CONCERT
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CONCERT & CONTEST medium-easy
To Her Majesty's Delight (Dances of the
Renaissance)—William Owens. Inspired by
the favorite dance styles of Queen Elizabeth
I, this original set of Renaissance-style dances
opens with the regal and elegant Pavane.
Next comes the sprightly La Volta, a leaping
and turning dance in triple meter. The final
movement, the rollicking Galop, is a lively
country dance and an exceptional way to
showcase your ensemble.
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To Soar with Broken Wings—Tyler Arcari.
A beautiful and lyrical piece written to honor
a young cancer victim. Comfortable ranges
and minimal technical demands will give your
students the freedom to focus on the finer
musical elements such as tone, phrasing,
and breath control. The dramatic impacts and
sweet counterlines will give you the chills.
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Together—John M. Pasternak. Together is
a heartfelt and sentimental composition by
composer John M. Pasternak reminisces
about cherished childhood memories of going
to amusement parks. The piece was originally
part of the soundtrack for a documentary film
"Save My Park."
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Trail of Tears—James Barnes. A work that is
gaining acceptance as a contest and festival
choice. It has been appearing on an increasing
number of state lists.
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Trek!—Herb Bassett. A depiction of a thrilling
mountain bike ride: acceleration through the
gears, the tranquility of the ride, an uphill climb
and a dizzying descent. While the eighth note
remains constant throughout, changing meters,
rising ostinati, and widening Doppler shifts all
imply acceleration leading to a breakneck
downhill ride to a dynamic conclusion. Modal
harmonies and an optimistic tone make this fun
to perform! An energetic program selection or
closer for concert or festival.
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Tricycle—Andrew Boysen. A creative and
playful work. Three separate themes presented
individually are eventually combined together in
an enjoyable and clever concert work.
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Twilight Waltz—Randall D. Standridge.
Spectral melodies and varied orchestration
abound. This work begins with the mallet
percussion setting an eerie mood and grows
into a dark dance of harmony and color.
Lyrical but not slow, this cinematic piece is
sure to engage your performers and audience.
Haunting! (2:33)
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Twittering Machine—Brian Balmages.
Inspired by the ambiguous 1922 artwork
of Swiss-German painter Paul Klee, this
dark piece depicts a powerful struggle
between nature and machine. The haunting
melody slowly transforms as the threatening
machine around it grows, represented by
a series of layered and varied percussion
sounds. A deeply rich and powerful work for
young bands.
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Two British Folk Songs (Flex Band)—
Elliot Del Borgo/arr. Robert Longfield. This
classic work for young bands has remained
a tried-and-true staple in the repertoire and is
performed regularly, appearing on numerous
state lists. Carefully adapted here, bands with
incomplete or nontraditional instrumentation
can now perform this successfully at concerts
or contests.
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Two Movements from Lincolnshire Posy
(Flex Band)—arr. Michael Sweeney. Featuring
two of the most popular movements from this
cornerstone of wind band literature, this mini
suite consists of Horkstow Grange and The
Lost Lady Found. This special arrangement will
allow bands of all sizes and instrumentations to
perform the music of this great work.
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Under a Winter Sky—Yukiko Nishimura. This
lovely ballad about the winter season is perfect
for teaching blend, balance, and phrasing
to developing band students. With soaring
melodies, beautiful harmonic moments, and
gentle percussion, this is a true depiction of the
scenery of a windless and clear winter morning.
The many inner melodies will develop listening
while also introducing the lyrical ballad style to
your performers.
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Under the Cherry Blossoms—Randall D.
Standridge. Beauty and joy are on full display.
The classic Japanese folk song Sakura,
Sakura introduces a charming, orchestral
dance that is set in counterpoint to a warm,
romantic melody. A solo for oboe (cued in Alto
Saxophone), pentatonic scales, and careful
scoring help this work to create a tapestry of
colors and harmonic beauty that your audience
is sure to appreciate.
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Unknown (Medium Easy Version)—
Brian Balmages. Composed during a time
of uncertainty, this poignant work finds
inspiration in anger, beauty, hope, sorrow, and
determination. Written to be performable by
bands at different levels, the piece is playable
as a medium-level version alone, a medium-
easy version alone, or both versions combined
(medium-level version sold separately).
11399700 Band Set & Score
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Vallum Hadriani (Hadrian's Wall)—Jay
Bocook. In ancient times, Hadrian's Wall was
a Roman fortification running for 73 miles in
northern England and marking the boundary
between Roman Britannia and Caledonia to
the north. This inventive work for band features
a Roman flavor along with unique textures
and effects, including a dramatic sword fight.
Distinctive and exciting!
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Variation Overture—Clifton Williams. In
addition to being an outstanding piece of music,
this is important in that it vividly demonstrates
that a substantial work can be written within
the technical and intellectual capabilities of
younger musicians.
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Variations on a Merry Tune (Theme from R.
Schumann, Op. 68 No. 10)—Pierre La Plante.
Based on a theme from Robert Schumann,
known variously as The Jolly Farmer and
The Happy Farmer's Return from Work, this
delightful work will bring smiles to all! The
piece takes this cheery tune all throughout
the ensemble, creating opportunities for
every section to shine. A charming selection
for concert band, and a wonderful audience
pleaser as well!
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Victorious—Valerie Laney-Rowe. Exciting
and uplifting, this has all the positive energy
you and your students need to push to the
next concert. The piece begins with triumphant
brass and brilliant flourishes from woodwinds.
Perfect for any place on a concert program,
this work in overture form is also well suited for
festival adjudication.
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Vuelo—Salvador Jacobo. The sky is the
limit with this exciting work. Meaning "Flight,"
Vuelo begins with an airy, expansive opening
that creates a sense of anticipation. This
gives way to an explosive faster segment
with dazzling fanfares, exciting rhythms, and
wonderful harmony. A great selection to start
or end a concert!
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A Walk in the Morning Sun—Pierre La
Plante. Simply delightful! Light and breezy, this
tuneful piece opens with a slight Grainger-like
quality. The cheerful melodic lines and bouncy
accompaniments create a musical work that
will enhance the sound of your concert band
and brighten any program.
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Walking on Air—Laura Estes. Flowing
melodic lines over driving eighth-note ostinatos
and sonorous counterlines give the feeling of
soaring triumphantly in this great original work.
Whimsical and lush, this piece is bound to
give you goosebumps and make your young
concert band sound full and mature!
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Walking Tune—Percy Grainger/arr. Robert
Sheldon. This lovely tune was composed in
1900 while the composer hiked through the
Scottish Highlands; this arrangement uses
the main thematic material with a combination
of harmonies used in previous settings. The
delightful melody and colorful scoring create a
real musical treat that can be performed and
appreciated by ensembles of varying abilities.
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Waltz No. 2 (from "Jazz Suite No. 2")—Dmitri
Shostakovich/arr. Curnow. Originally scored
for symphony orchestra, Shostakovich's
"Jazz Suite No. 2" is notable for the addition
of saxophones, accordion and guitar. The
appealing second waltz is in a light classical
style and is wonderfully adapted for young
concert bands in this arrangement.
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Waltz No. 2 (from "Suite for Variety Stage
Orchestra" - Flex Band)—Dmitri Shostakovich/
arr. Michael Brown. This popular waltz
melody from Shostakovich's Suite for Variety
Stage Orchestra is well known throughout
the world and often used in TV and films.
Here is a well-paced version scored for
flexible instrumentation.
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We Gather Together (Build-a-Band)—Scott
Stanton. This well-known Dutch hymn is scored
for small bands with limited instrumentation,
but will sound great with bands of all sizes!
Dedicated to the frontline responders and
essential workers who keep us safe, this is the
perfect "welcome back" piece for both the band
and your returning audience. With Build-A-Band
scoring, you get to create unique sounds using
the strengths of your instrumentation, and by
following the suggested flexible interplay
between sections. This beautiful arrangement
includes optional vocal parts for performers
and/or audience. Piano, bass, guitar, and
percussion can strengthen your sound as well.
Perfect for distance learning situations!
11314535 Band Set & Score
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We Shall Overcome—arr. Lisa Galvin.
This beloved gospel song became the great
anthem of the civil rights movement - now it's
now available in this inspiring and very playable
arrangement for band. Providing an inspiring
backdrop for healing and triumph, this timely
piece is appropriate for any performance and
can offer a number of learning opportunities
across the curriculum. Your advancing
musicians can help create a sense of hope and
fortitude with lush harmonies and expressive
transitions that build to an exuberant finish!
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Wellspring—Jack Wilds. This outstanding
work traces the emotional arc of finding
renewal in the midst of exhaustion. A recurring
four-note motive interacts with a beautiful lyrical
melody. As the piece develops, the melody is
ultimately transformed into a shout of sheer
joy. A perfect opportunity for teaching your
students about motivic development while
offering ample opportunities for musicality and
expressive playing.
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What Greater Calling (March)—William
Owens. Open or close your concert or festival
performance with this wonderfully emotional
work. Lush harmonies, a beautiful melody, and
plenty of dramatic flair make this memorable
and add to its heartfelt message.
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What I Do Today—Brian Balmages. "Who
will be better because of what I do today?"
These words inspire the opening chorale
and the joyous celebration that follows. A
powerful reminder of how each of us can
effect positive change in the people and world
around us, the music eventually erupts in a
panoply of sound, with boisterous percussion
and soaring lines, almost akin to a pop music
concert. As quickly as this comes, the chorale
returns once more, leaving everyone with a
sense of peace.
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Where Eagles Soar—Steven Reineke. The
majesty, beauty and strength of the eagle's
flight is portrayed with sensitivity and skill in
this uplifting work! This is a simply magnificent
piece that sits on the upper side of the medium-
easy level due to some brief flourishes in the
woodwind parts, but the result is spectacular.
Each section is shown in a favorable light,
with idiomatic parts that show off what they do
best. Not only would this open any concert with
distinction, but it's a natural choice to take to
festival as well. Outstanding!
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Where Stand the Dauntless—Vince Gassi.
Heroic in nature, this musical tribute can be
used to recognize brave and courageous
figures in any community. A brilliant fanfare,
somber lyrical theme, and driving energy
combine to embody the true spirit of the
dauntless. An exciting work that makes an ideal
concert opener and contest piece.
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Whiplash—Randall D. Standridge. Young
bands will explore rhythmic and motivic
development in a thrilling and exciting manner.
The title has a double meaning, referring first to
the breakneck tempo, and second to the sharp
report of the whip cracking throughout the
piece. All this combines to make a thoroughly
exhilarating experience for students,
conductors and audiences!
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William Tell Overture—arr. David Bobrowitz.
This overture may have the most well-known
theme in classical literature, appearing in
television programs, movies, commercials, and
cartoons. This exciting and authentic-sounding
arrangement is very playable and will be fun for
musicians and audiences when performed as a
thrilling closing number on any concert program.
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The Willow Tree—arr. Michael Sweeney.
Although the haunting tune has the flavor
and sentiment of a traditional Irish folk song,
it was composed in 1995 by multifaceted
artist Padraigin Ni Uallachain. Expressing the
feelings of the wistful lyrics, the music of this
evocative setting for band follows the emotional
journey through the peaks and valleys of sound
and emotion.
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