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2023 Midyear Instrumental Catalog

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Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] Go to cart 15 WORKS WITH FLEXIBLE INSTRUMENTATION Mjolnir (Thor's Hammer) (Flexible Instrument- ation)—Patrick Roszell. Now available in a flexible format, this dramatic piece for beginning band portrays the Norse god Thor and his mighty hammer. This piece is accessible to students in the second half of their first year of instruction. The stable, reinforced pulse allows for the introduction of neighboring eighth notes in the upper woodwind parts, and the percussion brings this delightful piece to life. (1:30) 11535678 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 E ASY Byzantine Dances (Flexcel Concert Works)— Carol Brittin Chambers. This is a thrilling work that will engage both students and audiences from the start! The use of the harmonic major scale gives this work its Byzantine flavor while a full percussion section provides plenty of color. A slower and mysterious B section introduces snapping, and the recap of the initial theme utilizes clapping effects. An exciting ending rounds out this adventure! The adaptability of this piece allows for it to be played with as few as five players, which makes it highly flexible for many performance or rehearsal situations. Includes a letter for proof of copyright permission as well as a digital download coupon so you can get the music to your students. 11212512 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Canon in Boombucket Major (Flexible Instrumentation)—Johann Pachelbel/arr. Joseph Benjamin Earp. A fun and out-of-the-box piece inspired by Pachelbel's Canon. Utilizing Boomwhackers and five-gallon buckets, the percussion section is the feature in this inspired take on a timeless classic scored for flexible instrumentation. Featuring elementary students on their Boomwhackers, this is a great finale and recruitment piece for any program! 11518435 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Crusade (Flexible Instrumentation)—Vince Gassi. Set in the dorian mode, this ominous work opens with a foreboding theme and develops with vibrant and dramatic energy. It conjures images of strength, majesty, and passion. It continues to build throughout, culminating in a powerful, climactic ending. This flex title will add just the right amount of intrigue to your next concert! 11535687 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Dr. ROCKenstein (Flexible Instrumentation)— arr. Steve Hodges. Take some of the scariest and memorable musical motives, set them to an exciting rock beat, and you have the perfect end- of-rehearsal piece! Challenging and engaging, this clever flex arrangement provides plenty of opportunities for each section of the band to shine. With active percussion and solid scoring, this piece will be a real hit with the band and audience alike! 11535674 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Forward March! (Flex Band)—Paul Murtha. A carefully adapted flex arrangement of the original popular march for young players! 11517345 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 I Vow To Thee, My Country (Flex Band - with optional vocal)—Sir Cecil Spring Rice & Gustav Holst/arr. Paul Murtha. Using the familiar chorale melody from Jupiter by Gustov Holst, this stately hymn is particularly popular throughout the United Kingdom and a favorite of the royal family. Here's a setting for flexible instrumentation which also includes an optional part for unison voices. 11517361 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Inspiration Fanfare (Flexible Instrument- ation)—Adrian B. Sims. Fueled by the inspiration of morning sunlight, this colorful fanfare depicts joy and opportunity. The opening statement transforms throughout the piece, providing musically engaging parts for all. Extremely playable yet sophisticated in sound, Inspiration Fanfare creates a sense of anticipation and excitement. A joyful celebration of music! With this flexible arrangement, conductors no longer need to choose between function and texture. Ensembles with instrumentation challenges still have numerous options to cover all parts, yet orchestration is elevated significantly to be faithful to the composer's original intent. Musicians have more opportunities to rest, and timbre once again becomes a central element of the work. It's the best of both worlds: flexible and colorful! (2:15) 11535684 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00 Kyiv, 2022 (A Sequel to Moscow, 1941 - Flexible Instrumentation)—Brian Balmages. The immensely popular concert band work is presented here in a flexible format that departs from the normal flex setting to preserve the musicality of the original. 11536311 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00 Obi-Wan (from "Obi-Wan Kenobi" - Flex Band)—John Williams/arr. Johnnie Vinson. From the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi, the renowned Star Wars character finally gets his own theme! John Williams masterfully captures the emotional depth of the character along with a spirit of adventure. Scored here for flexible instrumentation. 11409950 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Paint It Black (Flex Band)—Mick Jagger & Keith Richards/arr. Johnnie Vinson. Taking inspiration from the cello version made popular in the television series Wednesday, here is a clever arrangement of the Rolling Stones hit for flexible instrumentation. 11517383 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 The Planets (Flexible Instrumentation)— Gustav Holst/arr. Douglas E. Wagner. Long revered as a master composer, the works of Gustav Holst transcribe wonderfully for the concert band. This flex arrangement contains the themes from Venus, the Bringer of Peace; Mars, the Bringer of War and Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity. The best of Holst arranged especially for your young band. (4:00) 11535675 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00 Resilience (Flexible/Adaptable Instrument- ation)—Pinkzebra. This beautiful and haunting piece, with lyrical melodies projecting strength and determination, is like a modern chorale with film score undertones, providing an opportunity for band members to focus on tone and shape emotionally dramatic phrases. Great for a concert program needing a short piece to provide a contrast in mood and energy. Available here as a flexible arrangement. 11510298 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Rippling Watercolors (Flexible Instrument- ation)—Brian Balmages. While many often underestimate the extensive colors, harmonies, and emotional ranges available to younger ensembles, this stunning lyrical work sets out to explore these very qualities and more. While playable by middle school bands, this is a fully expressive work that is equally at home with mature ensembles. Gorgeous! With this flexible arrangement, conductors no longer need to choose between function and texture. Ensembles with instrumentation challenges still have numerous options to cover all parts, yet orchestration is elevated significantly to be faithful to the composer's original intent. Musicians have more opportunities to rest, and timbre once again becomes a central element of the work. It's the best of both worlds: flexible and colorful! (4:00) 11535685 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00 Shakespeare Meets Godzilla (The Good Bard and the Ugly - Flex Band)—Robert Buckley. Here is a flex version of the popular work for full band that colorfully depicts the madness and mayhem as musical worlds collide. 11517393 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Manage your program in one place, in less time.

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