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l Land of PharaohsGene Milford. Experience
the mystery and romance surrounding Egypt's
Nile River as the exotic harmonies describe
expansive deserts, mighty pyramids, and the
Valley of the Kings. The legacy of art and culture
that has inspired generations around the globe is
represented by the colorful music of the creative
writing. Listeners will get a real sense of the power
of the mighty pharaohs, captivating mankind since
the end of their long reign.
10759583 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10759584 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
The Legacy of Heroesarr. Michael Story.
An awe-inspiring work that pays tribute to fallen
military heroes. The flowing elegance of America
the Beautiful is interspersed with the regal
sound of Taps, resulting in a moving work for
your beginners. Suitable for concerts as well as
memorial ceremonies.
10051104 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 51.00
10051106 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
l The Lightning CatcherPeter Terry. Bring
back fond memories with this celebration of
youth and the mysteries of past summer nights.
The fascination of twinkling lightning bugs and
the joy of chasing, catching, and releasing them
back into the night are fond childhood staples
for many. With joyous, bold gestures and colorful
textures throughout, this is sure to bring pleasant
recollections of youth to your audience.
10759643 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
10759644 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.50
4 Long Day's Journey (A Triumphant Return)
James Swearingen. Starting with a bold and
captivating fanfare, this musical journey sets out
with a strong rhythmic foundation introduced in the
percussion section. As with any trip, a few musical
surprises occur that are sure to catch and hold the
interest of your audience. The ultimate reward of
this memorable journey for young musicians is the
dramatic and ultimately exciting conclusion.
10758965 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10758966 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10758792 CD-Blaze! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
n Look To The Skies (A Glorious Fanfare)
James Swearingen. When looking for well-
scored music that is highly inspirational, you can't
do better than this. An impressive opening features
strong percussion and powerful chords leading to
the very expressive theme that illuminates a strong
message of hope. This piece will have an impact
that will be long remembered.
10522837 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 46.00
10522838 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l The Lost Lady Foundarr. Michael Story. This
19th-century folk song is best known as the melody
used in the last movement of Percy Grainger's
masterwork Lincolnshire Posy. Written in 3/4
time with few accidentals, the written articulations
and phrasing really contribute in making this very
playable work sparkle.
10733619 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 51.00
10733620 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
MajesticaBrian Balmages. Open your next
concert with a musical celebration! Triumphant
and bold, this work is well-crafted for young bands.
Dynamic contrast is aided by changes in texture,
and the short, powerful phrases let students
perform with a strong sound. This one is a real
confidence-booster!
10008905 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10008906 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
March from First Suite for Military Band
Gustav Holst/arr. Story. Historically important, the
suite this comes from is one of the first pieces written
exclusively for military bands. This arrangement is
based on the second theme of the March, a very
lyrical melody reminiscent of British folk music. This
accomplished setting brings this cherished work
to the stands of your beginners, a most welcome
addition to beginning band repertoire!
10279758 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 56.00
10279759 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
l Memories from Another TimeJeremy Bell.
You'll evoke welcome feelings of nostalgia and
serenity when you perform this gently flowing
work. The musical qualities include numerous
teaching moments for young musicians including
lyric playing, balance, and blend. Low brass and
woodwind melodies create additional opportunities
for part independence and expression.
10739085 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 48.00
10739086 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Midnight MissionBrian Balmages. Midnight
Mission takes students on a top-secret adventure
as they encounter varied rhythms and dynamics!
This very playable work by Brian Balmages will
increase the confidence of young musicians as
they learn part independence and sensitivity to
dynamics. Creative scoring and effective use of
percussion add to the appeal of this mysterious
sounding piece for young bands.
2480653 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
2480654 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Midnight Sky (from "Midnight Suite")Brian
Balmages. This sensitive setting is right on target
for developing musicality in young performers!
Set at a comfortable andante tempo, the work is
not technically challenging, yet will help develop
important expressive performance skills. It's less
than two minutes long, so endurance is not an
issue, making this short, but very, very sweet.
Three chorales are included to expand the learning
experience. It also makes a great warm-up for
older bands!
10008898 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10008899 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 Moai (Song of the Ancient Giants)Michael
Sweeney. The giant and impressive stone statues of
Easter Island, known as Moai, have been the source
of mystery and wonder for generations. Using hints
of Polynesian drumming and haunting ancient-
sounding melodies, this intriguing work for 2nd year
players, brings about the feelings of awe and exotic
majesty that surround these ancient monoliths.
10759553 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10759554 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Morning MistRobert Sheldon. This work is a
musical portrait of a misty morning, complete with
the hope and promise of a new day. Watercolor
melodies are presented with pastel harmonic
support in this impressionistic approach to lyrical
performance by young bands.
10312626 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10312627 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
H
MorpheusRobert W. Smith. Robert W.
Smith is renowned for writing powerful, colorful
compositions that come off as amazingly
sophisticated, even for bands at the very easy level!
This fine addition to your program is named for
Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams, represented
here by the bold lines and high-energy, driving
rhythms. You'll love the creative percussion writing
as well. Very highly recommended!
2477914 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 56.00
2477915 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
l Mustangs!Douglas A. Bradley. An ideal choice
for your beginners' very first concert. Clarinets,
trumpets, alto saxophones, horns, and trombones
all play single parts in this lively selection. Some
simple syncopation is the most difficult rhythm
you'll find, and the ranges are confined to a single
octave - but your audience will never suspect it to
be so easy!
10738796 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10738797 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
4 Night FuryCarol Britten Chambers. Intended
to portray a mythological time period, this vividly
creative work is full of adventure and excitement,
bringing to mind images of dragons, castles,
and other legendary creatures. It's apparent that
the impressive writing was highly influenced by
dramatic film scores in creating this epic, fast-
paced composition playable by young musicians.
10759593 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10759594 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
On Placid SeasRobert Sheldon. This tranquil
offering brings to mind the feeling of floating on
a calm sea, contemplating the starry skies above.
Playable by young bands, this will bring a moment
of lyricism to your next concert. Beautiful!
10521005 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10521006 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 Pegasus OvertureMike Collins-Dowden. Take
your audiences on an imaginary trip back to the
times of ancient Greece and tales of incredible
creatures. In Greek mythology, Pegasus is a
fantastic winged horse that carried its rider into
epic battles. This exciting concert overture with its
bold themes captures the majesty and beauty of
this mighty mythical creature.
10739091 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 48.00
10739092 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
H A Prehistoric SuitePaul Jennings. Beginning
groups will love this unique, programmatic suite
of four short movements, each of which portrays a
well known prehistoric creature (or two!). Clever and
very easy, it includes: Stegosaurus; Brontosaurus;
Pteradactyls and The Battle (Tyrannosaurus and
Triceratops). A really different work at this level
2185106 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
4843397 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
5935754 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Beginning Band,
Vol. 1, 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . 39.50
l Promise of TomorrowPaul Clark. While only
using notes from the B-flat concert scale, this
impressive concert or festival piece is filled with
musicality not usually found at this level. The
contrasts between gentle lyrical passages and bold
full-ensemble sections provide numerous teaching
opportunities as well as appealing musical effects.
Numerous cues are provided to assure a full sound,
even with limited or unbalanced instrumentation, for
a positive performing experience.
10758957 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10758958 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10758792 CD-Blaze! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
l PulsateMekel Rogers. The fast and rhythmic
drive of this piece gives the illusion of alternating
meters while remaining in 3/4 throughout. Melodic
and harmonic ideas are carefully layered on top
of one another to create an entrancing, almost
hypnotic pulsating effect. Easy ranges, active
percussion, and solid scoring make this a great
choice for concerts, festivals, or honor band clinics.
10758221 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10758222 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
n A Quiet SongJames Swearingen. Absolutely
breathtaking, this expressive piece was created
especially for young bands by this experienced
band composer. Swearingen's ability to make a
band sound mature beyond their years is evident
- we've all come to appreciate his talent for
exceptional writing. Be sure to include this musical
gem on your next concert.
10609451 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 44.00
10609452 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Rays of LightGeorge Sweet. An upbeat, positive
piece for developing ensembles inspired by the
return of light after a dark storm. The composer's
indelible style incorporates a fresh harmonic
perspective not commonly found in pieces at this
level. The simple and tuneful melodic gestures allow
every section of the band to have a chance to shine
in this delightful piece for beginning band.
10759595 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10759596 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
l Red Sky at MorningHeather Hoefle. Using
the seafaring adage "Red sky at night, sailor's
delight; red sky at morning, sailors take warning,"
this piece paints a scene of life at sea. The
writing helps to teach young musicians to play
long phrases and expressive dynamics with the
flowing melodies. Brass players blow air through
their instruments, imitating the wind and waves of
the sea while the minor mode portrays the feeling
of uncertainty on a ship at sea with inclement
weather on the way.
10757629 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10757630 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
l Renaissance DanceTielman Susato/arr. Bill
Calhoun. The music of this famous composer has
long been a staple in band music as it represents
some of the first examples of music for consorts
of instruments. It's an outstanding setting to teach
music in the Renaissance style. This may be the
easiest possible arrangement of this famous piece,
yet the careful writing retains all the style and color
of the original.
10759585 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10759586 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
l RubiconGary Fagan. With rhythms consisting of
only quarter, half, and whole notes, this very easy
selection is a great candidate for your beginner's
very first concert. The emphatic articulations
and sensible doublings will have your young
players sounding confident, mature and musically
accomplished. It will be easy to prepare and
perform successfully with limited rehearsal time.
10759806 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10759807 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Salvation Is CreatedPavel Tschesnokoff/arr.
Story. One of the most enduring and beautiful
chorales ever written, it's been used in numerous
settings since being written in 1912. The extremely
emotional and musical nature of the piece has
made it a concert favorite and now in this playable
setting, it can be performed and enjoyed on an even
larger scale.
10311574 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 56.00
10311579 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
l Samba-leleBruce Pearson. By expanding
an eight-measure exercise, the composer has
created a full-fledged, entertaining and lively
piece for beginning band. There are ample
opportunities for percussion students to play
exciting and active rhythms on a variety of
instruments not typically used in repertoire at
this level. Congas, timbales, and agogo bells
enhance the colorful melodies and harmonies of
this delightful island-flavored selection.
10757633 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10757634 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Scorpion!Richard L. Saucedo. With relentless
rhythmic drive and powerful-sounding themes,
here is an exciting piece for second-year players.
Utilizing a single tempo and no syncopation, this
is a great tool for teaching rhythmic security and
ensemble balance.
10373878 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10373879 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
n SerenadeRobert Sheldon. Provide your young
band with a gentle and poignant moment on
your next concert. This lovely and lyrical offering
contains subtle, yet dramatic shifts in tonality that
create interest and momentum in this tuneful and
sensitive composition.
10515910 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 49.00
10515911 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
4 Shadow WarriorsChris Bernotas. The
mystery and intrigue of the ninja warrior comes
to life in this absorbing piece for young band.
Students and audiences can imagine their own
action-packed storyline as the music unfolds in
dramatic fashion. Characteristic percussion parts
and oriental harmonies are presented with strong
rhythms and memorable melodies in creating this
musical adventure.
10739107 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 49.00
10739108 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Shepherd's HeyPercy Aldridge Grainger/arr. De
Stefano. Using only six notes, this arrangement of
Shepherd's Hey retains the wonderful character of
Grainger's setting while staying accessible to even
the least experienced of students. The light style
and energy of the piece makes this an exciting
selection for your next concert program.
10312608 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10312609 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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