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Douglas E. Wagner
Douglas E. Wagner

Born
1952 in Chicago

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Douglas E. Wagner, a native of Chicago, Illinois, is an internationally recognized composer and arranger. With 30 years as a high school music educator and administrator behind him, Douglas E. Wagner now devotes all of his time and energy to writing, editing and their allied activities. He is an A.S.C.A.P. award-winning composer, an editor for a major publishing company, and has served several denominations as a church musician. Douglas E. Wagner has published more than 3,000 music titles since 1973, including works for choir (sacred and secular), concert band, orchestra, handbell ensemble, organ, piano, instrumental solo and voice.

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Baba Yetu

Baba Yetu

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Suite from)

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Suite from)

Porgy and Bess (Highlights from)

Porgy and Bess (Highlights from)

Solemn Melody

Solemn Melody

A Quiet Music

A Quiet Music

Music by Douglas E. Wagner

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Baba Yetu

Baba Yetu

- NO LONGER AVAILABLE - Composed for the video game, Civilization IV, the song quickly garnered attention outside of its originally intended audience, and in February of 2011 it won a GRAMMY®...
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Suite from)

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Suite from)

Faithfully presented in this exciting suite, these selections from Howard Shore's brilliantly conceived original soundtrack capture the adventure, excitement, and tender moments of the first of...
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Porgy and Bess (Highlights from)

Porgy and Bess (Highlights from)

From its first performances in 1935 to its return to the Broadway stage in 2012, the American folk opera Porgy and Bess has endured as a national musical treasure, acclaimed by critics and enjoyed by...
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Solemn Melody

Solemn Melody

First cast in 1908 for strings and organ, Sir Henry Walford Davies Solemn Melody has enjoyed a number of scorings and even the addition of words. This Douglas Wagner setting expands on the emotion...
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A Quiet Music

This flowing work commences with dignity and charm. The teaching possibilities, such as legato, control, and dynamic shadings, are limitless. As rewarding to play as it is to hear, "A Quiet...
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Fantasia On British Sea Songs

Includes: 1. The Saucy Arethusa 2. Tom Bowling 3. Jack's the Lad (Hornpipe) 4. Farewell and Adieu 5. See, the Conquering Hero Comes Sir Henry J. Wood (1869–1944) wrote his Fantasia...
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I Got Plenty o' Nuttin'

This cherished Gershwin melody from Porgy and Bess is a certain audience and band pleaser. The accompaniment is playable by less-experienced ensembles, and what a wonderful way to feature a male or...
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You're the One That I Want

Even if you didn’t grow up in the heyday of Elvis and poodle skirts, you can’t resist being drawn into the wild world of Rydell High’s Class of 1959. Re-live the classic tale with this fast-paced,...
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Cole Porter Classics

Who could ever forget those classics from Cole Porter? Here's a medley of some of the most memorable titles from the legendary composer. Titles included are "Begin the Beguine,"...
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Into the West

"Into the West," from the Academy Award®-winning film The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King won the Best Song category at the 2004 Academy Awards®. Since the film's...
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Highlights from)

Includes: Rohan - Forth Eorlingas - The March of the Ents - Evenstar - Gollum's Song Find European Parts for Download at Alfred Music Publishing: World Parts Belwin Young Band Series Grade...
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Children's March

A true "classic" in every sense of the word, this delightful Percy Grainger work continues to be an audience favorite. Douglas Wagner has scored this brilliant abridged version while...
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Slava!

Once the Russian National Anthem, this hymn has a rich tradition dating back five centuries. This magnificent tune has been masterfully arranged by Douglas Wagner, who incorporates...
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