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E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
l Courage—Tyler Arcari. Based on the tune Agincourt
Carol, this is an intense, dramatic, and programmatic
work. Its medieval nature is on full display, and there
are ample opportunities for each section and each
musician to shine - including plenty of exposure for
percussion. This one is a winner!
11346014 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
Court Jester March—Karen K. Robertson.
Here is a quirky, lively march featuring sparkling
sixteenth notes in the woodwinds, silly syncopation
in the brass, and plenty of rhythmic ringing in the
percussion. Students and audiences alike can easily
imagine the court jester dancing around, putting on
the show! With this flexible arrangement, you will be
able to bring the fun to any size ensemble!
11312353 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
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l Cradle Moon—Carl Holmquist. A setting of a
lullaby tune that has been passed down through
at least five generations of the composer's family.
This lovely piece will take the audience on a journey
through serene melody, lush harmony, and weaving
countermelodies before ultimately returning to the
calm setting of a child drifting off to sleep.
11348465 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
l Creer (Believe)—Randall D. Standridge. This
emotional, lyrical work features accessible and
expressive solos, beautiful harmony, and an
optional guitar/synthesizer part help to create this
tribute to a beloved school faculty member whose
motto was "Creer" (Spanish for "believe"). Features
reproducible parts and digital streaming rights.
11349006 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
H Critical Mass—Todd Stalter. An explosion of sound
sets off a chain reaction in this combustible work! As
it launches forward, small melodic fragments grow
and expand outward and upward creating a powerful
work that closes with a nuclear finish!
10093399 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .78.00
Crowns of Glory—Jack Wilds. This dynamic
concert opener is built on an American shape-note
melody. Rich percussion textures and modern
harmonies breathe new life into a charming
pentatonic tune. The result is a unique composition
full of exceptional opportunities for music making.
This piece is a great opportunity to expose your
students to a historical aspect of American music.
A definite winner!
11203008 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
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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
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
Dancing in the Rain—Rebecca G. Jarvis.
Unbridled joy and childlike abandon abound
this work with African influences. An entrancing
percussion groove complete with rain stick highlights
the simple dancing song that every instrument gets
to play during the piece. Tuneful countermelodies
and rhythmic clapping add to the percussion to help
make this a very special piece to perform.
11001789 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .59.00
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
DarkHeart—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
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
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
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l Days Gone By—Katherine Rorabaugh. Gorgeous
themes, beautiful orchestrations, and lush scoring
coupled with a dramatic and soaring climax that
fades into a soft ending brilliantly invoke warm
feelings of nostalgia. This work is an excellent way
to showcase your band's musicianship and tone.
Features solos for marimba, oboe (cued), trumpet,
French horn (cued), and alto sax.
11343824 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .52.00
11343825 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
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 . . . . . . . . . .85.00
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
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 . . . . . . . . . .70.00
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
Downtown Dash—Nathan Daughtrey. On your
mark... get set... go! Take part in a brisk race
through city streets without taking a single step. This
well-paced work musically follows the course of a
5K race from the slow pace of the crowded starting
line to the exuberant sprint to the finish. This flexible
version makes the piece accessible to many sizes
of ensemble and is helpful in a variety of rehearsal
situations. Get off your podium and get moving!
11312359 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
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
Dystopia—Jay Coles. This piece is full of fire and
uses a rhythmic melody and percussion to convey
a country in endless war. Sure to be a hit with
your brass and percussionists, you're woodwinds
will also enjoy the insistent melody. It is written for
flexible ensemble, so even with small groups, you
will be able to produce some power!
11312362 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
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
Earthdawn—Randall D. Standridge. A unique and
exciting work that evokes a world music feel with
syncopated rhythms, expressive dynamic moments,
and clapping and stomping from the winds. For an
even more theatrical effect, it has an option to stage
the percussion in the round, giving your audiences a
very special visual and aural experience.
11173574 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .70.00
Earthdawn—Randall D. Standridge. A unique and
exciting work that evokes a world music feel, with
syncopated rhythms, expressive dynamic moments,
and clapping and stomping from the winds. For an
even more theatrical effect, it has an option to stage
the percussion in the round, giving your audiences a
very special visual and aural experience. This version
is part of the Randall Standridge Music Flex Series
designed to be adaptable to bands, orchestras, or
small ensembles of any instrumentation. Optional
click and backing tracks as well as reproducible
parts make this an ideal choice for ensembles
looking for ultimate flexibility in live or online
rehearsal and performance.
11219787 Band Set & Score
Flexible Instrumentation. . . . . .70.00
l Electric Dreams—Daniel Fullman. This work
explores the idea of being inside the mind of a
computer and experiencing virtual thoughts and
dreams. This piece utilizes a synth to add an element
of digital integration into the ensemble - a nearly
constant pulse is the driving energy of the machine.
11341614 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .75.00
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
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 . . . . . . . . . .70.00
Energy!—Adrian B. Sims. This highly aggressive
work is based on a combination of invigorating
melodies and a relentless rhythmic drive. Musical
lines weave throughout the ensemble, soaring
countermelodies take center stage, and an
increasingly intense final passage takes the piece
to an entirely new level. Simply put, this one is full
of energy!
11203016 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Energy!—Adrian B. Sims. This highly aggressive
work is based on a combination of invigorating
melodies and a relentless rhythmic drive. Musical
lines weave throughout the ensemble, soaring
countermelodies take center stage, and an
increasingly intense final passage takes the piece
to an entirely new level. Simply put, this one is
full of energy! With fully adaptable scoring, you
will be able to put this work together with varying
instrumentations and ensemble sizes.
11307891 Band Set & Score Full Flex . . .55.00
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
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 . . . . . . . . . .60.00
