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ConvictionLarry Clark. Incorporating a tuneful
melody with contemporary harmonies, this fresh,
sophisticated piece will have young players
performing with great confidence. Showcase
their musicianship by including this work on their
next concert.
10312414 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10316822 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
n Creature FeatureRob 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
4 Creepers in the Castle (Escape!)Ralph Ford.
Want a creepy-sounding piece to haunt your next
concert? This mysterious piece is just what you're
looking for. The effective use of a minor key and
careful attention to dynamics and articulations
assure that you'll have a spooktacular performance!
10520306 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 56.00
10520307 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
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Creepy Crawley CrittersEarl J. Fox, Jr.
Beginning bands and their audiences will love this!
The overall effect is one of a small bug crawling or
flying around, annoying the members of the band
throughout the piece. For even more entertainment
value you can conduct with a fly swatter or
providing swatters to students to use when they
have rests. Smashing!
10508749 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10508750 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
H The CrossingsRobert Sheldon. Playable
yet challenging for growing musicians, Robert
Sheldon's bright overture is a fine choice for
concert and festival programming! Concepts
reinforced include accents, staccato, phrasing,
and dynamics, yet it won't go beyond the technical
abilities of your young band. Accessible to bands
with limited instrumentation. Very nice!
2417384 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
2417392 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
5764550 CD-Equinox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
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Dance CelebrationRobert W. Smith. This bright
number will fill your concert hall with the feeling of
celebration! Easily playable with limited ranges and
simple rhythms, this makes a great "first serious
piece" for young bands. Some bands may even
have this ready for their first concert. Well done!
2439974 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
2439982 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
5974285 CD-Music Of Robert W. Smith,
Vol. 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Dance of the Reed Flutes (Flute Section
Feature)Tchaikovsky/arr. Story. Show off your
flute section in this charming excerpt from "The
Nutcracker Ballet." Mike Story's arrangement
is immensely entertaining, and manages to fit
everything into a beginning band level. Excellent for
holiday concerts, this piece is a great flute feature
at any time of the year!
2350510 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
4 Dancing KitesChris M. Bernotas. The light and
flowing melodies of this gentle piece will delicately
float throughout the expanse of your concert hall.
Your students will experience musical subtleties
and nuance through the light, memorable melody
and rich harmonies. Perfect programming for
performing in a lyrical style.
10515846 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 49.00
10515847 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Dansbury RunMichael Sweeney. Designed
for second-year players, Michael's energetic
overture provides mature and dynamic sounds at
a very attainable level. Combining full-band unison
statements along with some unusual harmonic
effects, this is impressive music for young bands.
10373876 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10373877 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l Danza de EspanaCarol Brittin Chambers.
A lively piece meant to depict a traditional dance
from Spain. It's a great way to introduce this
style to younger players with the varied
articulations and traditional Spanish instruments
such a castanets. A colorful contrasting work for
concerts or contests.
10521882 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10521883 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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Dark AdventureRalph Ford. Here's a musical
journey your students won't want to miss! They'll
embark on a grand adventure as they musically
express the eerie and impish, as well as the dark
and forceful character of the piece. It's a good
setting to reinforce some easy accidentals and
dynamics, while remaining very playable. It's a
unique overture sure to capture the imagination of
students and audiences alike!
2700060 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
2700061 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
4 Dark ApolloLarry Clark. Introduce minor
tonality with this appealing work for young bands.
The impressive melody takes on some interesting
rhythmic twists that will crank up the excitement
to an even higher level. Big and bold, this assertive
piece brings a dynamic element seldom heard at
this level.
10521884 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10521885 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
n Dark FortressRob Grice. This is dramatic
writing for young bands! An underlying driving
rhythm propels the music forward, and sweeping
themes create a sense of grandeur. The modal
tonality helps build a sense of darkness.
2479652 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
2703136 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l December SnowFrank Ticheli. Bring back
memories of one of nature's simple wonders.
The pure joy brought about by these magical early
morning flurries is captured in the gentle sounds
of this reflective piece. Bright percussion colors
combine with gently floating melodies to give it a
distinct wintery feel that lasts through the warm and
serene ending.
10495502 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 95.00
10495503 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 16.50
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Declaration and DanceLarry Clark. Take a
look at this powerful original work for your beginning
band. It uses only six notes, but is brash and
forceful, with many exciting eighth-note rhythms
and bold harmonies. The limited amount of notes
will allow you to concentrate on preparing a more
musical and decisive performance. Declaration And
Dance is a great choice for festival use, but it's also
superb for concerts...parents will be amazed at how
advanced the band sounds!
2350353 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
2350361 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
5837364 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance in Band, Vol. 3
3-CD Set: Grades 2-3 . . . . . . 39.50
n Dominance (A Fanfare for Band)Matt
Conaway. What a powerful piece for your beginning
players! Your entire band will dominate this concert
opener, written using only the first six notes of
the Bb scale. Don't pass up on this opportunity to
impress your audience with how impressive their
young musicians can sound!
10311882 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10311883 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10311952 CD-Soaring Above The Clouds:
Album for the Young . . . . . . . 14.95
4 Dream TidesJeremy Bell. A beautiful, lyric piece
that is ideal for your developing musicians as it
creates the opportunity for them to work on dynamics
and expression. The music captures the sense of
being in a fantastic day dream with the ability to travel
and explore anywhere and everywhere.
10515852 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10515853 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
4 DynamoLarry Neeck. This is one powerhouse
that has it all! Sparkling melodies join forces with
forceful themes to fire up this super-charged
musical blast furnace. For even more fun, toss in
plenty of percussion parts and then stand back.
10522795 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 44.00
10522796 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10522861 CD-Look to the Skies . . . . . . . 14.95
n EclipsysSean O'Loughlin. The minor tonality
of this powerful work gives it an air of mystery
that will really appeal to your young band! With a
strong opening, a strong ending, and wonderful
development in between, this is guaranteed to
display your band's musicianship in the most
positive way! Highly recommended!
2474664 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
2474665 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
5979247 CD-Dance Of
The Thunderbolts. . . . . . . . . . 14.95
5979252 CD-Sonic Fusion, the Music of
Sean O'Loughlin . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
EdificeRobert 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
n El Pato Loco (The Crazy Duck)William Owens.
We've all seen the wayward web-footed waterfowl
that wander through parks vying for attention and
free food. This fun little piece represents their
crazy antics in a latin dance style. The bold melody
and rich tonalities are spiced up with an array of
latin percussion instruments, sure to make every
drummer happy. A thoroughly enjoyable tune that
will add zest to any concert.
10091613 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10091614 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
EpicLarry Clark. An intense composition for
developing band that contains all the ingredients
needed to make it popular with young players. It's
sweeping in scope and catchy with a contagious
melody the students will learn quickly and want to
play again and again.
10368065 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10368117 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
l EpicBarry Milner. Young, developing musicians
will get to play a dramatic piece that sounds like
the soundtrack of an epic motion picture. The main
theme is bold, echoing with the sounds of a great
adventure while the secondary theme is more
reserved and playful. Rhythms and pitches are both
accessible and bold, playable at first year festival or
concert performances.
10515858 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10515859 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
n Escape from KryptonRobert W. Smith.
Although a chemical element, Krypton is also a
fictional planet that explodes just after the escape
by our favorite super hero. This musical setting
captures the energy and suspense of the dramatic
escape with biting dissonance, driving percussion
and a soaring flight theme. Using the 8-note
range of the Bb concert scale, this exciting and
educationally sound piece can be performed in the
second semester of study in most band methods.
10311851 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 44.00
10311853 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10311952 CD-Soaring Above The Clouds:
Album for the Young . . . . . . . 14.95
l Eternal SummerPeter Terry. Capture the
essence of early summer, when all things seem
possible and the days are long and filled with
promise. This fanfare-like work gives young bands
the chance to play strong melodic figures as well
as longer, lyrical lines. Contrasting styles create an
enticing performance piece as well as an effective
educational tool.
10521888 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10521889 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
EthosLarry 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
l ExcelsiorJames Curnow. The title is a Latin word
that translates as "onward and upward" and fits this
young band work quite well. The piece is a brief
yet energetic overture for developing players that
exudes spirit and a sense of adventure throughout.
The lively pulse and powerful melodies are sure to
capture the exuberance of your young players.
10535459 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10535461 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 ExpectationsLarry Clark. After a lush opening
with a touch of sentimentality, the music heads
off into a carefree journey with a bouncy bass line
and jaunty air. The opening material reappears at
times, serving as a musical glue to connect the
various sections for a completely enjoyable work
for young musicians.
10521890 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10521891 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
n Fanfare and FireworksBrian Balmages.
Fanfare and Fireworks is a dramatic concert
opener or closer designed to be performed by
concert band and strings; however, it can also
be performed by concert band alone. The vibrant
and interesting harmonies heard in the winds and
strings sound much more difficult than they are.
There are no tempo changes and all rhythms are
simple and straightforward. A dazzling selection for
any occasion!
10312620 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10312621 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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