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CONCERT & CONTEST medium-advanced
Hot as Blue Blazes—Robert W. Smith. A
musical tour de force for the concert band.
The American jazz style and its historic roots
in American music are the inspiration for
this showcase for the more advanced band.
Featuring blazing woodwind lines combined
with powerful brass and driving percussion,
this is a significant programming choice that will
be enthusiastically received by your ensemble
musicians. The resulting audience reaction
will elevate your ensemble to another level of
musical appreciation. Hot!
11518459 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .150.00
Hymn to a Blue Hour—John Mackey.
The blue hour refers to the moment of day
between twilight and complete darkness, a
time of day known for its romantic, spiritual,
ethereal qualities. The colors of fading light
are beautifully reflected in sound by various
instrumental combinations and textures.
Building to a brilliant climax, the brightest
moment is reached before dissipating slowly
into a warm, peaceful finish, as the light fades
to darkness. A stunning work.
10189089 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .225.00
Hypnotic Memories—Rossano Galante.
This charming musical offering is a departure
from this popular composer's usual epic style.
Originally scored for 15 players, this piece is
more intimate than his thickly orchestrated
grand works. Stylistically, a minimal approach
is used, with memorable melodic lines
peacefully unfolding shifting ostinato patterns.
10999646 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .90.00
Inchon—Robert W. Smith. Honoring the
"forgotten war," Robert W. Smith offers
this significant work in recognition of the
50th anniversary of the Korean conflict. It's
beautifully scored to balance the delicate
oriental melodies with the dramatic and
frenzied passages that mirror the conflict.
Colorfully orchestrated, with percussion
simulating the sound of a helicopter landing
and parts for piano and alto flute (with cues
for C flute), it is a thoroughly stunning tonal
collage. A significant, expansive work, one
which experienced concert bands will proudly
add to their repertoire. We give this our
highest recommendation!
2700137 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .87.00
The Inferno—Robert W. Smith. Truly colossal!
This is the first movement of Robert Smith's
epic work "The Divine Comedy." Advanced
groups will welcome the challenges and
reap the rewards inherent in the piece. Very
contemporary in nature, The Inferno includes
furious woodwind ostinatos, huge blocks of
sound, tremendous percussion, and the imagery
of Hell's inferno! Not for the faint of heart.
2322691 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .87.00
It Is Well...—Jason K. Nitsch. This longingly
beautiful rendition of the well-known hymn
tune uses lyrical motion and powerful climactic
moments to make a bold statement, begging
performers and audiences alike to ponder and
reflect long after its closing statement.
11414435 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .85.00
Juba Dance—Robert Nathaniel Dett/arr. Loras
John Schissel. Nathaniel Dett was one of John
Philip Sousa's favorite composers. Dett's music
is filled with melodic charm and harmonic
interest. This wonderful rag, originally written
for piano, plays and sounds much like a march.
11518900 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Lyric for Band—George Walker/arr. Luci
Disano. In 1946, George Walker was still doing
graduate work at the Curtis Institute when he
composed Lyric for Strings, which would prove
over the coming decades to become one of the
most performed and enduring string orchestra
works of the 20th century. This first-ever edition
for symphonic wind band was premiered by "The
President's Own" United States Marine Band.
11518683 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .75.00
The March of Time—Andrew Boysen Jr.
Playing on the words of Tim Mahr's name
inspired the composer to write a rollicking
"Ma(h)rch" alternating between 4/4 and 6/8
"Tim(e)." Embedded within the trio section
are references to several of Tim's best-known
works, including Fantasia in G; Endurance;
The Soaring Hawk; Sol Solator; Hey!; Imagine
If You Will and A Mighty March. Although
written for a large wind ensemble, ample cues
are provided for ensembles with more limited
instrumentation. This is the perfect closer or
encore for your next concert.
11521112 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .95.00
Metroplex (Three Postcards from Manhattan)
—Robert Sheldon. A dazzling view of the
sites and sounds of a dynamic city. Opening
is a vision of the tall buildings and concrete
canyons of the New York skyline, followed by
an urban jazz scene in a club in Harlem. The
close is a wild taxi ride through the heavy traffic
of this fascinating city.
10014415 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .78.00
Midnight Ride—Rossano Galante. The
midnight ride of Paul Revere is depicted in three
main themes: Paul Revere's motif is a romantic,
heroic melody that captures his bravery and
tenacity; the Brown Beauty theme (Revere's
horse) incorporates a slower, lush musical
offering that captures the strength and beauty
of this animal; and the final thematic material
represents the ride itself with a soaring melody
accompanied by fast, rhythmic ostinati. (5:45)
11511661 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .100.00
Mischievous Behavior—Rossano Galante.
All kinds of visions come to mind when you hear
this zany, whimsical original work. Perhaps a
dream sequence, maybe the hustle and bustle
of rush-hour traffic, or the shenanigans of
clowns under the big top. A wonderful change
of pace for concert programs.
11402240 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .92.00
Molly on the Shore—Percy Grainger/arr.
Mark Rogers. One of the most famous of the
technical showpieces for the mature band!
Grainger ingeniously combines two Cork
Reels, Molly On The Shore and Temple Hill in a
setting which features Grainger's most brilliant
writing for winds. And making this edition even
more important is the full score, never before
available, which has been assembled by Mark
Rogers. Highly recommended!
2403392 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .110.00
A Movement for Rosa—Mark Camphouse.
This emotional, moving work was written to
honor Rosa Parks, whose contribution to
desegregation still stands today. Not only are
strength and determination depicted, but also
the harsh realities of the times. An important
work in the repertoire.
2312338 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .140.00
Mutations—Robert W. Smith. Featuring the
concert band's brass section and an offstage
trumpet ensemble, this contemporary work
draws its inspiration from the mutation of
sound and its transmission throughout the
ensemble and performance environment.
From a dark and mysterious beginning with
muted sounds on all brass instruments, the
timbre and sonority slowly progresses through
various musical environments. As the brass
section switches to open sounds, the result is
a stunning and glorious musical statement that
transforms the ensemble and audience alike.
11518465 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .120.00
Of Sailors and Whales (Five Scenes From
Melville)—W. Francis McBeth. This monumental
and dramatic work, inspired by Melville's "Moby
Dick," is rapidly gaining wide acceptance, and
appears on a number of state lists.
2238806 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .210.00
Orbital—Adrian B. Sims. Referring to the orbit
of an electron, planet, or stars in a galaxy, this
thrilling work propels the listener back and
forth between musical ideas representing
tremendous nuclear and gravitational forces.
The heroic central theme truly soars as
the piece comes to a thrilling and powerful
conclusion! (4:30)
11511668 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .100.00
Original Suite—Gordon Jacob/ed.
Heidenreich. Available in this revised edition
with full score, this compelling classic
comprises three contrasting movements. The
first movement is a stately march, followed by
the andante second movement, with the third
movement providing a sprightly, upbeat finale.
10034295 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .125.00
Overture to Lysistrata—Mark Adamo/arr.
Peter Stanley Martin. "In its original scoring,
this Overture to 'Lysistrata' drawn from its
heroine's first cabaletta, an aria of longing,
and the raucous finale of the first act already
saluted the wind orchestra, with its two
saxophones (alto and baritone) and lavish use
of mallet percussion. But here, Peter Stanley
Martin's deft and artful arrangement perhaps
expresses the character of the music even
more eloquently than the orchestral version
does." - Mark Adamo
11517379 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .125.00
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 . . . . . . . .90.00
Pageant—Vincent Persichetti. Premiered in
1953, Pageant is a symphonic overture which
features a slow, homophonic section followed
by a lively "Parade" section.
241117 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .140.00
Phase Shift—Robert Langenfeld. A phase shift
is a change in the location or timing of a point
within a cycle of a repetitive waveform. In this
distinctive work, this concept is explored by
grouping the ensemble into nontraditional Side
A and B groupings that shift the sound away
from their ordinary stations. Enveloping the
listener, a four-note motif is passed from side
to side and shifted between instrument families
that are grouped by their locationon the stage.
Punctuated brass fanfares mark each phase
shift and provide driving motion that leads to
a high-energy conclusion. Optional electronic
parts are provided for a truly unique experience!
11418028 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .90.00
Pilatus: Mountain of Dragons—Steven
Reineke. This ten-minute work, on the
easy side of the medium-advanced level,
successfully conveys the awe-inspiring
grandeur of Pilatus mountain in Switzerland. It
opens with the brass slowly blowing air through
their instruments, as if to simulate the mountain
wind, or perhaps the breath of dragons!
A compelling work!
2472462 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .98.00
Puszta—Jan Van der Roost. Four high-spirited
Gypsy Dances reminiscent of the Hungarian
and Slavonic Dances by Brahms and Dvorak.
2203354 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .145.00
Rapture—Brian Balmages. Make a powerful
statement with this intense introspective
work. The opening exclamation by percussion
becomes a fixture throughout, supported
by epic brass lines and energetic woodwind
flourishes. Inspired by the hymn Lo! He Comes
with Clouds Descending, the music contrasts
themes of pure joy and euphoria with intense
reflection and peace. Covering the gamut of
emotions, this thrilling and cinematic work is
as intense in its lyrical moments as it is in the
height of its rapturous glory. (8:15)
11511673 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .110.00
Ride—Samuel Hazo. Vibrant and full of
energy! From the first note, the relentless
pace and invigorating metrical shifts demand
the complete attention of the audience. With
a large battery of percussion and dynamic
wind parts, the feeling of continuous motion
is achieved. Yet, as a testimony to the skill
of the composer, the themes have a certain
melodiousness and flowing quality that add
depth and appeal to the work. This is an
outstanding composition to be added to the
repertoire of mature bands.
2701351 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .115.00
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