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CONCERT & CONTEST
B E G I N N I N G B A N D
Acropolis—Matthew R. Putnam. This work for
beginning band is a great introduction to simple
syncopation and will take your band on a field trip
to the famous landmark. While using only the first
six notes of the B-flat scale, there is also a great
opportunity to introduce simple slurs and legato
playing. Students and audiences alike will enjoy
this piece at the first concert!
11198496 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
Aliens in the Attic—Tyler Arcari. Aliens are
attacking! From the attic?! Yep, there are invaders
from outer space hiding in the attic, and it's time
to run for your lives! Beginning students will
absolutely love this creative work and all the
literal bells and whistles. Not to mention whirly
tubes and sirens. They won't even realize they are
learning various types of accents and dynamics
as well as minor mode. Sure to be a hit!
11392822 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
Ambassador (March)—Larry Clark. A fun and
accessible piece that is perfect for introducing
young players to the march form. Uses only the
first six notes of the B-flat scale.
11393451 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
Dragon Dance—Michael Story. The dragon
dance is a traditional event in Chinese culture,
especially during Chinese New Year celebrations.
This flex version is designed with maximum
flexibility for use by any mix of instruments - wind,
strings, and percussion, including like or mixed
ensembles with as few as three players. With
purchase, permission is granted to photocopy
the parts as needed for your ensemble. (1:30)
11385702 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . B 55.00
Dragon Slayer—Rob Grice. You'll feel the
fire of the dragon in this dark, medieval-
sounding piece! The percussion section leads
the way, using a brake drum and gong, and
the winds contribute with a robust style and
modal sounds. It all adds up to one dramatic
presentation. Using only six notes and note
values no smaller than a quarter note, it really
is playable for that first concert, and your
beginning students will love to play it!
2477547 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
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 . . . . . . B-VE 50.00
Midnight Mission—Brian Balmages. Midnight
Mission takes students on a top-secret adventure
as they encounter varied rhythms and dynamics!
This very playable work by Brian Balmages will
increase the confidence of young musicians as
they learn part independence and sensitivity to
dynamics. Creative scoring and effective use of
percussion add to the appeal of this mysterious
sounding piece for young bands.
2480653 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
Starsplitter Fanfare—Brian Balmages.
This explosive fanfare will start your concert
off with a bang while using only 6 notes in all
wind instruments! Written to harness the full
sound potential of your youngest musicians,
the powerful themes will make a dramatic
impact on your audience while the soaring
countermelodies will exude nothing but
confidence from your ensemble. Easy music
with an enormous sound!
10070374 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
Tadpoles—Randall Standridge. Leap into action
with this fun and imaginative work for beginning
bands. Serving as an introduction to leaps for
your developing ensembles, this piece paints
an amusing portrait of young frogs frolicking
and splashing as they learn to leap, using frog
guiros, flexatones, slide whistles, and trombone
glissandi. Several optional parts add to the
flexibility of this work that will help your students
get the "jump" on technical development.
11400081 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . B 50.00
Winter Winds—Randall Standridge. Energy
and beauty are on full display in this warm and
uplifting original work. A secular winter piece for
young players, it uses primarily the first six notes
that beginners learn to create a dazzling winter
wonderland of sound. The piece also features
optional short and long endings to further tailor
the piece to your group's ability. A wonderful
selection for your developing ensemble.
11400066 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
V E R Y E ASY
Air Force One—Chris M. Bernotas. Evoking
the proud spirit symbolized by the presidential
aircraft, the rhythmic drive and uplifting melody
will quickly make this piece a favorite of your
students and audiences alike. Now scored
in a five-part flex format (winds, strings, and
percussion), it has engaging rhythms, memorable
melodies, and exciting percussion parts! (2:20)
11385694 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
American Declaration—Randall Standridge.
Add a patriotic flair to your next concert with
this exciting fanfare. America (My Country,
'Tis of Thee) serves as the primary thematic
material, with hints of other familiar tunes hidden
throughout. Scored carefully to be accessible to
younger players and with very fresh and creative
harmonies, this piece adds a mature touch to
your developing musicians' next concert.
11400070 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Andalucia—Victor Lopez. The Moors that
occupied Andalucia for nearly 800 years
contributed unique music and exotic dances to
the culture of the region. With this inspiration,
Victor Lopez produced an original composition
that blends both the flamenco and traditional
march styles - full of fire and energy! This version
is designed with maximum flexibility for use
by any mix of instruments - wind, strings, and
percussion, including like or mixed ensembles
with as few as four players. (2:00)
11385700 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Armory—Randall D. Standridge. A bombastic
work for young band inspired by video game
music. It alternates between minor and Phrygian
modes to create a dark and sinister soundscape.
The use of aggressive articulations and brake
drum give the work an industrial and militaristic
feel. Safe performances are NOT recommended.
Suit up. Grab your weapon. Go to war!
10520934 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
As Twilight Falls (Flex Band)—Robert
Sheldon. The sense of peace and tranquility
of twilight on a summer's evening inspires this
lovely, lyrical offering. An excellent teaching
opportunity for phrasing and expression, it
provides a moment of contrast at any young
band's concert performance and is now
available in this five-part flex format. With
purchase, permission is granted to photocopy
the parts as needed for your ensemble.
Correlates to Book 1, Level 5 of Sound
Innovations for Concert Band. (2:10)
11385692 Band Set & Score (Flex Band) . 55.00
Axiom—Larry Clark. Show off the scope and
range of your young concert band with this
exciting and engaging work. Wonderful contrast
of bold and lyrical themes, a complete range
of dynamics and articulations, great melodic
content for all sections, and lots of engaging
percussion - your ensemble will sound full
and mature.
11393457 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
The Black Cat—Randall Standridge. Looking
for a quirky selection to excite your students and
audiences? Look no further than this fun and
spooky gem. This unique work combines unusual
harmony, melodic moments for all instruments,
creative and engaging percussion, accessible
chromaticism, and special sound effects to
create a spooky soundscape that captures the
mystique of the fatalistic feline. A great selection
for a fall concert or whenever humor and novelty
are called for.
11400064 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Blizzard Rock—Francois Dorion. It's never too
cold outside to play an exciting rock tune in the
band room! This fun piece features very easy
rhythms, interesting parts for every section, and
plenty to keep the percussion busy.
11401294 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
CONCERT
BAND
1
A New sight-reading method based on
the UIL criteria.
RHYTHM, KEYS
AND TIME, Volume 1
An Approach to Building Ensemble
Sight-Reading Skills, Grades 1 & 2
Jon Bubbett.
An easy-to-use approach to improving your
ensemble's sight-reading skills! Based on
the University of Texas at Austin's University
Interscholastic League (UIL) sight-reading
criteria for band, it covers every rhythm, key
signature, and time signature that your students
will encounter at the Grade 1 and 2 levels.
This is a fun and easy way to cover all of the
fundamentals of sight reading.
11386373 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . 60.00
11387230 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
