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CONCERT & CONTEST
Dark Star—Christina Huss. The low brass and
low woodwinds are brought right to the fore in
this driving and high-energy original work. Young
brass players will have the opportunity to expand
their lower range, and lots of great percussion
scoring will make this a concert favorite!
11392842 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . .VE 50.00
Furioso—Robert W. Smith. Magnificent! A
superior "first serious piece" for your young band,
this overture is filled with all the vigor and passion
you'd expect from the title! Terrific teaching
opportunities abound, including a chance to work
on independent parts (with doublings to ensure
success), optional trombone glissandos and a
few eighth note passages to develop technique.
The expanded percussion and solidly scored
parts are sure to build confidence. An exciting
work! Very highly recommended!
2700051 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . B-VE 50.00
Night Fury—Carol Brittin Chambers. This
creative work is full of adventure and excitement,
vividly conjuring images of dragons, castles, and
other legendary creatures. With impressive writing
influenced by dramatic film scores, this epic
composition is fast-paced yet remains playable
by young musicians.
10759593 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . .VE 55.00
Shadow Fire—Randall D. Standridge. This
driving original work uses only the first six notes to
great effect! Pulsing rhythms, bombastic percuss-
ion, handclapping, and an aggressive edge make
this a true standout in beginning band literature!
Sure to be a favorite of your developing musicians.
11400069 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
Tadpoles—Randall Standridge. Leap into action
with this fun and imaginative work for beginning
bands. Serving as an introduction to leaps for
your developing ensembles, this piece paints
an amusing portrait of young frogs frolicking and
splashing as they learn to leap, using frog guiros,
flexatones, slide whistles, and trombone glissandi.
Several optional parts add to the flexibility of this
work that will help your students get the "jump" on
technical development.
11400081 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . B 50.00
The Tempest—Robert W. Smith. This exciting
work is guaranteed to make your beginners sound
like pros! The brass has a strong, rugged sound
underneath rhythmic woodwind ostinatos, and the
piece easily comes together to display all the fury
of a tempest! This would make a great opener for
any young band concert, and your audience will
be amazed at how good The Tempest makes your
group sound!
2321453 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . .VE 57.00
Winter Winds—Randall Standridge. Energy
and beauty are on full display in this warm and
uplifting original work. A secular winter piece for
young players, it uses primarily the first six notes
that beginners learn to create a dazzling winter
wonderland of sound. The piece also features
optional short and long endings to further tailor the
piece to your group's ability. A wonderful selection
for your developing ensemble.
11400066 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
Zig Zag—Sean O'Loughlin. An exciting and
electrifying composition for young concert bands.
Full of flair and rhythmic motifs that you can't help
but enjoy, it has energy pulsating throughout.
Even the slower middle section has an underlying
tension that can't be ignored. Take a deep breath
and hold on tight!
11001100 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . .VE 55.00
E ASY & M E D I U M - E ASY
Above and Beyond (A Triumphant Fanfare
for Band)—James Swearingen. If you're
searching for an exciting opener, look no more.
From the first measure to the last, you'll discover
dramatic-sounding melodies that are creatively
scored against a background of bold rhythms
and contemporary harmonies. This piece has all
the elements needed to make it popular for many
years to come.
10280771 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . E 49.00
Action Scene—Brian Balmages. Experience
the music for an exhilarating action scene…
without the scene! Students need to get creative
as they come up with their own action scene that
corresponds to the music. Aggressive, relentless
rhythms overlap with big Hollywood hit moments,
including elements of added tension and release.
A pure adrenaline rush, for sure - and playable by
young concert bands!
11399624 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . E 60.00
Afterburn—Randall D. Standridge. This piece
seeks to capture the emotions of flight in a
supercharged jet plane: excitement at takeoff;
awe at the beauty of the earth; and an adrenaline
burst of joy when the afterburners kick in.
An exciting musical ride for bands that is not to
be missed!
10066564 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . E 65.00
Arabian Dances—Roland Barrett. Opening
with an air of mystery and intrigue, the mood
quickly changes as the tempo picks up and
the tension mounts. Excitement builds as the
music paints images of dancers competing wildly
around a campfire. The intensity is spurred on
by the handclaps of onlookers as it builds to a
feverish and climactic finish! Pure programming
excitement!
10066628 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . E 63.00
Blue Ridge Reel—Brian Balmages. This
musical homage to the Blue Ridge Mountains will
be an instant hit! Written in the style of an Irish
reel, this work reflects influences of bluegrass
and even New Orleans march style. The fusion
culminates in a spirited groove for your band. Get
out the washboards and the musical spoons and
prepare to have a great time!
10369931 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
Brace for Impact—Christina Huss. A driving
and high-intensity work from start to finish.
Comfortable ranges along with excellent use of
repetition and unison rhythms make this piece
highly accessible and will have your young band
sounding full and mature. A hot percussion
feature adds to the excitement. This high-octane
gem is the perfect opener or closer to your
concert program!
11392846 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . E 55.00
Byzantine Dances—Carol Brittin Chambers.
Written in the style of a Roma gypsy dance, this
is fast, energetic, and daring. Students will love
playing the exotic style and audiences will love
hearing the infectious melodies. Directors will
also find a wealth of historic content to teach while
rehearsing this piece.
11001022 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . E 65.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . E 60.00
Celtic Air and Dance—arr. Michael Sweeney.
Drawing on the rich and varied tradition of Celtic
folksongs, this piece opens with the touching and
melodious The Parting Glass. The flutes and
percussion take center stage on the dance-like
Tha Mi Sgith (A Fairy's Love Song), then the entire
band gets into the act for the rousing finish.
10033567 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . E 55.00
Choose Joy—Randall Standridge. Inspired by
a high school student who found happy moments
even in the face of cancer, this uplifting work
combines engaging rhythms, energetic melodies,
bombastic percussion, and hints of Beethoven's
Ode to Joy to create a message of positivity
for performers and audiences alike. Wonderful
lyrical moments create a nice contrast while still
maintaining the high energy. All sections get to
flex their muscles. Destined to be a favorite!
11400065 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . ME 75.00
Dark Ride—Randall D. Standridge. Take a
moonlit chase through a darkened forest in this
haunting piece written in a galop-esque character
that adds to the thrill. This thrilling work features
dissonant harmonies, driving percussion, and
optional synthesizer to create everything from
an organ to voices and an eerie harpsichord. A
frighteningly good choice that offers something a
little different for your next concert!
10907719 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
