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l Ancient Conquest—Jay Coles. Inspired by
the Persian conquest of Ancient Egypt, this musical
glimpse into history opens with a peaceful statement
depicting the tranquility of a civilization at peace.
The atmosphere then shifts quickly, changing into
a gripping and aggressive-sounding battle chant
that drives the action to the end. Vibrant scoring
and impressive use of percussion make this
programmatic perfect for contest and festival use.
10758823 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . E 59.00
10758824 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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Battlefront—Sean O'Loughlin. A cinematic
composition for the developing concert band that
would be outstanding as a movie soundtrack. The
heroic music is bold and rhythmic throughout with
contrasting lyrical sections that provide valuable
educational aspects for your students. Prominent
use of the lower voices in melodic passages gives
them an opportunity to take the lead, while high
voices learn how to accompany, strengthening your
ensemble's unity and awareness.
10759599 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 55.00
10759600 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
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Darkwater Castle—Jackson Anderson.
A dramatic and mysterious opening leads us on
a fast and suspenseful journey through a dark,
eerie castle. Your students will love the vivid
programmatic nature of this piece, with intense
harmonies and gripping style. As the excitement
builds, the music evolves into an extraordinary
chorale-like climax before the fiery closing
recapitulation. A real thrill ride from beginning to end!
10758825 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . ME 55.00
10758826 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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Deborah's Triumph Jael's Revenge—
David R. Holsinger.
A thrilling concert work of
intense drama and excitement. The quiet opening
is serene and peaceful, yet it has a lingering hint
of the upcoming battle that soon will take place.
Rapidly moving woodwind lines introduce the
change in mood while long flowing melodic lines
rise up, building in anticipation and suspense. Soon
the musical battle is in full swing, with fast-moving
woodwind lines competing with punctuating brass
and percussion figures that collide for the huge finale.
10685739 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . MA 95.00
10685742 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
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El Tiburon! (The Shark)—Ralph Ford.
Experience the drama and anticipation of a predator
stalking its prey. This musical depiction will have
the listener taking part in the hunt, beginning with
ominous stealth and then circling the intended
target. With sudden dynamic shifts and solid
percussion bursts, the strike occurs, sudden,
decisive, and thrillingly vivid!
10733565 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 51.00
10733566 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
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Entrance to the Dragon Cave—
Brian Bankston.
Growing musicians will relish
in rehearsing and performing this safely scored
and adventurous work. It offers a wealth of
educational opportunities and is easy to play
and teach. Encouraging and entertaining, this
programmatic piece will foster your young band's
excitement for music.
10758913 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
10758914 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
10766448 Additional Oversized Score . . . . 25.00
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Joyride—Rob Romeyn. Capture the thrill of
a fun ride in a fast sports car with this joyful and
exhilarating piece for young bands. Full of musical
twists and turns from ignition to finish line, all
sections share in the melody and experience
contrasting styles, interesting counterpoint, and
rhythmic energy. Fasten your seat belts, rev up the
engine, and get ready for a wild ride!
10758813 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . E 59.00
10758814 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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The Lost Temple—Jared Barnes.
Capture the intrigue of ancient legends, lost
treasures, and adventures into the unknown with
this dynamic work. A quiet, mysterious theme
introduction gives way to a driving adventurous
theme as the quest begins. A sense of calm
and wonder then takes over as dangers reveal
themselves before a triumphant flourish ends the
musical journey on a victorious note.
10739123 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . ME 60.00
10739124 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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A Pirate's Tale—Pierre La Plante. From the
dramatic opening and theme to the merry hornpipe
and the final ominous knell of the gong, it's "all
hands on deck!" This musical tale depicts life on the
high seas in the age of gangplanks and shipboard
scallywags. Delightfully descriptive, this work is sure
to entertain and amuse - so weigh anchor, run up
the Jolly Roger and set sail for adventure.
10758851 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . ME 74.00
10758852 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
10766427 Additional Oversized Score . . . . 25.00
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Revolution—Gary D. Ziek. Bold and restless
like most revolutions, this piece combines a sense
of passion and hope with anxious undercurrents.
Mounting levels of musical tension build relentlessly
like a restless mob that grows and intensifies as it
charges through the streets. A quiet waltz-like section
slows the action, gradually taking on a more anxious
and almost sinister nature which then charges forth to
the frenzied and triumphant conclusion.
10700075 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . ME 70.00
10700076 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
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Rise of the Avatar—Vince Gassi.
Energy, impulse, and ascension are key elements
in this pulsating composition. Musical motifs
represent avatars with growing energy, generating
impulses, and ascending figures. Themes and
harmonies soar, rhythms propel, energy issues
forth, engaging, energizing, and exciting the young
musicians in your band.
10739101 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . E 52.00
10739102 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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Shadow of the Longship—Eric Rath.
All the strength and intimidation of the fabled
Norse vessels are captured in this aggressive and
powerful work. The strong melodies and percussive
punctuation give way to a floating middle section,
expressing these fierce warriors' longing for home.
A wonderful musical representation of Viking lore.
10758229 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
10758230 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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Shadow of the Samurai—Brian Bankstron.
Take your band to the exotic and mystical world of
the Japanese samurai with this exciting work. The
percussion section is featured with a wide array of
percussive sounds along with exotic pentatonic
sounds from the winds. Combined with unique
rhythmic interplay, they evoke vivid images of the
Far East for a rich multicultural experience that will
entertain your students and audience.
10758941 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . E 60.00
10758942 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
10766469 Additional Oversized Score . . . . 25.00
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Shadow Warriors—Chris 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. . . . . . . . . VE 49.00
10739108 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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Shipwreck Cove—Jeremy Bell. Ahoy mateys!
Time to take to the sea with this exciting pirate-
themed piece for young band. Bass instruments
open, representing the vast sea, accompanied by an
ocean drum that effectively mimics the mesmerizing
sound of the waves. As the turbulent waters become
treacherous, heroic themes grow, representing the
daring pirates as they brave the stormy seas.
10739111 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
10739112 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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Too Dark for Aunt Zelda—Chris Campbell.
Aunt Zelda may find this too dark, but your band
will love it. In the event of a zombie apocalypse, this
march could be a real lifesaver... or just a fun choice
for your next concert. Colorful percussion, clever
harmonies, and easy-to-play melodies make this a
sure favorite - keep one step ahead of the zombies!
10738814 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
10738815 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
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Treasure Quest—Jared Barnes. With the
musical call of "Land ho!" echoing across the band,
this seafaring adventure is off to a rollicking start. A
pirate's tale unfolds, complete with buried treasure
and a battle on the high seas. Written in rondo
form, a strong, driving pirate theme serves as a
unifying force throughout the piece, surrounding two
contrasting musical sections.
10739127 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
10739128 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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Tribal Journeys—Justin Harden. From Africa
and Asia to the Middle East and Mediterranean, the
tribal tapestries of our world provide the inspiration
and content for this impressive work. Beginning with
a hauntingly beautiful flute solo, the piece quickly
progresses to a driving and energetic grouping of
melodies drawn from many cultures. An exciting and
motivating work for developing musicians that will
work in multiple concert settings.
10758925 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . ME 75.00
10758926 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
10766458 Additional Oversized Score . . . . 25.00
MUSIC of ADVENTURE
Bring the sounds of suspense, excitement and intrigue
to concerts with these thrilling works.
