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At a Dixieland Jazz Funeral—Jared Spears.
A fun-filled piece that can be the hit of your next
concert. Featuring a Dixieland combo along with
the full band, your audience is treated to a bit of
New Orleans style jazz with Just A Closer Walk With
Thee followed by a new version of When The Saints
Go Marchin' In, and winding up with a surprise
ending that will bring a standing ovation. (Dixieland
Combo M, Band ME)
2062420 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Band of Heroes—Erika Svanoe. Let your audience
take an active part in your next performance with
this interactive musical adventure. A PowerPoint
presentation is coordinated with the music and
allows the audience to vote on how the story
develops as the heroes take part in their search. A
unique experience for all!
11205867 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .80.00
Big Bad and Blue—Michael J. Miller. Here's
a groovy original work that is a fresh addition to
the concert band repertoire and introduces young
musicians to the blues scale. Vibes, muted trumpet,
alto sax, clarinet, and flute create a cool film noir
style opening that gives way to a rock blues groove.
An open solo section is written out for trumpet and
alto sax.
11392860 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
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
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
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
The Country Club Stomp!—JaRod Hall.
Experience a New Orleans vibe with this exciting,
parade-inspired crowd pleaser! A celebration of
music, life, and love, this piece has an infectious
rhythmic groove and a spirited melody. Elements of
jazz occur throughout, and there is strong reference
to the West African circle dances from which this
music evolved. Stellar writing that is fun, catchy,
informative, spirited - and very accessible. Musicians
and audiences won't be able to get enough!
11399678 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
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
A Game of Cat and Mouse—David Bobrowitz.
The chase is on! Two parties engage in a constant
back and forth until one is finally victorious. The
energy starts at measure one and never lets up
- students will want to play this piece repeatedly.
A fun and light addition to your concert program.
11401105 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
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
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 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
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
Sea Shanty Saga—arr. Tyler Arcari. Who would
have thought that sea shanties would have caused
a huge social media craze? These four classic yet
timely shanties are scored in full four-part flex with
percussion and viola world parts. They are also
perfectly suitable for festival performance and
countless other applications. Fun and energetic!
11373883 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
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
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
Comegys Creek—Brian Beck. Kick off your shoes
and jump in! Named after a North Texas creek, this
high-stepping piece captures the rowdy frolicking
in the water with friends and family. Young players
will expand their harmonic vocabulary and reinforce
accidentals that create interesting harmonies, all
within a comfortable range. It also explores the
many permutations of the eighth- and sixteenth-
note combinations, as well as introduces and
reinforces 7/8 time signature. (2:24)
11400500 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .70.00
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
Quite the Kerfuffle—Peter Sciaino. "Organized
chaos" comes to mind when describing this topsy-
turvy original work. Chromaticism, glissandos,
grace notes, and even a big, raucous percussion
break all combine to create this experience that
your students will love to rehearse and perform.
11393483 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .75.00
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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 75.00
Godzilla Eats Las Vegas—Eric Whitacre.
2431989 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . MA 200.00
Bayou Breakdown—Brant Karrick.
2478621 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . M 78.00
Liberty Fanfare—John Williams/arr. Bocook.
10185740 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . MA 215.00
Snow Day Celebration!—Alan Stein.
10027599 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . M 68.00
