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CONCERT & CONTEST
Metrodance—Randall D. Standridge. A visit
to New York City inspired this vibrant concert
work, supercharged with the urban buzz of
one of the most amazing places in the world.
The speed of life and the collision of so many
personalities, ideas, and cultures is energizing
and invigorating. Adapted from the original for
reduced instrumentation ensembles, this is a
concert celebration that pulsates with the urban
groove one feels when walking through those
busy streets. This reduced instrumentation
version makes this piece accessible to bands of
all sizes and instrumentations.
11317866 Band Set & Score
Reduced Instrumentation . . . . 50.00
Moonlit Dreams—Joshua V. Hinkel. Quiet and
introspective, this lyrical and reflective ballad
expertly blends the colors of mallet percussion
with warm and subtle wind colors for a beautifully
sensitive work. It creates an almost magical
feeling of peace and tranquility that reminds us of
that special power music has to affect our feelings
and emotions. Now available for flexible wind
band, the beautiful lyricism of Moonlit Dreams
can be experienced by ensembles everywhere!
11315203 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Pacifica—Randall D. Standridge. The West
Coast is famous for being at the forefront of
technology and innovation; it is also an area of
great natural beauty. This duality inspired the
staccato musical elements that create a digital
effect against the contrasting lyrical melodies that
represent vistas of breathtaking landscapes. A
wonderfully colorful musical mosaic of this vibrant
part of our country. Adapted for ensembles with
reduced instrumentation.
11317868 Band Set & Score
Reduced Instrumentation . . . . 50.00
Radiance—Mark Lortz. Rescored for bands
with reduced instrumentation, this sparkling,
celebratory work presents vibrant musical material
in luminescent layers of sound and a driving 7/8
meter. Every section is featured with music that
seems to illuminate the surroundings with brilliant
light. A stunning concert opener that will shine a
spotlight on every concert performance.
11219555 Band Set & Score
Reduced Instrumentation . . . . 60.00
l Rage—Randall D. Standridge. Musically
explore the feelings of anger and the fury of
destructive forces - this piece allows musicians
to explore their own emotions and to experience
the artistic side of performance, playing with
emotion and not just technically playing a piece.
This arrangement is rescored to allow bands
with smaller instrumentation to sound full! An
outstanding composition.
11373055 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Siege—Randall D. Standridge. A powerfully
creative work, expertly adapted from the original
composition for smaller bands that evokes all the
danger and excitement of a grand and ferocious
battle - at sea, on land, or even on some far-
off planet. The end result is a creative concert
work that uses both symphonic and cinematic
language that will appeal to a broad range of
players and audiences.
11317870 Band Set & Score
Reduced Instrumentation . . . . 50.00
South Shore Soliloquy—Robert Sheldon. This
heartfelt elegy begins with a beautiful melody and
chorale section. Musical moments are plentiful,
and a poignant trumpet solo only increases the
emotional impact of this work.
11354944 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Such Small Things—Nathan Daughtrey. Here
we have a heartfelt, brightly colored piece that
really shines! This short, lyrical piece will evoke
many emotions from your players and audience.
The combination of colors from the percussion
and sweeping lines of the winds come together
very nicely! The flexible writing will ensure that you
will be able to perform this piece with a variety of
ensembles in different performing situations. A
great lyrical addition!
11312365 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
The Spirit of Kilkenny—Carol Brittin Chambers.
Inspired by the Irish town of Kilkenny, this piece
introduces 6/8 time and the jig style in this highly
accessible work for young band. The lyrical
section is in four and features a tuneful melody
that audiences will love.
11346074 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Three Organ Preludes—Ralph Vaughan
Williams/trans. Jack Stamp. This work is part
of a major initiative that brings the incredible
catalog of Ralph Vaughan Williams to the wind
band community with scholarly transcriptions
by leading band composers. Includes: The New
Commonwealth; A Wedding Tune for Ann and
Land of Our Birth. It effectively explores the colors
of the band and ends in glorious fashion!
11345241 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
l Timepiece—Randall D. Standridge. Windsor
Chimes is the basis of this clever musical
exploration of the concept of time through the use
of asymmetric meter, augmentation, reduction of
rhythmic figures, and rhythmic layering. Its charm
is heard in the sounds of ticking clocks, cuckoo
birds, and more. This arrangement, rescored for
ensembles with smaller instrumentation, retains
the intensity and energy of the original!
11373057 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Under a Winter Sky—Yukiko Nishimura. This
lovely ballad about the winter season is perfect
for teaching blend, balance, and phrasing
to developing band students. With soaring
melodies, beautiful harmonic moments, and
gentle percussion, this is a true depiction of the
scenery of a windless and clear winter morning.
The many inner melodies will develop listening
while also introducing the lyrical ballad style to
your performers.
11349215 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Visceral Chase—Sean O'Loughlin. You're
watching an action movie and there is a chase
scene. What do you hear? This! A pulsing
ostinato passage creates a sense of urgency and
connects the entire work. Syncopation helps to
move things forward, and sizzling percussion
keeps it exciting! Students will enjoy the intense
sound of this thriller!
11346088 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
l Waltz No. 2—Dmitri Shostakovich/arr.
Michael Brown. This popular waltz melody from
Shostakovich's Suite for Variety Stage Orchestra
is well known throughout the world and often
used in TV and films. Here is a well-paced version
scored for flexible instrumentation.
11373585 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
The Water Is Wide—Traditional Scottish/
arr. Greg Danner. Dating back to the 1700s,
the Scottish folk song The Water is Wide was
initially known as O Waly, Waly. This free setting
connects original music with the source melody
in a continuous unfolding of melodic and motivic
material. This is a great example of lyrical writing
and careful scoring that will bring a new level of
musicality to any size ensemble.
11315215 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
We Will Remember Them—Douglas E.
Wagner. Guided by their deeply personal sense
of duty and obligation to heal and help, our first
responders deserve our gratitude and respect.
This tribute is a beautiful, impactful, and lyrical
celebration of these heroes in our society.
11354896 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
Where Stand the Dauntless—Vince Gassi.
Heroic in nature, this musical tribute can be
used to recognize brave and courageous figures
in any community. A brilliant fanfare, somber
lyrical theme, and driving energy combine to
embody the true spirit of the dauntless. An
exciting work that makes an ideal concert opener
and contest piece. This flexible version comes
with supplemental parts and permission is
granted to photocopy as needed. A percussion
accompaniment track is also available as a free
download. String parts have been edited with
extra fingerings and bowings to support students
in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys.
11315501 Band Set & Score
with String Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Where the Wild Things Dance—Joseph
Benjamin Earp. This energetic work is wildly
infectious. A light and lively musical statement
inspired by the Sandhill Cranes of Monte Vista,
Colorado, is sure to make all want to dance.
The tubas and low woodwinds will particularly
enjoy performing their opening groove as it sets
the tone for the great music to come. Flexible
instrumentation makes this very adaptable. Enjoy!
11355456 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
M E D I U M
H American Riversongs—Pierre La Plante. This
marvelous work is a moving tribute to an earlier
time, when our rivers and other waterways were
the lifelines of our growing nation. Featuring
Down The River; Shenandoah (Across The Wide
Missouri); The Glendy Burk and a delightful Creole
bamboula tune, this piece is an inspiring program
selection that will give an emotional, nostalgic
touch to your program.
2255933 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 85.00
Arabian Dances—Brian Balmages. Explore
Middle Eastern sounds with this work that
combines traditional folk songs with original
music. An extended percussion ensemble takes
center stage in the middle of the piece before a
magnificent juxtaposition of themes brings the
work to a powerful conclusion. This version is in a
flexible format.
11339911 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
Breaking Through—Brian Balmages. Break
down barriers with this energetic, joyous
celebration of creativity and possibility! The
persistent rhythmic drive combines with
woodwind flourishes and heroic brass fanfares,
resulting in a high-energy barnburner that is
destined to bring down the house. It's a rhythmic
and energetic adventure! Highly recommended.
11352555 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
Chant and Jubilo—W Francis McBeth/arr.
Clarence E. Barber. This work is playable by any
SSATB combination of woodwind, brass, and
string players with optional percussion. Beginning
with a sensitive unison Chant reminiscent of
early church organum, and then exploding with
brass and percussion in the Jubilo, this is a very
dramatic yet quite playable work. It has been
recognized as one of the most outstanding of the
composer's works and is justly regarded as one
of the classics of the band repertoire.
11355729 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
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