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Concert & Contest | Medium-Easy
Salon Morisot: Enchantment—Jodie
Blackshaw. From a suite of three
miniatures inspired by the remarkable
artistry of little-known female French
impressionist artist Berthe Morisot (1841-
1895). Morisot was highly admired by her
fellow Impressionist colleagues, and her
works were exhibited in the very first (and
many consequential) Impressionist Salon
of 1874 (a salon being an exhibition). This
third movement depicts the changes in
Morisot's life and painting following her
marriage and the birth of her daughter.
11617634 Band Set & Score . . . . . 49.00
San Antonio Sunrise—Kyle McKinzey. Be
it the historic King William district, the famed
riverwalk, the Pearl Brewery, or something
in between, this work is guaranteed to
take any ensemble on a trip they'll surely
remember, with plenty of memorable
themes and South Texas flair for all!
11623114 Band Set & Score . . . . . 70.00
Shades of Satie—Erik Satie/arr. Peter
Sciaino. A deep work featuring the famous
Romantic-era piano work of eccentric
French composer Erik Satie; its simplicity
is intentional, revealing profound beauty.
The lovely melody, a single, flowing line
of quarter notes, rises and falls like ocean
waves, while the long, sustained rhythms
create a sense of floating through time.
11623530 Band Set & Score . . . . . 85.00
Shadow of the Sphinx—Amy Webb.
Transport listeners to ancient Egypt,
where the relentless labor of workers
who built monuments in the desert was
marked by exhaustion and pride. The
music evokes the vastness of the desert
and the mysterious grandeur of the Great
Sphinx. The piece uses light percussion to
mimic the movement of camels and slow,
deliberate melodies to reflect the weariness
of the workers. Attention to precision and
balance between the instruments will help
re-create the mystical, ancient atmosphere.
11622798 Band Set & Score . . . . . 85.00
Shine Kindly Here—Megan Vinther.
Inspired by Mark Twain's poem Warm
Summer Sun, this piece evokes the beauty
of nature as sunlight dances across the
water. It begins with delicate mallet figures,
representing the play of light on the sea,
and gradually builds in intensity with shifting
rhythms and soaring melodies that reflect the
beauty of nature. The dramatic conclusion
offers an uplifting experience through its
intricate harmonies and flowing lines.
11622807 Band Set & Score . . . . 100.00
Sidekicks!—Chris Ferguson. Inspired
by the playful imagination of a young
child named Max, this piece follows his
adventurous world full of heroes, villains,
and sidekicks. It reflects the unpredictability
and joy of childhood through dynamic
musical themes, celebrating the role of band
directors as both educators and parents. It
highlights the creativity children bring and
the magic that music and imagination can
create together.
11622799 Band Set & Score . . . . . 85.00
The Silence After Thunder—Carlos
Lalonde. Capture the emotional aftermath
of a battle as the sounds of war give way
to a haunting silence. The piece opens
with intense trumpet fanfares building
to a chaotic clash of forces. As the battle
subsides, the music shifts to a somber,
quiet reflection, leaving the listener with a
sense of desolation like the eerie stillness
following a devastating storm.
11622808 Band Set & Score . . . . . 95.00
Silent Echoes—Travis Freshner. A
poignant tapestry of emotions woven from
threads of reverence, love, and longing.
The heartfelt melodies commemorate
the lives of our companion animals who
come in and out of our lives, leaving such
a lasting impact. The long, lyrical phrases
and sustained soft passages leading to the
emotional climax make this an excellent
piece for contest and festival season.
11618973 Band Set & Score . . . . . 75.00
A Simple Song at Sunrise—Robert W.
Smith/arr. Evan VanDoren. Composed for
DCI's first-ever show featuring all original
music, this ballad from "A Florida Suite"
has captivated audiences for decades and
will do the same for yours. Envisioned as a
sunrise over a Florida beach, the beautifully
orchestrated concert band setting truly
honors Robert W. Smith's legacy.
11623539 Band Set & Score . . . . . 85.00
Sky Gliding—Jorge L. Vargas. Picture
yourself on a cloud in this new work
for developing band. Fun harmonic
movement is supported by a lilting melody
and brought to life by eighth-note rhythms
in a piece that inspire images of floating
about the wide open skies. An inspired
new work for your musicians!
11615355 Band Set & Score . . . . . 65.00
Snowflake—Yukiko Nishimura. Originally
written for string orchestra, this work has
been rescored for wind band and presents
a beautiful, flowing melody that captures the
delicate and fleeting nature of a snowflake.
It features long, lyrical phrases and rich
harmonies to teach playing with warmth
and expression. The primary focus is on
creating a singing sound and allowing
the music to breathe, producing a gentle,
serene atmosphere throughout.
11622795 Band Set & Score . . . . . 85.00
Solar Flare—Derek Jenkins. Our sun has
represented different things throughout
history. It was a deity. An indirect source
of food. A supplier of light. A point for
navigation. An aid in the telling of time.
However, one thing has remained
constant: humans have always been
enamored by the sheer power of the sun.
Solar flares are one such manifestation
of this power. NASA states that "[solar]
eruptions are created when the motion
of the sun's interior contorts its own
magnetic fields. Like the sudden release
of a twisted rubber band, the magnetic
fields explosively realign, driving vast
amounts of energy into space. This
phenomenon can create a sudden flash
of light – a solar flare." This piece alludes
to the awesome power of a solar flare with
its driving rhythms, sudden changes, and
majestic fanfares.
11605317 Band Set & Score . . . . 150.00
Solidarity!—William Owens. This fresh,
contemporary concert march will quickly
become a favorite with your students!
Memorable melodies and lively rhythms are
masterfully voiced to help your ensemble
sound its richest and fullest. Have fun with
this one as you rehearse and perform in
Solidarity! (2:15)
11616403 Band Set & Score . . . . . 70.00
A Somerset Rhapsody—Gustav Holst/
arr. Douglas E. Wagner. Written at the
peak of the early 20th century period of
intense folk music interest in Great Britain,
Holst's A Somerset Rhapsody draws
upon tunes collected by Cecil Sharp (to
whom the work is dedicated) in his travels
throughout that area of exceptional natural
beauty in Southwest England. Holst
chose three of these folk songs that are
seamlessly presented in this arrangement:
the pensive Sheep Shearing Song, the bold
High Germany, and the doleful The True
Lover's Farewell. Penned in 1906, this
displays definite hints of the iconic First
Suite in E-flat (1909) and Second Suite in
F (1911) for military band soon to come.
This arrangemment is an excellent way
to introduce your students to the music of
Holst. (2:50)
11616399 Band Set & Score . . . . . 70.00
Song for the Manatees—Heather Hoefle.
Take your audience on a serene and heartfelt
journey with this beautifully lyrical piece.
Inspired by the gentle grace of manatees,
it features flowing melodies, rich harmonies,
and expressive phrasing, making it a perfect
opportunity for developing bands to explore
musicality and emotion. A captivating and
memorable selection for any concert!
11623518 Band Set & Score . . . . . 68.00
Spanish Skies—Brian Bankston. Packed
with teaching opportunities and nonstop
excitement! Featuring three short, distinct
songs woven together, this piece takes the
audience on a thrilling ride through different
moods and styles. A perfect choice to bring
something fresh and unexpected to your
next concert or festival.
11623504 Band Set & Score . . . . . 68.00
The Spartan—Aaron D. McMichael.
Answer the call of the Spartan Race, a
series of racing events from short distances
to ultra-marathons. An exciting work for
young band, sometimes lyrical and pensive,
at other times bombastic and intense –
every section has a chance to shine!
11623141 Band Set & Score . . . . . 75.00
Speedbird—Will Boartfield. This piece was
written to commemorate a trip to Prague,
the capital of the Czech Republic, to adopt
a child. We flew on British Airways, which
uses the radio call sign "Speedbird" to
identify its planes all over the world.
11622797 Band Set & Score . . . . . 85.00
Spring Will Come Again—Randall
Standridge. Written as part of unBroken
Project, an effort engage with mental
health issues through music, this lyrical
work explores the quiet, enduring power of
hope. Inspired by personal experiences with
depression, anxiety, and seasonal affective
disorder, the piece reflects the emotional
rhythm of the seasons moving from
stillness and sorrow into strength, renewal,
and healing. Lyrical without being slow, it
features a clarinet solo, colorful mallet and
piano writing, and melodic moments for all.
A stunning addition to The unBroken Project!
11622910 Band Set & Score . . . . . 80.00
The Steeplechase—Russell Alexander/
arr. Andrew Glover. Looking for the perfect
concert or festival closer? Bring all the
excitement of a classic circus galop –
challenge your band to see just how fast
they can go! With modest technical demands
and flexible tempo options, it's accessible to
younger ensembles while still delivering high-
octane fun. A thrilling ride from start to finish,
this piece is sure to delight performers and
audiences alike. It's a wild ride to the finish!
11624338 Band Set & Score . . . . . 70.00
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