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2025 Fall Concert Band Catalog

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30 2025-26 Editors' Choice New Basic Library Available via ePrint Downloadable All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision Concert & Contest | Medium-Easy Big Honkin' Robot!—Jonathan Santore. With its intense, driving rhythms and plenty of fun moments across the ensemble, your group is sure to shine with this instant hit! 11623127 Band Set & Score. . . . . .75.00 Billy Goat Hill—Brian Hogg. As birdsong welcomes in the day, a family of goats opens their eyes and stretches their legs. Meandering around the hillside, the jangling sound of their bells echoes through the bush as they munch on grass and scratch on eucalyptus trees. The goats bleat loudly, playing mischievously, head butting and clip-clopping over the rocks. 11624805 Band Set & Score. . . . . .90.00 Biofeedback—JaRod Hall. This pulse- pounding work by JaRod Hall uses optional synthesizer to create dynamic and sonically versatile textures that will blow your audience away. Highly rhythmic with a subtle pop-inspired groove, Biofeedback is a contest-worthy work that breaks barriers and is sure to showcase your entire ensemble without excessive technical demands. (3:00) 11616435 Band Set & Score. . . . . .70.00 Blessing Wind—Yukiko Nishimura. This stunningly beautiful lyrical work provides a peaceful moment in our complex and complicated lives, with gorgeous melodic lines and perfect harmonic progressions. Teaching moments abound for young players at this level. Everyone struggles with burdens from time to time - this piece provides a hopeful moment sharing in the beauty of music, calming the storm that sometimes surrounds us. May your students grow to be the people thgy hope to be, following their true spirits. (2:50) 11568617 Band Set & Score. . . . . .60.00 Blizzard—Terry White. Driving snow with gusty winds and bone-chilling cold are fascinating and beautiful... when you're indoors with a cup of hot chocolate! Or, you could be playing this programmatic work in the comfort of your band room or fine arts facility. It has all the beauty and excitement but none of the discomfort. 11624056 Band Set & Score. . . . . .75.00 Blue and Green Music—Samuel R. Hazo. The stunning artwork of Georgia O'Keeffe is no more apparent than in her famous 1921 painting entitled "Blue and Green Music." Subtle and bold colors are captured in this musical representation of the artwork. Based on a single theme that is manipulated and varied throughout, the piece progresses from delicate mallet percussion effects up to climactic impact points for the entire ensemble. Ms. O'Keeffe explained her idea that "music could be translated into something for the eye." This piece translates it back into something for the ear. 10281804 Band Set & Score. . . . . .75.00 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. . . . . .80.00 Blue Ridge Reel (Full Flex - for any combination of instruments)—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 spoons and prepare to have a great time! This fully adaptable piece puts all parts within reach of all of your musicians, allowing for maximum flexibility and versatility - especially for ensembles of different sizes. 11219887 Band Set & Score. . . . . .75.00 Blue River Sketches—Rossano Galante. Take listeners on a journey through the Big Blue River in Indiana. Heroic brass lines, lush harmonies, and soaring woodwind melodies provide a musical excursion that won't soon be forgotten! Vivid programmatic music from a truly outstanding composer - first-rate! 11624348 Band Set & Score. . . . .125.00 Boom Town—Zachary B. Poulter. Evoke the energetic, fast-paced life of a frontier town in the Old West. The piece is inspired by the sounds of construction and dynamite blasts as well as the "boom" of pre-concert adjustments made by musicians. The performance incorporates a unique element as musicians lift their chairs and drop them in time with the rhythm, creating an explosive effect that adds to the visual and auditory excitement. The piece alternates between intense rhythmic passages and quieter, more lyrical moments, with careful attention given to dynamics and articulation. It also offers an opportunity for audience participation as they're invited to shout "Boom! Boom!" 11622784 Band Set & Score. . . . . .85.00 The Booster (An American Absurdity Rag)—Mayhew Lester Lake/arr. Andrew Glover. Whimsical and lively, this piece embodies the playful spirit of the ragtime era of the early 20th century. The energetic tempo and humorous character make it a delightful change of pace on any concert program - sure to be a favorite of audiences and performers. Great fun! 11624360 Band Set & Score. . . . . .80.00 Bulldog Victory March—Carl Strommen. Dedicated to two devoted supporters of a middle school band, this spirited piece embodies the courage, strength, and determination of the school's mascot, the bulldog. With elements of a classic college fight song, the march emphasizes dynamic contrasts and precise articulations to ensure an exciting performance. A repeat section played with increasing dynamics leads to a powerful and energetic conclusion. This piece is sure to inspire school spirit and pride. 11622801 Band Set & Score. . . . . .75.00 The Cajun Navy—Michael Story. The Cajun Navy is a large group of volunteer Louisiana boat owners who are well-known because of their heroic rescue efforts after hurricanes and floods. Formed in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina's devastation, the group has not only aided in Louisiana but also in other states, including Texas, North Carolina, and Florida.Michael Story's The Cajun Navy was written to honor these brave men and women. The piece utilizes original music as well as two Cajun folk songs: "Tout Un Beau Soir En Me Promenant" and "Jolie Blonde," which is considered to be the Cajun national anthem due to its widespread popularity. Here is a very unique piece worthy of your next concert. (2:30) 11616398 Band Set & Score. . . . . .70.00 Cannon Fire!—Joshua Idio. Bring the power of battlefield artillery to life with this explosive and relentless Grade 2.5 work. Set in a dark minor mode, this fast- paced piece features driving rhythms, swift melodic lines, and thunderous percussion that echo the intensity and chaos of combat. With its cinematic pacing and bold, aggressive energy, it's an electrifying choice for concert or festival programs when you want drama and impact. 11622929 Band Set & Score. . . . . .70.00 Capriccio Grande—Carol Brittin Chambers. "Grande" is certainly an appropriate term for this work. Infectious rhythmic verve is on full display in what is sure to be a standard in the young band repertoire. 11615056 Band Set & Score. . . . . .65.00 Caribana Afterparty—Omar Thomas. A further exploration and study of the dance styles at the heart of the larger work Caribana, this work brings soca and calypso music within reach of younger musicians as well as musicians just beginning their exploration of Caribbean dance music. 11533341 Band Set & Score. . . . .140.00 The Cave You Fear—Michael Markowski. Take a suspenseful musical journey into the unknown with the mysterious and tantalizing sounds of this intriguing piece. Serving as a thrilling call-to-adventure, the moving music urges the listener to venture out of their comfort zone and take chances while seizing the opportunity to aspire to and achieve greatness. 10484694 Band Set & Score. . . . .130.00 Celebration—Randall D. Standridge. This musical celebration was inspired by the simple ideas of joy, exhilaration, and good will, and it liberally exudes all of these qualities. A perfect concert opener, this engaging piece can be used for any celebratory occasion, or simply to celebrate the joy of making music. Your students and audience will be enthralled and carried to a very happy place! 10607677 Band Set & Score. . . . . .70.00 A Celtic Celebration—Brian Balmages. Pay homage to the rich Celtic musical tradition with this original work. The opening is hauntingly beautiful, with natural moments of rubato built into the phrases. Moving into a jig in 6/8, the music takes on a dance-like character with interesting turns and twists! (3:15) 11568576 Band Set & Score. . . . . .65.00 Central Park Waltz—Megan Vinther. Beautifully capturing the serene charm of a stroll through New York City's Central Park, this waltz features a gentle melody that weaves through the ensemble, evoking the park's peaceful atmosphere amid the hustle and bustle of the city. Graceful and elegant, the piece brings the timeless beauty of Central Park to life, from its stone bridges to the peaceful rowboats on the lake. 11622787 Band Set & Score. . . . . .85.00 Centrifugal Force (Flexible Instrumen- tation)—Greg Fhiaras/arr. Josh Trentadue. Bring the excitement with plenty of articulation, riveting percussion, and a little chromaticism to add some force to your program! 11623161 Band Set & Score. . . . . .65.00 A Child of the Sun—Larry Clark. Dedicated to his sons and based on a quote by Frank Lloyd Wright, Larry brings us a stunningly beautiful work in "A Child of the Sun." Nothing is quite as special as a Father's pride and hope for their children's future, and from this moving work, you can tell that Larry has both. 11615061 Band Set & Score. . . . . .65.00 Children's March (Over The Hills And Far Away)—Percy Grainger/arr. Wagner. Jaunty and thoroughly delightful describes this well-known Grainger work that continues to be an audience favorite. Douglas Wagner has scored this abridged version for developing bands while retaining the integrity of Grainger's original composition. Whimsical rhythms and unique tonal colors make this a superb choice for concert or contest programs. A classic! 2440170 Band Set & Score. . . . . .85.00 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. . . . . .75.00 YEARS OF MUSIC S I N C E 1 8 7 6

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