steel.

Instrumentation:
Soprano I & II
Alto I & II
Tenor I & II
Bass I & II
Piano I & II

By Anonymous
Harmonized and Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

Arwen Hernandez approached me in the Fall of 2013 about working on the Palisades Charter High School Alma Mater. All they had was a recording of a vocalist singing the melody and lyrics. No composer and nothing else.

I dictated the melody, added harmony and set it in an anthem style. I wrote it so that it could be performed by a full orchestra, concert band, marching band, choir or a combintation of all of the above.

Woodwinds Piccolo Flute - divisi Oboe - divisi Bassoon - divisi Clarinet - divisi Bass Clarinet Alto Saxophone - divisi Tenor Saxophone Bari Saxophone	Brass Trumpet - divisi Horn Trombone - divisi Euphonium Tuba
Strings Violin I Violin II Viola Cello String Bass	Percussion Timpani Orchestra Bells Cymbals Snare Tenor Drums Bass Drums
Choir Soprano Alto Tenor Bass

From Epcot Center's
The American Adventure World Showcase
Words by Randy Bright
Music by Robert Moline
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

I arranged this for the 2010 Nauvoo Brass Band under the direction of Dr. David Blackinton. The band accompanies the choir as they sing this during the Nauvoo Pageant.

Lyrics: Stuart K. Hine, b. 1899
Music: Swedish Folk Melody c. 1891;
arr. Stuart K. Hine
Setting and Arrangement by Carl Stephen Hammer

While serving as a missionary in Denmark, I had the opportunity to meet with people who had many different belief systems. I was serving as a proselytizing messionary for my church, however, I made it a point to always approach members of other congregations and belief systems with an attitude of humbleness, and with a disposition to learn and grow when others shared their beliefs with me. I had many wonderful experiences with the good people of Denmark - both in and out of my own church. Because of my musical training I had many opportunities to serve as a musician for the church. I often accompanied others on the piano.

I enjoyed visiting a Pentacostal congregation in Herning, and was inspired by the popular style of music they employed in their sevice - which was very different from my own church. I prepared this setting with a particular missionary in mind who was struggling with the demands of serving as a missionary, and with personal struggles in his own life. I had accompanied his singing on a number of occassions. Because we were transferred to different areas, I never did get the opportunity to share the arrangement with him.

When I arrived home from my mission, I shared the arrangement with my family and members of my congregation. I received kind permission from the copyright holders, and had a number of opportunities to perform the music in church, and in private. The response was very enthusiastic. Many people commented that my setting brings the music to life, and gives meaning to the text in a way that is deeply moving and inspirational.

Please contact me if you would like to use my arrangement. Permission must be obtained from the copyright holder to make additional copies - Manna Music, Inc.

Instrumentation:
Soloists
Soprano
Alto
Tenor
Bass
Piano

Lyrics by Christina Rosetti
Music by Gustav Holst
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

I prepared this arrangement for vocal solo with piano accompaniment for the 2010 Christmas Season at church. We have a vocalist at church who sounds good both as a soprano or alto - so I made use of her range!

For Full Orchestra
By Carl Stephen Hammer

Fanfare written for the 2010 Celebration of Christmas at Brigham Young University. This fanfare introduces the Group Sing Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.

 

For Full Orchestra and Choir
Words by Oscar Hammerstein II
Music by Richard Rodgers
Arranged By Carl Stephen Hammer
Vocal Arrangement By Randy Booth

Arranged for the 2010 Brigham Young University Homecoming Spectacular featuring the BYU Philharmonic Orchestra and Young Ambassadors. This was programmed as the finale to the show, and includes a postlude recap featuring the orchestra.

Permission to arrange secured through Hal Leonard Corporation.

French Carol
Arranged By Carl Stephen Hammer

I serve as the music chair in our church - the Santa Monica Second Ward. One of my responsibilities is to coordinate music for our yearly Christmas Program. For the 2009 program, I prepared arrangements to include instrumentalists in our program - especially the youth. It was popular enough that it has found a place in other programs.

I especially like to program it immediately after the congregation sings Hark the Herald Angels Sing - beginning right after the last notes release.

Attributed to Georg Friderick Handel
Arranged By Carl Stephen Hammer

I volunteered to organize instrumentalists for our 2010 Stake Christmas Program. Again, I employed a motley assemblage of instrumentalists based on who was available to participate.

This arrangement uses both organ and orchestra to accompany the congregation. Given the link to Handel, I included little interludes between the verses with snippets of The Messiah - as well as weaving similar material into the accompaniment of the verses.

Johann Sebastian Bach
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

 

Lyrics by Cecil Frances Alexander
Music by Henry J. Gauntlett
Arranged By Carl Stephen Hammer

I volunteered to organize instrumentalists for our 2010 Stake Christmas Program. This arrangement uses brass and sax instrumentalists to accompany the congregation. I wanted to feature one particularly accomplished young man who plays the alto saxophone - so that part is featured throughout.

Johann Sebastian Bach
Arranged by Carl Stephen Hammer

 

Words by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Music by John Baptiste Calkin Arranged By Carl Stephen Hammer I serve as the music chair in our church - the Santa Monica Second Ward. One of my responsibilities is to coordinate music for our yearly Christmas Program. For the 2009 program, I prepared arrangements to include instrumentalists in our program - especially the youth. This arrangement employs a motley collection of instruments - reflecting who was available to play for the program.
Instrumentation:
Woodwinds Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone	Brass Trombone 1, 2 & 3 Tuba
Vocal/Keyboard Congregation Organ - with chimes	Strings Violin I Violin II Viola Cello

Nicholas Greer
Arranged By Carl Stephen Hammer

I arranged this to open the broadcast of the Brigham Young University Wind Symphony Concert on Thursday April 8 2010. The concert was part of the celebration of 50 years of broadcasting from KBYU. The arrangement is derived from theme music to KBYU's Thinking Aloud.

Instrumentation:
Trumpet 1 & 2
Horn 1 & 2
Trombone
Tuba

Franz Joseph Haydn
Edited By Carl Stephen Hammer

I downloaded this public domain violin duet by Haydn for my daughter and I to play together. I found the downloaded copy difficult to read, so I edited it to make it more legible. I added a few bowings and fingerings for my own notes - there are probably better solutions.

If you would like, please feel free to download the score and parts - they are in the public domain.