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Hercules: God of Strength and Courage
—Larry Neeck. Throughout the ages,
the mythical demigod Hercules has been
lauded for his strength, courage, and
humanity. This outstanding programmatic
work vividly portrays the many facets and
contradictions of his character through a
variety of engaging themes designed to
showcase the artistry of your ensemble.
The wealth of superb musical material
presents many areas to focus your teaching
and encourage the development of your
band. A distinctive choice for concert and
competition! Our highest recommendation!
11624369 Band Set & Score . . . . . 85.00
Here's a Health to the Company—Ed
Kiefer. Written for a dear friend, this
composition based on the Irish tunes Here's
a Health to the Company and The Butterfly
Jig celebrates good times with friends and
family. Featuring sudden dynamic changes,
legato, and expressive phrases, this piece
is great for teaching countermelody and
balance, folk song interpretation, and
compound meters.
11622812 Band Set & Score . . . . 105.00
High Knob Celebration (Flexible
Instrumentation)—Jason Bailey. A festival
is held each year at High Knob Lake in the
mountains of southwest Virginia, celebrating
bluegrass as part of our musical heritage
with several tunes from the Carter Family,
including The Sunny Side of Life and Will
the Circle Be Unbroken, culminating in a
gathering of worship and celebration with a
jazzy rendition of the hymn.
11622370 Band Set & Score . . . . . 70.00
Highland Air—Christina Huss. A beautiful
ballad with Scottish snaps, melodic lines
like a folk song, and lush harmonies dot the
page in this lyrical offering.
11615065 Band Set & Score . . . . . 75.00
Highland Hearts—Jack Wilds. Let the spirit
of Scotland shine! This engaging work for
Grade 3–4 band combines evocative folk-
inspired melodies and dynamic energy for
an unforgettable performance.
11622760 Band Set & Score . . . . 114.00
Horizons—Michael Olson. Bring a moment
of beauty and reflection to your concert with
this breathtaking transcription for concert
band. Originally the second movement of a
string quartet, this evocative work paints a
vivid picture of sunrise, symbolizing renewal
and hope. With expressive sections that
explore life's emotional highs and lows, it
offers your students a powerful opportunity
to connect deeply with the music and
captivate audiences with its inspiring
message of resilience.
11623526 Band Set & Score . . . . . 85.00
Hoy!—Gregory D.V. Holmes. Get ready
for a spontaneous street celebration with
this Latin-flavored, high-energy work that
bursts into life from the first cowbell hit
to the final note. This rhythmic call-and-
response-driven work brings the spirit of a
lively neighborhood block party right to your
stage. Accessible to bands of varying sizes
and skill levels, every section gets a chance
to shine. Whether laying down a groove or
shouting out a response, your students will
love playing it – and your audience won't be
able to sit still. Make room for dancing!
11624334 Band Set & Score . . . . . 70.00
I Am Enough Beef'd Up—Marie
Douglas. An elaboration on the brighter
tempo markings, extended ranges in
some instruments, and more importantly
with advanced rhythmic notation – hence,
the "beef'd up" in the title. There's heavy
use of broken eighth-note and quarter-
note triplet figures.
11605296 Band Set & Score . . . . 200.00
In Pursuit—Devon Williams. This piece is
about chasing after your dreams. Don't let
your circumstances bring you to the point
of giving up and remember that you will
always have to be in pursuit of what you
want your life to become.
11605311 Band Set & Score . . . . 125.00
In the Shining of the Stars—Robert
Sheldon/arr. Aleksandra Nagorna. One of
the most widely performed lyrical works
by young bands in recent decades, this
classic is now presented in a flexible
instrumentation Build-A-Band edition.
Limited technical and range demands
allow your ensemble the opportunity to
focus on blend, balance, intonation, and
phrasing techniques while preparing for
performance. A true band classic!
11624411 Band Set & Score . . . . . 70.00
In Your Wildest Dreams—Tyler S. Grant.
Bring your students' dreams to life in this
explosion of colorful energy! This piece
sends the message that any dream is
possible. The themes will be memorable to
students and audiences alike, with plenty
of opportunities for everyone to be in the
spotlight. Suitable for any occasion and
highly inspiring!
11622192 Band Set & Score . . . . . 75.00
In Your Wildest Dreams (Flexible
Instrumentation)—Tyler S. Grant.
Bring your students' dreams to life in this
explosion of colorful energy! This piece
sends the message that any dream is
possible. The themes will be memorable to
students and audiences alike, with plenty
of opportunities for everyone to be in the
spotlight. Suitable for any occasion and
highly inspiring!
11622507 Band Set & Score . . . . . 75.00
Infinite Ripples—Steve Parsons. Embark
on a mesmerizing journey through the
boundless depths of musical imagination
with an awe-inspiring concert band
work dedicated to the incomparable
Robert W. Smith. Adapted from the
original orchestral work, this captivating
masterpiece pays tribute to Smith's
profound impact on the world of music
and his enduring legacy as a visionary
composer. Inspiring!
11623532 Band Set & Score . . . . . 90.00
Irish Fantasy (Based on an Irish Folk
Melody)—Davide A. Pedrazzini. Drawing
inspiration from the Irish folk melody The
Road to Lisdoonvarna, this fantasy is both
characteristic and surprising, just as the
landscapes of Ireland are surprising. The
majestic opening theme brings the Dorian
mode, common in Celtic music, to the ear.
Rich counterpoint includes a fugue section
where all the instruments chase each
other. A final accelerando will lead to a
recapitulation of the majestic opening. Let
yourself be carried away on this surprising
Irish journey! (3:20)
11616376 Band Set & Score . . . . . 70.00
Jamaican Celebration—Gary Fagan.
Dance along the Caribbean shoreline!
Infectious syncopated rhythms support
a lyrical melody. The percussion section
has opportunities for short solos featuring
instruments such as agogo bells, timbales,
and vibraslap. Correlates with Tradition of
Excellence Book 3, page 11.
11618983 Band Set & Score . . . . . 80.00
Joyful Lilly—Yukiko Nishimura. Lush
harmonies dot the page in this wonderful
work for band. The delicate nature of the lilly
is on display in this joyful and inspired piece.
11615063 Band Set & Score . . . . . 65.00
Jubilate!—William Owens. Quite simply,
jubilate is a Latin word meaning "rejoice"
or "feel great joy." Like its namesake and
definition, the piece conveys feelings of joy
and excitement. At the beginning, a joyful
mood is quickly established with percussion
and brass and is soon augmented by the
woodwinds. As the music progresses,
changes in mood, style, and volume are
easily heard as the piece comes to a
rousing conclusion.
11623523 Band Set & Score . . . . . 68.00
Kaleidoscope—Chris Campbell. Capture
the wonder of childhood curiosity through
simple harmonies and vibrant rhythms
inspired by the shifting patterns and colors
seen through a kaleidoscope. The piece
encourages creativity and explores the
joyful, imaginative spirit of youth, inviting
students to focus on rhythm, shape, and
color rather than harmonic complexity.
11622806 Band Set & Score . . . . 120.00
The Lakes—Robert Sheldon. Written in
two distinct sections, this opens with a
lyrical theme reminiscent of many much-
loved American hymns and gospel tunes.
Important parts appear for all players,
particularly featuring the bells, chimes, and
euphonium. The second half of the piece is
a British-style march, starting with a brief
percussion interlude and gradually adding
wind instruments until the full band finishes
the march with all the enthusiasm it can
muster! (3:10)
11616372 Band Set & Score . . . . . 70.00
Legacy of the Land—Tyler Grant. Based
on The Promised Land from the shape-note
singing tradition, this programmatic work
paints a picture of the Kentucky heartland.
Beginning with a serene sunrise, it moves
into a set of swift variations that represent
galloping horses across the open fields.
Every section is featured while remaining
appropriately challenging. Perfect for
contest or festival!
11622190 Band Set & Score . . . . . 75.00
The Lincoln Imp—Joseph Clauder/arr.
Mark Grauer. Originally for piano, this
delightful march has been skillfully arranged
the concert band. Experience the interplay
of the melodic lines of the mythical imp as
they create musical havoc throughout the
work. Combine music with architecture
and historical lore to present an immersive
concert experience. Lively and fun.
11623819 Band Set & Score . . . . . 85.00
Living Wild on a Tamed Planet—Jodie
Blackshaw. Three "composing pieces" for
Grades 2-3 wind band that spotlight three
endangered species. These pieces teach
students to compose while they play.
11617645 Band Set & Score . . . . . 67.50
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