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Autumn Fanfare—Mekel Rogers. Perform
this robust fanfare as a grand concert opener
for your next program. Composed for younger
bands, the music has few technical demands,
allowing students to focus on developing
a full ensemble sound. The strong melody,
dynamic contrasts, and brisk tempo will
make your players sound their best.
10312612 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . 40.00
10312613 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Be Still, My Soul—arr. Robert W. Smith.
Seldom have band arrangements at this level
achieved such musical quality and expression!
This beloved and well-known hymn makes
the ideal subject for this technically easy
but musically sensitive presentation. While
written for elementary bands, the lyrical
quality, full chords, and expressive nature will
benefit bands at all levels. Very nice!
10094294 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . 42.00
10094295 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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Carpathian Castle—Michael Story.
Inspired by "The Castle of the Carpathians,"
an 1893 novel by well-known French author
Jules Verne, this overture tells the story of a
mysterious castle in the Carpathian Mountains
in Transylvania. Opening with a broad fanfare-
like statement, the overture incorporates flowing
melodies and harmonies that reflect the setting
of this literary monolith.
10453283 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . 55.00
10453284 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
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Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish
Rebellion)—arr. Michael Sweeney. Here are
two contrasting melodies associated with
centuries of Irish conflict and turmoil. The
haunting ballad The Foggy Dew, composed
shortly after the Easter Rising of 1916, is
followed by the inspirational march The Minstrel
Boy, from the Irish Rebellion of 1798. A great-
sounding piece for young players, with an
historical connection!
10460948 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . 45.00
10460949 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Colliding Visions—Brian Balmages. A beautiful
melody and lovely suspensions begin this well-
written work. Playful themes then set the tone for
a bright allegro section. The two styles collide as
the allegro abruptly ends as the opening theme
returns and then fades to a whisper.
10091607 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . 40.00
10091608 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Creature Feature—Rob Romeyn. A young
concert band showstopper that will be the hit
of any first-year program! Each section gets
to play memorable melodic themes in this
spooky, catchy novelty tune. The sounds may
be scary, but it's all delightful fun!
10369234 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . 44.00
10369235 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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Edifice—Robert Sheldon. The opening majestic
block chords of this original represent the strength
and endurance of a beloved school building. A
faster and more tuneful main theme reflects the
youthful energy and optimism of the school's
many generations of students. This is a piece
your students will appreciate as it relates to their
own school!
10453095 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . 48.00
10453155 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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Ethos—Larry Clark. A powerful musical
statement to the profound influence music has
will be an inspiration to beginning band students.
The open harmonies create a true "American"
sound that will sound most impressive on young
band concerts and inspire musicians to strive for
a high level of musical achievement.
10457040 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . 45.00
10457041 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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Finale from "The Firebird"—Igor Stravinsky/
arr. Michael Story. First performed at the Paris
Opera in June 1910, this piece made Stravinsky
famous, and is considered one of his greatest
works. In 3/4 time, the arrangement provides a
wonderful opportunity to introduce or reinforce
triple meter, while introducing young musicians to
this famous classical work. The grandiose finale
is sure to be met with grandiose applause.
10453298 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . 50.00
10453299 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
4 The Fires of Bandai—Robert 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
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Furioso—Robert 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
4 Ghosts of the Lost Ship—Tyler 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
4 Haunted Clocks—Brian 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
4 Hope Everlasting—James Swearin-gen.
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
March from "First Suite for Military Band"
—Gustav Holst/arr. Story. Historically important,
the suite this comes from is one of the first
pieces written exclusively for military bands.
This arrangement is based on the second theme
of the March, a very lyrical melody reminiscent
of British folk music. This accomplished setting
brings this cherished work to the stands of
your beginners, a most welcome addition to
beginning band repertoire!
10279758 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . 55.00
10279759 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
4 Megiddo—Jack Wilds. During the 15th
century BC, Megiddo became the site of the
first recorded battle in history. The records of
this clash are scrawled in hieroglyphics in the
Hall of Annals at the Temple of Amun-Rah.
The music relies on the D phrygian mode
and primitive percussion sounds to capture
the essence of this historic battle.
10459833 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . 50.00
10459834 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Odyssey—Tim Fisher. Embark on an epic
musical voyage with your young musicians
with this evocative work for elementary
bands. Memorable melodies in various styles
combine with dynamic percussion writing
for an exhilarating sonic journey.
10479721 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . 45.00
10479722 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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Presto!—Robert Sheldon. Developing players
will get an opportunity to show their spirit
and enthusiasm with this fast-paced work for
beginning band. Rapid repeated eighth-note
patterns provide an energetic texture as they
travel between sections, and the catchy main
theme uses only five notes, making this tune
playable early in the year.
10453097 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . 48.00
10453157 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 Pulse Pounding—Sean 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
The Ride of Percival—Brendan Van Epps.
Bring to life the heroic saga of Percival,
the famous knight of the round table, as
he set out on his quest in search of the
Holy Grail. The unmistakable sound of
horses hooves mark the beginning of this
fascinating and legendary adventure.
10479726 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . 45.00
10479728 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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Rise of the Falcon—Robert 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
