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4 Pulse PoundingSean O'Loughlin. From the
start, the music embodies the title in a decidedly
energetic manner. Pulsating repeated eighth note
rhythms contrast with syncopated lines that drive
the intensity and suspense. The contrasting middle
section seems to materialize from nowhere, floating
along suspended in air, before the final energetic
statement brings about the rousing finish.
10457090 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10457091 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
4 Rise of the FalconRobert L. Lee. One of
nature's boldest predators, the Peregrine falcon,
has long been admired for its beauty, power and
fiery spirit. However, the one quality that sets
this remarkable bird apart is its incredible speed,
acknowledged by this work of driving rhythms and
intense musical passages.
10457092 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10457093 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Rising StarSamuel Hazo. This very easy
composition was designed specifically to provide
beginning players the opportunity to experience a
lush and chorale-like setting. With nothing faster
than a quarter note, this is an excellent vehicle for
teaching concepts such as independent moving
lines, phrasing, balance and dynamic contrasts.
10023296 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10023297 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 RoboticsRob Romeyn. Mechanical and
fresh sounding, here is a cool novelty selection
for beginning band. Contemporary harmonies,
memorable themes and clanging percussion
all combine to simulate the effect of a rogue robot
on the loose. Who ever thought robots could
sound so good!
10459027 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 46.00
10459028 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10466605 CD-Awaken the Greatness . . 14.95
n The Ruins of TulumJack 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
n Ryukyu Bushi (Song of the Samurai)Patrick
J. Burns. Young players will enjoy performing this
exciting piece with its energetic clapping and variety
of percussion instruments. It uses a Japanese folk
melody from the Ryukyu Islands where the martial
art of Karate originated, and that tune appears
throughout the piece. An exciting piece with exotic
flavor that young players will enjoy playing.
10312918 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
10312919 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Salvation Is CreatedPavel Tschesnokoff/arr.
Story. One of the most enduring and beautiful
chorales ever written, it's been used in numerous
settings since being written in 1912. The extremely
emotional and musical nature of the piece has
made it a concert favorite and now in this playable
setting, it can be performed and enjoyed on an even
larger scale.
10311574 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10311579 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
l Sandstorm!Robert L. Lee. Here is an enjoyable
and energetic piece for young band that depicts the
excitement of the exotic and ancient lands of Arabia.
Dark and aggressive themes portray the dangers
an explorer might encounter, while a gentler and
flowing contrasting section illustrates the beauty
and splendor of this mysterious, ancient world.
10453115 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10453175 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Scorpion!Richard L. Saucedo. With relentless
rhythmic drive and powerful-sounding themes,
here is an exciting piece for second-year 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
Serengeti DreamsRobert W. Smith. Robert
has a gift for making young bands sound mature.
This majestic composition was inspired by the
Serengeti National Park, a wildlife refuge in
northern Tanzania, East Africa. A variety of exotic
sounds are heard throughout the composition,
and of particular note is the percussive writing.
The parts are very accessible, while the effect is
stunning! Highly recommended!
2439693 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
2439701 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
5974285 CD-Music of Robert W. Smith,
Vol. 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
l ShadowlandsGary Fagan. While the title is
of a fictional place, the title evokes thoughts of a
mysterious and forbidding land where dark and
fearsome creatures reside. The character of this
piece reflects the strange and macabre nature of
this imaginary realm that could only exist in a grim,
dreamlike world.
10453117 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10453177 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
n Shepherd's HeyPercy Aldridge Grainger/arr. De
Stefano. Using only six notes, this arrangement of
Shepherd's Hey retains the wonderful character of
Grainger's setting while staying accessible to even
the least experienced of students. The light style
and energy of the piece makes this an exciting
selection for your next concert program.
10312608 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10312609 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l Silver SkiesMekel Rogers. Look no further for
a piece that will make your young band students
sound big, confident and advanced beyond their
years. This bold work revels in majestic energy,
rhythmic drive, beautiful sonorities and active
percussion. Easy ranges and careful scoring make
this piece a guaranteed success for young bands!
10459849 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10459850 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 SkyburstSean O'Loughlin. The dynamic music
will take you on a spectacular flight of imagination!
The thrilling material simulates taking off in an
airplane and emerging through the clouds, catching
that first burst of blue sky and sun. All the elements
of flight appear as the music transitions between
intense and aggressive, and soft and peaceful.
10457106 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10457107 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Slavic CelebrationBill Calhoun. A work for
young bands that is reminiscent of Slavic folk songs.
The dance-like character of the 4/4 Allegro sections
frame a slower and haunting middle section in 3/4
time. The dynamic and tempo markings within each
section maximize the style, and make for a more
satisfying performance.
10457108 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10457109 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
l
Soaring EaglesDaniel Jones. For young
ensembles that need the stability of mostly unison
rhythms and simple subdivisions, this exciting
first-year concert opener is perfect! It is written
for beginning students who need to solidify basic
rhythms before encountering the complexities
of 8th notes and dotted rhythms. Soli sections,
dotted half notes, and dynamic contrasts will
have your beginners feeling confident and
sounding their very best!
10449868 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10449869 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
4 SomersetJames Swearingen. Somerset
County, located in the state of Pennsylvania, is the
inspiration for this overture. It's dedicated to the
residents who have worked tirelessly to create a
proper and fitting tribute to the heroes of Flight 93
that went down September 11, 2001. The music is
meant to remind us that we should never forget the
brave acts of those citizen soldiers who fought to
protect our freedoms.
10459023 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 44.00
10459024 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10466605 CD-Awaken the Greatness . 14.95
n A Song for FriendsLarry Daehn. This slow,
lyrical piece is excellent for teaching blend and
melodic line. A simple, moving melody and a
simple, moving tribute to friendship!
2389294 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 36.00
2403525 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
5935754 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Beginning Band,
Vol. 1, 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . 39.50
l A Spanish Lullabyarr. Victor Lopez. Bring a
peaceful and quietly lilting moment to beginning
band performances. This beautiful, traditional
lullaby provides an opportunity for beginning bands
to experience a very playable and lyrical Spanish
folk song, as they learn to play in triple meter.
10453264 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10453265 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
4 The Spirit of Thanksgivingarr. Robert
Sheldon. Two of the most popular Thanksgiving
hymns, We Gather Together and Praise God from
Whom All Blessings Flow, are set for young band
in this musical setting. Contemporary harmonic
structures are carefully woven into the fabric of
these beautiful melodies in celebration of this
uniquely American holiday. Correlates to Book 2,
Level 2 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band.
10453094 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 48.00
10453154 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Spirits AblazeTimothy Mahr. This buoyant
selection, set in the familiar key of B-flat, will give
your band a chance to shine with a level of maturity
and sophistication they never knew they had. With
crisp, percussive melodies and intricate stylings,
the propulsive energy and rhythmic vitality will
engage your students from the very first note!
10458641 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10458642 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
l StatementGary Gazlay. With strong, simple
melodies shared by all the parts, this stirring
selection will fill your students with the confidence
they need to play with aplomb, verve, and joy! In
the second half, the intensity level is ratcheted up
as the piece drives forward to a festive conclusion.
A gem that's guaranteed to make a "statement" at
your next concert!
10458643 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10458644 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Storm ChaserKevin Mixon. Far in the distance,
we hear the rain begin and the thunder roll: sounds
of an approaching violent thunderstorm. This bold
piece includes the sound of fingers snapping (to
mimic rain and thunder), which adds to the overall
effectiveness of this dynamic work. Both players
and listeners will love the strong angular melody.
10312404 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10312407 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 Sword of FireRob Romeyn. Harness the
endless energy of beginning band students
with this dynamic selection! After an explosive
introduction, each section of the band is presented
with interesting melodic material to perform. With a
section of contrasting style, this contest or festival
selection presents valuable teaching opportunities
for dynamic shaping and style. Exceptional
beginning band literature!
10459031 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 46.00
10459032 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10466605 CD-Awaken the Greatness . 14.95
l Syncopated SerenadeTimothy Loest. Teach
syncopation with this tuneful melody in a Caribbean
style. While the work makes use of a healthy
percussion section, the piece also works extremely
well as a lighter work on a program, and includes
some wonderfully inventive harmonic progressions.
A great teaching piece with plenty of musical
opportunities and programming possibilities!
10459851 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10459852 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
n 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.
Boisterous percussion, along with stomping and
clapping, represent the massive volcanic blasts as
the piece concludes. This is imaginative writing that
will grab your students' attention!
10369911 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10369949 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
H
The TempestRobert 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
3107224 CD-Divine Comedy . . . . . . . 19.95
H
The Tenth PlanetMichael Story. If you direct a
band at the very easy level, you'll want to seriously
consider this work! The idea of a possible tenth
planet in our solar system excites the imagination.
Here, the concept is depicted musically by
moments of floating tranquility and bold themes
full of the daring of space exploration. It's amazing
what a fabulous effect is achieved here with such
technically easy parts. A riveting overture and very
highly recommended!
2472282 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
2472283 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
l Three Movements from "Water Music"G.F.
Handel/arr. Douglas E. Wagner. A great way to
introduce music of the masters to young musicians!
These three brief movements from Handel's most
famous and most frequently performed work are all
set in B-flat for your beginners without the need for
accidentals. It's a joy to be able to offer first-hand
sections of this revered classic.
10453363 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10453364 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
4 To The MoonChris Bernotas. After a brief lyrical
opening, the piece takes off! This dazzling work
features bold, soaring melodic lines, syncopated
rhythms and vigorous percussion parts.
10458873 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10458874 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
n Tomorrow's YesterdaysBrian Balmages.
Young musicians will experience performing with
emotion in music with this melancholy, yet hopeful
work. The lyrical lines, complex harmonies and
textures are all part of teaching your band to play
expressively. This is sure to bring out the true
musician in even novice instrumentalists.
10279378 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10279379 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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