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4 Ancient Curses—Michael Story. Inspired by the
discovery of an ancient Roman burial ground, this
bold and reflective work brings out the mystery and
intrigue that surrounds this location. The sounds of
Roman legions are heard at the beginning, gradually
changing and becoming more pulse-pounding as
ancient scrolls containing a variety of curses are
discovered, adding to the eerie atmosphere.
10733571 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . E 62.00
10733572 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
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Ancient Spells and Rituals—David Gorham.
Conjure up faint images of ominous, shadowy
figures and dark, mysterious rituals with this
evocative work. The mystical sounds of the wind
instruments are brewed together with ample
portions of colorful and varied percussion sounds
to create a magical musical potion that will cast an
irresistible spell that listeners won't be able to resist.
10700045 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . E 47.00
10700046 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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Attack of the Cyborgs—Robert Buckley.
Half human, half machine - the cyborgs are about
to invade planet Earth! This accomplished writer
uses his background in composing sci-fi scores for
television to create this epic cinematic composition
that pits humanity against the sinister cyborg army.
Skillfully arranged for second-year players, the
imaginative writing sounds more impressive and
advanced than its grade level would suggest.
10759411 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
10759552 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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Attack of the Inanimate Objects—
Chris Campbell.
Ever had one of those days
where everything went wrong? The alarm didn't
go off, the car wouldn't start, your favorite baton
snapped for no reason? This work is about such a
day, when it seems like you're under attack from
every object in the room. But don't worry, this
tune, which can be performed with as few as four
percussionists or as many as thirteen, assures you
that everything will get better soon.
10738774 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . ME 50.00
10738775 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
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Cyberlink 3—Ed Huckeby. Take part in a
musical journey into the world of science fiction,
fantasy and space travel. Using special musical
effects and easily executed rhythmic elements, this
unique selection will have students and audiences
exercising their imaginations in a big way. The
musical concepts are within the grasp of developing
bands and provide significant latitude for individual
interpretation. You and your students will really have
fun with this one.
10758829 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . ME 59.00
10758830 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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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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The Dragon—Rob Grice. This descriptive work
for young musicians is as big, bold, and majestic
as the mythical and mighty creature it represents.
Stories of these grand creatures have captivated
audiences throughout history and continue to thrill
us in movies and on television. Written well within
the capabilities of young musicians, this work
portrays these grand creatures in an impressive
manner that befits their legendary status.
10700085 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . E 47.00
10700086 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
(Suite)—arr. Patrick Roszell. J.K. Rowling's
story will mesmerize your audiences as James
Newton Howard's evocative film score highlights the
adventures of Newt Scamander. Beginning with a
hint of Hedwig's Theme, the medley includes Main
Titles, Newt's Friend, and End Titles. The magic,
mystery and wonder swirl, twirl and spiral in this
compelling arrangement.
10689038 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . ME 72.00
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Heathens—arr. Victor Lopez. Another #1
Billboard Hot Rock Song from the alternative hipster
band Twenty One Pilots that will score big with your
audience and band members. Since everyone gets
to play the familiar melody, it's an especially great
piece to use for recruiting concerts.
10689024 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . E 62.00
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The Legend of El Muerto—Roland Barrett.
An 1800s folk tale from No Man's Land in Texas
provides the backdrop to this haunting adventure
piece. The thrilling music will have imaginations
running wild with images of sinister cattle rustlers
and horse thieves, complete with a trumpet solo
providing the stolen horse's whinny. A delightful and
fun addition to beginning band literature.
10733617 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . E 56.00
10733618 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
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Mystic Chant—Jorge Vargas. Rising out of
a misty, impressionistic sound environment, the
chant-like melody of this original work first appears
in flutes and trumpets. As the piece progresses, the
slow-tempo opening is suddenly interrupted by an
energetic percussion-driven variation of the principal
theme, like a stab of sunlight burning through the
fog. This fascinating composition will be a welcome
addition to concert or contest programs.
10654908 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
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Night Fury—Carol 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. . . . . . . . . VE 55.00
10759594 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
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Secrets of Area 51—John Prescott.
This intriguing work takes us inside the mysterious
military base in Nevada known as Area 51. Is the
wreckage of alien spacecraft and perhaps even
captured or recovered aliens secretly housed there?
We'll take an imaginary look into that top-secret
facility through music and special effects provided
by pop bottle flutes.
10700079 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . ME 52.00
10700080 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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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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Shadows Unseen—Todd Stalter.
Using modified student-submitted melodic
examples and ideas, this work is a uniquely
collaborative piece. The mysterious sounds evoke
figures of darkness that exist in the shadows around
us, some of which we keep to ourselves. The
music develops effectively and ends optimistically,
reminding us that the shadows are small compared
to the light that can create or erase them.
10739109 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . ME 55.00
10739110 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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Sneaky Sneaky—Richard Linton.
Just the music you need for creating a suspenseful
atmosphere. Staccato wind figures paint a picture
of someone quietly sneaking up on an unsuspecting
victim for a surprising practical joke. The tension
builds with added dissonances as the hunter closes
in on the quarry, the music building in anticipation,
the tension mounting. Upon reaching the end, the
music springs the trap with a musical "boo" that
results in a hearty scream in fear from the band.
10751988 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 67.00
10751989 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00
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Spellbound—Adam D. Haskett. Bold and
cinematic in scope, the imaginative writing is sure to
cast a musical spell on your audience. At times fast
and energetic, at times suspenseful and mysterious,
but at all times completely engrossing, the music
depicts the casting of a spell by a great and mighty
wizard. The intensity builds as the incantations
compound until the wizard unleashes the powerful
magic he has created.
10664792 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . M 70.00
10664794 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
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Suicide Squad—arr. Victor Lopez.
If you're looking for rambunctious action combined
with elevated levels of fun, then look no more - it's
all right here. This piece will give your audience all
the crazy excitement of the movie, reflecting all the
filmed action and thrilling visuals of the hit movie. This
arrangement has a genuine taste of the soundtrack in
a playable setting true to the original score.
10689036 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . ME 72.00
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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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Venom—Randall D. Standridge. A thrilling work
for young concert band inspired by the predators
of the animal world that use venom to hunt their
prey. This extraordinary selection utilizes a slightly
exotic scale, bombastic as well as varied percussion
instrumentation, and biting, dissonant chords to
create a pulse pounding musical portrait of an attack
by one of these fascinating creatures.
10700093 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . ME 52.00
10700094 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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Waltz of the Wraiths—Matt Conaway.
Everyone gets to contribute to the spooky
atmosphere of this creative piece for your youngest
ensembles. Surprisingly rich-sounding despite only
using six notes, this work also provides additional
effects with simple mouthpiece buzzing and
unison singing. Something completely different for
elementary band concerts.
10758977 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
10758978 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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Zombie Dance—Michael Story. Here's a
chillingly fun tip of the hat to the wildly popular
craze that fans just can't get enough of. Using only
quarter, half, and whole notes, your elementary
bands will be able to join in the fun. Add some
costumes for a little extra visual effect!
10733627 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . B 46.00
DELIGHTFUL SCARY FUN
Suspenseful and delightfully spooky, these new selections
will bring goose bumps to audiences throughout the year.