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l Croatan Warrior—Ed Kiefer. This piece depicts
the ferocity with which the Croatan tribe defended
themselves. Beginning with a distant drum, a
tranquil pentatonic melody is presented by the
flute, floating through the air. The peaceful opening
is overcome by a much more driving, and angry
tone, The work drives forward toward an exuberant
and triumphant finish, providing every section an
opportunity to play something fun and challenging.
10909635 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
10909636 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 12.00
Crown Imperial—William Walton/arr. Jay Bocook.
Jay Bocook has created an accessible version of a
band classic with this superb rescoring of Walton's
regal march. The musical pageantry and thrilling
strains have been carefully arranged for playability
by most groups. Not only is this an excellent contest
piece, but it's an ideal graduation processional.
2406650 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
2406668 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
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Cumberland Cross—Carl Strommen. You'll
really get a nice sound with this one! Carl's original
work explores the rich American folk style in two
sections. The first has broad, moving harmonies
under a Shenandoah-like melody, and the second
a lively dance reminiscent of Copland. Cumberland
Cross is not too difficult, yet very impressive!
2319515 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 68.00
2319523 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
5976280 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Band, Vol. 4
4-CD Set: Grades 2-3. . . . . 49.50
Curse of the Pharaohs—Chris Bernotas. Curse
of the Pharaohs is an exotic-sounding piece
with a distinctive style and infectious melody.
Students will be immediately captivated by the
mysterious-sounding introduction that will lead
their imaginations to ancient Egypt. Fast driving
rhythms, exotic harmonies and colorful percussion
all contribute to the air of mystery and drama that
lingers throughout this exceedingly appealing work.
10508753 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10508754 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Cyclone—Michael Oare. The power and intensity
of our ever-changing marine environment is
portrayed in this descriptive work for young players.
A simple melodic motif along with syncopated
rhythmic energy effectively depicts the power
of nature's most violent storms. After a calm,
yet foreboding introduction, the mood quickly
transforms as the storm draws near. Thundering
bass drum rolls and driving rhythmic and melodic
ostinatos highlight dynamic and textural contrasts
that sweep into the bold and exciting conclusion.
10348132 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10348133 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Danse Carnivale—Randall Standridge. Musical
drama and humor are on display in this homage
to Romantic orchestra repertoire. A blazing tempo,
interspersed with very slow sections, sudden
dynamic shifts and the juxtaposition of d minor and
F major add contrast to this dynamic work. The
perfect choice for an opener, closer or encore work!
10364957 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
10364970 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Danzon (from "Fancy Free")—Leonard Bernstein/
arr. Jay Bocook. Influenced by the traditional Cuban
dance style, here is a brilliant work originally written
for the ballet " Fancy Free." This skillful adaptation
for concert band captures the sensual mood of
the original, while offering a unique and appealing
programming choice.
10460916 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
10460917 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
DarkHeart (Escape from DarkHeart Castle)—
Randall Standridge. The final movement of "The
Darklands Symphony"wraps the work up in a very
gripping way, musically depicting a daring escape
from the castle DarkHeart. Its dark, brooding nature
is portrayed by the driving rhythms, dissonances and
trills. The plainchant Dies Irae is used prominently
as thematic material that ties the entire symphony
together. DarkHeart can very successfully be
performed as a standalone work. Menacing!
10617669 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
10617670 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
4 Darklands Legends—Randall D. Standridge. This
musical setting paints a portrait of three characters
that live in an imaginary world. The first movement
represents Prince Loon, the many-faced prince
whose changing features and moods are heard
in the varied and contrasting music. The solemn
music of movement 2 describes the grim ruins of
an old church that guards a deep, dark secret. A
frantic masquerade of the evil queen concludes
the work, growing faster and faster as it leads to a
fierce and thrilling finish.
10791418 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 85.00
10791419 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 12.00
H Declaration Overture—Claude T. Smith. This
most playable bravura overture opens with a
resounding melodic statement that is featured
throughout the piece. After the strong and majestic
opening, the percussion introduces the hypnotic
rhythm which echoes with authority throughout
the balance of the work, culminating in an exultant
conclusion. A favorite for concert or contest
programing.
985739 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
4840161 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
4840179 Condensed Score . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Defiance!—Rebecca G. Jarvis. An exciting, bold,
and daring piece, this work presents a musical
representation of resistance to authority, opposing
forces, or differing beliefs. The high-energy music
immediately demands the attention of the listener
as solid brass writing is balanced with excellent
woodwind lines. Winds assertively state the musical
themes throughout while being insistently pushed
forward by relentless percussion.
10908369 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . 74.00
10908370 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
10908371 Additional Oversized Score . . 25.00
Der Lehrmeister—Robert Sheldon. Classical
music lovers will immediately recognize and enjoy
this powerful setting. Written in a style evoking
Richard Strauss, it pays tribute to one of the
giants in music history. You'll hear heroic themes,
passages reminiscent of grand opera, and echoes
of overtures that could be mistaken for lost works
of this famous figure.
10739067 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 78.00
H Down a Country Lane—Aaron Copland/arr.
Patterson. This quiet, peaceful work by Aaron
Copland is technically quite easy, yet is an excellent
vehicle to show your band's musicianship. It
will provide excellent contrast to more vigorous
selections on any concert or festival program!
2256493 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
2256501 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.95
2391902 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Band, Vol. 1
3-CD Set: Grades 2-3. . . . . 39.50
Down by the Salley Gardens—arr. Michael
Sweeney. The haunting melody of this traditional
Irish folk song is treated here in a warm and colorful
setting. The instrumentation is varied and a wealth
of musical elements are provided through creative
harmonizations and carefully placed key changes. It
is scored in a way that will make bands of any size
sound terrific. A truly lovely arrangement.
2481706 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
2481707 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l Dr. Mayhem! (and His No-Good, Nefarious
Plot to Destroy L.A.)—Jeremy Bell. Chaos!
Destruction! Mayhem! What more could an evil
genius ask for? You'll find this to be a rambunctious,
fun, and bombastic work for young bands, as though
it was a super-villain ripped from the pages of a
comic book! The quirky and entertaining music will
challenge your young musicians with changing time
signatures and a variation of styles. Guaranteed to
spell doom for boredom in band class!
10908302 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 59.00
10908303 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
The Dragon Prince—Rick Kirby. This descriptive
and engaging work follows the ancient tale of a
handsome young prince forced by evil sorcery to live
part of his life as a dragon. The music takes on the
feel of a movie soundtrack as the legend unfolds in
grand fashion. A quiet and serene opening story sets
the stage as the story unfolds and the adventure
begins. With a significant portion of the fast section
scored in 6/8, the music spans emotions ranging
from the dramatic, to tenderness, to majestic.
10625713 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
10625714 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
l Dragonship—Larry Neeck. A dramatic image of
the Viking Age is presented in the sounds of this
dark and powerful work. An ethereal introduction
seems to musically emerge from the mist as if
setting the stage for a fierce Nordic battle. The
drama then intensifies as the battle begins. The
music takes on an assertive and vigorous nature
which gradually builds to a compelling and forceful
climax. The introductory theme makes a brief return
before coming to the impressive finish.
10908292 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 59.00
10908293 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Drums of the Saamis—Samuel R. Hazo. Opening
with tribal drums, then featuring a haunting melody
simulating the traditional wooden flute, this work
is based on those two themes. Both elements are
developed, varied, and enhanced throughout, with
modern-sounding chords and rhythms. By the end,
the marriage of the old and the new is complete.
This powerful work closes as it began: a restatement
of themes representing the musical and historical
foundation of the region of Alberta, Canada.
10460893 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
10460894 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Earthdance—Michael Sweeney. In celebration
of mankind's connection to our planet, this
extraordinary work for band uses an intriguing array
of composition devices and captivating melodies.
Listeners are immersed in a simulated rainstorm,
the sounds of world drumming, overlapping tone
clusters and textures, and finally a dance of
jubilation as the piece comes to a satisfying and
rewarding finish.
10095455 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
10095456 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
4 Echoes of the Silent—Robert Buckley. Written in
memory of a 1917 nautical disaster, this instrumental
hymn pays homage to those who perished and to
the resilient souls who survived. The moving music
is reverent and reflective, with emotional ebbs and
swells, climaxing with a stirring theme of hope and
inner strength. Ideal as a festival or memorial piece,
this work is an expressive musical display of softer
dynamics, expression and nuances.
10910760 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
10910761 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
l Electricity—Louis A. Josephson. This pulsating
composition, written when the composer was still in
high school, transforms attributes of electricity into
musical sounds. Reverberating ostinatos represent
crackling bursts of current while intricate moving
lines of woodwinds and mallet percussion reflect
the rapid motion of electrons darting about. Adding
to the effect are intense lightning strikes provided by
thick, explosive low brass chords with percussion
generating sounds of electrical energy throughout.
10849081 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
10849082 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
H
Encanto—Robert W. Smith. This compelling
overture by Robert W. Smith is probably his most
impressive festival work ever! Opening with a
distinctive full-brass fanfare, it evolves into an
infectious rhythmic section that can allow all bands
to sound strong and confident.
2213114 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
2213122 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Endless Rainbows—Brian Balmages. Centering
around a very simple melody, this stunning work
is both mournful and uplifting. Floating in over the
mallets a solo flute introduces the simple theme.
It evolves in various forms gradually growing to
a climactic moment of light and hope. Fading
to a simple finish the audience is left to reflect
on joy of the rainbow, illuminating the skies.
Highly recommended!
10369940 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
10369978 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Equilibrium—Michael Oare. Propelled throughout
by a constant driving pulse, this exciting work
pits opposing elements of harmony and rhythm
against each other, portraying a sense of musical
equilibrium. Creative interplay between winds
and percussion, along with shifting meters and
changing textures, adds to the effectiveness of this
unique piece commissioned by the U.S. Navy Band
for their performance at the 2014 Midwest Clinic in
Chicago, IL.
10494637 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
10494638 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Escape from the Deep—Brian Balmages. The
miraculous survival of nine Navy officers is depicted
in this selection based on the book of the same
name. The music begins with a military quality, but
then takes on a much more dissonant character
as the crew members fight for their lives. Excerpts
from America begin to appear in various forms,
first in adrenaline-packed moments, then in a brief
moment of solitude. The final burst of energy portrays
the sailors' incredible escape from the depths of the
ocean to the surface of the water. Powerful!
10091710 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10091715 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
l Event Horizon—Vince Gassi. The suspenseful
opening alerts the listener and gives a strong
indication of the appealing musical events that are
to follow. This fresh work captures the excitement
that occurs when pushing beyond standard musical
boundaries. The melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic
elements create interest as well as plenty of
valuable teaching moments for your band.
10906441 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 58.00
10906442 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
4 An Everlasting Spirit—Brian Beck. This
outstanding lyrical work is one of the nicest
you'll find! The tranquil and memorable melody
is introduced by the gentle sounds of mallet
percussion. The piece then unfolds with a faint
Celtic flavor that listeners will find totally appealing.
As the music rises and then softens, the piece ends
as it began, with the quiet sounds of bells gradually
fading away.
10908154 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10908155 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
H Exaltation—James Swearingen. A dramatic and
forceful overture with lots of rhythmic drive. This
contest-oriented work features an alto saxophone
solo and fine melodic material.
2034577 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 72.00
4835633 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Fable—Erik Morales. Having the sound of an epic
movie soundtrack, this work was inspired by old
collections of children's stories such as Aesop's
Fables and Grimm's Fairy Tales. Broad, memorable
themes create images that jump off the page while
an energetic and highly rhythmic pulse drives the
work forward. Just as the written stories did, the
music maintains a veil of darkness and intrigue that
captures the imagination of the listener from start
to finish.
10758201 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 75.00
10758202 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
"
You guys rock!"
— Lisa Butts, Band Director
Hanford West High School
Hanford, CA
