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Lighter Selections | Easy/Medium-Easy
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. . . . . .65.00
Twisted Tango—Larry Neeck. A fun take
on the popular Latin dance. A tuneful
melody, great scoring, and quirky effects
like slide and siren whistles will have
your students having so much fun they
won't even realize they are learning about
syncopation and chromaticism.
11517892 Band Set & Score. . . . . .60.00
Valley of Shadows—LeAndre Benton.
Starting aggressively with a simple
melody and active percussion, this piece
about the adventure of walking through
a scary forested valley lets you introduce
programmatic music to your students in a
fun and entertaining way. Along the journey,
they will encounter a snake represented by
a ratchet, and they'll use contemporary
techniques like dissonance, screaming, and
clapping. With active percussion and plenty
of rhythmic challenges, this is at the upper
level for a beginning band composition
and is most appropriate for a second-year
concert or advanced first-year band.
11516683 Band Set & Score. . . . . .53.00
Zydeco Cajun Crawdad Dance—Roland
Barrett. The spirit of a festive backwoods
jubilee comes to life with some real Cajun
merry-making! This spicy combination
of musical elements will have everyone
dancing in the aisles and craving some
gumbo when they sample this lively Zydeco
dance music. It's time to break out your
washboard and join the fun!
10364231 Band Set & Score. . . . . .63.00
Lighter Selections
Medium-Easy
Angry Beavers!—Brian Beck. Prepare
yourself, because as you can guess from
the title, things are about to get weird!
Multiple time signatures, funky rhythms, and
unexpected jazz harmonies are featured
with a slick, ultra-cool fast-rock backbeat.
All these elements combine to make this
one stand out and make an impression at
any concert.
10999644 Band Set & Score. . . . . .70.00
At a Dixieland Jazz Funeral—Jared
Spears. A fun-filled piece that can be the hit
of your next concert. Featuring a Dixieland
combo along with the full band, your
audience is treated to a bit of New Orleans
style jazz with Just A Closer Walk With
Thee followed by a new version of When
The Saints Go Marchin' In, and winding
up with a surprise ending that will bring a
standing ovation. (Dixieland Combo M,
Band ME)
2062420 Band Set & Score. . . . . .60.00
Band of Heroes (An Interactive Musical
Adventure)—Erika Svanoe. Let your
audience take an active part in your next
performance with this interactive musical
adventure. A PowerPoint presentation is
coordinated with the music and allows the
audience to vote on how the story develops
as the heroes take part in their search. A
unique experience for all!
11205867 Band Set & Score. . . . . .80.00
Blue Tango—Leroy Anderson. This no.1
hit from the 50's continues to help define the
sound of contemporary American popular
orchestra music. Arranged for concert band
by the composer, the charismatic melody
and the traditional tango style combine with
subtle blues influences to capture the spirit
of the era while creating a work of world-
wide appeal.
78667 Band Set & Score. . . . . .67.00
Bugler's Holiday (Trumpet Trio or
Section Feature)—Leroy Anderson. In all
probability the most famous trumpet trio
ever written, this Leroy Anderson delight is
always a favorite whenever and wherever it
is played! (Trumpet Trio ME, Band ME)
78840 Band Set & Score. . . . . .82.00
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. . . . . .80.00
Curtain Call—John Wasson. Originally
composed for the five brass players and
percussionist of the Dallas Brass, this
selection takes on new life in a concert
band arrangement. Sparkling and vibrant,
this setting is a tribute to all great finales and
encores. The perfect flag-waving closer for
any concert.
10369239 Band Set & Score. . . . . .76.00
Flutopia (Fantasia for Flutes)—David
Shaffer. The ultimate feature for your
superstar flutes! With the option of
utilizing one, two or three flute parts, this
lighthearted work combines whimsical
lines with swing for an absolutely delightful
selection that is sure to be a major crowd-
pleaser! Simply divine!
10029241 Band Set & Score. . . . . .55.00
The Haunted Carousel—Erika Svanoe.
This work utilizes the sound of a theremin,
an electronic instrument often used in old
science fiction and horror movies and the
part is optional, doubled by instruments of
the band. The theremin part is designed to
be performed on an amplified iPad with the
GarageBand application for one Halloween
piece everyone will be talking about long
after the concert!
10515922 Band Set & Score. . . . . .75.00
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. . . . . .70.00
Instant Concert—Harold Walters. Written
almost 25 years before Hooked on
Classics, this amazing novelty presents
30 separate, well-known melodies in the
space of three minutes and ten seconds!
Including symphonic themes, opera
themes, folk songs, spirituals, marches
and even one loud grunt, this very playable
novelty is so bad it's really good! Great
"PR" for any concert!
721621 Band Set & Score. . . . . .70.00
Just a Closer Walk with Thee—arr.
Calvin Custer. Probably the most popular
Canadian Brass concert opening number,
Just A Closer Walk With Thee retains
the famous, slow, New Orleans-style
introduction. In true Canadian Brass style,
this one really lets loose for some great
Dixie fun that's within the playing abilities
of most grade 3 bands. Included are short
written Dixie solos for clarinet, trumpet
and trombone.
2230217 Band Set & Score. . . . . .75.00
Kvetchers (Surprises in Controversial
Time)—Laura Estes. A colloquial term for
"complainers," Kvetchers is a fun and quirky
concert march in the style of a musical joke.
Wonderfully scored, each section has
its own "surprise," perfect for working on
independent section playing. Audiences
will really enjoy this one!
11198558 Band Set & Score. . . . . .65.00
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. . . . . .60.00
A New Orleans Promenade (Build-a-
Band)—Larry Neeck. Rollicking from start
to finish! This unique medley, arranged in
traditional New Orleans Jazz style, consists
of three classic songs, What A Friend We
Have In Jesus; St. Louis Blues and When
The Saints Go Marching In. To spice things
up even more, an optional jazz combo
can be featured as part of the ensemble.
This cheerful, engaging arrangement
will provide a treat for your students and
audience alike. Great fun, and excellent for
small or flexible groups!
11314534 Band Set & Score. . . . . .70.00
Rhythm Stand—Jennifer Higdon. Rhythm
Stand pays tribute to the constant presence
of rhythm in our lives. Traditional and non-
traditional sounds are incorporated within
unique compositional and rhythmic patterns
using a 4/4 style swing.
2478879 Band Set & Score. . . . . .60.00
Rollo Takes a Walk—David Maslanka.
Inspired by Rollo, a character created by
Charles Ives to represent ultra-conservative
musical tastes, the composer takes us on
a musical outing exploring commonplace
musical ideas from a satirical perspective.
A tongue-in-cheek favorite!
2146223 Band Set & Score. . . . . .80.00
Sea Shanty Saga (Four Sea Shanties
- Flexcel Concert Works)—arr. Tyler
Arcari. Who would have thought that
sea shanties would have caused a huge
social media craze? These four classic
yet timely shanties are scored in full four-
part flex with percussion and viola world
parts. They are also perfectly suitable for
festival performance and countless other
applications. Fun and energetic!
11373883 Band Set & Score. . . . . .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. . . . . .65.00
Trombone Tiger Rag (Trombone Section
Feature)—Nick LaRocca/arr. Sharp.
Feature your trombone section in this rip-
roarin' arrangement of the famous Tiger
Rag. In between the melodic material, the
trombones provide humorous fills, taking full
advantage of their ability to play glissandos.
Just because the trombones are in the
spotlight doesn't mean the rest of the band
won't get to shine too. Sure to be a good
time for one and all!
10279423 Band Set & Score. . . . . .55.00
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