Agora (Concert Band - Grade 4, 4:00) - A high-energy fanfare commissioned for the Minnesota Symphonic Winds' 25th anniversary, this is a spirited work full of musical surprises. Named after ancient Greece's gathering places, Agora celebrates the role of musical ensembles in gathering people together.

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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) - Christine's Lullaby honors Christine Lee Hanson, the youngest victim of the September 11 terrorist 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 section 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) - Commissioned by the Calhoun-Isles Community Band, this three-movement suite  portrays scenes of Minnesota life, including daybreak at Minneapolis' Lake Calhoun and the tranquil headwaters of the Mississippi River at Itasca State Park.

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Monuments (Concert Band - Grade 2.5, 3:00) - This slow-tempo fanfare, commissioned by the Carondelet Catholic School, calls to mind the many monuments in America's capital city. Ideal for high school or advanced elementary school bands, it includes basic syncopated rhythms and a few simple meter changes.

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Remembrance (Concert Band - Grade 3, 5:30) - Remembrance, commissioned by Carl R. Schenker, Jr., and Susan Sherman Richardson for premiere by the Minnesota Symphonic Winds, honors the many who served in the American Civil War, incorporating both original themes and Civil War-era melodies.

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Two December Carols (SATB Choir with Piano or Harp - Grade 3, 5:30) - This set of two vocal holiday pieces, commissioned by the Wells Fargo Chorus, pairs music with beautiful poetry about falling snowflakes and traveling Wise Men, setting texts by Minnesota poets Joyce Kennedy and Shannon King.

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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 Kendall Bohn, this suite is a musical exploration of three imaginary worlds. The three movements, '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 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 is a commissioned work honoring an 80th birthday.

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