Agora (Concert Band - Grade 4, 4:00) - A high-energy fanfare commissioned by the Minnesota Symphonic Winds, Agora is an ideal concert opener for college and advanced high school or community bands. From its opening flourish to an unexpected finale, Agora is a spirited work full of musical surprises.

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Birmingham (Orchestra - Grade 3.5, 6:30) - In the tradition of Aaron Copland's classic Lincoln Portrait, Birmingham is a tribute to Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, with an optional narrator part from Dr. King's 1963 "Letter from Birmingham Jail." For college and advanced high school orchestras.

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Christine’s Lullaby (Concert Band / Orchestra - Grade 3, 5:00) - Available for band or orchestra, Christine's Lullaby honors Christine Lee Hanson, the youngest victim of the 9/11 attacks. Moments of quiet chamber writing lead to an emotional close in this powerful work for high school, college or community ensembles.

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The Eagle's Island (Concert Band - Grade 3, 4:15) - This colorful tone poem paints a musical picture of a remote island inhabited by a single eagle. Each instrument in the ensemble is given moments to shine, with special emphasis given to alto saxophone, trumpet and percussion. For high school, college and community bands.

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The Minnesota Portraits (Concert Band / Orchestra - Grade 3, 8:00) - Available for band or orchestra, this 3-movement suite is Carl Schroeder’s most popular work. Inspired by various Minnesota landmarks, the suite has received more than two dozen performances by high school, community and college ensembles.

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Monuments (Concert Band - Grade 2.5, 3:00) - This slow-tempo fanfare, commissioned by the Carondelet Catholic School of Minneapolis, makes a great addition to any high school or advanced elementary school concert program. Challenges include basic syncopated rhythms and a few simple meter changes.

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Remembrance (Concert Band - Grade 3, 5:30) - This Copland-esque work, commissioned by Carl R. Schenker, Jr., and Susan Sherman Richardson for premiere by the Minnesota Symphonic Winds of Minneapolis, Minnesota, honors the many who served in the American Civil War.

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Two December Carols (SATB Choir with Piano or Harp - Grade 3, 5:30) - This set of two vocal  holiday pieces, both appropriate for secular or sacred performances, sets texts by Minnesota poets Joyce Kennedy and Shannon King. The accompaniment can be performed on either piano or harp.

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The Willing (Concert Band / Orchestra - Grade 3.5, 5:30) - Available for band or orchestra, this patriotic fanfare honors members of the U.S. military, whose service and sacrifice inspire all Americans. A trumpet-heavy piece, The Willing is best suited for college and advanced high school ensembles.

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88 Keys: Piano Music by Carl Schroeder (Solo Piano - Grade 3-3.5) - This collection of ten solo piano works, appropriate for most high school and college students, includes the stirring Birmingham, composed in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, the lyrical Mississippi River, and 88 Keys, an experimental work that uses the instrument’s 88 keys once each.

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A Celestial Triptych (Solo Piano - Grade 3.5) - Inspired by a set of space landscape paintings by Minnesota artist Kendall Bohn, this suite is a musical exploration of three imaginary worlds. The suite's three movements, titled 'Shadows of Ancient Stone,' 'Ringworld' and 'Reflections at Nightfall,' are a rewarding challenge for pianists at an advanced high school or college level.

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Between the Lakes (Solo Piano - Grade 2.5-3) - This collection of nine solo piano works is ideal for high school and college students who enjoy playing contemporary piano music. Highlights include the sparkling Shining in the Shadows the intriguing, atmospheric Pictures of a Grand Canyon Sunset and two bold finale pieces, To the Mountain and The First Finish Line.

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Passages of Celebration / The Heartbeat of Forever / We Are Gathered (Solo Piano - Grade 3) - This set of three solo piano pieces is a perfect introduction to the piano music of Carl Schroeder. We Are Gathered and The Heartbeat of Forever were both written to commemorate weddings, while Passages of Celebration was a commissioned work honoring an 80th birthday.

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