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17 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: satisfaction@jwpepper.com CONCERT BAND Go to cart CONCERT & CONTEST very easy H The Tempest—Robert W. Smith. This exciting work is guaranteed to make your beginners sound like pros! The brass has a strong, rugged sound underneath rhythmic woodwind ostinatos, and the piece easily comes together to display all the fury of a tempest! This would make a great opener for any young band concert, and your audience will be amazed at how good The Tempest makes your group sound! 2321453 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.00 2321461 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00 H The Tenth Planet—Michael Story. If you direct a band at the very easy level, you'll want to seriously consider this work! The idea of a possible tenth planet in our solar system excites the imagination. Here, the concept is depicted musically by moments of floating tranquility and bold themes full of the daring of space exploration. It's amazing what a fabulous effect is achieved here with such technically easy parts. A riveting overture and very highly recommended! 2472282 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 56.00 2472283 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00 l Three Themes by Beethoven—Gerald Sebesky. What a great introduction to the classics! Three famous Beethoven themes - from Symphony No. 7, Symphony No. 3, and Symphony No. 9 -are included in this musical setting for young band. All very easy and very educational. 10909083 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 52.00 10909084 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00 Thunderstruck—Sean O'Loughlin. The title best describes how your audiences will react to this exceedingly impressive piece. The music is bold from the outset and has the overall sound of a great movie soundtrack. Contrasting dynamics and creative musical ideas weave a colorful tapestry of sound everyone will love. 10521984 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00 10521985 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 4 A Time to Dance—Bruce Pearson. Using the first six notes of the B-flat major scale and limited rhythmic material, this uplifting piece for elementary bands sends a positive message through the well- written music. It shows how the dark of night gives way to morning's light, just as our personal challenges and fears give way to joy and hope. 10908800 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00 10908801 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 Triton Fanfare (A Celebratory Statement for Band)—Robert W. Smith. Your band will sound mature beyond their years when they perform this sparkling concert opener! From the use of 3/4 meter to tri-tones, the number three is used as a creative seed. The flowing melodies combined with fanfare flourishes are instrumental in making this a valuable concert work for young bands. 10050183 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 46.00 10050185 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 4 Ulterior Motifs—Matthew R. Putnam. Mimicking the mood of action movies whose characters often have ulterior motives, the mood of this piece is unquestionably suspenseful. The excitement builds as the musical motif leaps unexpectedly from one section to another. As the motif keeps you guessing, interesting percussion grooves add the overall thrill and mystery that dominates throughout. 10908122 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00 10908123 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.50 l Warriors of Ancient Worlds—Rob Grice. An imaginative work for the youngest of musicians that recalls the tales of the greatest warriors of history. Whether protecting homelands or building empires, warriors and warfare are as ancient as the written word and have been part of the human experience for centuries. Well within the abilities of beginning musicians, this aggressive work brings powerful images of these legendary warriors to life! 10849133 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 42.00 10849134 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Waterdrops Come Spring—Richard L. Saucedo. Using very modest ranges and easy rhythms with no syncopation, the composer has created this tender lyric piece that evokes the beauty of nature as the season turns to spring. Perfect for teaching the basics of good musicianship: good tone, breath support, and phrasing. 10759556 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00 10759558 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Whirling Novas—Jack Wilds. Buckle up and take your audience on a flight into the turbulent heart of a nebula! Booming percussion and sparkling woodwind lines conjure images of celestial bodies spinning and crashing together in the chaos of an interstellar star factory. Fabulous music for young musicians! 10521031 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00 10521032 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 ELEMENTARY LYRIC SELECTIONS Elevate the musicianship of your young band with these great new pieces that teach phrasing, balance, intonation & musicality. 4 Angels Amongst Us (An Old fashioned Hymn)— James Swearingen. Beautifully stunning, highly reflective, and deeply emotional best describes this well- crafted hymn penned by this celebrated composer. The flowing lines of the touching melodies and rich harmonies create a moving work that musically reaches out and touches the human spirit. The technical demands are well within reach allowing your band to focus on bringing out the expressive elements of the music. 10908322 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 49.00 l Celtic Air—Larry Neeck. Introduce the lyric musical style to your beginners with this very approachable work. Based on the traditional Irish tune Molly Malone, the lovely, flowing melody begins in the flutes and is eventually carried around the entire band, allowing all your students to share it. With limited technical and range demands, your band can achieve a sensitive and musical performance. 10908260 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00 l A Certain Slant of Light—Peter Terry. The peaceful sounds of murmuring winds invite the listener into this warm and embracing piece. Then, appearing much like sunlight on a cloudy background, the main statement comes forward, creating a welcoming mood of introspection. The gentle sounds of the beginning then return, building to a climax before fading with a soft echo of the opening murmur. 10907998 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 70.00 l Colors of Fall (Build-a-Band)—Rob Romeyn. The original version of this lyric and expression selection has become a mainstay for concert and festival use. The beautiful and haunting melody is presented in a variety of ways melodically and harmonically, creating a mature and sophisticated sound. This special arrangement allows bands of all sizes and instrumentation to perform it successfully and sound great. 10908401 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 55.00 l Every Day New—William Owens. Written to honor the memory of a beloved principal, this beautiful music embodies a lifelong commitment to youth. Rich harmonies and a lyric trumpet solo will touch hearts and bring your students steps closer to musical maturity; this is serious and expressive music for developing ensembles. 10907736 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00 4 Humble Heart—arr. Ed Kiefer. Be sure to consider this beautifully lyrical piece when looking for musical work to include on your young band concerts. Based on an original Shaker melody, it has been scored to be easily accessible to very young players. While easy to play, it remains true to the original, with the simplicity of the arrangement highlighting the simple beauty of the Shaker melody. 10909629 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 60.00 4 Lavender's Blue—arr. Rob Romeyn. This English folk song dates back to the 17th century, and this beautiful arrangement captures its unique and simple sensitivity. It's a wonderfully lyrical work, with changing textures and varied harmonies that make it a valuable teaching piece. Repertoire for young band is greatly enhanced with this fine setting. 10908252 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 49.00 l A Prairie Hymn—Sean Kelley. The form of this warm and flowing work is straightforward with a well crafted melody and unpredictable and interesting harmonic structure. Distinct choirs of instrumental voices provide texture and color variety while active counterlines provide rhythmic interest. A solo horn, cued for trumpet, appears at the beginning and end and relays the peace and loneliness of the vast, wide-open prairie. 10908798 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 55.00 4 Sleep, My Child (Shlof, Mayn Kind)—Larry Clark. Written to honor the memory of a lost friend, the Jewish folk song Shlof, Mayn Kind is used to honor his faith and heritage. It's a beautiful song, appropriately reflecting on taking a rest after a long and difficult struggle. In addition to the melody, moving original material is added that contributes to this exemplary musical tribute. 10908098 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 70.00 l Soft Kitty—arr. Andy Clark. Beginning band students will love the arrangement of this popular lullaby. Recently featured in episodes of two popular television series, it's attracted even more recognition and created a whole new fan base. Using only the first five notes students learn in beginning band, every section gets a chance to play the attractive melody. Variations show how a melody can be played in different styles. The brief introduction can be performed as a solo, duet or full section. 10908264 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B 45.00 4 Tides of Change—Bruce W. Tippette. Tides are associated with the daily rise and fall of the oceans and a metaphor for the ups and downs of fortune. This gently lilting piece revolves around a simple two-measure motive that evokes images of life's triumphs and challenges. The gently moving melodic line ebbs and flows, creating an almost hypnotic effect that immerses the listener in the warmth and peace of this moving work for young band. 10849125 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 47.00 4 Wildflowers—Todd Stalter. Imagine the feeling you get when gazing upon a meadow of flowers on a bright summer day. You'll get that same feeling when you hear the flowing lines and glowing harmonies of this expressive work! Everyone will enjoy all the collective beauty, fragility, and wonder of the music as it floats through the air like a warm gentle breeze. 10908146 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 49.00 l Wind of the Waves—Chris M. Bernotas. Take some time out for a musical day at the beach! The flowing musical lines recreate the soothing sounds of ocean waves, gently washing over the shore. The warm harmonies of this beautiful selection add to the emotional calm of this piece and will put you in the middle of this peaceful place. Correlated to Sound Innovations Book 1, level 5. 10905658 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 49.00

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