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l JubilareGary Gazlay. In the easy key of C minor,
this energetic selection has something for everyone.
Featuring a vigorous, animated main theme, a
serene contrasting middle section, and a radiant
finale, Jubilare is sure to become a favorite with
your students!
10458631 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
10458632 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
l JumpstartCarol Chambers. Imagine all the
things in life that are just plain fun, and you get an
idea as to what this piece is all about! Lively and
upbeat, you'll get that same adrenaline rush felt
when soaring downhill on a motorcycle, bicycle or
skis. Those feelings of joy are priceless and should
not be soon forgotten.
10457064 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 90.00
10457065 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 12.00
n Jungle DanceBrian Balmages. Your band will
lead a musical celebration of life in the jungle with
this captivating piece. A never-changing melody
is cleverly woven throughout the work as the
surrounding harmonies and textures constantly
evolve as the music develops. As the melody
is passed from section to section, it is layered
on top of itself numerous times along with the
countermelodies that have been heard through the
course of the piece. A large battery of percussion
compliments the winds perfectly in this enchanting
selection that is sure to become your band's favorite.
10279417 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10279418 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
H Kentucky 1800Clare Grundman. Based on
three traditional tunes reminiscent of the years
when the pioneers were forging west, this is a folk-
style tone poem in which melodic material is treated
in great depth and with variety. An exceptionally
popular, proven work!
150391 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 90.00
4837688 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.50
2391902 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Band, Vol. 1
3-CD Set: Grades 2-3. . . . . 39.50
10072366 CD-Music of
Clare Grundman . . . . . . . . . 14.99
n A Kind and Gentle SoulJames Swearingen.
Truly inspiring! This prolific composer has penned
many beautiful pieces and here is yet another
powerful and expressive composition that is highly
reflective in nature. Composed in memory of a
young boy, this emotional work evokes the kind traits
he displayed to the people whose lives he touched.
10369196 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 72.00
10369197 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
10369198 Additional Score Oversize
Spiral Bound . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
4 The Knight's Last RideRob Grice. Beginning
with great energy and intensity, this work builds
vigorously throughout. The writing is outstanding,
especially for the percussion, who are featured from
beginning to end. The composer hopes to depict
the music of a science-fiction adventure movie,
allowing childhood imaginations to supply the
details. A powerhouse for young band!
10460626 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 72.00
10460627 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Korean Folk Rhapsody (Flex Band)James
Curnow. This familiar Korean folk tune is arranged
in a series of variations through different styles and
textures. A very effective setting scored with flexible
options for bands with instrumentation challenges.
10283920 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10283921 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l La Fiesta de San AntonioCharles L. Booker.
This colorful piece consists of three sections that
musically describe San Antonio, Texas. After the
introduction, the first section represents La Villita,
the little village of San Antonio; the second section,
El Paseo del Rio, describes the romantic river walk
along the San Antonio River. Finally, the third
section, El Mercado, the market place, describes
the fiery music of the strolling mariachi bands.
10425417 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 80.00
10425420 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 24.00
La Madre de Los GatosBrian Beck. The
wonderful style of the "paso doble" is evident at
the very start of this original concert band piece.
You can tell by the tempo markings, Allegro con
passione and Prestissimo con fuego!, that this
work contains the passion and fire that will grab the
attention of audiences wherever it's performed.
10279974 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10279975 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
l The LabyrinthChandler Comer. This thrilling
work depicts the story of Theseus and the minotaur
in a dramatic and exciting manner. The synthesizer
part may be played by a pianist and a harpist if
those instruments are available. A fine work from
a young and developing composer.
10459432 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 80.00
10459433 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 15.00
4 Lament and Jig for MickeyGary P. Gilroy.
We don't know who Mickey was, but he must have
been pretty popular to have this awesome piece
written in his memory. The quiet and mournful
lament opens, but the doesn't dwell very long
before moving into the lilting jig. Tuneful with
colorful and varied percussion, it quickly changes
the mood and soon has everyone swaying to the
almost clock-like hypnotic allure.
10433172 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 79.00
10433173 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 15.00
n The Last Ride of the Pony ExpressDavid
Shaffer. Bring a slice of American history alive in
your concert! From April 1860 to October 1861, the
Pony Express was the fastest way to get a message
across the Western half of the U.S, and this riveting
work rings with the excitement and danger faced
by the daring few brave enough to make that
ride. Colorful sounds, invigorating rhythms, and
characteristic Western effects will connect with your
audience. This is an outstanding choice for concert
or festival. Very highly recommended!
2478382 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 68.00
2478383 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
2478500 CD-Defying Gravity . . . . . . . 14.95
4 Legacy of HonorLarry Clark. The celebratory
nature of this overture is evident from the very first
note. Written for the 125th anniversary of one of the
oldest performing concert bands in America, it's a
musical tribute to the many dedicated musicians
that have been a part of this ensemble. The lively
Allegro sections bring a festive flavor, while the lush
middle section brings out the sentimental feelings
of the grand occasion.
10457070 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 90.00
10457071 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 12.00
Legend of Devil's LakeMichael Sweeney.
You'll experience plenty of vivid imagery in this
creative portrayal of an ancient battle between
water serpents and giant thunderbirds. Dark
sonorities and driving percussion contrast with
delicate melodies and rich harmonies for a striking
musical experience. The multiple musical styles will
delight young musicians and their audiences.
10299420 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10316497 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
The Legend of GreensleevesJohn Prescott.
This unique setting of this well-known song will
be the highlight of concert programs at Christmas
time and throughout the year as well. The wistful
quality of the legend is captured here by a
hypnotizing and rhythmic ostinato with creatively
lush harmonies. Imaginative colors, including
easy, optional singing create a dreamlike quality
throughout, and the hauntingly beautiful ending will
leave audiences breathless.
10276483 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10276485 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
n The Legend of Sleepy HollowAndrew Boysen.
The written word comes to life in Andrew Boysen's
dazzling tone poem! Accessible contemporary
performance techniques are used to paint a spooky
picture as the optional narrator recites lines from
Washington Irving's short story about Ichabod
Crane. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is ideal
for fall concerts and festivals and to get school
administrators involved in your performances!
10071587 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
10071588 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
n Legends and Heroes (American Folksong
Suite No. 1)Pierre LaPlante. This folksong-
based trilogy is sure to become a standard in the
band repertoire! It's comprised of three folksongs
of differing styles and cultural backgrounds, each
of which pay tribute to a legendary hero. The
Irish immigrant tune from the 1840's Patrick On
The Railways; the familiar Sweet Betsy and the
African-American spiritual Little David, Play On
combine to make a varied and interesting work
for developing bands!
2475513 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 85.00
2475514 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
n Lincoln at GettysburgBarry E. Kopetz. This
work honors one of our nation's greatest presidents
and his most famous speech. The words of the
Gettysburg Address, echoing through history, are
presented here using melodies of that era. A fitting
musical presentation that can be performed with or
without the narration.
10071118 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10071119 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
n Little English SuiteClare Grundman. A timeless
and classic work by one of the great all-time band
composers. Four traditional English folk songs
are presented in an appealing and well designed
setting, perfect for any ensemble. Included are the
rollicking The Leather Bottel, followed by the lyric
Roving and We Met and concluding with the grand
and stately Vicar of Bray. Priceless!
951103 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 95.00
5368683 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.95
n Loch Lomondarr. Frank Ticheli. This exquisite
composition gives your band a chance to broaden
their expressive capabilities. The final statement of
the theme is particularly enchanting as the melody
is intertwined with the Irish tune Danny Boy. This
is a fine addition to the library of bands at both the
medium-easy and medium levels.
2473737 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . 135.00
2473738 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 16.50
H
The MaelstromRobert W. Smith. Swirling
woodwinds full of intensity mark this demanding
concert work. A plaintive sax solo begins the work,
but soon gives way to a whirlpool of quick ostinatos
and bold brass statements. Excellent for contest
use, The Maelstrom will push your woodwinds at
the top of the medium-easy level, but the brass
parts are really quite playable. A bold choice for
your band!
2377398 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
2377406 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
4 The Magician's SecretJoseph Eidson. Tricks,
grand illusions and impossible feats of magic!
The mysterious magician bedazzles us all with
spectacles of flame, smoke and and objects that
appear as if from thin air. All this occurs as the
music builds in intensity, climaxing with a grand
finale of dazzling light and sound!
10449880 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10449881 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
H MajestiaJames Swearingen. An absolutely
exquisite work! Opening with a lovely solo flute
passage, this outstanding concert/contest selection
features lush harmonies, driving tutti passages,
strong percussion lines, broad, lyrical, flowing
melodies and an exciting finale, all within a very
playable framework. This work by Jim Swearingen
significantly adds to and expands his already high
stature as a composer of school band music, and
we recommend it highly!
2125680 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
4533600 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
5457726 CD-Exaltation! . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
l Make Sail!Clifton Jameson Jones. In the
days of the great sailing ships, "Make sail!" was
the command shouted to the crew to ready the
ship when conditions were favorable to sail.
With happy "swashbuckling" melodies, grand
orchestral flourishes and colorful splashes of mallet
percussion, this work captures all the excitement of
the long-ago journeys of the tall ships. Band, ahoy!
10460616 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 76.00
10460617 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
n Mars (from "The Planets")Holst/arr. Bocook.
Jay Bocook lends his arranging talents to Holst's
most famous piece of music, and you can bet
the result is exceptional! This version is musically
exciting, well-paced and very approachable for
developing bands. Jay Bocook condenses the piece
to an appropriate length for bands at this level, but
he still manages to all of the various transitions
and motives from the original. Your band will feel
invincible when they play this one!
2390540 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
5652151 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Mars (from "The Planets" Flex Band)Gustav
Holst/arr. Vinson. Audiences have been thrilled
for generations by the spine-tingling sounds of
this symphonic masterpiece. Now a whole new
generation of band musicians and their audiences
can enjoy and appreciate this classic work!
10061638 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10066513 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 MechanismTodd Stalter. The world of
machines is all around us: they influence every
aspect of our lives. This creative piece allows us
to musically enter that mechanized universe.
Whether it's the precision workings of the gears and
movements of a wind-up watch, or the industrial
workings of a monstrous, steam-driven machine, it
will transport you into that fascinating world.
10453085 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10453145 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
4 Melody ParkRobert Sheldon. Weave a tapestry
of sound on your next concert with this brilliant and
colorful statement. Majestic fanfares and noble
melodies create a sense of pride and celebration
that will stand out in any program or festival.
10453084 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10453144 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
l Menuet sur le nom d'HaydnMaurice Ravel/
arr. Rob McWilliams. Add a touch of Classical
music to your performances with the sounds of this
delightful transcription. This tuneful little miniature
is an arrangement of Ravel's short minuet for piano
written in homage to Joseph Haydn. Light and airy,
it will lighten the mood while paying tribute to these
historically important composers.
10453123 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
10453183 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
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