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2025 Midyear Instrumental Catalog

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7 Order Toll-Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] Black Forest Overture—Michael Sweeney. Bold, contemporary-sounding harmonies in a minor key are mixed with exciting, shifting accents for a really neat effect. The climactic ending is one of the best we've seen at this level! This piece is guaranteed to make a great impression in both concert and contest, and you'll really be surprised when you see how easy it is to learn. A sure winner! 2355824 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Blue Sky Horizon—Randall Standridge. Uplifting and bursting with energy, this wonderful work combines driving motives, catchy rhythms, accessible ranges, and a pops-inspired feel to celebrate the moments when we can all find joy in our lives. An outstanding choice as an opener or closer! 11400073 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Brace for Impact—Christina Huss. Driving and high-intensity from start to finish – comfortable ranges along with excellent use of repetition and unison rhythms make this piece highly accessible and will have your young band sounding full and mature. A hot percussion feature adds to the excitement. This high-octane gem is the perfect opener or closer to your concert program! 11392846 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 Byzantine Dances—Carol Brittin Chambers. Written in the style of a Roma dance, this is fast, energetic, and daring. Students will love playing the exotic style and audiences will love hearing the infectious melodies. Directors will also find a wealth of historic content to teach while rehearsing this piece. 11001022 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Celtic Air and Dance—arr. Michael Sweeney. Drawing on the rich and varied tradition of Celtic folk songs, this piece opens with the touching and melodious The Parting Glass. The flutes and percussion take center stage on the dance-like Tha Mi Sgith (A Fairy's Love Song), then the entire band gets into the act for the rousing finish. 10033567 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 Cumbia!—Jorge Vargas. Lively, rhythmic, and full of energy, this vibrant Grade 1.5 work introduces young musicians to the infectious spirit of Latin American dance music. Based on the Northern Mexican variation of the cumbia, this piece features distinctive bass line patterns, engaging percussion writing, and an irresistible groove that students will love. A fun and educational way to explore cultural styles, this crowd-pleasing addition to any concert program is sure to get toes tapping and people dancing! 11622922 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Dark Ride—Randall D. Standridge. Take a moonlit chase through a darkened forest in this haunting piece written in a galop-esque character that adds to the thrill. This thrilling work features dissonant harmonies, driving percussion, and optional synthesizer to create everything from an organ to voices and an eerie harpsichord. A frighteningly good choice that offers something a little different for your next concert! 10907719 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Firebirds—Randall Standridge. Inspired by the legendary phoenix, original material blended with themes from Stravinsky's "Firebird" creates a powerful and accessible chapter in The unBroken Project, a program that seeks to engage with mental health issues through music. Exploring themes of rebirth, resilience, and renewal, this work offers a musical reflection on overcoming adversity. Powerful rhythms, colorful harmonies, active percussion, and soaring melodies combine as the music builds toward an uplifting and triumphant conclusion. This is an excellent opportunity to introduce young musicians to Stravinsky while delivering an emotionally impactful performance. A stirring addition to any concert program, this piece reminds us that from challenge comes strength, and from ashes, we rise. 11622902 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Fireworks—Randall Standridge. Get ready to light the fuseFireworks is a fast-paced and celebratory crowd-pleaser that's sure to dazzle! Set in a driving 4/4, this rhythmic showpiece bursts with colorful scoring, active percussion, and pops-style flair. Playful vocal effects mimic fireworks zipping into the sky, while a dramatic key change near the end provides one final musical explosion. Perfect as an opener, closer, or grand finale for concerts, festivals, or any event that needs a little extra sparkle. 11622896 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Fragile—Randall Standridge. This mature work for young ensembles is a meditation on the lives of those who live with mental health conditions. At times melancholy, terrifying, triumphant, and confused, this work was carefully tailored to be accessible to younger ensembles. Beautiful melodies, limited ranges, colorful scoring, and an aleatoric moment create a stunning work that will leave an impact on players and audiences alike. 11400079 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Frogs—Randall D. Standridge. Add a touch of whimsy and joy to your next concert! Inspired by the composer's love of Percy Grainger, Frogs combines many Graingerisms with quirky percussion and accessible rhythms and ranges to create a truly unique work. The inclusion of the "frog" and optional sound effects add the final points of charm to this work, destined to be a hit with students and audiences alike. 10936124 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 70.00 Groovee (A G Minor Groove for Concert Band)—Richard L. Saucedo. Written entirely in 4/4 and using a single tempo throughout, this marvelous work for young players features logical pacing and variety along with a keen sense of rhythmic momentum. Using a recurring interlude for percussion and bluesy elements in the melody, this is effective as a concert piece and also just plain fun to play! 10095464 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Infinite Possibilities—Randall Standridge. Positivity and energy are on full display in this dazzling work. Written in a fast 3/4 meter, this energetic work for young band utilizes catchy rhythms and soaring melodies to evoke a feeling that anything is possible! With careful attention to range and engaging parts for all players, it's sure to be a favorite with performers and audiences alike! 11573974 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Loch Lomond—arr. JaRod Hall. The quiet introduction to this beloved melody blossoms into a beautiful flower of a piece. Modern harmonies combine with some original material as the piece masterfully weaves through the lush imagery of the famous lake. A stellar new arrangement that is approachable by younger bands, but appropriate for bands of all ability levels. 11352561 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Me (reAffirmation)—Randall Standridge. Another chapter in the unBroken Project, this stirring work confronts the emotional toll that bullying takes on individuals. Borrowing themes and melodies from his work Affirmation, Randall has created a lullaby that evokes comfort, peace, and healing. Musical, colorful, and very timely, this work will bring out the emotional side of your musicians while providing a useful tool for discussing the challenges that many of our young musicians face. 11515753 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Nebula—Randall D. Standridge. The mysterious vastness of space is illustrated in this colorful work for young band. Lyrical melodies, unique harmonic flavors, and colorful orchestration are carefully balanced with achievability to create a piece that stands apart from the standard young band repertoire. 11352553 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Pastel Sunset—Heather Hoefle. Inspired by the vivid North Carolina sky, this lyrical Grade 2 work beautifully captures the quiet strength found in moments of reflection and change. Memorable melodies, rich harmonies, and expressive shaping offer young musicians an ideal introduction to lyrical playing. Both a musical landscape and a personal journey, it's a touching addition to any concert or festival program. 11622921 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Regalium—Kevin Clary. Young bands get a chance to create lush, mature sounds while exploring reverence and dignity through stylistic variety. Set in a key ideal for early ensembles, it's both a strong teaching tool and a concert-worthy selection. 11515935 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 Concert Band Concert & Contest | Easy

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