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CONCERT & CONTEST
Shadow Fire—Randall D. Standridge. This
driving original work uses only the first six notes
to great effect! Pulsing rhythms, bombastic
percussion, handclapping, and an aggressive
edge make this a true standout in beginning band
literature! Sure to be a favorite of your developing
musicians.
11400069 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
Spring—Randall D. Standridge. The beautiful
elements of spring are illustrated in this
remarkable work for young band. Only six pitches
are used for each instrument, but beautiful
harmonies and colorful orchestration are achieved
to provide a perfect vehicle for teaching artistic
expression and independence to developing
players. Includes optional parts for clarinet and
alto saxophone to support or double the French
horn. It also features reproducible parts and digital
sharing and streaming rights.
11344963 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
Starsplitter Fanfare—Brian Balmages.
This explosive fanfare will start your concert
off with a bang while using only six notes for 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
The Tempest—Robert W. Smith. This exciting
work is guaranteed to make your beginners sound
like pros! The brass has a strong, rugged sound
underneath rhythmic woodwind ostinatos, and the
piece easily comes together to display all the fury
of a tempest! This would make a great opener for
any young band concert, and your audience will
be amazed at how good The Tempest makes your
group sound!
2321453 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . VE 56.00
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
Zig Zag—Sean O'Loughlin. An exciting and
electrifying composition for young concert bands.
Full of flair and rhythmic motifs that you can't help
but enjoy, it has energy pulsating throughout.
Even the slower middle section has an underlying
tension that can't be ignored. Take a deep breath
and hold on tight!
11001100 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . VE 55.00
E ASY & M E D I U M - E ASY
Above and Beyond (A Triumphant
Fanfare for Band)—James Swearingen. If
you're searching for an exciting opener, look no
more. From the first measure to the last, you'll
discover dramatic-sounding melodies that are
creatively scored against a background of bold
rhythms and contemporary harmonies. This piece
has all the elements needed to make it popular for
many years to come.
10280771 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 49.00
Afterburn—Randall D. Standridge. This
piece seeks to capture the emotions of flight
in a supercharged jet plane: excitement at
takeoff; awe at the beauty of the earth; and an
adrenaline burst of joy when the afterburners
kick in. An exciting musical ride for bands that
is not to be missed!
10066564 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 65.00
Appalachian Morning—Robert Sheldon. The
traditions of Appalachia were largely influenced by
settlers from Scotland and Ireland. This reflective
piece acknowledges these pioneers and their
musical heritage with a musical walk through
the woods and mountains of the Cumberland
Gap. In addition to solo opportunities, this lovely
composition allows for a welcome moment of
expression on any concert program.
10045598 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . ME 55.00
Arabian Dances—Roland Barrett. Opening
with an air of mystery and intrigue, the mood
quickly changes as the tempo picks up and the
tension mounts. Excitement builds as the music
paints images of dancers competing wildly
around a campfire. The intensity is spurred
on by the handclaps of onlookers as it builds to a
feverish and climactic finish! Pure programming
excitement!
10066628 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 62.00
Blue Ridge Reel—Brian Balmages. This
musical homage to the Blue Ridge Mountains will
be an instant hit! Written in the style of an Irish
reel, this work reflects influences of bluegrass
and even New Orleans march style. The fusion
culminates in a spirited groove for your band. Get
out the washboards and the musical spoons and
prepare to have a great time!
10369931 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
Brace for Impact—Christina Huss. A driving
and high-intensity work from start to finish.
Comfortable ranges along with excellent use of
repetition and unison rhythms make this piece
highly accessible and will have your young band
sounding full and mature. A hot percussion
feature adds to the excitement. This high-octane
gem is the perfect opener or closer to your
concert program!
11392846 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 55.00
Byzantine Dances—Carol Brittin Chambers.
Written in the style of a Roma gypsy dance, this
is fast, energetic, and daring. Students will love
playing the exotic style and audiences will love
hearing the infectious melodies. Directors will
also find a wealth of historic content to teach while
rehearsing this piece.
11001022 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 65.00
Byzantine Dances (Flexcel Concert
Works)—Carol Brittin Chambers. This is a
thrilling work that will engage both students and
audiences from the start! The use of the harmonic
major scale gives this work its Byzantine flavor
while a full percussion section provides plenty
of color. A slower and mysterious B section
introduces snapping, and the recap of the initial
theme utilizes clapping effects. An exciting ending
rounds out this adventure! The adaptability of this
piece allows for it to be played with as few as five
players, which makes it highly flexible for many
performance or rehearsal situations. Includes a
letter for proof of copyright permission as well as a
digital download coupon so you can get the music
to your students.
11212512 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 60.00
The Cave You Fear—Michael Markowski.
Take a suspenseful musical journey into the
unknown with the mysterious and tantalizing
sounds of this intriguing piece. Serving as a
thrilling call-to-adventure, the moving music urges
the listener to venture out of their comfort zone
and take chances while seizing the opportunity to
aspire to and achieve greatness.
10484694 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . ME 120.00
Celtic Air and Dance—arr. Michael Sweeney.
Drawing on the rich and varied tradition of Celtic
folksongs, this piece opens with the touching and
melodious The Parting Glass. The flutes and
percussion take center stage on the dance-like
Tha Mi Sgith (A Fairy's Love Song), then the entire
band gets into the act for the rousing finish.
10033567 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
Choose Joy—Randall Standridge. Inspired by
a high school student who found happy moments
even in the face of cancer, this uplifting work
combines engaging rhythms, energetic melodies,
bombastic percussion, and hints of Beethoven's
Ode to Joy to create a message of positivity
for performers and audiences alike. Wonderful
lyrical moments create a nice contrast while still
maintaining the high energy. All sections get to
flex their muscles. Destined to be a favorite!
11400065 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . ME 75.00
Critical Mass—Todd Stalter. An explosion
of sound sets off a chain reaction in this
combustible work! As it launches forward, small
melodic fragments grow and expand outward
and upward creating a powerful work that closes
with a nuclear finish!
10093399 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . ME 78.00
Dark Ride—Randall D. Standridge. Take a
moonlit chase through a darkened forest in this
haunting piece written in a galop-esque character
that adds to the thrill. This thrilling work features
dissonant harmonies, driving percussion, and
optional synthesizer to create everything from
an organ to voices and an eerie harpsichord. A
frighteningly good choice that offers something a
little different for your next concert!
10907719 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Foundry—John Mackey. The first piece for
band at this grade level by this popular and most
creative composer. The concept of this fascinating
work is to introduce percussionists to the idea that
there are more imaginative ways to perform other
than with the traditional percussion instruments.
Using "found" percussion instruments in addition
to creative wind parts, the piece creates a life of its
own to the delight of musicians and audiences!
10282825 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . ME 145.00
Fragile—Randall Standridge. This mature work
for young ensembles is a meditation on the lives
of those who live with mental health conditions.
At times melancholy, terrifying, triumphant, and
confused, this work was carefully tailored to
be accessible to younger ensembles. Beautiful
melodies, limited ranges, colorful scoring, and an
aleatoric moment create a stunning work that will
leave an impact on players and audiences alike.
11400079 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 60.00
