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EDITORS' CHOICE
Concert & Contest • Easy
Each year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases and choose the cream of the crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice. You can buy any of these titles with confidence!
As Eagles Soar—James Swearingen. If you're looking for the
perfect way to start your concert, look no more. Opening with
a bold fanfare, the flow of this work leads to a beautiful theme
best described as heroic in nature. Coupled with well-craed
percussion parts, each instrument has been scored to sound its best
when playing together as a full ensemble. is selection is sure to
be the highlight of your concert.
10609461 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10609462 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Black Sails—Aric Branchfield. From the pen of Aric
Branchfield comes this exotic and exciting work that conveys the
drama of the high seas in the days of pirates and buccaneers. It is
just the work to capture the imaginations and emotions of young
players eager to make music. A swashbuckling good time!
10617701 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10617702 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
Capturing the Blue Riband—Scott Watson. e Blue Riband
is the coveted trophy bestowed on the passenger liner that clocks
the fastest transatlantic time. e energetic opening and closing
sections of this piece evoke the exhilaration of taking to the sea in
this historic race of prestige, while a contrasting section conveys the
sense of grandeur and honor central to the era and the award.
10604476 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10604477 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Cedar River Celebration—David Shaffer. is exciting
piece has all of the composer's signature trademarks for younger
bands, including musical energy, flowing melodies and beautiful,
lush harmonies. A powerful introduction leads to the main
theme, a whimsical melody that is passed through several choirs
of instruments. e lyrical middle section is a variation of the
primary melody and allows for development of your musicians'
expressive performance. Scored to make your band sound their
best, it's a great selection for concert or festival use.
10609625 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10609626 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Cimarron Fanfare—Robert Sheldon. e true spirit of the
pioneers comes alive in this work inspired by a village in New
Mexico. Solid themes, highlighted with a slight Western flair, will
make this a great choice for concert or contest programming!
10607758 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10607759 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Crystalline—Larry Clark. A sparkling piece for developing
bands that is uniquely appealing. A single lilting woodwind
ostinato is the foundation upon which a flowing melody and rich
harmonies are layered. It's set in a vibrant 3/4 feel that is contrasted
between the ostinato sections and colorful harmonic changes. e
refreshing sounds are a departure from the norm that will be very
effective for concert or contest performances.
10616247 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
10616247E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
10616248 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Escape from the Dragon's Lair—Darren W. Jenkins.
e suspenseful and evocative introduction ignites the imagination
and sets the stage of this musical adventure. Tension slowly builds
and the action ramps up as an exciting race to freedom begins,
with fiery danger close behind. Bring a thrilling new dimension
to your next young band concert with this brilliant example of
musical storytelling.
10570616 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10570616E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10570617 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
e Forgotten Village—Michael Oare. is overture for
second-year players tells the musical story of Portsmouth Village,
once a bustling sea village on North Carolina's Outer Banks,
but now a ghost town with past glories only a memory. In this
descriptive work, the slow and reflective opening paints the
picture of empty buildings and lost glory. A vibrant faster section
relives the hope and promise of the past with driving rhythms and
melodic lines passed from section to section.
10625770 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10625770E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10625771 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
From the Concord Chronicles—Tyler S. Grant. Travel back
in time to 1775 and the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the
tipping point for the American Revolutionary War. ese fiery
engagements are depicted with a slow, ominous introduction as
soldiers gather to await the arrival of British forces. As the battle
ensues, the music frantically portrays the struggle between the two
sides, and the percussion emulates the sound of cannon bursts and
rifles. An aggressive and historical tribute of significant merit!
10607760 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10607761 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Helios Rising—Todd Stalter. In Greek mythology, Helios is a
Titan who drove the sun's chariot across the sky each day. e start of
that incredible journey is referenced musically by the ascending leap
in the heroic main theme and the intense rhythms of the low winds
and percussion. e contrasting light and dark textures in the slow
section depict twilight inevitably giving way to the darkness of night.
10604480 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10604481 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Irish Rising—Michael Sweeney. e monumental events
that helped shape Ireland's history and fan the flames of freedom
are recalled in this sparkling medley of tunes from Ireland's
rebellious past. e familiar Minstrel Boy leads to a lively setting
of Wind at Shakes the Barley. e haunting yet dramatic Foggy
Dew follows, leading to the stirring march e Boys of Wexford
which features tin whistles (optional flutes or piccolo) along with a
driving and Celtic-flavored rhythmic pulse.
10625762 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10625762E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10625763 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Legacy Fanfare—Jack Wilds. is bold, exciting opener is
held together by a recurring figure made up of just three notes.
e music moves through a variety of fast-paced melodic material
before coming to an energetic close. Modern harmonies lend
the piece a fresh sound, and an unrelenting energy pervades
throughout. A powerful opener for your next concert!
10607770 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10607771 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
e Legend of Tizona—Rick Kirby. History is filled with
legends of magical swords used by noble warriors and heroes. El
Cid, the national hero of Spain, had his sword "Tizona" by his side
during the Siege of Valencia. Striking dissonances, layers of sound,
clapping effects and a dynamic percussion score are used to take the
listener back in time to the scene of this exciting musical adventure.
10625764 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10625764E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10625765 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Lullaby to the Moon—Brian Balmages. Many fictional works
portray the moon as a living being, alone in space looking at the
earth. is lullaby honors this "living moon," portraying various
emotions including the loneliness of seeing us from space. It also
includes moments of comfort as the moon proudly watches over
us, much as a parent watches over a child. Simply stunning!
10607774 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10607775 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Meadowland Sunrise—om Sharp. e search for beautiful
but playable by young performers just got easier! is splendid
work places a premium on tone production and phrasing. It will
fit any program and will be stunning when performed by more
experienced ensembles.
10617715 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10617716 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Night of the Dark Horse—Michael Oare. e term "dark
horse" originated in horse racing describing an unknown entry,
but also carries the connotation of an unknown underdog in
politics or sports. Composed in a lively 6/8 time and using a single
brisk tempo throughout, it take the listener on an energetic musical
journey dedicated to the efforts of unlikely winners everywhere.
10625758 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10625758E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10625759 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Pentagram—Michael Story. A pentagram is a five-sided
star believed to be a symbol containing supernatural or spiritual
properties. is piece isn't supernatural, but it is super-effective
as a tremendous musical work that introduces or reinforces 5/4
time. Cast in a bold overture style, students are able to easily grasp
the time signature with the memorable melodies. e variety of
styles and textures of this dynamic composition builds to a bold
punctuated conclusion.
10601504 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
10601505 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Primal—Sean O'Loughlin. You couldn't find a better title to
describe this musical offering. Primitive, guttural and aggressive,
this forceful piece will demand attention from the start. Pointed
dissonances add spice to the fanfare opening before the piece
takes off, driven by angular rhythms and at times more biting
harmonies. A short lyrical section provides a much-needed break
before charging like a runaway horse to the climactic conclusion.
10616307 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
10616307E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
10616308 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
e Running of the Bulls—Michael Story. is wild and
historic tradition comes to life in this vivid and lively musical
depiction. e excitement and danger of the annual celebration
in Pamplona, Spain is re-created to full effect in this exciting and
colorful array of sounds. Cast in two segments: the opening is a
peaceful, reflective setting of the early morning, followed by the
daring sounds of the event itself.
10601514 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57.00
10601515 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Simple Dreams—Rob Romeyn. Beginning bands will find
this to be lyrical music of the highest quality. Beautiful and
expressive, the piece begins soly as a memorable melody is
introduced and developed through varied textures that build to a
dramatic crescendo and a soaring full ensemble. e music then
subsides, ending as it began with just a whisper and a touching
spell of a dream no one will want to break. Outstanding
beginning band repertoire.
10609589 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10609590 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Spirits of the Heavens—David Shaffer. Very moving
and powerful, this original lyrical composition combines the
simplicity of melody, bold and rich harmonies, and powerful
musical emotion. Not only is it an excellent lyrical programming
piece, it's also an excellent teaching tool for phrasing,
intonation, and musicality.
10609597 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10609598 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Teleportation—Timothy Loest. Depicting futuristic travel,
this imaginative work takes the audience to a time when matter
is broken down, beamed across space, and then reassembled
elsewhere. is dynamic work, with its quick tempo and active
percussion, will capture the imaginations of students and
audiences alike. As Einstein once said, "e greatest scientists are
artists as well."
10607808 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10607809 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Timber Lake Festival—Steve Hodges.
Experience the sweeping vistas of the great outdoors with this
grand overture-style piece. e active melodies and strong
rhythms create an energetic feel that is impossible to resist. An
expressive lyrical section provides an effective contrast, peaceful
and reflective, building up to a full ensemble statement and a
vibrant finish!
10604506 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
10604507 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Vivo!—Douglas E. Wagner. Written in the style of a Broadway
overture, here's a colorfully scored original work. Featuring
spirited rhythms, soaring melodies, and delightful tonality shis,
the joyfully musical material makes a most satisfying offering that
sounds more difficult than it plays. An upliing opener or closer
for contest or concert programming.
10601524 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57.00
10601525 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
e Winds of Change—James Swearingen.
Excitement abounds in this Latin-flavored overture featuring a
variety of appealing musical styles. A bold opening declaration of
a highly expressive theme is a strong indication that more musical
excitement is about to occur. Percussionists will enjoy the variety
of instruments they get to use, and wind instruments are scored
to sound their absolute best. is composition delivers musical
impact from the downbeat to the final cut-off.
10609619 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10609620 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Wings of Apollo—Vince Gassi. is tribute to NASA's Apollo
space program begins with a powerful li-off. e main theme
is presented by flutes, oboe, and then trumpets, with stabilizers
provided by baritone, tenor sax, and eventually the remainder
of the crew. A lyric section then floats quietly through the sea of
tranquility before the adventurous transition and final reentry of
the main theme.
10604474 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00
10604475 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
