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4e Hope Springs Eternal—Steven J. Pyter. This
expressive piece takes the listener on an
emotional journey through feelings of sadness,
struggle, and hope, ultimately emerging in
triumph. The memorable melody is touching in
its simple beauty, beginning quietly and gaining
strength and momentum. As it transforms,
the listener gains a real sense of renewal and
comfort through the sensitive writing that grows
in strength and resolve.
11177125 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
4 Hudson River Run—Michael Sweeney. Take an
exciting boat race on the majestic Hudson River
with this energy-filled work that's propelled by
an unrelenting eighth-note pulse and energizing
percussion. The piece uses a variety of textures
and styles, and the melodic elements are passed
around to all sections. As an added bonus, parts
are included for beginning players, allowing
this to be used with a multilevel massed band
extravaganza.
11205785 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
4 Night Vision—Larry Neeck. In this colorful and
energetic work, pulsating rhythms and bold
themes provide interest and intensity wrapped
in a mysterious-sounding vibe. Unique scoring
will engage your percussionists, with the melodic
material appealing to all the winds. This highly
approachable work will intrigue and delight
students and audiences alike.
11206881 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
4e On a Starry Night—Jason A. Spraggins.
Inspired by the iconic The Starry Night by famed
Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, this work
evokes the calmness and serenity of that starry
nightscape. The expressive writing goes on to
capture the grandeur of the painting's swirling
sky and dramatic moon while providing a sense
of abiding warmth, peace, and hope. A great
opportunity for cross-curricular teaching.
11193999 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4e Rhythmania!—Carol Brittin Chambers. An
exciting work for developing band! Introduce
your students to new sound effects produced
with hands, sticks, and pencils on stands in this
rock-inspired opener. You'll also find some great
opportunities to introduce meter changes. Your
students are going to ask to play this one more
than once!
11198574 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
4e Rock Solid—Scott Watson. A moderate rock
feel and gritty, dissonant harmonies combine to
portray the unmistakable sound of industry. You
can just imagine workers operating machinery
with whirring, clanging, grinding, and banging
sounds. Adding to the vivid image are several
vocal shouts from the band - and a factory whistle!
11203656 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
4 Shine Bright (for Brock)—Patrick Roszell.
This musical and upbeat celebration of life was
inspired in part by the John Steinbeck quote,
"It's so much darker when a light goes out than
it would have been if it had never shone." After
the brief introductory flute solo, the content is
persistently bright and charismatic and will add a
positive message to any performance throughout
the year.
11205942 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 63.00
4e Spring Creek Overture—Rob Grice. Opening
serenely, a tranquil scene unfolds with floating
melodies like gently moving waters. The beauty
and peace of this idyllic musical setting gradually
gains energy, guiding the listener to a spirited and
lively section. The melodic lines grow, buoyant
and bubbling, leading to a grand and glorious
conclusion.
11177169 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
4e Storm Warriors—Matthew R. Putnam. Don't
miss out on this one! Opening with an ominous
fanfare and quickly picking up the pace, this will
quickly hook your musicians and audiences with
its infectious melody, rhythmic pulse, and pure
energy. Your band will sound great on this piece!
11198584 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
4e Terminus—Sean O'Loughlin. Explore fanfare-
like dissonance in this rhythmic and syncopated
work. With many opportunities to develop
counting skills, this work is exciting from start
to finish. Reminiscent of film-score themes,
developing bands will enjoy the dramatic twists
and turns that this offers. It is definitely a winner!
11198592 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
4e Tripwire—JaRod Hall. A spy attempts to
infiltrate the defenses of an arch enemy. Take
caution though, for every step can trigger an
alarm because tripwires are everywhere! This
clever work is unlike anything out there and offers
some extraordinary colors. From the sneaky
sound of the beginning melody to the loud and
raucous rips that follow later in the work, this is an
incredible standout piece for any concert!
11203074 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
4e Zombie Attack—Jason Taurins. A definite
hit! This creepy work for developing bands is
a perfect fit for your next Halloween concert.
With plenty of opportunity for sonorous tutti
playing and low brass independence, the unique
harmonic style is great for teaching common
accidentals. Your students will ask to play this
spooky thriller again and again!
11198614 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
medium-easy
4 As the Last Light Fades—Jeremy Bell. Here is
a programmatic work capturing the gradual shift
when the sunset gives way to a brief moment of
twilight. The music conveys the feeling of peace
and tranquility that one can only really experience
in nature, an ethereal and almost transcendent
connection, undisturbed by the disruptions of the
modern world.
11206764 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 72.00
4 Ascensions—Rob Romeyn. Here is an
aggressive concert or festival work of unbridled
energy and power! Ascending melodic themes
and harmonic structures create tension, and
memorable melodic material is shared throughout
the entire ensemble. Contemporary harmonies,
contrasting styles, dynamics, textures and the
aforementioned "ascensions" create a dramatic
and fresh compositional approach. This is
musical adrenaline and excitement at its best!
11206725 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 59.00
4e The Awakening—Mark Lortz. This highly
descriptive piece is based on three of Leonardo
da Vinci's most well-known works. The first,
Vitruvian Man, is a striking musical representation
of the human body. Mona Lisa lyrically depicts
the gentle and subtle beauty of this famous
painting. Finally, The Flying Machine musically
soars, reflecting Leonardo's lifelong fascination
with flight.
11177175 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
4e Blinding Light—Peter Sciaino. A must-have
addition for your library! This dynamic concert
work is great for opening or closing your
program. Thrilling brass fanfares, changing time
signatures, soaring melodies, and a driving
tempo will lead your audience and performers to
a passionate and vigorous conclusion.
11198508 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 85.00
4e Carpe Diem—Steven J. Pyter. This celebratory
work that will certainly inspire everyone to
"seize the day"! Rather than wait anxiously for
what life may bring, this lively and spirited work
encourages the listener to cherish the present,
recognize all the gifts that today has to offer, and
look forward to the future.
11177095 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
4e Celestial Flight—Jim H. Johnson. "Oh! I have
slipped the surly bonds of Earth..." Inspired by
the poem High Flight, experience the freedom
of flying, with sweeping woodwinds and mallets
soaring above the cinematic melodic statement
by brass. The highly rhythmic melody soars
upward to the lyrical section which seems to float
effortlessly through the upper atmosphere. At its
musical apex it reunites with the opening material
for a swift and breathtaking finish.
11177099 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4e Cuyahoga Valley View—Steve Parsons. Written
to introduce young musicians to polytonality,
this new work in overture form is perfect for
festival adjudication. Soaring melodic lines and
interesting harmony come in a complete package
with fanfares, ballads, and more. Audiences and
performers will be enthralled by this beautifully
scored work!
11198524 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
4e Detonation—Gary D. Ziek. An explosive opening
number that will start your concert with a bang!
This intense and volatile piece lights a one-bar
introductory fuse that ignites the full band. A
brief period of calm is underpinned by a series
of pulsating ostinati which maintain a constant
state of agitation. In the definitive conclusion, the
percussion section provides the last word with
one final detonation.
11177109 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
4e English Folk Song Suite—Ralph Vaughan
Williams/arr. Douglas E. Wagner. Indisputably
one of the most significant concert band
masterworks from the early 20th century. The
dignity and historical significance of this band
masterwork have been treated with great
respect in the complete and unabridged scoring.
Accessibility by developing bands has been
assured with level-appropriate instrumentation,
ranges, rhythms, key signatures, and meters.
Must-have repertoire for every library.
11176993 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 77.00
THE COMPLETE
INSTRUMENT
REFERENCE GUIDE
for Band Directors
Richard Williams & Jeff King.
This useful spiral-bound reference book
includes extended fingering charts for all
wind instruments; alternate fingerings, trill
charts and key diagrams for all woodwind
instruments; harmonic series and pitch
tendencies for all brass instruments as well
as instrument ranges for mallet percussion
and rudiments for all battery percussion.
Individual fingering charts for student use can
be purchased separately.
5969465 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
