In band class, I enjoy most of the songs we play, but a few really stand out as being really fun or beautiful.

5. Lola Flores by Alfred Sadel- This is by far my favorite march and has an Italian carnival feel that makes it very fun to play and listen to.

4. Vesuvius by Frank Ticheli- Although the event it’s based on is sad, the piece is very driving with a beautiful, sorrowful section in the middle.

3. 3 Wise Guys by Julie Giroux- A jazz mash up of  We Three Kings and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, it’s become one of my favorite christmas songs!

2. Arabesque by Samuel R. Hazo/ Strange Humours by John Mackey- I put these two together because they are very similar; Arabian dances with grand endings.

1. Seal Lullaby by Eric Whitacre- My personal favorite, It’s a beautiful, emotional song, that I find very inspiring!