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CONCERT & CONTEST medium-advanced
Concert and
Contest Selections
Medium-Advanced
Abram's Pursuit—David Holsinger. Pursuit,
indeed! This rampaging work is a careening
chase that starts with a bang and doesn't let
up until the final notes! Inspired by the biblical
story from Genesis, Holsinger has created a
furious up-tempo composition marked with
vivid accents, flurrying woodwind and keyboard
percussion writing, and incessant percussion
that rhythmically drives the piece. Extremely
exciting and vibrant stuff for mature bands!
2407575 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .110.00
Africa: Ceremony, Song and Ritual—Robert
W. Smith. This intriguing work by Robert W.
Smith is driven by a large percussion section
and fascinating effects. In the final movement
the composer even suggests encircling the
audience with percussion for an incredible
effect. A stunning work!
2301711 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .90.00
Ambush—Dakota Pederson. This intense
work recounts a combat manoeuver as
soldiers set up a flanking ambush. Opening
with a fiery chord, the relentless melody is
expressed through precise articulation. The
work challenges performers to focus on
articulation and expression while giving the
percussion section a driving rhythm to maintain
the energy. Strong harmonies in the brass and
bold melodies throughout make this piece a
fierce statement of war and victory.
11400480 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .90.00
American Salute—Morton Gould/arr. Lang.
This is a tribute to all things American, based
on When Johnny Comes Marching Home.
Morton Gould develops and embellishes the
folk melody with splendor and verve, and Philip
Lang's transcription is a challenge well worth
the effort!
78030 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .95.00
An Ancient World—Adrian B. Sims. Imagine
standing by the ruins of a past civilization! This
work explores the mysterious and fascinating
landscapes that were once so beautiful.
Reawakened in a new light, the world reignites
with energy. After a final mourning of that which
was lost and can never be restored, the work
lives out the essence of ancient royalty with
one last celebratory musical statement. (7:00)
11511619 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .90.00
Animation - Episode 1: Wabbit!—Randall
Standridge. Cartoon chaos abounds in this
show-stopper! Inspired by the music of Carl
Stalling, the master of cartoon music, this work
acts as the score to a "lost" episode. A lone
hunter chases his longtime adversary through
the woods and into the city, where hilarity
ensues and anvils fly! Colorful orchestration,
quirky percussion, and dramatic changes
combine to create a piece that evokes the
humor and heart of a bygone era of animation.
Challenging but rewarding, this work is sure to
be a favorite of students and audiences alike!
11515707 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .95.00
Arabesque—Samuel R. Hazo. This stunning
work is a tour de force of Middle Eastern sounds
for the contemporary wind band. From delicate
and sensual soloistic writing to full-blown
ensemble passages with rapid-fire tutti rhythms
and frenzied percussion, here is a rewarding
piece of drama and depth that will be the high
point of any concert or festival program.
10072290 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .125.00
The Ascension—Robert W. Smith. This
expansive work is further evidence that Robert
W. Smith has arrived in the world of serious
band literature. A programmatic work based
on Dante Alighieri's "The Divine Comedy,"
this is the third movement in Robert's four-
movement symphony depicting Alighieri's
work. This fascinating work truly deserves the
consideration of upper level ensembles.
2301810 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .87.00
Black Tie Blu-Bop—J. Scott McKenzie. How
do you describe music combining elements
of bluegrass, jazz, funk, blues, and just about
everything else in between? "Blu-bop!" To
further diversify this veritable hodgepodge
of styles, it is written for symphonic band in
that most classical (and formal) of forms, the
sonata - hence the "black tie" element. Tightly
constructed, the piece grooves despite tricky
asymmetrical meters - and most of all, it gets
audiences and players excited!
11521113 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .100.00
Blue Shades (25th Anniversary Edition)—
Frank Ticheli. This is the updated version of
Frank Ticheli's wildly popular Blue Shades.
The composer has created a work that
combines his love of jazz and the blues with
his own contemporary style. Although there is
a strong allusion to the blues and a jazz feeling
is prevalent, this is not a literal "blues" piece.
Blues harmonies, rhythms and melodic idioms
do pervade the work, and many "shades of
blue" are heard, from bright and dark to dirty
and hot. It's a demanding work that will require
strong players in every section of the band.
Individual parts can be ordered separately,
but they will be delivered via PDF rather than
hard copy. The original edition score is still
available, and can be ordered for competitions.
11190969 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .465.00
Border Dance—Jack Stamp. Written as a
companion piece to Stranger at My Door,
this work celebrates Peg Bowden, a resident
of southern Arizona, and her incredible life
rendering aid to migrants. Memorable melodies
float over an infectious Latin groove seasoned
with maracas, bongos, claves, guiro, and
more from the large percussion section. Well
balanced among the band, this dance is perfect
for festival and concert performances.
11521111 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .95.00
Chester—William Schuman. Truly a standard
in the band repertoire, this exciting work
belongs in every good band library.
691113 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .125.00
Children's March (Over The Hills And Far
Away)—Percy Grainger/ed. Rogers. Grainger
afficionados will welcome this new edition
edited by Mark Rogers. Along with a full
score, it restores Grainger's original brilliant
scoring in all its richness, complete with full
instrumentation and wordless vocal parts for
the band members.
2332955 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .195.00
Children's March (Over the Hills and Far
Away)—Percy Grainger/arr. Erickson. This
exceptional, sparkling work holds an honored
place in the concert band literature. In a
bright 6/8 throughout, the wonderful vitality of
Grainger's writing makes for a truly memorable
musical experience. The piano, timpani and
percussion parts contribute a special flair to
this outstanding piece, which is certain to be
enthusiastically received by all who play and
hear it!
386102 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .130.00
Chorale and Shaker Dance—John Zdechlik.
A superb selection for any contest or concert
program. Comprising two main musical ideas,
one of which is the familiar Shaker hymn 'Tis
the Gift to Be Simple, this is an exceptionally
interesting, mildly contemporary, quite
playable and deservedly popular work. A
teaching-learning unit prepared by Robert
Garofalo that includes interpretive analysis,
teacher's lesson plan, and student learning
guide is also available.
562322 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .85.00
CLUTCH.—Andrew David Perkins. As the title
suggests, this high-octane piece is fast and
furious, pushing the boundaries of tempo, range,
and technique. An excellent balance of theme
and effect, this work utilizes a driving tempo,
furious rhythms, and fresh harmonic language
to create a thrill ride that will have the musicians
and audience on the edge of their seats!
11171768 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .135.00
Colonial Song—Percy Grainger/ed. R.Mark
Rogers. For those seeking to perform Grainger
with authenticity, this publication "dishes it up"
as Grainger would have done it! Newly edited
with corrections and eliminating previous
alterations, Mark Rogers' edition also includes
a full score, with which directors will really
be pleased. Rogers also includes extensive
performance and historical notes which are
invaluable. A welcome addition to the repertoire!
2375798 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .95.00
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
Danzon No. 2—
Arturo Marquez/arr. Oliver Nickel.
10085080 Set of Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169.95
First Suite in E Flat—
Gustav Holst/ed. Colin Matthews.
152645 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 115.00
Until the Scars (adapted from
"Hubris," Mvmt. 1 from "Wine-Dark Sea:
Symphony for Band")—John Mackey.
11107510 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 175.00
Blue Shades (25th Anniversary Edition)—
Frank Ticheli.
11190969 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 465.00
English Folk Song Suite—
Ralph Vaughan Williams.
149401 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 95.00
Arabesque—Samuel R. Hazo.
10072290 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 125.00
Second Suite in F—
Gustav Holst/arr. Colin Matthews.
152108 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 115.00
Ride—Samuel Hazo.
2701351 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 115.00
Havana Nights—Randall D. Standridge.
11173572 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 95.00
Children's March (Over The Hills And Far
Away)—Percy Grainger/ed. Rogers.
2332955 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 195.00
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