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A Scottish Sunrise
(Morning Has Broken)
arr. Travis Weller.
Medium-Easy
The Celtic hymn Morning Has Broken is used
as thematic material for this vivid depiction
of sunrise on the Scottish landscape. A lush
and serene opening with optional flute solo
depicts the quiet calm just moments before
dawn. A building fanfare ushers in the rising
sun, reaching its peak just as the sun breaks
through in full glory. The opening strains
of the hymn are stated by various sections
as a lilting original jig adds to the festive
atmosphere, bursting forth together for a
rollicking conclusion.
3017201 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
3017202 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Time Circles
John Prescott.
Medium-Easy
The concept of transporting oneself back
in time through memory has long been
the subject of debate and curiosity. A
popular song or striking melody can be a
key to unlocking distant memories and for
a brief instant create a circle in time. The
evocative music of this work appears at
times in melodic swirls that seem to float in
from the distance as memories sometimes
occur. Light but persistent percussion
creates a subtle but unyielding background
for wind lines that seem to travel through
passageways of sounds as though traveling
through time itself.
3017211 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
3017212 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Tropes: Variants on an Ancient Kyrie
John Prescott.
Medium
This brilliant work applies the ancient
practice of tropes to this powerful
composition that sets a high standard in
wind band literature. Repeated wind and
percussion patterns and ostinati represent
centuries of rituals and are stated in
unmistakably bold fashion. In the central
section members of the ensemble create a
haunting effect by whispering "Kyrie eleison,
Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison" as though
they are voices echoing from centuries past.
This mixture of old and new celebrates the
ageless quality of music in resounding style.
3017221 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
3017222 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Chant and Celebration
David Gorham.
Medium-Easy
Commissioned by the Oklahoma Secondary
School Activities Association, this distinctive
work for developing band is highlighted
by two contrasting sections. A quiet
opening is flavored with percussion sounds
reminiscent of Native American music,
while lyric woodwinds float above, weaving
expressively hypnotic melodic lines. This
spelling binding effect is then broken by the
joyous and spirited celebration that unfolds
in a delightfully uplifting manner that closes
the work in grand and joyous fashion.
3017051 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
3017052 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Christmas Tree Rock
arr. Robert E. Foster, Jr.
Medium-Easy
This is a colorful adaptation of the well know
Christmas favorite, O Christmas Tree, O
Christmas Tree. The time signature has been
changed to 4/4 and a grooving rock beat
has been added to give it a modern upbeat
feel that will brighten holiday programming.
The low brass gets the opportunity to play
the melody, while woodwinds counter with
musical fragments of Joy to the World.
A spirited addition to winter programs!
3017061 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
3017062 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Crossfire
Gary P. Gilroy.
Medium-Easy
A composition for intermediate bands
that are ready to make some intense and
passionate music. Driving and relentless,
students will enjoy the intense nature of
the piece as well as the occasional time
signature changes that will keep them
on their toes and listeners fully engaged.
You'll find this striking work anything but
predictable.
3017071 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
3017072 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Curse of the Pharoahs
Chris Bernotas.
Medium-Easy
Curse of the Pharaohs is an exotic sounding
piece with a distinctive style and infectious
melody. Students will immediately be
captivated by the mysterious sounding
introduction that will lead their imaginations
to Ancient Egypt. Fast driving rhythms,
exotic harmonies and colorful percussion all
contribute to the air of mystery and drama
that lingers throughout this exceedingly
appealing work.
3017081 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
3017082 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Music of the Water
(Shenandoah/The Water is Wide)
arr. Darren W. Jenkins.
Medium-Easy
Music of the Water is a lyric piece that
skillfully intertwines the melodies of
Shenandoh and The Water is Wide to create
a piece that reflects the flowing beauty and
majesty of a great river. The melodies float
gracefully together and apart with moves
and turns, just as rivers ebb and flow as they
drift through the landscape. Wonderfully
arranged, it presents a tremendous
opportunity for teaching musicality and
melodic style.
3017251 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
3017252 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Rolling Thunder
arr. Robert E. Foster, Jr.
Medium-Easy
This famous march has long been a
showcase for upper level bands and now,
with this carefully written arrangement,
young groups can add this thrilling work
to their concert programs. It contains all
the excitement and flash of the original
in a setting that is both assessable and
entertaining. An outstanding selection for
developing groups, honor bands and as a
super encore curtain-closer.
3017091 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
3017092 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Surf's Up!
Joseph Eidson.
Medium-Easy
Inspired by surf rock bands of the 1960's,
the musical characteristics of the style are
all showcased here: a fast paced driving
rhythm combined with an agile melody and
frequent use of blues scale elements. Steady
rhythms in the winds and percussion imitate
the chugging of a Fender Stratocaster
guitar, while dynamics ebb and flow until an
energetic coda delivers a tsunami of sound
that fills the concert hall.
3017101 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
3017102 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Timepiece
Randall Standridge.
Medium-Easy
Timepiece is a work written for concert
band that utilizes Windsor Chimes as the
basis for this clever musical representation.
The piece explores the concept of time in
literal fashion by use of asymmetric meter,
augmentation, reduction of rhythmic figures
and rhythmic layering as well as literally by
use of clock sounds, cuckoo birds and more.
3017111 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
3017112 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
The Troll Bridge
John Prescott.
Medium-Easy
Legends and folklore tell scary tales of a
bridge guarded by a gruesome troll that
lives beneath. This work takes the listener
on a scary journey alone at night down
a road that crosses a stream with an old
wooden bridge. You'll experience the
cautious approach, frightening crossing
and mad dash to safety in this musical
recreation of this famous story.
3017121 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
3017122 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
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