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Southern Winds Fanfare—John Dupuis. Open
your concert program in grandiose fashion with
this powerful fanfare. This work uses stately
triplet and sixteenth-note figures to create an
exciting atmosphere. An excellent showcase
for a technically strong woodwind section!
11502002 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .95.00
Spirit of Ostenaco—Jay Bocook. Ostenaco
was a celebrated Cherokee chief in the 18th
century and became a leading advocate
for peace with the British colonies. Paying
homage to this great man, the piece opens
with a melancholy solo flute followed by
a chorale statement of rich textures and
harmonies. The pace quickens with the theme
stated by low voices, thundering percussion,
and finally a triumphant and powerful closing.
Duration: ca. 4:30.
11517399 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .85.00
Stagecoach—Patrick Roszell. Follow the
dusty trails of the American West, experience
the adventure of a gunslinger's pursuit, and
take in the grandeur of a night under the stars.
Wonderfully scored with a great cinematic
sound, this fantastic work will develop
articulations, technique, and musicianship. A
must-have in your band library! (4:50)
11414818 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .73.00
Strange Humors—John Mackey. Modal
melodies and syncopated rhythms of Middle
Eastern music with percussive African
drumming bring about a striking blend of
musical cultures. The central focus is the
pulse of the djembe, an hourglass-shaped
drum played with bare hands that's a cultural
instrument of West African countries. The
groove of the djembe combined with quirky
rhythms throughout create an impression not
soon forgotten.
10038940 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .195.00
Summer Dances—Brian Balmages. A vibrant
and fanciful composition for bands at this
grade level, Summer Dances offers several
contrasting moods in a setting of motion and
drama. Flourishes in the woodwinds and
heroic themes in the brass are tempered with
the colors of summer and built up with drama
to a big, powerful ending. A fine piece of music
from a composer sure to become a recognized
name in band music.
2449882 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .90.00
Sweet New Moon—Yukiko Nishimura.
Beautiful! This really is a heartfelt work that
is melodically mature and will challenge
your students to reach tap into their musical
potential. Lush harmonies, well-placed
suspensions, and thoughtful scoring make this
piece an easy choice for programming quality
lyrical works.
11346064 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .75.00
Symphonic Overture—Charles Carter.
A cornerstone of the literature, this
magnificent work appears on state lists all
across the country.
242461 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .110.00
Symphony No. 1 (In Memoriam - Dresden
1945)—Daniel Bukvich. This emotional
contemporary work has gained widespread
acceptance in recent years. Written in
remembrance of the firebombing of the
German city of Dresden, the work combines
the most traditional composition techniques
with the most contemporary, including
representational notation.
2260198 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .80.00
Tales of Old and New—Jorge Machain. A
cinematic gem with plenty of woodwind and
brass flair - this will be the highlight of any
concert or festival program. This fanfare will
show off every aspect of your ensemble!
11413947 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .85.00
The Clapping Song—Randall Standridge.
What do you get when you mix symphonic
motivic development, a touch of country
hoedown, and a hint of jazz, all tied together
with clapping from the ensemble? This unique
offering is as much fun to play as it is hard to
describe. Colorful orchestration and engaging
percussion are used to great effect in this piece
that will have the audience tapping their toes
and clapping along before you know it.
11400078 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .75.00
The Rocky Road to Dublin—arr. Ed Kiefer.
Getting to the heart of having to leave one's
home to seek a better life, this mid-19th-century
Irish song is given an authentic yet unique
treatment in a setting for younger bands. Starting
with a lilting upper woodwind melody and hand
percussion, an expressive legato section
follows before a return to the original material.
Percussionists have several soli sections where
they get a chance to shine. With a brisk tempo,
well-written percussion parts, and plenty of
dynamic contrasts, this is an excellent choice for
concert and festival performances.
11516677 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
The Winter Storm—Aaron McMichael. During
the winter, large storms occur from time to
time. These storms can be dangerous and
beautiful at the same time. This piece starts
off fast, dark, and furious, then moves into a
lighter mood during the middle section before
ending as it started. Paying close attention
to all articulations and dynamics throughout
the piece while maintaining the balance
between winds and percussion will develop
many essential musical skills. With interesting
melodies, subtle dissonance, and multiple
percussion parts, your journey through the
winter storm will be exciting and enjoyable.
Use this as a concert opener or closer and for
contest use.
11516679 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .75.00
A Thousand Shades of Green—Chris Sharp.
It's all about the green! This piece comprises
tunes referencing the color green, including In
England's Green; Pleasant Land and Now the
Green Blade Riseth. It also borrows stylistically
from Copland's Appalachian Spring. Beautiful
orchestrations abound - a great choice for
festival programs.
11515269 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .75.00
Thrash—Randall D. Standridge. This unique
and aggressive work was inspired by the heavy
metal bands of the 1980s. Capturing the driving
rhythms, dissonant harmonies, and savage
sense of musical motion, this heavy metal
overture relies heavily on a primal percussion
and boldly orchestrated power chords. Wow!
11002269 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .85.00
To Dream with Open Eyes—Steven J. Pyter.
With lyrical melodies, lush harmonies, exciting
rhythms, and gorgeous orchestrations, this
amazing original work will pull every warm
emotion from both audience and ensemble. A
great choice to showcase your concert band's
tone and musicianship.
11393493 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .75.00
Toboggan—JaRod Hall. The beauty and fun
of a snowy day are captured in this beautiful
cinematic work. A winter scene is painted gently
with bells at the beginning before the piece
takes off in a blizzard of sparkling flourishes
and catchy rhythms. This versatile work is
appropriate for a winter or holiday concert, but it
will also make a powerful and fun statement at
a festival. Sure to be a hit with your audiences
and adjudicators, whatever the season!
11400089 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .75.00
Travelin' Music—arr. Robert Sheldon. Here's
some great fun you can't miss out on. The
Arkansas Traveler is one of the most popular
and well known of all folk songs, and it's never
sounded better than in this knee-slapping
setting. Originally a fiddle tune, this rendition is
set in a Cajun-style groove and uses a number
of techniques to explore and develop the tune
in many unexpected ways. A real delight!
10604500 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .58.00
The True Lover's Farewell—arr. Stuart
O'Neill. Based on an early English ballad
brought to Appalachia, this is the work you
want to program to show off your band's ability
to play beautiful melodies and rich harmonies.
Rewarding for players at any level, this lush
and emotional work is an admirable adaptation
of American folk songs.
11518912 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Undertow—John Mackey. A flash of musical
lightning that will exhilarate listeners at all
levels! An infectious rhythmic pulse is created
with alternating 4/4 and 7/8 measures that
drives the work forward from start to finish.
Active percussion parts add to the overall
appeal of this lively and very creative work!
10056743 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .145.00
Vanishing Point—Randall D. Standridge.
The beautiful vistas of the Great Lakes region
served as the inspiration for this impressive
and sweeping work. Minimalistic rhythms, lush
harmonies, and colorful orchestration abound
in bringing the various faces of the waters to
life. Optional sound effects add to the overall
impression this piece will have on your players
and audiences.
11173582 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .95.00
Vanishing Point (Flexible Instrumentation)—
Randall D. Standridge. The beautiful vistas of the
Great Lakes region serve as the inspiration for
this impressive and sweeping work. Minimalistic
rhythms, lush harmonies, and colorful
orchestration abound in bringing the various
faces of the waters to life. Optional sound effects
add to the overall impression this piece will have
on your players and audiences. This version is
part of the Randall Standridge Music Flex Series
designed to be adaptable to bands, orchestras,
or small ensembles of any instrumentation.
Optional click and backing tracks as well as
reproducible parts make this an ideal choice for
ensembles looking for ultimate flexibility in live or
online rehearsal and performance.
11219791 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .80.00
Vanquish—Bruce W. Tippette. This cinematic
piece takes the listener on a musical journey.
The piece begins dark and foreboding with
well-placed harmonic tension that leads to an
up-tempo driving section of the main material
before a development and interplay between
the two sections of the work.
11392900 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .85.00
