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E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
l The Ghosts of Edinburgh Castle—Jay Taylor.
One of the oldest fortresses in the world, Edinburgh
Castle evokes emotions of mystique and wonder.
This work, scored for beginning bands, uses
mysterious themes, creative orchestration,
dynamics and percussion to take the listener on a
musical journey through the dark corners of the old
castle. Excellent for teaching blend and playing with
soft dynamics. Optional bass part.
11343844 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11343845 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Threshold—Tyler Arcari. Exciting and intense
from start to finish, this thriller doesn't hold back!
Your percussion section will be fully engaged with
color and impact points, while each section in the
band has a moment to carry the melody. This
driving and fun work also has moments of lyrical
expressiveness that make it not only fun to play,
but a great and varied piece to teach!
11198602 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Thrill Ride—Brian Balmages. Fear, anxiety,
adrenaline, and a sheer rush of excitement all
take center stage in this musical roller-coaster
ride. Percussion simulates the sound of the lift hill
before the ride takes off in an action-packed series
of drops, turns, and loops. Eventually the riders get
their hands up in the air, reveling in unabashed joy
before the car coasts to a stop.
11002274 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Throne of Swords—Michael J. Miller. Just as
the title suggests, this work for beginning band
is as menacing as a throne made of swords! With
its opening fanfare material, reinforcing space and
style, this piece takes the audience on a musical
adventure full of knights and wonder! Your band will
ascend to greatness with this one!
11198604 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Thunderbolt Fanfare—Brian Balmages. Clusters
of sound and unrelenting rhythmic drive recreate
the experience the composer had when his home
was hit by a powerful lightning strike. The work has
an urgency about it, with brief moments of release
before tension begins to build again. Percussion
plays a big role throughout, and a twist occurs
toward the end as the inexhaustible energy moves
into a fiery conclusion.
11002278 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Tin Man Does the Iron City—Rick Hirsch.
Imagine the industrial sounds the Tin Man might
hear when bopping around Pittsburgh when city life
centered around its busy steel mills and factories.
The percussion section enhances the mechanical
nature of this quirky, programmatic piece.
11203670 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .52.00
l Tokens of Esteem—Matthew R. Putnam. Tutti
sections provide a great opportunity for your band to
sound as big as it can. Feature your trumpets in the
introduction of the theme, and the lyrical section is a
great place to musically challenge your woodwinds.
11346078 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Triton Fanfare—Robert W. Smith. Your band will
sound mature beyond their years when they perform
this sparkling concert opener! From the use of 3/4
meter to tri-tones, the number three is used as a
creative seed. The flowing melodies combined with
fanfare flourishes are instrumental in making this a
valuable concert work for young bands.
10050183 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .49.00
Ubuntu—Brian Bankston. Teach your young
musicians to work together with this African
groove that comes from the heart. With limited
ranges and technical demands, your students
will be able to focus on balance, intonation, and
rhythmic accuracy. Opportunities abound for your
percussionists! Not only will they enhance their
musical skills, they will have fun playing this music
together and presenting it to the audience.
11207575 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Uncharted Waters—Matthew R. Putnam. This
piece was written to give your students confidence
as they navigate the awes and anxieties of life. The
dark melody in a minor key produces an unsettling
feeling. The tutti brass and woodwind sections will
give you players confidence, and the melodies are
very playable.
11198606 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Unleash the Dragon—Paul De Cinque.
Unleash an inner adventure! Inspired by a dragon
featured on a school crest, this piece evokes the
image of this legendary beast. The descriptive
writing gives younger musicians a chance to
perform an entertaining and dramatic-sounding
piece while using chromatic passages to extend
their musicianship.
11201548 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .70.00
Utopia—Ryan Meeboer. Utopia is a musical
reflection of the bustling life of a big city. It opens
using fanfare-like chords to represent the perfection
of this wonderful place. The melody is found in
many sections of the band, giving the opportunity
for all the instruments to shine.
11205969 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Vulcan's Anvil—Joseph Compello. Vulcan, the
ancient mythological god of fire, is often portrayed
holding a hammer over an anvil at a blacksmith's
hearth - feature an instrument that has a convincing
anvil sound in this concert work for young band. This
composition has plenty of skill-building opportunities
for articulation, dynamics, and intonation. Program
this unique work for a memorable concert, contest
or festival performance!
11205064 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .53.00
Walk Like a Spartan—William Palange. This
fun and funky tune got its title from a school-wide
competition to provide a title. The catchy, dance-
like music creates a fun atmosphere, and the title
fits perfectly with the main theme and spirit of the
piece as the Spartan is the school district's mascot.
11203672 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
A Welcome Voice—Lewis Hartsough/arr. Frank
McKinney. Lewis T. Hartsough wrote "I Hear Thy
Welcome Voice" in 1872 at a revival meeting in
Epworth, Iowa. This lyrical setting explores the rich
sonority available to the young concert band. The
opening melody is heard in the dark, rich, full sound
of the clarinets' chalumeau register and is doubled
by the baritone. As the piece slowly unfolds, it offers
the hymn in increasingly dramatic fashion up to its
glorious resolution and final Amen.
11205852 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
When Summer's in the Meadow—arr. Randall
D. Standridge. The title is taken from one of the
most poignant and nostalgic lines of text in the
Irish folk song Danny Boy, which is the basis for
this expressive setting. The composer creates a
dreamily beautiful presentation of this beloved song
that is accessible to younger bands. The number of
scoring elements and musical qualities elevate this
approachable work to a high musical standard that
bands at all levels will appreciate and enjoy.
11129830 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Wind Dances—Richard L. Saucedo. Using a
single syncopated pattern, this dynamic work
allows young players to focus on technique and
style, all written well within their abilities at this
level. It's a terrific teaching piece of musical depth
and merit with an energetic drive throughout and
active parts for all players.
10910787 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Zig Zag—Sean O'Loughlin. An exciting and
electrifying composition for young concert bands.
Full of flair and rhythmic motifs that you can't help
but enjoy, it has energy pulsating throughout. Even
the slower middle section has an underlying tension
that can't be ignored. Take a deep breath and hold
on tight!
11001100 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
Zombie Attack!—Jason Taurins. 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! This flexible
version is available with reproducible parts and is
adaptable to many ensemble configurations.
11337334 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Concert and
Contest Selections
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E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
l (Risk) Everything for a Dream—Richard L.
Saucedo. This beautiful and sensitive composition
was written to celebrate the beginning of United
Sound, an organization whose purpose is to put
instruments into the hands of students with special
needs students. It has been wonderfully adapted to
a flexible format for groups of all sizes.
11324989 Band Set & Score Flex-Band . .60.00
11324990 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
A Song For Friends—Larry Daehn. This
beautiful and moving work has been a staple of
band literature for decades and this new Build-A-
Band arrangement makes it accessible for small
ensembles, as well as those with instrumentation
challenges. This unique composition for young
bands encourages players to focus on making
beautiful music through the lyrical style. A simple,
moving tribute to friendship!
11314538 Set & Score Build-a-Band . . . .60.00
Abandoned Treasure Hunt—Rob Grice. This
exciting new work captures the thrill of a treasure
hunt and the mystery of the seas. A beginning
lyrical statement represents the abandoned island.
Our treasure hunt then begins with driving rhythms
and dynamic effects. Filled with musicality and
excitement, it's fun and educational for all!
10050191 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .48.00
10050193 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
H Abington Ridge—Ed Huckeby. This is nice! With
a bold opening theme reminiscent of the American
"Wild West," this spirited yet easy overture by Ed
Huckeby will present your young band in a most
positive light either in concert or at contest!
2211001 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
2211019 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT in
the MUSIC ROOM
"Pin-Drop Quiet" Classes
and Rehearsal
David Newell. With 30 years of
teaching in the public schools as
well as 15 years at the university
level, master teacher David Newell
shares his "secrets" of classroom
management. Create a positive
learning environment without ever
having to raise your voice! This is a
great resource for both the veteran
and first year music teachers.
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