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Ghost Fleet—Robert Sheldon. An exhilarating
work! The music is as compelling as the
title! First the music depicts the calm, rolling
waves, but then trumpet fanfares summon
long-forgotten warships back to the high seas
and their former days of glory! Many exciting
sounds are created by your students, especially
in the percussion section. Warning bells clang,
battles ensue and the music rises to an intense
and powerful climax! An outstanding choice for
concert and contest!
2470385 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .78.00
Giddy Up!—Michael Swank. The spirit of the
old west comes alive in this playful composition
by Michael Swank, Giddy Up!. This lively piece
is perfect for developing bands and will engage
audiences and provide appropriate challenges
for young musicians. Saddle up and enjoy the
high-energy musical ride! (2:05)
11515941E Band Set & Score ePrint . .70.00
The Great Locomotive Chase—Robert W.
Smith. You'll love this fascinating and exciting
work by the talented Robert W. Smith that
brings the thrill of America's history alive!
Inspired by a Civil War-era train chase, this
programmatic work depicts what became
known as "the boldest adventure of the war." In
addition to being superb musical programming
filled with wonderful effects, the extensive
historical notes in the score assist teachers with
collaborative teaching on American history. It's
not just great music, it's great learning as well!
2439396 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .63.00
The Great Steamboat Race—Robert W.
Smith. You'll be swept back in time as this
programmatic work recounts the tale of a race
between two Mississippi River paddleboats.
The tune Waitin' for the Robert E. Lee sets the
boats in motion while a unique sound using
plastic milk jugs, and the creative scoring
brings it all together in a most appealing way.
Good old fashioned charm and story-telling
blends well with innovative writing that makes
this a superb choice for any concert setting.
Very highly recommended!
2474530 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .62.00
Greek Folk Song Suite—Franco Cesarini.
The passion and infectious rhythms of Greek
folk are what this fine three-movement work
for band is all about! Each movement has its
own unique character and charm, but you will
surely be carried away by the third movement,
that recalls the sirtaki, the most popular Greek
dance, characterized by a grand accelerando.
"My Big, Fat Greek Wedding" and the spin-
off television show has made Greek culture
familiar to audiences everywhere, so it's a great
time to program captivating Greek folk music!
2475060 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .145.00
Greenwillow Portrait—Mark Williams. This
outstanding work has rapidly become a standard
in the literature, appearing on many state lists.
2195055 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Grover's Corners (from "Our Town")—Aaron
Copland/arr. Robert Longfield. Composed in
1940 for the screen version of Thornton
Wilder's play "Our Town," Copland used a clean
yet distinctive harmonic palette and calming
style for the soundtrack to portray pre-World
War II homespun values and sense of security.
This carefully adapted version uses short
soloistic passages mixed with lyric moments
for the full ensemble, creating a tender and
rewarding setting. Duration: 2:30 (Grade 3)
11517355 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
The Haunting Call—Travis J. Weller. A
haunting opening statement with aleatoric
effects including plastic bags, rattles, and
crystal glasses transitions into a main theme
built on a waltz that has the feel of a haunted
carnival. Lots of clever orchestration techniques
add to the creepy aura. Perfect for a Halloween
program or a pops or spring concert.
11501997 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .80.00
Haunting Old Mountain Melody—Ed
Kiefer. An excellent choice for your library.
This hauntingly beautiful work will stretch
the musicianship of your ensemble. You will
find this to be teeming with musicality and
opportunities for lyrical playing. The harmonic
palette is strikingly refreshing and perfectly
complements this old mountain melody.
11198548 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Heart of Gold—Brian Balmages. A standout!
This highly energetic work uses a simple
melody combined with fantastic orchestration
for amazing results. A fantastic opportunity to
teach 7/8 in a fun, engaging way, the piece is
based on 2+2+3 groupings and has modest
technical demands so students can focus on
meter. Directors will be excited at how quickly
students grasp the concept and are able to dive
into the rich musical lines woven throughout.
So much fun!
11203028 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
Heart of the Hive—Sean O'Loughlin. Take
your audience on a journey that will have them
imagining themselves on a soaring theme
park ride! This driving and creative original
work uses cinematic techniques and a wide
harmonic palette while keeping the ranges and
technical demands very accessible.
11501837 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .80.00
The Heart that Gives—Andrew Boysen, Jr..
A lovely mix of cinematically lyrical writing
and large emotional impacts. The abundant
mallet percussion orchestrations along with
piano (required) create warm and pleasant
colors. With very reasonable range and
technical demands, the musicians are free to
concentrate on making beautiful music.
11501999 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .80.00
Heartfelt—Chris Campbell. Written to
portray the purest expression of feelings,
this composition starts with a short trumpet
solo followed by upper-wind melodic echoes.
Written for more advanced bands with limited
instrumentation, the sparse scoring offers
listening, dynamic, and phrasing challenges
that are technically as well as emotionally
rewarding. An excellent work for developing
these essential musical skills and a unique
program selection that will interest performers
and listeners alike.
11516635 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .80.00
Heaven's Light—Steven Reineke. The
inspirational nature of this lovely ballad will
surely reach the hearts of your audience. With
exceptional writing for the mallets (or optional
piano), and beautiful solos for clarinet and flute,
this is just the right piece to bring expressive
performance elements to the fore. Close, lush
harmonies and memorable melodies make
this a wonderful choice for any performance
situation. Lovely!
2478378 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .72.00
High Flight—Chris M. Bernotas. This exciting
overture shares a title with the poem that
inspired it, High Flight. The poem by John
Gillespie Magee embodies the spirit to explore
and dance freely in the sky. This piece offers
students many musical opportunities and
challenges and is the perfect selection for a
contest, concert opener, or closer. (3:50)
11511649 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .80.00
High Intensity—Chandler Wilson. The title
says it all! This energetic work explodes with
energy. Driving rhythms, active percussion,
and dramatic dynamic shifts create a mood of
danger and excitement. Sure to be a favorite
with your ensembles and audiences, this work
will make a wonderful addition to your next
concert or festival performance!
11515735 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .70.00
Hope Springs Eternal—Robert Buckley. "Hope
springs eternal" is a line from an Alexander
Pope poem published in 1734. This composition
reflects the resilience of the human spirit. The
music is reverent and contemplative, with
emotional ebbs and swells, and eventually builds
to a stirring theme of hope and inner strength.
11517357 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .75.00
A Hymn for Band—Hugh M. Stuart. This
lovely composition has become one of the
classic repertoire pieces for young bands.
Even though it is heavily cross-cued, making
it suitable for smaller bands, this beautiful work
is rich in melodic content, varied scoring, and
marvelous counterlines and harmonies. An
effective performance vehicle that also teaches
legato style and musical sensitivity.
2161032 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
A Hymn for Band (Flex Band)—Hugh
M. Stuart/arr. Johnnie Vinson. This classic
composition from 1985 has remained popular
through the years and continues to be a great
teaching tool for lyrical playing and musical
sensitivity. Here is an authentic adaptation for
flexible instrumentation perfect for smaller or
mixed ensembles.
11517311 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Hymns of Freedom—arr. Quincy Hilliard.
Based upon the spirituals Nobody Knows the
Trouble I've Seen and Swing Low, Sweet
Chariot, fragments of the two hymns appear
throughout. Contrasting sections of serenity
and aggression create an emotional and
majestic tapestry. Correlates with Tradition of
Excellence Book 3, page 20.
11521105 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .80.00
Hypnotic Fireflies—Brian Balmages. You're
in an open field during a warm summer night,
and the flashing and blinking of fireflies is
spellbinding. The same may be said for
this remarkably descriptive piece. Through
the use of metallic percussion, including an
amplified Slinky, an essential piano part and
a constant eighth note pulse, it's simple to
imagine thousands of lightening bugs before
your eyes. The music builds and develops
throughout the piece as the bold melody
is supported by effective scoring. A truly
stunning composition!
10312651 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
I Vow to Thee, My Country (with optional
vocal)—Sir Cecil Spring Rice & Gustav Holst/
arr. Paul Murtha. This popular British patriotic
hymn features a poem by Sir Cecil Spring
Rice set to the familiar chorale melody from
Jupiter by Gustov Holst. It is associated with
Remembrance Day services throughout
the United Kingdom and has long been a
favorite of the British royal family. This stately
setting for band includes an optional part for
unison voices.
11517359 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .70.00
Imaginarium—Randall D. Standridge. The joy
the composer experienced while writing this
very creative work comes shining through in
many guises as the work unfolds. A meditation
on the creative process, it progresses through
four major sections including The Cloud
Factory, a place where one imagines endless
possibilities. Rhythmically charged from the
start, this powerful and creative work should
inspire the imaginations of your band members
as well! Spectacular!
10550041 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .100.00
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