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n EnchantmentBrian Balmages. Portraying
magical moments both simple and powerful,
Enchantment starts with an air of mystery and
slowly unfolds into feeling of power and confidence.
Opportunities abound for teaching concepts and
musical expression at the earliest level. An excellent
change of pace on your next concert.
10369922 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10369960 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l Epic Battle 3000Rob Grice. Challenge your
young musicians with this dramatic concert work
that is sure to grab their attention. The powerful
music will have them imagining great futuristic
battles in the year of 3000, while they improve
their basic performance skills. Audiences enjoy the
strong impressive themes and powerful harmonies
that make your students sound great!
10459011 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 42.00
10459012 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10466605 CD-Awaken the Greatness . 14.95
l The Fall of the EmpiresRobert L. Lee. Since
the dawn of time, many great and powerful
civilizations have emerged around the planet. From
the sands of Egypt, to the vast domain of Rome,
empires have risen to power only to and fall again
into obscurity. This powerful work takes us on a
journey through time and history as we witness the
rise and fall of these great civilizations.
10457120 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10457121 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
n Fanfare HeroicaBrian Balmages. Using limited
ranges and no eighth notes in the winds, this
fanfare is an ideal piece for first-year students.
From the powerful opening statement to the inviting
harmonic progressions that follow, your young
band will sound well beyond their years when they
perform this compelling work!
10279380 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10279382 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
n Fanfare on Ode to Joy (from "Symphony No. 9")
Beethoven/arr. Owens. Open your concert with
this triumphant fanfare based on Beethoven's
Ode to Joy. The scoring provides each section
of the band with the melody, as well as beautiful
harmonies and dynamic contrasts. The various
colors and textures of the ensemble bring the music
to life throughout this uplifting work.
10091603 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10091604 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 Fanfare SupernovaLarry Clark. An explosive
fanfare-type composition for the youngest students.
There are very limited rhythms and notes, but it
still has a bold character with slightly advanced
harmonies for a more mature sound. Some close
dissonances and open intervals make the piece
sound more exciting and the tempi can be adjusted
for comfort or effect.
10457042 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10457043 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Full CircleMekel Rogers. Consider this dynamic
fanfare to start your concert with a bolt of energy.
Using only six notes, the music thrives on drive and
excitement as bold lines emerge from the confident
orchestration. Active parts for everyone, solid
scoring and a variety of melodic material makes
this a sure winner!
10459603 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10459604 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
n Gentle WindsTimothy Loest. Lush harmonies
and lyrical phrases abound in this incredibly
expressive work. Approachable by the youngest of
bands, this amazingly artistic composition is also
more than appropriate for mature ensembles.
Outdoor wind chimes and easy effects produce
the sound of a gentle breeze sweeping through
the auditorium. A fantastic lyrical work that is
quite accessible.
10070378 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10070379 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l Great Plains SagaJoseph Compello. Employing
only six notes, here is an extremely easy, yet
effective, concert piece for the youngest of bands.
The sound of drums help to create the atmosphere
of the early American Great Plains, and while the
parts are for instruments normally found in most
schools, performers are encouraged to add different
types of primitive percussion for added effect.
10457052 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10457053 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Grove of TitansPeter Terry. The title refers to
a grove of giant redwood trees that are among the
oldest and most massive trees on the planet. The
descriptive music follows a group of explorers
as they travel through this forest and into the
presence of some of the most impressive living
wonders anywhere on earth.
10457056 Band Set
& Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10457057 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
InceptionJoseph Compello. Inception means
"the starting point," and with this work, your
students' introduction to performance music is
made especially exciting. Using only six notes and
basic rhythms, fledgling musicians are given a
chance to put their new skills to good use when
they perform this compelling composition.
10279493 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10279494 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l ISONKevin Mixon. Comet ISON was discovered
in 2012 and is predicted by some to be the most
spectacular sighting of the century. The vivid image
of a powerful comet hurtling through space inspired
the creative writing in this piece. Spirited passages,
well placed accents and dynamic markings all
contribute to highlighting this striking image. Simply
out of this world!
10457062 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10457063 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Klezmer ClarinetsTimothy Loest. Showcase
your clarinetists with this Yiddish-inspired section
feature! Young musicians will experience the
tradition and excitement of klezmer music,
complete with tuneful melodies, modal harmonies
and driving rhythms. Authentic klezmer with just six
notes? You bet!
10459607 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10459608 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l Knightly ProcessionJack Wilds. Introduce your
beginning students to the music of Renaissance
composer Tielman Susato, presented here in
fanfare style. The melody is passed throughout
the ensemble and is presented in a variety of
orchestrations, painting a vivid picture of courtiers
on parade. Using only six notes in the winds, this
piece will surely add an impressive air of stateliness
to your next concert!
10459600 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10459601 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l Machu PicchuTimothy Loest. With its modal
themes and intriguing percussion, this marvelous
work captures the mysterious enchantment of
Machu Picchu, the ancient Incan city forgotten
by time. Playable by the very youngest musicians,
this gem is destined to become a beginning
band standard.
10459827 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10459828 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
n MagmaLarry Clark. Powerful and swift like
flowing magma, this strong work is an outstanding
choice for your beginning band's first concert. The
rhythms and notes are simple for beginners to play,
yet sound more advanced. An alternate trombone
part is included for those players who have difficulty
changing from first to sixth position. The audience
is sure to erupt into applause when your band plays
this aggressive piece!
10012878 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10012879 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 MammothSean O'Loughlin. Developing bands
will definitely buy into this musical glimpse of an
ancient and prehistoric world. Inspired by the
elephant-like animal that roamed the earth with the
dinosaurs, the music is bold, majestic and hugely
impressive. Provides a great opportunity for cross-
curricular teaching.
10457074 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10457075 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
The Maya KingdomVictor Lopez. The Mayan
civilization was one of the great cultures of history,
with rich traditions, amazing skills and striking
artistic endeavors. This piece celebrates the
ancient Mayan heritage in a very musical and
playable manner. Created without a key signature,
it's written to be performed by ensembles at the
earliest levels.
10364219 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10364220 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
To help you select the best music for your band program, our editors have reviewed
hundreds of new releases for 2014-2015 and designated these as the cream of the
crop! You can't go wrong with these quality selections!
All Aboard!—Matt Conaway.
Your youngest musicians will hop right on to this fantastic folk song. Using I've Been Working
on the Railroad and She'll Be Comin' Round The Mountain, players get to create train effects as
they play a variety of melodic and harmonic passages, using only the first six notes they learn in
beginning band methods. Sure to be a hit with first-year bands!
10459003 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10459004 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10466605 CD-Awaken the Greatness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Bingo—arr. Paul Cook.
This is one familiar tune that you can really count on! This multi-generational game song is a fun
way to reinforce the teaching of rests. Technically, it's easily within the ability level of your first
year students, but they'll have to keep their thinking caps on and not play on the shifting rests.
A great teaching selection.
10453275 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10453276 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Fanfare Supernova—Larry Clark.
An explosive fanfare-type composition for the youngest students. There are very limited rhythms
and notes, but it still has a bold character with slightly advanced harmonies for a more mature
sound. Some close dissonances and open intervals make the piece sound more exciting and the
tempi can be adjusted for comfort or effect.
10457042 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10457043 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Mammoth—Sean O'Loughlin.
Developing bands will definitely buy into this musical glimpse of an ancient and prehistoric world.
Inspired by the elephant-like animal that roamed the earth with the dinosaurs, the music is bold,
majestic and hugely impressive. Provides a great opportunity for cross-curricular teaching.
10457074 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10457075 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Nighthawk—James Swearingen.
A slow, dark and mysterious theme serves as a prelude to the main section that explodes with
rhythmic energy. Instruments are scored where they sound their very best and the layered themes,
interesting harmonies, and variety of percussion parts combine to create an exciting musical journey
from start to finish. Very impressive!
10459015 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10459016 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10466605 CD-Awaken the Greatness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Reign—Robert W. Smith.
Majestic and regal, this fanfare statement drew inspiration from the monarchs of European history.
The stately melody will highlight strengths throughout the band, building confidence and making
them sound very mature. Using only the first six notes introduced in most band methods, it's the
perfect selection to open your young band's next performance!
10459005 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10459006 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10466605 CD-Awaken the Greatness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Samba de Soleil—Roland Barrett.
Carefully scored to use only the first few notes learned in most method books, a Latin beat, driving
yet repetitive, adds to the appeal of this lively piece. The variety of percussion sounds, playable by
percussionists or extra band members, paves the way for your band to have fun, build confidence
and impress!
10453342 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10453343 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Scottish Lullaby—arr. Robert W. Smith.
Based on the folk song I Know Where I'm Going, this stylish setting is an excellent choice for
concert or contest. Dramatic and poignant, this is written in a British band tradition, and will be an
excellent European-style addition to your regular concert repertoire!
10459007 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10459008 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10466605 CD-Awaken the Greatness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Warp Speed—Michael Story.
Created for students at the end of their first year in band, you won't believe it uses only the first
few notes taught in most beginning band methods. This dynamic original piece is aptly named,
energetic and fast moving, the speed of the piece is up to you, making your young group sound far
beyond their grade level.
10458150 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10458151 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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