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Ash Grove FantasyBarry E. Kopetz. The
melodious nature of this beautiful folksong continues
to be a favorite subject of composers and arrangers
in all mediums. This expressive setting is a musical
fantasy based on an old traditional Welsh folksong,
which is also known as Llwyn Onn and has been
around for several hundred years. Every section has
the opportunity to play the touching melody and the
melodic and lyrical style will enhance every band's
musicianship and expression.
10276457 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10276458 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
n Asian Folk Rhapsodyarr. Richard Saucedo.
Here's a creative and moving suite of folk songs
from China, Japan and Korea! Set in three distinct
movements, it opens with the lively, upbeat
Chinese song, The Bamboo Flute, beautiful in
its simplicity. The second movement is the slow
and lyrical Japanese song, Sakura, and the finale
is a lively version of the Korean song Ahrirang.
Three enjoyable songs that make a great addition
to any performance!
2470637 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
2470638 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
10052880 CD-The Music of Richard L.
Saucedo, Volume 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
l AthenaMichael Vertoske. In Greek Mythology,
Athena is the goddess of wisdom, courage, and
inspiration, as well as the arts and literature.
This composition honors Athena's mythological
attributes and creates a dramatic musical
representation of her many facets. Moments
of power and strength are sharply contrasted
with delicate, introspective passages, keeping
in character with Athena's persona. Elevate
your students' musicianship with this beautifully
constructed tribute to Athena.
10457931 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
10457932 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
H
AvengerRob Grice. Create a feeling of drama
and excitement with this aggressive young band
composition that explores contemporary harmonies
and vigorous rhythms. Harmonic, rhythmic and
textural variety are all important elements of this
work. This piece drives to the last note.
10008850 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 52.00
10014137 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Aztec FireJay Bocook. Open your next concert
with some Spanish fire! This dynamic work delivers
plenty of excitement, in the noble, majestic Spanish
march tradition. Bold, tuneful themes capture
interest right away, while the melodic inner section
puts the trumpets in the foreground for a bit. This is
the kind of piece your band will love to play, and will
keep them energized and sounding great from the
first note to the last! Highly recommended!
2476937 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
2476938 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Aztec Fire (Flex Band)Jay Bocook. Here is a
bold work with plenty of Latin excitement and drive.
Contrast is provided in the melodic middle section,
then the piece roars to a powerful conclusion.
10046581 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10046582 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
H BalladairFrank Erickson. Best described by
words such as "slow," "pretty" and "lush," this is
a very widely accepted work which serves as an
excellent contrast to more vigorous works.
176941 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 42.50
4840088 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.95
2344067 CD-Frank Erickson
Band Classics . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
l
BandfareDaniel Jones. An enthusiastic fanfare
that will begin your concert in an impressive manner.
Designed for middle school students, it provides
more complex rhythms and harmonies, all within the
technical abilities of the players. Various melodies
are presented by different instrumental groupings to
make young musicians sound much more mature
and developed. An excellent concert opener.
10449828 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10449829 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 Bang Zoom!Vince Gassi. You can sum up this
hip work in one word, and that word is fun! You can
also use cool, interesting, energetic, expressive,
bluesy, and heroic! Judging by the title, you can
bet there are opportunities for your percussionists
to really cut loose!
10453103 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10453163 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
n BattlesongRandall D. Standridge. Lead your
young band into battle with this aggressive
and exciting concert selection. The fast-paced
tempo is exhilarating as the percussion section
maintains a constant drive. Students will play with
confidence within the comfortable range carefully
tailored to each instrument. A "must-have" for
your next program!
10312045 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
10312046 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Beyond the RiverbendRobert Sheldon. The
contrasting musical styles in this piece make
it perfect for concert or festival performances.
Inspired by the many moods of the beautiful
Susquehanna River, it captures the spirit of hope
and optimism of searching for what is in our future,
beyond our own "river bend."
10360941 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10360942 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
n Beyond the Seven HillsMichael Sweeney.
Marvel at how exciting and mature your band
sounds with this dynamic work! A mysterious
opening builds anticipation of the intense main
theme. Of special note is the percussive writing. It's
spectacular! This piece developes "drummers" into
true "percussionists" uitilizing a variety of auxiliary
instruments in very effective musical settings. Hand
claps add a unique effect in this blend of exciting
programming and fabulous teaching moments!
Highly recommended!
2423887 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
2423895 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
5973539 CD-The Music of Michael Sweeney,
Volume 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
H Black Forest OvertureMichael Sweeney.
Take a look at this exciting work by Michael
Sweeney...it has all the bravado of his earlier
successes! Bold, contemporary sounding
harmonies in a minor key are mixed with exciting,
shifting accents for a really neat effect. And, 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 . . . . . . . . 50.00
2355832 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
5973539 CD-The Music of Michael Sweeney,
Volume 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Black Forest Overture (Flex Band)Michael
Sweeney. This striking overture provides a wealth of
variety and teaching material in an attractive setting
that students will love to play.
10045779 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10045780 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Black Is the ColorRobert Sheldon. The
traditional folksong used as the basis of this
setting was first known in the Appalachian
Mountains of the United States, but most
probably originated in Scotland. It is a poignant
song about a girl who is waiting for her lover
to return from sea. This stunning setting brings
out the emotional content and makes a moving
contribution to young band repertoire.
10068546 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 48.00
10068556 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 Blind Brook CelebrationMichael Story. Inspired
by the bedroom community to New York City, this
vibrant overture musically reflects the tranquility
of nature in this quiet suburb and the busyness of
modern-day life in the city. The composition opens
peacefully enough, then builds to the energetic main
theme with a chorale section reuniting the sections
before building to a frenzied conclusion. A very
descriptive look at life in modern times.
10453277 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10453278 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
l Bushidoarr. Michael Story. A stunning setting
of three traditional Japanese songs are seamlessly
interwoven in this robust arrangement. The title
refers to the code of ethics embraced by Samurai
warriors for centuries. These three melodies
are intended to inspire courage, respect, honor,
frugality, loyalty, and honesty. A noble musical
message from a rich, exotic land.
10453281 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
10453282 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
4 Call of the WildShaun Salem. Let your
students walk on the wild side with this descriptive
musical adventure. With the exciting epic opening,
explosive percussion feature and intense, climatic
ending, this thrilling work delivers a powerful
performance opportunity for intermediate bands.
10433181 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 49.00
10433182 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 20.00
H CanticumJames Curnow. An unusually
substantive work at this grade level, James
Curnow's Canticum provides excellent rehearsal
and performance possibilities. With strong rhythmic
modal lines, striking contrasts and very musical
writing, this work is truly outstanding.
2203131 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
4839866 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
4 Captain CourageousRob Romeyn. This
powerfully bold and regal fanfare will have
developing bands sounding beyond their years.
Opening with a powerful and declarative opening
statement, memorable melodic lines then follow,
making this perfect vehicle for contest and festival
use. Dynamic and heroic, it provides a wonderful
musical experience for all.
10459025 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 48.00
10459026 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10466605 CD-Awaken the Greatness . . 14.95
n Castle Gate, 1924Tyler S. Grant. On March
8, 1924, three explosions rocked the coal mining
town of Castle Gate, Utah, and claimed the lives
of over 170 people. This piece tells the disastrous,
now legendary story. The opening section includes
three explosive rumbles (experienced from a
distance). A haunting, yet adventurous theme
quickly emerges, accompanied by colorful sounds
from the percussion section. After slowing down for
a final tragic declaration of the tragedy, the piece
then picks up the tempo, closing the story and
memorializing the legend of the lost souls.
10312632 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10312633 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Castles and DragonsTodd Stalter. Your
students are going to love this one! On their
stately journey towards the castle, the knights
must slay a fierce dragon that is threatening the
local village. As the battle ensues, the dragon is
defeated, and the knights return once again to their
noble procession. A perfect way to introduce your
students to program music!
2703037 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
2703038 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Habits of
Successful Directors
Habits of a Successful Band Director (Pitfalls
and Solutions)—Scott Rush.
A wealth of practical
information you'll turn to again and again. Among the
many topics included are: classroom organization and
management, working with parents and colleagues,
warm-ups, rehearsal strategies, selecting literature
and student leadership. Also included are outlines, reproducible forms and pitch
tendency charts. Easy to use, it's a must for new and experienced band directors.
10017520 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
new!
Habits of a Successful Middle School Band Director—
Scott Rush, Jeff Scott, Emily Wilkinson.
A treasure-trove of valuable
information for both new and experienced middle school teachers! Among
the topics discussed are: recruiting beginners, mouthpiece testing and
instrumentation, effective rehearsal techniques, teaching strategies, classroom
management, working with parents and colleagues, travelling with middle school
students, and much more! A comprehensive resource that will be an essential
reference throughout your teaching career.
10434388 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
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