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Concert & Contest | Very Easy
Blackthorn March—Randall Standridge.
Return to the Darklands with this exciting
Grade 1 march. Dark harmonies and
precise articulations combine to paint a
portrait of Lady Blackthorn, the mysterious
figure who rules the outer edges of the
kingdom. Mixing elements of traditional
march structure with a cinematic flair,
this work will be an excellent introduction
to the genre for younger and developing
musicians and will be a perfect choice for
your next festival or concert performance!
11573971 Band Set & Score. . . . . .60.00
A Builder's Dream—Adrian B. Sims.
This work details the magnitude of the
spectacular skyscrapers that fill the skylines
of large cities. Take your listeners on a tour
of a building site as the superstructure
begins to take form. Grooving rhythms and
memorable melodies make this an excellent
choice for young bands!
11352557 Band Set & Score. . . . . .50.00
Canon and Flow—Jose Ignacio Blesa-Lull.
Nicely written for very easy middle school
band. Canon form and development for
young band.
11605313 Band Set & Score. . . . . .80.00
Carnival—Quincy Hilliard. An exciting and
accessible piece for very young musicians
exploring the first six notes of the B-flat
major scale. The melody, first introduced
by the clarinets, is simple and singable,
allowing each instrument in the band a
chance to play it. The piece encourages
students to maintain a lively tempo and
ensures that the melody always remains
in focus. An excellent choice for concert
or festival performances, offering a fun and
engaging experience.
11622771 Band Set & Score. . . . . .55.00
Carnival!—JaRod Hall. Evoke the thrill
of passing the carnival gates into a
bustling fairground filled with dazzling
sights, joyous sounds, and whimsical
fun! Throughout this engaging yet highly
playable work by JaRod Hall, listeners
will hear playful textures that depict the
whirling rides, the smell of cotton candy,
a carousel, and a thrilling rollercoaster!
Welcome to the Carnival! (1:30)
11616424 Band Set & Score. . . . . .50.00
Emerald Sky—Larry Clark. A lovely ballad written
perfectly for the beginning concert band. Engaging
parts and lines across the ensemble along with
beautiful harmonies and very effective scoring make
this one they ask to play over and over. Beautiful
major seventh harmonies and some very effective
scoring make this a must-have piece for developing
lyrical skills as well as listening enjoyment.
11561992 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . VE 50.00
Farewell—Brandon Psenicka.
The melody is written with the first six notes found in
Tradition of Excellence, Book 1. As the title suggests,
this is an excellent year-end piece and a way for
younger musicians to say goodbye and add closure
as they move to a new grade, a new band, or a new
school. Correlates with Tradition of Excellence
Book 1, page 22
11569933 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . VE 60.00
Hearth—Matt Neufeld.
Warmth and beauty radiate from this beautiful piece.
Lyrical and lush, this work for young ensembles
includes melodic lines and gorgeous harmony to
create a feeling of comfort and belonging. With active
parts for percussion and clever use of paper bags to
create a crackling fire sound effect, this piece is an
excellent vehicle to teach phrasing, dynamics, and
shaping. An excellent selection for your next festival
or concert performance.
11577560 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . VE 55.00
A New Light (A Sequel to ...At Twilight)—
Tyler S. Grant. A sequel to the best-selling work
...At Twilight, here is another captivating lyrical
work for developing bands. Colorful orchestrations
have a chance to shine through modest ranges
and easy technical demands. Intriguing harmonic
progressions surrounded by memorable melodies will
build maturity in your ensemble's listening skills. A
gorgeous and colorful work!
11569415 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . VE 65.00
A New Light (A Sequel to ...At Twilight)—
Tyler S. Grant. Another captivating lyrical work
for developing bands, this sequel to the best-
selling ...At Twilight is available here in flex
format. Colorful orchestrations have a chance to
shine through modest ranges and easy technical
demands. Intriguing harmonic progressions
surrounded by memorable melodies will build
maturity in your ensemble's listening skills.
A gorgeous and colorful work!
11569420 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . VE 65.00
Raisins and Almonds (based on the Yiddish
Lullaby in the Operetta "Shulamith")—
Abraham Goldfaden/arr. Gene Milford. Based on
a lullaby from the Yiddish operetta "Shulamith," this
beautiful melody has been carefully arranged for the
developing band.
11562285 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . .E 65.00
Song of the 16th Empire—Randall Standridge.
The saga of the 16th Empire continues in this new
chapter. Focusing on eighth-and-two-sixteenth-note
rhythms, this work combines elements of lyricism and
world music to create a unique work in the young
band repertoire. Evoking wonder with an exotic flair,
this work for young ensembles will both educate and
entertain at your next festival or concert performance.
11573970 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . VE 60.00
Stay—Randall Standridge.
"The world is better with you in it." This simple yet
powerful sentiment is the inspiration for this entry in
the unBroken Project, a series of works dedicated
to sparking discussion and thought about mental
and emotional health. At times dark but ultimately
hopeful, this work combines symphonic lyricism
with pops sensibilities to create an accessible yet
mature work for young band. Careful ranges, colorful
orchestration, and engaging percussion are used to
great effect - this is sure to have a strong impact on
performers and audiences.
11573966 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . .E 70.00
Volusia Skies—Joe Snyder.
This uplifting work takes musicians and audiences on
an emotional journey that begins with a gentle setting
and gradually builds to a thrilling climax. Carefully
scored for the young developing band, this piece
features beautiful themes, lush harmonies, soaring
counterlines, cinematic orchestrations, and plenty of
optional solo opportunities. All sections have a turn at
the melody, including the tuba and low woodwinds.
The thrilling ending will lift the audience out of their
seats and leave them wanting more!
11573194 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . .E 55.00
When an Angel Gets Its Wings—
Christina Huss. From the opening chord you know
you are in for a wonderfully moving, expressive,
lush, poignant, and musical work for the developing
concert band. With a nod to the main Largo theme
from Dvorak's Symphony No. 9, this beautiful work
will stretch the musicianship of your players and
move the hearts of your audience.
11562007 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . .E 65.00
Whispers in the Wind—Robert Sheldon.
Very playable, this gentle piece for first-year
band is written with only one part per instrument,
providing security for each section while presenting
independence between parts. This allows for
maximum harmonic color that promotes interesting
interactions between the musicians and allows for
many expressive opportunities. Correlates to Sound
Innovations, Book 1, Level 5. (2:05)
11568607 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . VE 55.00
ELEMENTARY LYRICAL SELECTIONS
Elevate the musicianship of your young band with
these great new pieces that teach phrasing, balance,
intonation, and musicality.
Concert & Contest | Very Easy
