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Shakespeare Meets Godzilla (The Good Bard
and the Ugly - Flex Band)—Robert Buckley.
Here is a flex version of the popular work for full
band that colorfully depicts the madness and
mayhem as musical worlds collide.
11517393 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
Shenandoah—arr. Robert Sheldon. This
exquisite arrangement really does justice
to the inherent beauty of the folksong! The
gentle lines and lovely counterpoint are sure
to inspire even younger musicians to play with
true expression and feeling. All music students
should know this beloved tune, and this is a
superb setting in which to explore its charm.
Highly recommended!
2475376 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
Slava March—Randall Standridge. "Slava,"
Ukrainian for "glory," serves as the inspiration
for this stirring Grade 2 concert march in minor
mode. Bold rhythms, active percussion, and
soaring countermelodies combine to create a
worthy vehicle for teaching march style to your
young musicians. Vocal effects add the final
heroic touch. An excellent selection for your
next concert, festival, or honor band.
11515771 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Snake Charmer—Randall D. Standridge.
This highly evocative work invokes the air of
exotic mystery that surrounds the art of snake
charming. An eastern scale, very colorful
percussion writing, aleatoric techniques, and
an optional loud or soft ending make this a one
of a kind work that you will not want to miss.
10066563 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Snarl—John Mackey. Uplifting and
encouraging, this music has an attitude! From
the opening multi-phonic saxophones to
fluttered tongued winds and crashes of cymbals,
it's strong and defiant music with a purpose.
Dedicated to the United Sound program, it's
a way of saying "thanks" for making so many
students feel special and strong.
10913417 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .120.00
Soaring—Erik Morales. Your audience will feel
as though they're flying when you open your
concert with this engaging work. A beautiful
theme and short eighth note patterns create the
special effect that will have everyone "soaring."
10091806 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
A Song For Friends (Build-a-Band)—Larry
Daehn. This beautiful and moving work has
been a staple of band literature for decades
and this new Build-A-Band arrangement
makes it accessible for small ensembles, as
well as those with instrumentation challenges.
This unique composition for young bands
encourages players to focus on making
beautiful music through the lyrical style.
A simple, moving tribute to friendship!
11314538 Band Set & Score
Build-a-Band . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
A Song for Peace—Christina Huss. Tender
and reflective, this work provides an excellent
opportunity to teach breath control, phrasing,
tone, and ensemble playing. Excellently
scored with lush harmonies, this piece creates
a sonorous sound while giving all instruments
interesting parts and paying attention to the
needs of young embouchures.
11501751 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
A Song of Hope—James Swearingen.
Poignant and inspiring, this ballad for band
instills in the listener a profound feeling of
hope for the future. In these troubled times in
our world, there is a serious need for music
which speaks to the heart, and this does so
with eloquence and style. It is also a marvelous
way to cultivate expressive playing in your
young musicians. Highly recommended!
2472501 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
Songs of the Sea—Johnnie Vinson. Sea
shanties have long been a source of tuneful
melodies and rollicking rhythms. This setting
for band features a wide variety of styles and
textures and is a great choice for contest or
festival. Includes traditional folk melodies
from The Drunken Sailor; The Bonnie Ship
"The Diamond"; Rolling Down to Old Maui
and Wellerman.
11373587 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Split Second—Bruce W. Tippette. This one
cooks from the get-go! Built from a syncopated
rhythmic pattern, the piece drives throughout
but with contrasting lyrical melodic material.
Young players will learn a wide variety of
musical concepts, and the rhythmic tension
built from eighth notes and eighth rests creates
excitement while keeping it accessible. Great
choice for a concert opener.
11501891 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Squirrel Chase—Carol Brittin Chambers.
Ever wonder what a standard galop would
sound like with the chaos that ensues when
a dog sees a squirrel? Well, wonder no more!
Expertly scored for young bands, this will be
the piece everyone will be talking about long
after the concert. The perfect closer!
11501893 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Synchronized Energy—Greg Fhiaras.
Energize your band with the exciting music
that portrays two powerful sources of energy
trying to interact and mesh. A driving, pulsating
theme with accents in percussion and brass
represent one form of energy, while the
second force is mysterious with an exotic
sound. The sources collide, then dissipate
before reappearing with a vengeance for the
high-powered conclusion.
10911538 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Tale of the Sword—Tyler S. Grant. Introduce
or reinforce 6/8 time while portraying the
Viking conquests! Using minimal rhythmic
motivic material, this work creates an epic
and cinematic soundscape. Students get to
create the sounds of ocean waves as driving
ostinatos propel listeners to dramatic musical
scenes. Supplemental Rhythm & Melody
Sheets are included to make the most of
your students' journey into 6/8. Intense and
extremely engaging!
11415370 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .75.00
Tantrum—Travis Freshner. Experience a
full-blown emotional meltdown with stomping
rhythms from percussion, grumpy melodies
from the low brass, and whiny cries from
the woodwinds and trombones! Engaging
contrapuntal lines will help develop independent
playing in your young band, all while staying
within a limited range of pitches. Correlates with
Tradition of Excellence Book 1, 30.
11521102 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Terracotta Warriors—Scott Watson.
Inspired by the "spirit army" of 6000 clay
statues created for the tomb of the first
emperor of China, this fascinating work
opens with a brief, plaintive folk chant that
summons the warriors from their centuries-
old sleep. The music changes ominously as
the statues come to life, marching forward
with weapons on full display.
10739119 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
Testament—Steve Parsons. Tender and
reflective, this lyrical and emotional work
effectively explores the musical range of the
young concert band.
11501989 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
The Forge—Christina Huss. Optional metal
trash cans and cool trombone glissandos make
this work a rocking good time for students and
audience alike! You will think back to the Song
of the Hammersmith when you hear this! A
minor melody and darker mood combined with
the metallic sounds of percussion will be an
exciting grouping for your students!
11346068 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
The Gift to Be Simple—arr. Mark Lortz.
This traditional Shaker song is presented
with modern harmonies, rhythms, and
instrumentation. Using ostinato patterns, long
legato lines, and interesting percussion parts,
this is a great choice for a concert opener or
closer and can also be used for interdisciplinary
teaching. Folk songs have long been an
essential part of the concert band repertoire,
and this modern approach to a well-known
melody can help teach this important style to
performers in a new way.
11516673 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Time Lord—JaRod Hall. If a time-traveling
superhero were the conductor of a concert
band, this is the music they would play!
Inspired by an incredible battle sequence, this
intense work dives into time signature changes
at an introductory level while maintaining an
epic tone throughout. Exciting, pedagogical,
and extremely playable! (2:00)
11511694 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
Tripwire—JaRod Hall. A spy attempts to
infiltrate the defenses of an arch enemy. Take
caution though, for every step can trigger an
alarm because tripwires are everywhere! This
clever work is unlike anything out there and
offers some extraordinary colors. From the
sneaky sound of the beginning melody to the
loud and raucous rips that follow later in the
work, this is an incredible standout piece for
any concert!
11203074 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
Two British Folk Songs—Elliot Del Borgo.
Two tuneful English folk melodies are combined
in this well-scored number for young bands. An
attractive choice for festival performance!
2286003 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
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