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Celtic Air and Dancearr. Michael Sweeney.
Drawing on the rich and varied tradition of Celtic
folksongs, this piece opens with the touching
and melodious The Parting Glass. The flutes and
percussion take center stage on the dance-like Tha
Mi Sgith (A Fairy's Love Song), then the entire band
gets into the act for the rousing finish.
10033567 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10033568 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
10052879 CD-The Music of Michael Sweeney,
Volume 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Celtic Air and Dance No. 3arr. Michael
Sweeney. This third installment of the popular Celtic
Air and Dance series opens with Red Is the Rose,
also known as Loch Lomond, in a flowing ballad
treatment. The lively Bill Sullivan's Polka features
various sections of the band. The flutes start
things off followed by the rest of the woodwinds,
trumpets, percussion, low brass and finally the
entire ensemble in an energetic finish. Outstanding
for concert or contest!
10281842 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10281843 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
H Chant and Tribal DanceDavid Shaffer. Strong
and forceful, this bold overture is sure to grab
the audience's attention! This is the kind of piece
that students love to perform since it helps them
sound so good. It's non-stop excitement and quite
playable by bands at the easy level, with simple,
yet very effective counterpoint. Their confidence will
surely shine through!
2472514 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 38.00
2472515 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
5972758 CD-Dreamscape. . . . . . . . . 14.95
H Chester VariationsElliot Del Borgo. Take a
look at this fine composition based on William
Billing's famous melody Chester. Even though the
arrangement is at the young band level, there's
lots of development, variety, and a wealth of good
musical ideas. Excellent for concert or contest,
and correlated with Essential Elements at the
"Expert" level.
2331437 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
5440706 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
H A Childhood Hymnarr. David Holsinger.
This beautiful chorale setting of Jesus Loves Me
has soothing, modern harmonies that enhance
its simple beauty. Provide a peaceful and
memorable moment to you performance with
this very special selection.
2252948 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
2252955 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
5427844 CD-Symphonic Wind Music of
Holsinger, Vol. 2. . . . . . . . . 15.00
2391902 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Band, Vol. 1
3-CD Set: Grades 2-3. . . . . 39.50
Chinese Folk FantasyJames Curnow. The
distinctive music of China and its rich history in the
arts give this medley a special appeal to student
performers. The excellent blend of three traditional
folk melodies is ideal as a teaching piece for young
bands, and also an effective number for contest or
festival. Includes: Dayung Sampan; Shalihonba and
Yangtze Boatmen's Chantey.
10316510 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10316511 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
H Chorale Prelude: For the Beauty of the Earth
arr. Claude Smith. In this impressive concert
chorale, Claude Smith has created a significant
addition to easy literature. In addition, the long
tones and dynamic nuances make it a great
teaching or warm-up piece.
2145373 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
4836219 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Civil War ReflectionsLarry MacTaggart.
One of the greatest events in our nation's history
forged through fire the future of our country. Using
popular songs from the Civil War era, we see a
musical portrait of that time; tuneful and playable.
This medley functions as both an important
commemorative selection as well as a stirring
concert work.
10312284 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10312285 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Clarinets Packing Up EarlyGary Fagan.
Everyone will have fun with this novelty piece that's
easy to prepare and easy to perform. Surprise the
audience as your clarinet players gradually remove
one section of their instrument at a time. As the
piece progresses, the instruments become smaller
and smaller until the main theme they carry is totally
absent. Great programming fun for concerts and
recruiting performances!
10453089 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 52.00
10453149 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
H Country WildflowersLarry Daehn. Another
superb display of rich scoring at the easy level by
Larry Daehn. Based on an 18th-century Scottish
folksong, this is beautiful band music both to
play and to listen to. A great piece for developing
expression within your ensemble!
2409696 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 36.00
2409704 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
5935754 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Beginning Band,
Vol. 1, 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . 39.50
5837364 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Band, Vol. 3
3-CD Set: Grades 2-3. . . . . 39.50
H CreedWilliam Himes. Creed is an unusually
musical work which offers you and your young band
a truly superb composition at this grade level! The
variety of styles presented in this powerful piece,
from its solemn, dramatic opening through exciting,
rhythmically syncopated passages and beautifully
contrasting lyrical sections, make it an excellent
contest or concert selection!
2199297 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
4834305 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
5837364 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Band, Vol. 3
3-CD Set: Grades 2-3. . . . . 39.50
l Cruisin' in FiveThom Sharp. A relaxed five
beat groove that just cruises along easily makes
this work the perfect teaching piece for the meter.
Your students will easily remember the melodious
thematic material and the ease with which they
perform will be a pleasant surprise. Put the band
in fifth gear and let 'em roll!
10459406 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10459407 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
CrusadeVince Gassi. The ominous theme
that starts out is a hint at what's to follow. Using
the Dorian mode for harmonic weight, the work
develops with vibrant and dramatic energy as it
builds to a climactic conclusion. Serious music for
younger players.
10011666 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 48.00
10011667 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
H
The Curse of TutankhamunMichael Story.
Capture the mystery and foreboding of the legend
of the boy-Pharaoh's tomb in this riveting overture
for band! Exotic, colorful melodies spin a tale of
intrigue that will take your audience away to another
place and time. A programmatic work that is filled
with excitement!
2700082 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
2700083 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
CycloneMichael Oare. The power and intensity
of our ever-changing marine environment is
portrayed in this descriptive work for young players.
A simple melodic motif along with syncopated
rhythmic energy effectively depicts the power
of nature's most violent storms. After a calm,
yet foreboding introduction, the mood quickly
transforms as the storm draws near. Thundering
bass drum rolls and driving rhythmic and melodic
ostinatos highlight dynamic and textural contrasts
that sweep into the bold and exciting conclusion.
10348132 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10348133 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Dance of the TumblersNikolai Rimsky-
Korsakov/arr. Curnow. From Rimsky-Korsakov's
opera "Snow Maiden," Dance of the Tumblers
is considered to be one of his most well-known
themes. Although brief in duration, this vibrant and
energetic dance contains a wealth of music, and
with its light-hearted spirit, is a perfect teaching tool
for young players.
10316538 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10316539 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
n Dancing SnakesNeil Simon. Most people are
terrified of snakes, but they don't seem quite so
frightening when hearing this programmatic work.
The whole percussion section introduces the piece
before a slinky alto sax solo takes on the part of
the snake charmer. Once the full ensemble joins
the dance, the melodic lines are punctuated with
rhythmic figures. This invigorating piece will have
everyone thinking that snakes might not be so bad
after all.
10312649 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10312650 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Danny Boyarr. Andrew Balent. This timeless
Irish ballad is the perfect piece to provide an
emotional interlude in your next concert. Feature
your trumpet soloist with this traditional setting.
10459159 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10459160 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
4 Danse RitmicoAndrew Yozviak. After a slow,
mysterious opening, the piece moves to a faster,
more energetic feel. The multitude of percussion
parts not only provide a driving rhythmic pulse
throughout, but also add many effects that really
make this work shine.
10458847 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10458848 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
4 A Day in a LifePatrick Roszell. Get a glimpse of
modern urban life with this fascinating descriptive
work. Depicting the hustle and bustle of the
morning commute, this high-energy, contemporary
overture for developing band will have your students
sounding a grade higher than written. The sweeping
melodic lines and colorful percussion make this a
terrific concert opener!
10453260 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10453261 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
n December SkyErik Morales. A lovely selection
for your winter concert! Lyrical melodic lines
with nice accompaniment and dynamic changes
provide a great opportunity to teach balance within
an ensemble. Good choice for bands with few
percussionists. Clarinets get the opening theme,
and the ending is sweet with flutes, oboes, clarinet,
and bells portraying twinkling stars.
2480685 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
2480686 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 Doppler EffectSean O'Loughlin. Extreme
changes in dynamics are an integral part in the
descriptive nature of this intriguing composition.
The skillful writing uses various methods to
create musical versions of the Doppler effect
that are effective as well as spectacular. An
outstanding way to incorporate cross-curricular
teaching opportunities.
10457036 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
10457037 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
l Dorian HaikuScott Watson. In this unique work,
two centuries-old cultural elements are fused to
create an engaging, beautiful performance vehicle
for intermediate bands. Western Dorian mode and
Eastern Haiku poetry combine to create many
opportunities for teaching both musical and cross-
curricular concepts.
10453106 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10453166 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 Dragon FireDarren W. Jenkins. The legend
of dragons exist in cultures throughout the world,
both in myth and literature, and this musical work
breaths life into this fearsome beast. Powerful
music portrays the might of this huge fire-breathing
lizard-like creature, while more reflective sounds
echo the belief that these creatures possessed
mysterious and magical powers.
10449840 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10449841 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
DriveMark Williams. The title tells you all you
need to know about this selection! Rhythmic
energy motivates this piece and blues-influenced
harmonies just scream with excitement! The
feelings of forward motion created by repeated
ostinato patterns and powerful open fifth chords
all contribute to the unique strength of this "must-
have" young band selection.
10050463 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 48.00
10050465 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 Due NorthMichael Sweeney. Suggesting
perhaps an exciting downhill ski run or possibly
a snowmobile chase through the woods,
Due North is a fast-paced overture written
entirely in a single tempo. Along the way, various
moods are suggested as themes and musical
ideas are passed from section to section. The
percussion section provides a driving, rhythmic
pulse throughout.
10460927 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10460928 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Help students achieve their
full potential
Practice and
Reflection
for Band and
Orchestra
Wendy Barden. Help your
students improve their performing
by helping them accomplish more
when they practice. The information
provided will help guide them
toward more effective and efficient
practicing resulting in obtaining a
higher level achievement.
10189342 Hardcover Book. . . . . 10.95
