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4 The Fires of BandaiRobert Sheldon. Inspired
by the 1888 eruption of Mt. Bandai in northern
Japan, this bold, imaginative work captures the
drama and fury of a pyroclastic flow. The driving
rhythms in the percussion, along with the dark and
ominous melodies, are sure to get the audience
involved in this evocative work for young band.
10459857 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10459858 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l First LightFrank Ticheli. This work for young
musicians depicts an early morning adventure on
a river raft. After the light-hearted opening, the
music glides into the calm, early morning waters as
the sun slowly rises. The action picks up with the
music taking on a rustic dance-like nature as the
river rushes through white water rapids before the
calm quiet end of the journey.
10391237 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 95.00
10391239 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 15.00
n First Light (A Fanfare for Band)David
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
n The Force of FireAric Branchfield. Full of 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
l From Every Mountainsidearr. Michael Oare.
Here is a terrific patriotic medley for young players
that uses fragments of several familiar melodies in
a creative collage setting. Every section of the band
gets a chance to play the melody at some point.
Listen for strains of The Battle Cry of Freedom; The
Star-Spangled Banner; Yankee Doodle; America the
Beautiful; Chester and America.
10460942 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10460943 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
H
FuriosoRobert W. Smith. Magnificent! A
superior "first serious piece" for your young band,
this overture is filled with all the vigor and passion
you'd expect from the title! Terrific teaching
opportunities abound, including a chance to work
on independent parts (with doublings to ensure
success), optional trombone glissandos and a few
eighth note passages to develop technique. The
expanded percussion and solidly scored parts are
sure to build confidence. An exciting work! Very
highly recommended!
2700051 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
2700052 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
5974285 CD-Music of Robert W. Smith,
Vol. 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
l Gameday BattleMark Lortz. Capture the
emotion of Game Day in this work that portrays
the mind of an athlete in the hours leading up
to the big game. Raw emotion meets soaring,
heroic lines as the action ensues. From the bold
opening declaration to the fury of rhythmic activity
throughout the piece, this work is sure to become a
student favorite!
10459819 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10459820 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
n 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 . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Ghost ShipMichael Story. Inspired by the
mystery surrounding the merchant ship "Mary
Celeste" that set sail from New York City in 1872
bound for Genoa, Italy. The ship never reached its
destination and to this day, no one knows what
caused its disappearance. This original composition
will fuel your beginners' imagination with the
intriguing story and chilling effects.
10310920 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10310921 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
4 Ghosts of the Lost ShipTyler S. Grant.
This highly programmatic work tells the story of
buccaneer naval warfare and the ghosts that linger
to this day, haunting the seas and all who pass
through them. After an evocative opening featuring
numerous rattles, the music becomes aggressive
and relentless as it portrays the credo-driven pirates
and their attacks during the height of their power.
Intense and extremely engaging!
10459821 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10459822 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
GloriosoRobert W. Smith. This work certainly
will make your young performers sound glorious!
Set in a bright major key, Glorioso still has those
trademark biting dissonances that add excitement
and energy to a piece. Perfect as a concert opener,
the initial brass statement will capture the attention
of the audience right from the start. A flowing
middle section leads to a driving finish that will set
the stage for a great concert! A top-notch work at
this level!
2376457 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
2376465 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
5935754 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Beginning Band,
Vol. 1, 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . 39.50
l The Hammer of ThorDarren W. Jenkins. This
forceful work depicts the power and force of the
famous Norse god Thor and his mighty hammer. In
Norse mythology, this hammer was one the most
fearsome weapons of all time, capable of leveling
huge mountains. Young bands can perform this
with energy and force, making it as impressive as
the legendary myth.
10449874 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10449875 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
4 Haunted ClocksBrian Balmages. Simple
aleatoric devices and clever effects combine to
tell the story of a haunted clock factory and its
mischievous inhabitants. Beginning with the sound
of a single clock, additional clocks seemingly
come to life and join in, creating a chorus of clock
effects including wind-up, grandfather and cuckoo
clocks. The Dies Irae is presented throughout in
various altered versions, adding to the somewhat
diabolical nature of the scene. Extremely unique
and inventive!
10459613 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10459614 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Hidden WorldSean 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
n Hobbit DanceLen Orcino. Nothing has
captured the imagination more than these
delightful characters from middle earth! Frolicking
with laughter and dancing, hobbits are the very
representation of fun and playfulness. Let your
young band join the fun with the impish melody
and overall musical joyfulness!
10311856 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 44.00
10311858 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10311952 CD-Soaring Above the Clouds:
Album for the Young. . . . . . 14.95
4 Hope EverlastingJames Swearingen. This
beautiful, yet simplistic, ballad sends the message
of lasting hope for one and all. It also provides a
perfect opportunity to teach expressive playing with
emotional melodic lines accompanied by rich and
lush harmonies. The key change in the closing
moments adds a parting special touch of musical
magic for a great change of pace!
10459041 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 46.00
10459042 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10466605 CD-Awaken the Greatness . 14.95
H ImperiumMichael Sweeney. Very rarely
does a composition come along that sounds so
right! Contemporary harmonies, vivid contrasts
and exciting percussion are so perfectly blended
that you can hardly believe the sounds you hear
are being produced by a band of beginners. This
easy-to-play, dramatic overture offers an extremely
rewarding and memorable musical experience for
beginning bands and we recommend it very highly!
2265874 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
2265882 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
5935754 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Beginning Band,
Vol. 1, 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . 39.50
2481879 CD-The Music of Michael Sweeney,
Volume 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
In a Quiet PlaceBill Calhoun. A heartfelt
ballad from rising composer Bill Calhoun. This is
the perfect vehicle to teach expressive, emotional
playing. This simply beautiful piece is one you won't
want to miss.
10071545 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10071546 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
n In the Court of the KingRandall D. 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
l In the Realm of KingsRoland Barrett.
Legendary tales of noble English kings and
massive castles of the High Middle Ages inspired
the writings of this original work. As expected,
the music is regal in nature, solidly scored with
bold musical statements worthy of the great royal
figures of old.
10453310 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10453311 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
n Incantation and RitualBrian Balmages. Help
your band sound their very best! Reminiscent of
an ancient tribal gathering, the chant-like melody
is supported by driving percussion. It will have your
band sounding more mature than they are, despite
the modest technical demands. Your band will want
to play this over and over again.
2477561 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
2477562 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Irish Tune from County Derryarr. Paul Cook.
You'll love the marvelous, easy counterlines to the
melody in this incredibly musical arrangement of
the beloved Irish folk tune...this inner part writing
just adds so much emotion to an already gorgeous
melody! An easy trumpet solo adds to the mood,
and the uplifting quality of the melody is felt at every
turn. Every band at the Elementary and Middle/Jr.
High School levels should take a look at this one.
It's that good!
2399897 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
2399905 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
IroncladSean O'Loughlin. Take to the high seas
in this battle between pirates and sailors. The sound
of the anvil throughout the piece represents the
swords clashing together during the swashbuckling
fight. The forceful melody and solid harmonies show
your band's serious musicality and their ability to
bring a scene to life. A hearty work for young bands!
10279517 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10279519 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
H Japanese Folk Trilogyarr. Anne McGinty. Using
the authentic Japanese folk songs Moon Song;
Festival Of The Dolls and Please Come Spring, this
colorfully scored work offers students a diverse
multicultural musical experience. Anne McGinty's
use of both the pentatonic and diatonic scales helps
to retain the true sound of the original songs.
2345106 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
2345114 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
5935754 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Beginning Band,
Vol. 1, 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . 39.50
n Journey to the Stars (Fanfare for Band)
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
l Junkyard JamRob Grice. Here is a piece that
features your percussionists in a fun way! Bring
them out in front of the band to create a "percussion
theatre" by setting the stage as a junkyard.
Experiment with different "junk" instruments to get
the maximum impact. With very limited technical
demands, this composition offers younger players
a chance to perform with success in their earliest
stages of musical development.
10459164 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10459165 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l Jupiter (from "The Planets")Gustav Holst/
arr. Aric Branchfield. Brilliantly transcribed for
younger players, Holst's timeless melody affords
the conductor/teacher with a wealth of teaching
opportunity. Inherently beautiful, the work will
mesmerize all, allowing your players to perform
great music with ease and elegance.
10459420 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 42.00
10459421 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Help students succeed!
Music
Curriculum
Writing 101
Assistance with Standards-
Based Music Curriculum
and Assessment Writing
Denese Odegaard. Help music
students learn more in less time,
reach higher goals, and become
active participants in their education.
An extremely beneficial text for
band, choir, orchestra and general
music that provides the steps
needed to create an effective music
education curriculum for you,
your school, and your district.
A sequenced music curriculum gives
direction to your teaching, builds
cohesion among your colleagues,
engages students and parents in
goals you set, and builds awareness
and support from your school's
administrators. Contents include:
overview of the national and state
music standards; aligning district
standards to the national or state
standards; suggested activities for
each national standard; designing
an organized curriculum of lesson
plans; assessments; organizing
assessment documentation; student
involvement; curriculum sample with
resources and websites. A must for
all music educators!
10075115 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.95
