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Concert and Contest Selections medium-easy
n But For The Love Of IrelandJames
Swearingen. You'll want to close your eyes and
envision the lush beauty of the Irish countryside
when you hear the opening sounds of this beautiful
theme. Warm harmonies are scored to sound rich
and full and certainly add to the appeal of this very
expressive work. Emotionally uplifting, this heartfelt
ballad touches all the right buttons needed to leave
your audience thoroughly satisfied.
10458998 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 72.00
10458999 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
10459000 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
n C141 StarlifterRandall D. Standridge. This
stirring work, inspired by Air Force C-141 aircraft,
begins as the aircraft speeds down the runway,
before an exciting fanfare announces its ascent into
the clouds. Use this melodically and rhythmically
uplifting piece to open or close any concert in a
riproaring way!
10520938 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
10520939 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
CaliberErik Morales. Caliber was inspired by the
inner workings of a mechanical wristwatch. The
piece mimics the rhythmic qualities of clockwork,
with broad, flowing melodies provided in contrast.
Minor scale fragments are traded among the winds
for a mechanical sound, while the percussion
section contributes the ticking. A thrilling concert
or contest selection.
10312683 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
10312684 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Call of the WildBrian Balmages. A musical
portrayal inspired by the novel of the same name
by author Jack London. Each of the five sections
depicts a chapter in the book with brass fanfares,
accented passages and heroic melodies. This is
programmatic writing at its finest!
10369942 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
10369980 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Camino del SolSteve Hodges. Active
percussion and vibrant themes provide the fuel
for this sizzling composition. Seamless transitions,
from Latin to rock and back, will keep audiences
totally engaged and entertained. With a title that
translates as "path to the sun," this is sure to
generate some heat with your band!
10453082 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 58.00
10453142 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Canticum (Flex Band)James Curnow. One
of the classics of young band literature, this
composition is found on many state lists throughout
the country. This adaptation is scored for flexible
instrumentation and features all the power and
excitement of the original work.
10283918 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10283919 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
H CantoW. Francis McBeth. Technically quite
easy, this is an excellent piece to introduce this
famous band composer to younger/smaller bands.
2037174 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 95.00
4844247 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95
4844254 Condensed Score . . . . . . . . . 5.95
l Canzoni D'Amore (Songs of Love)arr. Robert
Longfield. A lyrical medley featuring three beautiful,
classic Italian love songs: Serenata; Caro Mio Ben
and Torna a Surriento. Masterfully crafted to give
interesting parts to all sections, it will deliver the
best of treasured Italian melodies to your musicians
and audiences. A beautifully expressive work for
school and community concert bands. Bellissimo!
10758839 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 84.00
10758840 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
10766417 Additional Oversized Score . 25.00
10758790 CD-Sunscapes . . . . . . . . . 14.95
l Caprice (for Winds and Percussion)Rebecca
Jarvis. This delightful multi-meter piece literally
dances from beginning to end. Infectious melodies
coupled with pulsating percussion and pop-style
harmonies make this a real joy to play. Your
students will become fluent in reading multi-meter
music with the eighth notes staying constant
throughout, making the transitions seamless,
smooth, and easily teachable. This exuberant and
catchy work will be a favorite for concerts, contest
and festival performances.
10758861 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 74.00
10758862 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
10766433 Additional Oversized Score . 25.00
10758791 CD-Joyride . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
n Carmina Burana (Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi)
Carl Orff/arr. Bocook. One of the most
recognizable and often-quoted symphonic
passages in modern times is from this grand work
for chorus and orchestra by Carl Orff. Combining
elements from movements I and II, the intense spirit
of the original is vividly captured in this concise and
impressive work for band.
10023062 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
10023063 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Carrickfergusarr. Patrick Roszell. This Irish
folksong, named after the town of Carrickfergus in
Northern Ireland, is beautiful, nostalgic and lush. This
intimate arrangement with ample cross-cueing is an
excellent tool to teach phrasing and legato playing,
while paying tribute to this colorful land. A musically
beautiful moment for your concert or contest!
10453285 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 72.00
10453286 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
n The Cave You FearMichael Markowski. Take
a suspenseful musical journey into the unknown
with the mysterious and tantalizing sounds of
this intriguing piece. Serving as a thrilling call-to-
adventure, the moving music urges the listener to
venture out of their comfort zone and take chances
while seizing the opportunity to aspire to and
achieve greatness.
10484694 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . 120.00
10484695 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 25.00
n CelebrationRandall Standridge. This musical
celebration was inspired by the simple ideas of
joy, exhilaration, and good will, and it liberally
exudes all of these qualities. A perfect concert
opener, this engaging piece can be used for any
celebratory occasion, or simply to celebrate the joy
of making music. Your students and audience will
be enthralled and carried to a very happy place!
10607677 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
10617671 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Celebration and SongRobert Sheldon. With
a rhythmic drive and tuneful melody, this concert
overture engages the listener from the first
measure. Colorful scoring and tasteful percussion
bring the opening section to life. A plaintive and
contrasting lyrical section follows, featuring solos
and soaring accompaniment lines. The original
theme returns and brings the piece to a close with
a thrilling high-energy conclusion.
10066544 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 58.00
10068611 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
n Celebration and TributeJames Swearingen.
You can add this selection to the long list of dramatic
and impactful works this talented composer has
created over the years. The writing style touches on
a wide variety of musical styles that have a strong
appeal on musicians and audiences. Combine
that with outstanding orchestration and you have
everything you need for a resounding performance.
10522785 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 78.00
10522786 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
10522787 Additional Oversized Score . 25.00
Celtic EchoesLarry Clark. Original melodies
are used to capture the essence of beautiful Celtic
folk songs. This ballad is lush, richly scored, and
contains beautiful countermelodies that are every
bit as beautiful as the main melodic material. You
can teach expressive playing in this very musical
piece that will provide an appealing contrast to
other more up-tempo concert or festival selections.
10616233 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 95.00
10616234 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 12.00
Celtic FarewellMichael Sweeney. Music has
the power to help us heal after the loss of loved
ones. Here the beloved traditional Scottish ballad
The Parting Glass is combined with an original
melody to create a beautifully paced and sensitive
musical memorial. A key element of this work is
the use of Highland bagpipes that adds to the
Celtic flavor. If a pipe player is not available, this
part is cued in multiple band parts or you can use
a synthesizer with bagpipe patch. A moving tribute
for any memorial.
10625718 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
10625719 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
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Celtic Journeyarr. Robert E. Foster Jr. The
memorable old Irish jig called Road to Lisdoonvarna
is the subject of this lively young band piece. A
simple statement of the melody opens, gradually
builds to the sprightly middle section as instruments
are added. As the full ensemble plays the delightful
melody and the percussion provides driving Irish
rhythms, you hear all the color and flair that's
characteristic of great Irish folk music.
10700055 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 52.00
10700056 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
H Celtic RitualJohn Higgins. The unique, instantly
recognizable flavor of Celtic music is the basis of
this effective piece of program music. John Higgins'
flair for writing captivating music really comes
through in this one!
2385268 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
2385276 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
CentrifugeEarl J. Fox, Jr. Visions of a fantastic
perpetual motion machine come to mind through
vigorous passages of sound that never let up.
The allegro tempo fuels the drive and impetus
throughout this energetic musical depiction of a
powerful whirling dynamo. Beginning with clarinets
playing in their lowest register, the machine comes
to life and builds up speed, thrust forward by an
underlying pulsating percussion section assisted by
syncopated rhythms contributed by the winds.
10570608 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10570609 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
H
ChanteysRobert Sheldon. Don't miss this
striking original composition! All of the jaunty,
dance-like quality and the lyrical melodic
character of the traditional sea chantey is
brought to bear in this dynamic, colorful selection
for concert bands! Punctuated with exciting
percussion, soaring horn lines and woodwind
flourishes, this will show off your band in a very
positive light! Highest recommendations!
2442200 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 78.00
2442218 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 11.00
4 A Child's LullabyRobert Sheldon. This touching
lullaby is a moving tribute written in memory of
a charming little girl. The flowing melody and
warm harmonies display a beautiful childlike
innocence that will create a special moment on any
concert program.
10679448 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10679449 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
4 Children of a Different SunRoland Barrett.
The 15th-century Inca citadel Machu Picchu
inspired this stunning original work. After the
opening heroic fanfare, the work continues in an
intense, almost frenzied manner, reflective of
its bustling population of that time. Pausing for a
pensive musical remembrance of this long-lost
empire, the work concludes with a bold majestic
tribute to this magnificent landmark.
10733581 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 72.00
10733582 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Children's March (Over The Hills And Far
Away)Percy Grainger/arr. Wagner. Jaunty and
thoroughly delightful describes this well-known
Grainger work that continues to be an audience
favorite. Douglas Wagner has scored this abridged
version for developing bands while retaining
the integrity of Grainger's original composition.
Whimsical rhythms and unique tonal colors
make this a superb choice for concert or contest
programs. A classic!
2440170 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 72.00
2440188 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Music Curriculum Writing 101
(Assistance with Standards-Based Music
Curriculum and Assessment Writing)—
Denese Odegaard.
Help music students learn
more in less time, reach higher goals, and become
active participants in their education. An extremely
beneficial text for band, choir, orchestra and
general music that provides the steps needed to
create an effective music education curriculum for you, your school, and your
district. A sequenced music curriculum gives direction to your teaching, builds
cohesion among your colleagues, engages students and parents in goals you
set, and builds awareness and support from your school's administrators.
Contents include: overview of the national and state music standards; aligning
district standards to the national or state standards; suggested activities for
each national standard; designing an organized curriculum of lesson plans;
assessments; organizing assessment documentation; student involvement;
curriculum sample with resources and websites. A must for all music educators!
10075115 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37.95
Musicianship-Focused Curriculum and Assessment—
Colleen Conway.
An in-depth guide to lesson and rehearsal planning that
provides a concise method for aligning music instruction with the Core Arts
Standards while continuing to focus on active music making. Part One defines
the field of curriculum and assessment, Part Two presents various approaches
to designing curricula, including incorporating twenty-first-century skills and the
Common Core. Part Three combines these ideas with various approaches to
music teaching, including Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, Suzuki, and Music Learning
Theory. Part Four addresses curriculum and assessment in early childhood, adult
music learning, English language learners, preparation for adjudicated events,
preservice education, in-service education, and technology. A complete guide
that will help every music teacher hone and polish assessment goals.
10495599 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.95
Planning Instruction in Music—Frank Abrahams & Ryan John.
This handbook is designed to help music educators develop effective objectives,
lesson plans, and assessments for their students, greatly improving successful
classroom, instrumental, and choral instruction. Sample objectives, assessment
ideas, and lesson plan templates designed to show how meaningful instruction
can be put into action. Music educators will be able to easily adapt these
examples in the handbook to their own classrooms, providing music educators
with more accountability results to show administrators while achieving effective
and meaningful teaching.
10495598 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28.95
Teaching Band with Excellence (A Comprehensive Curricular,
Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource)—Bruce Pearson &
Ryan Nowlin.
A practical companion to any band method that compiles
effective teaching tools and valuable insight, organized into four sections of
focus. The curriculum section addresses the application of techniques and
musicality, including charts and graphs to reinforce the concepts. The section
on instruments covers each instrument in the band. A section on administration
deals with the many duties that extend beyond the classroom and the paperwork,
planning and promotion and resources needed for educational and community
networking. Section four deals with personal and professional growth, an area
omitted in most band director resources.
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PLAN for SUCCESS
