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Pride of the Clipper—Brian Balmages. The
spirit and industrial sounds of a historical shipyard
come to life in this radiant work. From the metallic
banging to a celebration of life on the water, the
music paints a picture of the famed Baltimore
Clipper, known for its speed and ability to outrun
enemy ships. Significant tension is introduced
as the clipper is put to the ultimate test before
emerging in glorious celebration.
11203046 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .90.00
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l Providence—Randall D. Standridge. The natural
beauty of Providence Canyon serves as the
inspiration for this lyrical work that paints a beautiful
musical landscape. Soaring melodies and colorful
orchestration combine with passionate harmony to
provide a perfect vehicle for expression at your next
concert. Involved percussion writing also helps to
distinguish this work from other lyrical selections.
This features reproducible parts and digital sharing
and streaming rights.
11349000 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .80.00
Race Before Us—Philip Loewen. Explores a
host of sonorities and styles in this colorful and
driving rhythmic concert band work. Building out
of an echoing introduction, the dynamic material
develops in a well-paced manner that rises and
falls in intensity, keeping the momentum constantly
moving forward. This forward motion is sustained
throughout, gradually building to the concise and
rousing final climax.
11207356 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .85.00
The Ragtime Dance—Scott Joplin/arr. John
R. Bourgeois. As appealing now as it was when
published in 1902, this delightful stop-time
two-step dance reflects the sense of vibrancy
and optimism at the dawn of the 20th century.
Featuring the wild new ragtime rhythms of the
times, the lively and syncopated writing by "The
King of Ragtime" displays all the features that
made the style so popular. Syncopated, bright,
and energetic, it's an entertaining addition to
concert programs. Even the band members
take part in the action by rhythmically stomping
along with the music.
11168623 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .90.00
Red Rock Mountain—Rossano Galante. This
composition is an episodic work that paints a
musical portrait of a beautiful mountain landscape.
Brass fanfares and soaring wind lines begin the
piece, transitioning into an emotional section
depicting the mountains at dusk. As the sun rises
and sheds light on its peaks, the music becomes
lyrical and rhythmically incisive, culminating in a
heroic brass finale that depicts the full grandeur of
the mountains.
10604536 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .85.00
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l Red Tails—Ayatey Shabazz. In honor of the
Tuskegee Airmen, this thriller will take your
audience on a journey into the skies. These
outstanding pilots protected WWII bombers from
enemy fire, achieving a superior combat record.
This programmatic work will show the prowess
of your woodwinds, brass, and percussion in a
dramatic and attainable way. Packed with emotion
and heartfelt moments, it is a must-have!
11342406 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .90.00
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l Red Tails—Ayatey Shabazz. In honor of the
Tuskegee Airmen, this thriller will take your
audience on a journey into the skies. These
outstanding pilots protected WWII bombers from
enemy fire, achieving a superior combat record.
This programmatic work will show the prowess
of your woodwinds, brass, and percussion in a
dramatic and attainable way. With adaptive scoring,
this piece is accessible to ensembles of many sizes.
Packed with emotion and heartfelt moments, it is a
must-have!
11342407 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
Redemption—Rossano Galante. Sweeping in
scope and meaning, the romanticism of this piece
is undeniable. The lush and lyric elements captures
the sense of euphoria one experiences after being
saved from an emotional crisis. Ecstatic melodic
lines and rich scoring will create an emotional
experience your ensemble and audiences won't
soon forget.
10280015 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .68.00
Reluctant Joys—arr. Brant Karrick. Six African-
American spirituals, laments, and plantation songs
are woven into a musical tapestry capturing their
simple elegance and charm. By incorporating fresh
musical ideas with harmony, accompaniment,
meter, and counterpoint, these appealing melodies
are presented in a new and enjoyable setting.
11200171 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . .100.00
Rephrygeration—Todd Stalter. A dynamic
concert opener or closer that will most certainly cast
a spell over your audience. Fast and furious from
the outset, the breathtaking figures dart and weave
through the air like sonic lightning bolts. Aggressive
low brass figures, crisp and rhythmic percussion,
and winding passages in the woodwinds join forces
in fueling this high-powered concert work.
10604530 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .78.00
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l Resilience—Travis J. Weller. Celebrate the
spirit of rising above with this energetic thriller!
Adversity is represented by various harmonic
and rhythmic devices throughout the work and is
resolved through creative reworkings of previous
melodic material, different textural and timbral
combinations, and tempo and dynamic shadings.
This approachable composition will challenge your
musicians both musically and emotionally.
11349209 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .90.00
Reverence—Louis A. Josephson. A celebration
of all those unsung heroes of everyday life.
The triumphant opening is brilliantly stated and
answered by a flourish of shimmering woodwinds,
with brass and percussion building to a contrasting
section of warm, resonant harmonies and
contrasting textures. Grand and majestic, the
opening material then returns with a decidedly
heroic and triumphant finish.
11177163 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .70.00
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l Riptides—Katahj Copley. Explore the fear of the
unknown with this turbulent work depicting the
dangerous nature of the ocean. You will encounter
sounds such as snarling muted brass, glissandos,
raucous rhythms, and harsh articulations. The
percussion in this work can be described as
eccentric and will fully engage all of your young
musicians. A must-have addition!
11332972 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . .225.00
Rise—Rossano Galante. This composition
is heroic, uplifting, evocative of achievement,
reverent, and welcoming. The work has global
appeal, referencing the spirit embodied by
three important guiding principles: participation,
inclusion, and personal best.
11001891 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .89.00
H River of Life—Steven Reineke. We urge you to
look at this important work! This composer is the
resident composer for the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
and we feel that this is an incredible composition...
the highs, the lows, the development, the scoring,
the transitions, the themes...all point to a piece that
must be given a place in the band repertoire. Best
of all, is that this work will appeal on several levels,
the melodies and rhythms immediately grab you,
but on a deeper level, the composer's skill is quite
evident. Our highest recommendations!
2323699 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .76.00
Riverside Overture—Robert Sheldon. This
spirited overture features tuneful and rhythmic
melodies contrasted with some musically poignant
moments of lyrical expression. The bright and bold
nature of the music is overflowing with a distinct
and appealing vibrant personality - a great way to
open any concert program!
11001405 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .78.00
l Rocket Surgery—Chris Campbell. Written for
smaller bands with limited instrumentation that
are looking for more challenging compositions,
this complex composition will develop musicians'
counting and rhythmic precision skills while also
working on cut time and tonguing. This unique
choice will entertain performers and audiences
alike with its tongue-in-cheek approach.
11349206 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
The Rumor of a Secret King—John Mackey.
The atmosphere of courtly intrigue and suspense is
created from the very beginning with soft murmuring
whispers that introduce the unfolding drama.
Ripples of sound grow and spread, rising in intensity
as the import of a looming pronouncement finally
erupts in a dazzling display of musical ferocity.
10944460 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . .145.00
Salutes and Salutations—Barry E. Kopetz. A
profound work that reflects the on the character
of a superb and dedicated music educator.
Various sections of the piece effectively portray
different aspects of his personality - noble, loving,
humorous, and at times playfully sarcastic. Each of
these elements contributes in successfully creating
this substantial and impressive musical portrait.
11177165 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .70.00
l Scattering Leaves by the Clocktower—Roger
Cichy. This work explores the many moods and
emotions that people feel when graduating. It
begins with a fanfare before going into an almost
Latin-feeling 5/4 section with playful colors. The
next section is reminiscent of English folk song
settings. If you are looking for something a little
different for your program, this will be a good start.
11344523 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .85.00
A Scotland Adventure—Dennis Eveland. In this
three-movement composition, the composer uses
original melodies to help create a musical vision
of Scotland. With bright dancelike melodies, a
flowing french horn solo, and jaunty full band
sections, you will enjoy making this work happen
with your students!
11315254 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .80.00
Scottish Dance—Keith Christopher. This work is
based on the tune, Ye Banks and Braes O Bonnie
Doon. The buoyant ebb and flow of the melody
is crafted from the pentatonic scale. This setting
makes for a lively and engaging experience,
complete with stomps, slaps, and claps that seem
to conjure up images of a Scottish barn dance.
11315250 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
Scramble—Todd Stalter. A tumultuous
concert opener or closer intended to depict two
characteristics of the title, the frantic collecting of
things together in a disorderly way, and darting about
quickly with a sense of urgency. Once the theme is
presented the fun really starts! The action revs up
as the musical "parts" are separated and combined
in unique and haphazard combinations, all at break-
neck speed that will leave everyone breathless!
10305668 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .78.00
H Sea Songs—Ralph Vaughan Williams. One of
the simpler works by Vaughan Williams for band,
this setting of English sea songs was originally
written in 1924. The scoring is direct and
straightforward, resulting in a most rewarding yet
highly playable work.
151928 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .90.00
SOUND LEADERSHIP
Leadership Curriculum
for Music Students
Scott Lang. Students can take
ownership of their own learning
and leading through this leadership
method book for band, choir, and
orchestra students. It's designed
to help facilitate an engaging and
collaborative process between
student leaders and program
directors that allows for self-
discovery, goal setting, and defining
roles and responsibilities. Topics
include: taking a personal leadership
inventory; task assessment
and job creation; situational
discussion starters; complete
leadership assessments; leadership
performance review; and specific
and strategic goal setting activities.
11000848 Paperback Book . . . . 12.99
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