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Furioso—Robert W. Smith. Magnificent! A superior
"first serious piece" for your young band, this
overture is filled with all the vigor and passion you'd
expect from the title! Terrific teaching opportunities
abound, including a chance to work on independent
parts (with doublings to ensure success), optional
trombone glissandos and a few eighth note passages
to develop technique. The expanded percussion and
solidly scored parts are sure to build confidence. An
exciting work! Very highly recommended!
2700051 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Ghost Chasers—Joseph Compello. Join in a
suspenseful musical quest in pursuit of these
spooky figures in the shadows that both scare and
fascinate us. The mysterious music creates an
eerie scene worthy of any haunted house or ghostly
residence, just the kind of place most people would
want to avoid. So stay alert while the music's
playing, you never know what's lurking after the
next scary measure!
11104970 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .53.00
Ghost Ship—Michael Story. Inspired by the
mystery surrounding the merchant ship "Mary
Celeste" that set sail from New York City in 1872
bound for Genoa, Italy. The ship never reached its
destination and to this day, no one knows what
caused its disappearance. This original composition
will fuel your beginners' imagination with the
intriguing story and chilling effects.
10310920 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .56.00
Ghosts of the Lost Ship—Tyler S. Grant.
This highly programmatic work tells the story of
buccaneer naval warfare and the ghosts that linger
to this day, haunting the seas and all who pass
over them. After an evocative opening featuring
numerous rattles, the music becomes aggressive
and relentless as it portrays the credo-driven pirates
and their attacks during the height of their power.
Intense and extremely engaging!
10459821 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
The Gift of Hope—arr. James Swearingen. This
expressive setting, based on the ever-popular folk
song Simple Gifts, will allow your beginning band to
sound amazing in their first year of instruction. You
can be sure audiences of all ages will be touched
by this highly expressive work.
10522813 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .42.00
The Great Train Record—Robert W. Smith.
Harness the energy of a high-speed locomotive race
with this hard-charging piece. This musical tale of
a historic train race will be an entertaining hit for
everyone. Driving rhythms and train-like sonorities
evoke images of a powerful locomotive, spewing
smoke, as it barrels down the track to the steady
pulse of its wheels on the tracks. Accessible for any
young band and entertaining for all audiences.
10910278 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Hammer and Forge—Jack Wilds. Inspired by the
art of blacksmithing, this powerful work combines
sturdy, jovial melodies with hammer blows and
sparkling cymbals. It vividly portrays the challenging,
physical process of someone bending and shaping
metal to their will, making it an intriguing alternative
to the traditional concert march.
11002193 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Imperium—Michael Sweeney. Very rarely does
a composition come along that sounds so right!
Contemporary harmonies, vivid contrasts and
exciting percussion are so perfectly blended
that you can hardly believe the sounds you hear
are being produced by a band of beginners. This
easy-to-play, dramatic overture offers an extremely
rewarding and memorable musical experience for
beginning bands and we recommend it very highly!
2265874 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Imperium—Michael Sweeney. This classic for
second-year players has remained popular for
contests and festivals. Here is an easy flex version
scored for just four parts that retains the grit and
intensity of the original.
11340566 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Impulse Power—Naoya Wada. Your beginning
band students will sound mature beyond their
years with this marvelous work from the pen of this
noted composer. Bold and powerful, it's the perfect
overture for beginning musicians, using just the
first six notes learned in band instruction. While the
ranges, rhythms, and performance demands are
limited, there's no musical compromise with this
masterfully scored work that is sure to captivate.
10908262 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
In Search of Yeti—Kirk Vogel. This colorful piece
represents the adventurous search for the legendary
creature known by many names: Sasquatch,
Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman, Voormi, Yeti.
A dark and mysterious mood surrounds the piece,
much like the stories of this ape-like figure that has
persisted from the arctic tundra to the Himalayas
and the Rockies. 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.
11315489 Band Set & Score
With String Parts . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
In Search of Yeti—Kirk Vogel. This colorful
piece represents the adventurous search for
the legendary creature known by many names:
Sasquatch, Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman,
Voormi, Yeti. A dark and mysterious mood
surrounds the piece, much like the stories of this
ape-like figure that has persisted from the arctic
tundra to the Himalayas and the Rockies.
11203683 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
In the Cool of Evening—Matt Neufeld. This lush,
melodic band work uses a shifting kaleidoscope of
sounds to convey a sense of calm and serenity,
always staying within reasonable ranges and
achievable technique. The inspiration for this work
comes from the relief at the end of a summer day
as the sun disappears and the evening breezes
bathe the landscape. Enhance your students'
musicianship as they embrace this lyrical style.
11201777 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
In Times of Turbulence—Robert W. Smith. A
dramatic and powerful concert work from the pen of
this prolific composer. Following a soft and stately
chorale, the mood quickly changes to the turbulent
sounds of biting dissonances and powerful rhythmic
percussion. The percussion and winds then clash,
exchanging powerful musical statements before
leading to the final triumphant resolution.
11002071 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .49.00
Incantation and Ritual—Brian Balmages. Help
your band sound their very best! Reminiscent of
an ancient tribal gathering, the chant-like melody
is supported by driving percussion. It will have your
band sounding more mature than they are, despite
the modest technical demands. Your band will want
to play this over and over again.
2477561 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Jellyfish—Heather Hoefle. Part of the Water
Tales suite, Jellyfish pays tribute to the graceful,
beautiful sea creatures with dangerous tentacles.
This charming, mysterious piece can stand alone
or be performed as part of the complete suite.
11400974 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
A Jubilant Spirit—Carol Brittin Chambers. Just
as the title says, this original work is uplifting
and jubilant. Beginning bands will enjoy many
opportunities to expand their musicianship
including meter changes, harmonies, reinforcing
concert E-flat, and a wide range of dynamics and
articulations. Great percussion scoring as well,
including a bell solo. A perfect concert opener!
11392844 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Kodama—Bell. Kodama are spirits that inhabit
trees in Japanese folklore. This haunting original
lyrical work is heavily influenced by Far Eastern
musical culture, from its pentatonic melodies,
woodwind solos, and colors to its use of percussion.
A lovely multicultural musical experience for your
young band.
11402231 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .72.00
The Lake of Sorrows—Randall D. Standridge.
"Tales from the Darklands" continues in this
cinematic and eerie offering that depicts an
abandoned lake of lost souls. Lyrical writing,
chromaticism, and orchestral scoring are balanced
with simple rhythms and achievable ranges to
create a vehicle that offers a mature musical
experience for developing players and melodic
moments for all wind groups.
11340606 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
The Lake of Sorrows—Randall D. Standridge.
Randall Standridge's "Tales from the Darklands"
continues in this cinematic and eerie offering that
depicts an abandoned lake of lost souls. Lyrical
writing, chromaticism, and flexible scoring are
balanced with simple rhythms and achievable
ranges to create a vehicle that offers a mature
musical experience for developing players and
melodic moments for all wind groups.
11342489 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
Lionheart—Michael Story. Highlight your first-
or second-year band students' abilities with this
dramatic piece. Your band room and auditorium
will light up with bold melodic statements and
unexpected harmonic twists in this fantastic
work! (1:53)
11400544 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Lost Planet—Sean O'Loughlin. Take your
beginning band on a thrilling ride to the deepest
reaches of space. Written in C minor, mysterious
themes along with augmented and diminished
chords create otherworldly sounds while fermatas
and tempo changes add to the tension and
excitement. Young players will gain confidence
playing concert A-flat and concert E-natural as well
as reinforce a variety of playing techniques. Sure to
be a favorite of players and audiences alike!
11392838 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Majestica—Brian Balmages. Open your next
concert with a musical celebration!Triumphant and
bold, this work is well-crafted for young bands.
Dynamic contrast is aided by changes in texture,
and the short, powerful phrases let students
perform with a strong sound.This one is a real
confidence-booster!
10008905 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
March from First Suite for Military Band—
Gustav Holst/arr. Story. Historically important, the
suite this comes from is one of the first pieces written
exclusively for military bands. This arrangement is
based on the second theme of the March, a very
lyrical melody reminiscent of British folk music. This
accomplished setting brings this cherished work
to the stands of your beginners, a most welcome
addition to beginning band repertoire!
10279758 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .56.00
March of the Martians—Ralph Ford. Menacing
and deliberate, this exciting march is written for
young performers in a cinematic style reminiscent
of science fiction movies from the 1950s to the
video games of today. It builds in intensity from
the first note to the final climactic ending as the
Martians advance towards Las Vegas, terrorizing
the frantic citizenry! This fun piece works well as
an opener or closer for your next concert or festival
and makes an engaging addition to any Halloween
program. (2:06)
11400552 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Maximizing Student
Performance: Practice
and Reflection for
Band and Orchestra
Wendy Barden. Help your students
improve their performing by helping
them accomplish more when they
practice. The information provided will
help guide them toward more effective
and efficient practicing resulting in a
higher level of achievement.
10189342 Hardcover Book. . . . . 10.95
