Concert & Contest
4 Dansbury Run—Michael Sweeney. Your
band will sound mature playing this easy to
learn level energetic overture. Combing full
band unison statements along with unusual
harmonic effects, this is impressive music for
young bands.
10373876 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10373877 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 Daydreams—Robert Sheldon. Everyone has
the pleasure of an occasional daydream, a time
where reality is set aside and pleasant thoughts
or memories are brought to mind. It's in this
spirit that the gentle musical lines transport
your audience to a lovely imaginary place
during your concert.
10360959 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10360960 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 Dominion—Sean O'Loughlin. A composition
for developing band that captures emotions
during the time of war. The term "dominion" is
often used in history to describe a ruling faction
and at times a call to action is necessary to
preserve that "dominion." You're sure to tap
into your student's love for forceful, cinematictype music with this exceptional piece.
10368061 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10368113 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
lEcho Lake—Robert Buckley. As the title
suggests, this energetic beginning-band piece
uses motifs that echo back and forth between
sections of the band. It's an entertaining vehicle
for teaching counting, dynamic contrasts, and
rhythmic independence.
10427531 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10427532 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 Epic—Larry Clark. An intense compo-sition for
developing band that contains all the ingredients
needed to make it popular with young bands. It's
sweeping in scope and catchy with a contagious
melody the students will learn quickly and want
to play again and again.
10368065 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10368117 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
4
Ghost Lights (The Mysterious Lights
of Brown Mountain)—Timothy Loest. For
centuries onlookers have tried to explain
the mysterious lights hovering and blinking
around Brown Mountain, North Carolina. Are
they ancient spirits, electromagnetic fields,
or reflections? Starting with gusting winds
and exotic percussion parts, the mystery is
experienced in this creative work for young
ensembles. Turn down the house lights and
add flickering flashlights for even more effect!
10369918 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10369956 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 Hidden World—Sean O'Loughlin. Great
performance and teaching opportunities are
abundant in this dynamic work for beginning
band. The intriguing opening motive is loosely
based on the first gesture in Tchaikovsky's
Piano Concerto No. 1. In the concerto, that
heroic gesture also explores a more dark and
mysterious side. This work is very appropriate
for contest or festival.
10368057 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10368109 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 ouse of Lords—Mekel Rogers. The nobility
H
and dignity of England's House of Lords is
captured in this striking work for young players.
The members enter the British Parliament in
regal march style, ready to protect the English
constitution. With its limited technical demands,
this is a great choice to open your beginners'
first concert.
10369914 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10369952 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 the Court of the King—Randall D.
In
Standridge. This catchy work for young band
captures the feel of a medieval festival. Dance
rhythms effectively give this piece a driving,
urgent quality that accelerates to a thrilling
finish. Your students and audience will surely
enjoy this favorite!
10364958 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
10364973 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
4 ourney to the Stars (Fanfare for Band)—
J
James Swearingen. Here's a great way to
open your next concert! The exciting drive of
percussion introduces the glorious sounds of
woodwinds and brass for a bold announcement
that the best is yet to come. Instrumental
parts are scored where they sound their best,
delivering a strikingly musical impact from start
to finish.
10369272 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
10369273 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 egend of the Irish Giant—Edward Kennedy.
L
Bring to life the colorful legend of the Irish Giant
called Finn McCool and his epic battle with
Benandonner. This dynamic but accessible
piece is engaging from start to finish and will
surely capture the imagination of young bands
and their audiences.
10360981 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10360982 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
arch from First Suite for Military Band—
M
Gustav Holst/arr. Story. Historically important,
the suite this comes from is one of the first
pieces written exclusively for military bands.
This arrangement is based on the second theme
of the March, a very lyrical melody reminiscent
of British folk music. This accomplished setting
brings this cherished work to the stands of
your beginners, a most welcome addition to
beginning band repertoire!
10279758 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10279759 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
CONCERT BAND
4 Expressions—Bill Calhoun. Inspire your
young students' sense of musicality with this
heartfelt composition for beginning band. As
the title implies, this is a study in expression,
challenging the ensemble's command of breath
support, tone quality and intonation. If you are
looking for a special piece for the middle of your
program, this is it.
10368056 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10368108 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 he Force of Fire—Aric Branchfield. Full of
T
fire and excitement this work is sure to be a
favorite of first year students. The awe-inspiring
force of fire is highlighted with powerful rhythms
and dark harmonies.
10371531 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
10371532 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
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4 irst Light (A Fanfare for Band)—David
F
Shaffer. The perfect opener for your first band
concert! This forceful fanfare is specifically
composed for beginning musicians. Dynamic
wind parts use only the first six notes of the
Bb scale, and are complimented with dramatic
percussion. Truly impressive!
10369257 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10369258 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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4 Mysterion—Vince Gassi. Mystery and
majesty combine to make this dynamic piece
an attractive concert opener or festival piece.
The bold opening is complimented with a
solemn lyrical section and rhythmic transition,
all supported with strong percussion before
bringing the listener to a climactic ending.
10360983 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10360984 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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4 he Noise in the Basement—Brad CiechomT
ski. Spooky noises seem to appear from all
kinds of places and can make our imaginations
run wild! This piece is a soundtrack for those
times when we hear those noises, usually in
the dark when we are alone. The sounds are
completely innocent and harmless...or are they?
10361007 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10361008 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 Open Road—Robert Sheldon. The sense
of energy and excitement is depicted in this
music cruise down the open highway. Enjoy
the sun and the wind as you cruise along in
this tuneful journey.
10369920 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10369958 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 Parade—David Gorham. This sure winner is
perfect for your beginners' first concert. The
ranges and rhythms have been well adjusted
for young players while still keeping the festive
and bright style throughout. The wind parts are
well doubled and tuneful for ease in learning,
and the brisk percussion parts are varied and
fun to play.
10361424 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10361425 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
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The Ruins of Tulum—Jack Wilds. The
ancient Mayan city of Tulum once dominated
the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico. Today the
crumbling walls remind us of the powerful city.
With powerful percussion writing and robust
wind playing we can once experience the glory
of the ancient civilization.
10369917 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10369955 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 Scorpion!—Richard L. Saucedo. With relentless rhythmic drive and powerful-sounding
themes, here is an exciting piece for secondyear players. Utilizing a single tempo and no
syncopation, this is a great tool for teaching
rhythmic security and ensemble balance.
10373878 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10373879 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 Tambora!—William Owens. The eruption of
Mount Tambora in 1815 was the largest ever
recorded. As the work opens, the music evokes
the power and majesty of the great mountain.
Ultimately boisterous percussion, along with
stomping and clapping, represent the massive
volcanic blasts. This is imaginative writing that
will grab your students' attention!
10369911 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10369949 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
H The Tempest—Robert W. Smith. This
exciting work is guaranteed to make your
beginners sound like pros! The brass has a
strong, rugged sound underneath rhythmic
woodwind ostinatos, and the piece easily
comes together to display all the fury of a
tempest! This would make a great opener for
any young band concert, and your audience
will be amazed at how good The Tempest
makes your group sound!
2321453 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
2321461 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
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