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CONCERT & CONTEST
B E G I N N I N G & V E R Y E ASY
Blackbeard—Randall Standridge. Sail the high
seas in this exciting work for beginning band!
Written to sound much more mature than a
beginning work, this exciting adventure in 3/4
time only uses seven different rhythms and a
six-note range to create an achievable challenge
to spur the growth of your young mateys! Pirate
chants and bombastic percussion, as well as
introductions to first/second endings and D.C.
al Coda, make this a work that your developing
musicians are sure to love! Optional clarinet and
saxophone parts that double the horn part add to
the flexibility. Rated ARRGH!
11515711 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . B 50.00
Blizzard's Fury—Randall Standridge. Looking for
the perfect winter piece for your young musicians?
Look no further than this thrilling work. Illustrating
the raw power of winter storms, it uses minor
harmonies, driving rhythms, and aggressive
percussion within a limited range to make this
an exciting yet accessible work for younger
ensembles. Also serving as an introduction to trill
techniques, this secular winter work will make a
great addition to your next winter or festival concert!
11573962 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . B 55.00
Colliding Visions—Brian Balmages. A beautiful
melody and lovely suspensions open this well-
written work. Playful themes then set the tone for
a bright allegro section. The two styles collide as
the allegro abruptly ends and the opening theme
returns, then fades to a whisper.
10091607 Band Set & Score . . . . . .VE 45.00
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! 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!
2700051 Band Set & Score . . . . B-VE 50.00
Night Fury—Carol Brittin Chambers. This creative
work is full of adventure and excitement, conjuring
vivid 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 percussion,
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
Wings to the Mind—Brian Balmages. This
fanfare-style work celebrates the famous quote by
Plato in which he states "Music gives ... wings to
the mind [and] flight to the imagination." Despite
using only six notes and basic rhythms, the work
sounds surprisingly mature and powerful. A strong,
celebratory work for your youngest musicians!
11352545 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . B 60.00
Wrath of the Mechanical Monsters—Randall
Standridge. They're here! They're here! And
they're invading your band room - AGAIN! The
mechanical monsters are back! Serving as a
logical educational continuation of the first work,
this sequel combines elements of the first piece
with the Dies Irae and includes introductions to
dotted quarter rhythms, expanded chromaticism,
and various repeat mechanisms. Optional air
raid sirens and marching machine effects add to
this exciting and playful new work - sure to be a
favorite of students and audiences alike.
11573963 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . B 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
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
Afterburn: Relaunch—Randall Standridge. Take
to the skies again in this "relaunch" of the Standridge
standard Afterburn. Rescored, revoiced, and with
new harmonic and countermelodic gestures, this
new edition maintains the energy and fun of the
original while creating more engaging moments
for all musicians. Enjoy this reimagining of a well-
loved piece for band!
11515705 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 70.00
Black Forest Overture—Michael Sweeney. Take
a look at this exciting work by Michael Sweeney...it
has all the bravado of his earlier successes! Bold,
contemporary sounding harmonies in a minor
key are mixed with exciting, shifting accents for a
really neat effect. And, the climactic ending is one
of the best we've seen at this level! This piece is
guaranteed to make a great impression in both
concert and contest, and you'll really be surprised
when you see how easy it is to learn! A sure winner!
2355824 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . E 65.00
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 80.00
Blue Sky Horizon—Randall Standridge.
Uplifting and bursting with energy, this wonderful
work combines driving motives, catchy rhythms,
accessible ranges, and a pops-inspired feel to
celebrate the moments when we can all find joy
in our lives. An outstanding choice as an opener
or closer!
11400073 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . E 65.00
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