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CONCERT
BAND
LIGHTER SELECTIONS
Troll March—Jerry Frazier. Fun and engaging,
this work in minor mode has lots of catchy and
creepy melodies that are passed around the band.
Simple rhythms and modest ranges make it very
accessible to your elementary band!
11582782 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . VE 45.75
Zombies at the Door—Claire Petherick. A knock
on the door, a ring of the doorbell, a scream, and
the guttural call of the zombies for "Braaaains!"
This piece uses a creepy minor key, dynamic
contrasts, an ominous bass line, and percussive
effects to build a scary picture of zombies coming
for a visit. They don't want a cup of tea!
11573671 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . VE 75.00
E ASY
Alien Invasion from the Dark Planet—Brian
Monroe. Colorful percussion and unusual
instrumental effects bring a true sense of
amazement to your audience as the narrator tells
the story of an alien invasion and its aftermath.
11570728 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 65.00
Big Scary Hairy Things—Dan Adams. When the
lights go out, are things hiding under your bed?
In the closet? Maybe not - these big scary hairy
things are much too big and scary for that! But
look out as you walk through the forest, behind
the barn, or stroll through the park. They could be
anywhere!
11570208 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 65.00
Cheeseburger Cha-Cha-Cha—Joseph Compello.
Help students become confident performing
eighth-note syncopations with this fun and easy
piece for young band. Easy ranges make the
music accessible, and cues are provided in bass
lines for optional rests from playing. Lively bongos,
maracas, and cowbell make this musical selection
a good time!
11572068 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 70.00
Cobra Tango—James Meredith. This unique
works slithers around with twirling chromatic lines
that are sure to keep players on their toes! Imagine
the hiss of a cobra in a trance as it dances around
the room in this clever and accessible work for the
young band. Audiences will love this one, and a
few might just start to dance too!
11562286 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 65.00
Dancing Skeletons—Aaron McMichael. Imagine
walking through the graveyard at night and seeing
three skeletons rising from the grave. Watch and
listen as the skeletons do a nocturnal dance as
the darkness surrounds them. The C minor
theme begins in the low brass and low reeds as
percussion, including wood block, represents the
rattling bones of the dancing skeletons. Perfect for
a spooky Halloween feature!
11572087 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 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 . . . . . . . . . E 65.00
Mi Merengue (Let's Dance!)—Gregory D.V.
Holmes. Add a little Latin flair to your next
concert season. Infectious grooves, lots of great
percussion, and fun and engaging parts for all
sections will make this a favorite of both musicians
and audiences.
11571852 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 60.00
Midnight Zoomies—Emily Graham. Midnight
mischief is on full display in this dark and fun
work that paints a portrait of pets gone mad in
the moonlight, seized by the need to run and
cause havoc under the cover of darkness.
Minor melodies, playful percussion, and mild
chromaticism combine to create a work that with
challenge and delight your developing musicians.
This will prove to be a superb addition to your next
festival, concert, or Halloween performance!
11573986 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 65.00
Pirate Parade—Jerry Frazier. "Ahoy matey!"
Welcome aboard this nautical extravaganza
where every note is a treasure and every beat is
a wave. Set to a lively rhythm in 6/8 meter, this
sea shanty invites you to join the crew in a spirited
celebration of high-seas adventure. With infectious
melodies that sweep you away like a gust of wind
in the sails, this musical journey transports you to
a world of swashbuckling excitement.
11582768 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 46.50
Squirrel Chase—Carol Brittin Chambers. Ever
wonder what a standard galop would sound like
with the chaos that ensues when a dog sees a
squirrel? Well, wonder no more! Expertly scored
for young bands, this will be the piece everyone
will be talking about long after the concert. The
perfect closer!
11501893 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . E 65.00
M E D I U M - E ASY
The Country Club Stomp!—JaRod Hall.
Experience a New Orleans vibe with this exciting,
parade-inspired crowd pleaser! A celebration of
music, life, and love, this piece has an infectious
rhythmic groove and a spirited melody. Elements
of jazz occur throughout, and there is strong
reference to the West African circle dances from
which this music evolved. Stellar writing that
is fun, catchy, informative, spirited - and very
accessible. Musicians and audiences won't be
able to get enough!
11399678 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . ME 80.00
Gullah Ring Shout—Robert W. Smith. Explore
and experience the rhythmic reverence of this fun
and engaging work! Tradition meets innovation,
and the pulse of ethnic rhythms intertwines with
the melodies of today in this mesmerizing homage
to the Gullah ring shout - an ecstatic, transcendent
ritual of celebration.
11574788 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . ME 68.00
Haunted Night—Fran Griffin. Shadows lengthen,
birds fall silent, and the moonlight reveals ghostly
images of a ballroom from long ago. This haunting
work evokes images of dancers swirling around
with malevolent grace as their cobweb gowns
blend into the surrounding mist. A stunning work
with the perfect balance of charm and chill! (2:45)
11568574 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . ME 70.00
Loonie Cartoonie (The Ultimate Concert
Closer)—Ed Huckeby. Good luck getting your
young band members to want to stop practicing
this fun, frolicking, and accessible cartoon piece.
Fun in every sense of the word!
11571859 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . ME 60.00
The Skeleton Crawl—Jason Nitsch. Add a touch
of both creepy and cool to your next concert.
Reminiscent of New Orleans jazz, this catchy
piece for young band is a superb introduction to
jazz for your developing musicians. A grooving
bass line and vocalizations from the winds add to
the fun! An excellent choice for your next concert,
Halloween performance, or pop celebration.
11573988 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
M E D I U M
Fiesta for Flutes—Wim Laseroms. Feature the
flutes in this cheerful three-part piece for the flute
section with a rather easy band accompaniment.
It has a Latin American character that will please
the entire band. An excellent section feature and
perfect for outdoor summer programs.
11575116 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . M 93.89
This Is My Crazy Student Life (Concert Band
Version)—Pinkzebra. This one is a romp! Upbeat
and fun, it depicts the comically overscheduled lives
of modern students and the perseverance they
need to make it through an average day. The quirky
orchestrations and catchy melodies will resonate
with students and audiences alike. Please note,
the concert band version is in a different key and
cannot be combined with the choral version.
11564570 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . M 85.00
M E D I U M - A D VA N C E D
Mr. Trumpet—Rob Balfoort. A fun, swinging
trumpet solo with band accompaniment, this
will be a fresh change of pace and an absolute
hit for summer programming. Of course, it's not
just for "Mr." Trumpet, "Mrs." Trumpet is very
much invited!
11575126 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . MA 82.61
Whimsey—David R. Holsinger. This work is
everything the title promises: fun, whimsical, zany,
and tuneful. An amusing lighter addition to your
next concert program.
11571885 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . MA 110.00
