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Keynote Address—J. Scott McKenzie.
Showcase the technical skills of your woodwinds
and the power and beauty of the brass section
with this award-winning composition based on the
Delta Omicron Keynote, a charming piece from the
professional music fraternity's songbook. A tightly
constructed work, virtually every melodic idea
is derived from a portion of the Keynote theme
that binds the piece together. By turns majestic,
energetic, poignant, and triumphant, this piece has
it all!
11417824 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . M 80.00
11417825 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00
Let Justice Rise (Fanfare)—Steve Parsons/
arr. Laurie Lafferty. A strong and heroic fanfare
explores a wide range of musical concepts and
voicings while remaining accessible to young
bands. Every section of the band gets a chance to
shine and sound big.
11501993 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . .ME 80.00
11502052 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .ME 12.00
Mesa Dances—Gavin Lendt.
The people of the southwest and its beautiful and
majestic landscapes serve as the inspiration for
this energetic work. Motivic repetition, relentless
percussion, and dramatic dynamic effects paint
a picture of the desert mountains underneath a
cerulean sky. With a keen sense of orchestration,
this exciting piece will work well as an opener,
finale, or any position in your next concert or
festival performance.
11515755 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . M 75.00
11515756 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . M 20.00
New Era (Concert March)—William Owens.
A stately and regal original work that differs in form
from the traditional march form. With its strong
theme, great percussion writing, and accessible
and engaging parts for all instruments, this piece is
perfect as an opener for any concert or contest.
11501855 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . VE 55.00
11501856 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . VE 9.00
Pacific Crest—Robert Sheldon.
It's hard not to be inspired by the majestic peaks
and sweeping views along the Pacific Crest Trail
that traverses the Cascade and Sierra Nevada
ranges from Canada to the Mexican border. This
music depicts the towering peaks, panoramic
views, and the joy of hiking this incredible trail.
11419876 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . .MA 90.00
Praeludium—J. Scott McKenzie. The influence
of Claude T. Smith is heavily present in this
piece, a perfect addition to any festival or concert
program. Solidly scored to be played by high
school and even advanced middle school bands,
this work is easily accessible to both performers
and audiences. The themes from the fast and slow
sections ingeniously combine for a thrilling finale!
11417826 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . M 85.00
11417827 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Premier Fanfare—Gene Milford.
Your beginning band's first concert performance
will be off to a successful start with this fine
overture. By using only the first six notes of
the B-flat scale, simple rhythms, and simple
percussion scoring, beginning players will have
the confidence to perform at their best!
11501967 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . B 45.00
11502025 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . B 7.00
Propulsion—Adrian B. Sims. This high-energy
work for developing bands has a motivational
message for all and directs students' attention
to style, articulation, and dynamic contrast. Very
engaging percussion and interesting parts for all
instruments. make for a thrilling work that students
are sure to enjoy. Absolute sheer force!
11411790 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . VE 65.00
11503340 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
Red Rocks Saga—Matthew Bandman.
This driving overture features mixed meter
rhythms and a harmonic language evocative of the
sweeping Western movie scores of the '50s and
'60s. A beautiful lyric section provides contrast in
the middle of the piece.
11515301 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . .ME 70.00
11515302 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . .ME 8.00
Rocketry and Fission
(A Holiday Celebration)—Jorge L. Vargas.
Biting dissonances, pulsating percussion, big
impacts, and soaring horn and alto sax lines come
together to create this thrilling original work.
A perfect choice as an opener or closer.
11501869 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . E 65.00
11501870 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . E 10.00
Saber Celebration—Jonathan McBride.
If you're looking for a great concert opener that
will make your young band sound full and mature,
look no further! This high-energy work features
great themes for all sections, excellent scoring,
interesting harmonies and colors as well as
perfectly scored percussion that will reinforce 9
and 17-stroke rolls.
11517866 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . E 70.00
11517867 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . E 8.00
Safe Harbor—Robert Longfield.
Sparkling woodwinds, triumphant brass, and
colorful percussion highlight this enthralling
overture. Scored for everyone in the band to have
an interesting part, the piece will work in a variety
of slots in your concert or festival program.
11518906 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . M 90.00
11518907 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . M 14.00
Skeemantics—Lisa Galvin.
Open or close your concert or contest
performance with this high-energy thematic work.
Long and heroic brass lines, driving woodwind
flourishes, uplifting harmonies, and a lush
development section make this piece a must-have
in your concert band library. With four mallet parts
and reasonable range and technical demands,
this piece can cover a wide variety of ability levels
while still sounding full and mature.
11517874 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . .ME 90.00
11517875 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .ME 10.00
Skysplitter Fanfare—Brian Balmages.
This superb concert band work sounds quite
mature yet is extremely playable by beginning
ensembles. Driving percussion parts are
designed to accommodate large or small
sections, and wind players only see quarter, half,
and whole notes. A powerhouse opener for your
youngest musicians! (1:30)
11511681 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . B 50.00
11511770 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . B 10.00
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. . . . . . . . . M 95.00
11502061 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . M 15.00
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. . . . . . . . . E 65.00
11501892 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . E 10.00
Summer Thunder (A Senary Quest)—
Jorge L. Vargas. This excellent original work will
sound great at your beginning band's first concert.
This piece has all the elements of a mature
composition: dynamic contrast, strong melodic
writing, and texture as well as rhythmic and
harmonic tension - all using just the first six notes
of the B-flat scale. The call-and-response sections
give a nod to developing ensemble listening skills.
An excellent opener!
11501895 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . B 45.00
11501896 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . B 7.00
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!
11501901 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . .ME 85.00
11501902 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .ME 12.00
Tirade—Robert Sheldon. Set in the Dorian
mode, this exciting piece offers young musicians
the opportunity to perform with passion and
emotion to make a bold musical statement.
Since there are no dotted rhythms, articulations,
or eighth notes (other than in the percussion
section), and using only the first five notes the
students have learned, this is a perfect piece for a
beginning band's first concert! Correlates to Sound
Innovations, Book 1, Level 2. (1:55)
11511695 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . B 50.00
11511784 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . B 10.00
To Dare Greatly—Evan VanDoren.
Inspired by Theodore Roosevelt's famous "The
Man in the Arena" speech, this stoic work is
the perfect opener for your beginning band's
first concert! The energetic work features bold
fanfares, clever nontraditional harmonies (using
only six notes!), and superbly scored ensemble
moments that will make your beginners sound like
experienced musicians and feel like rock stars!
11518493 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . B 55.00
11518494 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . B 8.00
Under the Prairie Sky—Robert Buckley.
This beautiful work was inspired by the
magnificent and expansive prairie landscape - and
its cloudscape. The sky is constantly changing,
and its many moods reflect on the land below to
create a sense of wonder and awe. Featuring
festive dancelike rhythms and rich majestic
themes, this work is skillfully scored so that
developing players will sound their best. A great
concert opener or festival piece!
11517405 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . E 65.00
11517406 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . E 10.00
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.
11501917 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . .ME 80.00
11501918 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .ME 12.00
Whiplash—Michael Story.
An exciting overture and a perfect choice for
your next concert or festival. With its bright
tempo, syncopations, and memorable melodic
lines, your students will shine. (1:50)
11414820 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . E 63.00
The Wolves of Alaska—Rossano Galante.
Opening with brass fanfares moving through
mixed meters, this remarkable work takes the
listener on a musical journey through the eyes
of Alaskan wolves. Heroic themes and soaring
countermelodies capture the essence of these
magnificent creatures, while lyrical passages
honor the beautiful scenery. An epic musical
adventure that plays exceptionally well! (4:00)
11511690 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . .ME 80.00
11511779 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
FANFARES & FLOURISHES (continued)
