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Blue Tango—Leroy Anderson. This no.1 hit from
the 50's continues to help define the sound of
contemporary American popular orchestra music.
Arranged for concert band by the composer, the
charismatic melody and the traditional tango style
combine with subtle blues influences to capture
the spirit of the era while creating a work of world-
wide appeal.
78667 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .67.00
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Bugler's Holiday—Leroy Anderson. In all
probability the most famous trumpet trio ever written,
this Leroy Anderson delight is always a favorite
whenever and wherever it is played! (Trumpet Trio
ME, Band ME)
78840 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .82.00
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Concerto for Faculty and Band—James
Ployhar. This is sure to provide a humorous break in
your program! Staged with not-so-musical faculty
members as percussion "soloists," it offers both
musical and visual wit. This creative arrangement
will be the hit of your next performance!
75333 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .57.00
Curtain Call—John Wasson. Originally composed
for the five brass players and percussionist of
the Dallas Brass, this selection takes on new life
in a concert band arrangement. Sparkling and
vibrant, this setting is a tribute to all great finales
and encores. The perfect flag-waving closer for
any concert.
10369239 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .76.00
Flutopia—David Shaffer. The ultimate feature for
your superstar flutes! With the option of utilizing
one, two or three flute parts, this lighthearted
work combines whimsical lines with swing for an
absolutely delightful selection that is sure to be a
major crowd-pleaser! Simply divine!
10029241 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
The Haunted Carousel—Erika Svanoe. This
work utilizes the sound of a theremin, an electronic
instrument often used in old science fiction and
horror movies and the part is optional, doubled
by instruments of the band. The theremin part is
designed to be performed on an amplified iPad with
the GarageBand application for one Halloween piece
everyone will be talking about long after the concert!
10515922 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
H Instant Concert—Harold Walters. Written almost
25 years before Hooked on Classics, this amazing
novelty presents 30 separate, well-known melodies
in the space of three minutes and ten seconds!
Including symphonic themes, opera themes, folk
songs, spirituals, marches and even one loud grunt,
this very playable novelty is so bad it's really good!
Great "PR" for any concert!
721621 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
Just a Closer Walk with Thee—arr. Calvin
Custer. Probably the most popular Canadian Brass
concert opening number, Just A Closer Walk With
Thee retains the famous, slow, New Orleans-style
introduction. In true Canadian Brass style, this one
really lets loose for some great Dixie fun that's
within the playing abilities of most grade 3 bands.
Included are short written Dixie solos for clarinet,
trumpet and trombone.
2230217 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .75.00
Kvetchers—Laura Estes. A colloquial term for
"complainers," Kvetchers is a fun and quirky
concert march in the style of a musical joke.
Wonderfully scored, each section has its own
"surprise," perfect for working on independent
section playing. Audiences will really enjoy this one!
11198558 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
A New Orleans Promenade—Larry Neeck.
Rollicking from start to finish! This unique medley,
arranged in traditional New Orleans Jazz style,
consists of three classic songs, What A Friend We
Have In Jesus; St. Louis Blues and When The Saints
Go Marching In. To spice things up even more, an
optional jazz combo can be featured as part of the
ensemble. This cheerful, engaging arrangement will
provide a treat for your students and audience alike.
Great fun, and excellent for small or flexible groups!
11314534 Set & Score Build-a-Band . . . .60.00
Popov's Parade—Duncan Stubbs. Combining
references to 20th-century Russian music with
slapstick humor, Popov's Parade is a humble tribute
to a great international artist, Oleg Popov, one of
the world's best-known clowns. The quote from
Schubert's March Militaire parodies Stravinsky's
use of this same fragment in his own Circus
Polka. Suitable for intermediate level (Grade 3/4)
symphonic wind band.
11205932 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .89.00
Rhythm Stand—Jennifer Higdon. Rhythm Stand
pays tribute to the constant presence of rhythm in
our lives. Traditional and non-traditional sounds
are incorporated within unique compositional and
rhythmic patterns using a 4/4 style swing.
2478879 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Rollo Takes a Walk—David Maslanka. Inspired
by Rollo, a character created by Charles Ives to
represent ultra-conservative musical tastes, the
composer takes us on a musical outing exploring
commonplace musical ideas from a satirical
perspective. A tongue-in-cheek favorite!
2146223 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .75.00
Snippets—arr. David Bobrowitz. This
mischievous-sounding work incorporates snippets
of famous melodies that audiences will recognize
instantly! Varied articulations and tricky rhythms will
give your students plenty to work on with this piece
- and they will have fun doing it!
11352624 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . .0.00
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l Tango for Two Left Feet—Terry White. This
humorous work depicts what happens when an
inexperienced dancing couple is not in sync with
each other! Be prepared to drop beats and steps
with this rhythmically unique work. Musicians will
learn to be familiar with the common rhythms
associated with the tango style. Be prepared for
some uncommon harmonic twists and turns!
11354946 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
l The Gathering—Brooke Pierson. This ghoulish
waltz for young bands is a great choice for Halloween
performances. In C minor and full of chromaticism,
your will give your students plenty of opportunities
for some tricky playing, and with its heavy and
ponderous nature, you will have a grand time.
11346070 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Trombone Tiger Rag—Nick LaRocca/arr. Sharp.
Feature your trombone section in this rip-roarin'
arrangement of the famous Tiger Rag. In between the
melodic material, the trombones provide humorous
fills, taking full advantage of their ability to play
glissandos. Just because the trombones are in the
spotlight doesn't mean the rest of the band won't get
to shine too. Sure to be a good time for one and all!
10279423 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Trumpets in Motion—David Bobrowitz. A fun-filled
and energetic feature for developing trumpet sections
that will impress your audience. The accompanying
band parts offer plenty of melodic and rhythmic
material to keep everyone busy as the tune bounces
back and forth between trumpets and band. Just the
piece to program when you have trumpet players that
are ready to show what they can do.
11201789 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .70.00
l A Year in Three Minutes—Bryce Newton. Unique
and creative, this fun work is great for year-end
concerts, holiday programs, or any time to reflect
on a full year gone by. Musicians and audiences
will enjoy all of the traditional annual celebrations
in only three minutes. Teachers will appreciate the
careful regard for younger players.
11355444 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .80.00
Lighter Selections
Medium
Bayou Breakdown—Brant Karrick. This fun and
whimsical fugue with a Cajun twist provides musical
and technical challenges for performers while being
a tuneful treat for the audience. Each section gets
a good workout plus several solo opportunities. A
great piece to show off your band!
2478621 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .78.00
The Bicycle—Ryan Ross. This lighthearted
and fun piece puts you in the saddle and has
you pushing the pedals! With constant staccato
rhythms and use of the ratchet and bicycle horn,
you have a great opportunity to have some fun
with your students and audience. With the added
flexibility, this piece will be useful to many groups
with instrumentation difficulties or smaller numbers.
11312368 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Blue Mambo—Michael Sweeney. Add a
pleasing touch of Latin to performances with this
really nice original. Opening with a lyric section
featuring a solo for flugelhorn or trumpet, this
appealing work includes sensuous melodies
surrounded by lush and bluesy harmonies. The
uptempo mambo then kicks in with an infectious
percussion groove which accompanies the
melodies and riffs from the full ensemble. A
marvelous and entertaining change of pace.
10759387 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
Country Gardens—Percy Grainger/arr. John
Philip Sousa/ed. K. Brion & L. Schissel. Two musical
legends, Percy Grainger and John Phillip Sousa,
joined forces to create this delightful arrangement of
Country Gardens! As with all Brion/Schissel editions,
this has been carefully edited to assure performances
are in keeping with Sousa's original intentions. An
added bonus is the fascinating correspondence
between Sousa and Grainger regarding the Sousa
arrangement included in the score.
2417178 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .84.00
Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing—Stevie
Wonder/Diane Downs and Rick Mattingly. Founded
and directed by award-winning educator Diane
Downs, the Louisville Leopard Percussionists
have been wowing audiences at national and
regional conventions for years. Diane's authentic
arrangement of Stevie Wonder's Don't You
Worry 'Bout a Thing is carefully edited by well-
known educator and author Rick Mattingly. Each
arrangement in this series is written with a flexible
instrumentation based around mallet instruments,
drum set, and a variety of Latin instruments. A great
song and a tried and true arrangement...what's not
to love? Free recording available at
10340679 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . . .30.00
Extraordinary Machines of Clockwork and
Steam—Scott Watson. Bring the magical
sounds of steampunk to your programs with this
imaginative work for concert band. You'll musically
visit the fascinating world of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells
and others whose imaginative and limitless view of
the future included all sorts of fanciful contraptions
including forward-looking modes of transportation,
time travel, weaponry, and more!
11001399 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .58.00
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
Snow Day Celebration!—Alan Stein. Very
seldom will you find two words that produce such
feelings of happiness as "snow day!" Capture those
same feelings of freedom and playfulness this
concert season with this delightful holiday treat.
The perfect addition to any winter concert that will
continue to be a favorite year after year.
10027599 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .68.00
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l Swingin' on the Moon—arr. Michael Kamuf.
Let's go to the moon! This medley of three great
American standards is a perfect choice to teach or
reinforce swing style to your students. Featuring
Blue Moon; Moonlight Serenade and How High the
Moon, this arrangement has the qualities of great
big band arranging and is bound to be a favorite of
students and audiences alike!
11354908 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .80.00
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Lighter Selections
Medium and
Medium-Advanced
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Albanian Dance—arr. Shelley Hanson.
2481850 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . MA 70.00
Godzilla Eats Las Vegas—Eric Whitacre.
2431989 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . MA 200.00
Bayou Breakdown—Brant Karrick.
2478621 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . M 78.00
Extraordinary Machines of Clockwork and
Steam—Scott Watson.
11001399 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . M 58.00
Liberty Fanfare—John Williams/arr. Bocook.
10185740 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . MA 215.00
