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Concert & Contest Selections medium-easy
l Falling Water (Fantasia for Concert Band)
Timothy Broege. Taking inspiration from the
lakes of northern New York state, as well as Niagara
Falls, Falling Water is composed in the form of a
fantasia, featuring multiple sections of varied
textures, restless tonality, and dramatic energy.
Breaking free from some of the usual conventions
of traditional band writing, this work is fresh-
sounding and a welcome addition to the repertoire
for young bands.
10521167 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 65.00
10521170 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Fanfare and Flourishes (Flex Band)James
Curnow. A perennial bestseller is now arranged
for smaller ensembles. Based on Charpentier's
Te Deum, the audience is sure to feel power
and brilliance. This exhilarating work is a perfect
concert opener
10373785 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10373788 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Fanfare for a New AgeMichael Story. Just the
selection needed to begin your next concert! The
spectacular sound of the full band chords leave
no doubt that the concert has begun. Woodwinds
and mallets then establish a rhythmic ostinato.
This rhythm then becomes the foundation for the
charming melody that is the basis of the work. An
impressive and memorable work.
2481062 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 62.00
2482247 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
n Fanfare for the Common ManAaron Copland/
arr. Longfield. This may well be the most famous
fanfare ever written! Available for standard wind
band instrumentation, the key has been lowered
and technical demands modified so it's playable
by a wide range of concert bands. A superb
adaptation that maintains all the power and
majesty of the original.
10033537 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10033538 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Aria: Without Words—Clarence Barber.
This beautiful composition explores the rich sonority
of the concert band. This lyrical setting has nice
parts for every performer and will demand the
utmost control and sensitivity from both conductor
and player. Words would only get in the way.
10523502 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . .ME 55.00
Barcarolle—P.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Jerry Nowak.
This movement from
Tchaikovsky's "The Seasons" features a melody that
everyone will recognize, but many may not know
the name.
10520219 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . .ME 75.00
Clouds and Moonlight Glow—
Andrew Poor.
Beautiful, lush harmonies abound
in this expressive work that depicts the mood of the
poem Persephone and Hades by Robert C. Covel.
10520227 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . .ME 75.00
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Finding a Way—Chris M. Bernotas.
Beginning with unresolved emotions, you'll
travel through music that conveys an uplifting
and hopeful spirit, ultimately finding peace and
comfort. As a part of healing, sadness and
sorrow can become replaced with the delight and
excitement of our memories. A piece rich in a
variety of moods and emotions.
10515864 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . .ME 78.00
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Good Night, Dear Heart—Dan Forrest.
Originally composed for choir, this gorgeous,
heartwrenching work features lush harmonies and
memorable, lyrical melodies, and requires a great
amount of sensitivity and finesse. Beautiful!
10520487 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . .ME 70.00
Heavenwards—William Owens. This sensitive,
lyrical work strives to offer a measure of comfort
during a most difficult time of losing a loved one.
Solemn at moments and uplifting at others, the
music explores the full range of emotions when life
finds us at our most vulnerable.
10520989 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . .ME 60.00
Hope—Robert W. Smith. Once heard and
experienced, the melody of this exquisite lyrical work
by Robert W. Smith stays in the hearts and minds of
musician and listener. From the opening phrases in
the solo clarinet to the full band melodic statements,
Hope takes us on a warm and beautiful musical
journey of reflection and promise. Appropriate for
concert/festival programming, Hope will become a
staple in your concert band repertoire.
10523245 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . .ME 75.00
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In Paths of Truth and Grace—
arr. Randall D. Standridge.
A wonderfully musical
work for concert band based on the hymn My
Shepherd Will Supply My Need. Some additional
material has been included for transitions and
unity which highlights the beauty and lyricism of
the moving melody. Written in the style of classic
hymnsong settings for concert band, it effectively
brings out the tonal range of sounds available with
wind band instrumentation. Outstanding!
10508767 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . .ME 70.00
Intermezzo Sinfonico (from the opera
"Cavalleria Rusticana")—arr. Van Ragsdale.
One of the most beloved arias from the world of
grand opera has been skillfully arranged for concert
band. The delicate melody retains all of the touching
qualities of the original with the ensemble writing
enhancing the overall musical effect. This dramatic
masterwork makes a stunning showstopper that will
bring the house down wherever it's performed.
10521912 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . .M 98.00
Irish Tune from County Derry—
Percy Grainger/arr. Jair Klarfeld.
This is likely
the most well-known and widely performed concert
band work by Percy Grainger. It is one of the most
famous of all Irish melodies, and in this setting
creates an exquisite orchestration with great detail
of phrasing and harmonic refinement. This edition
brings this exceptional work within the reach of
younger and developing ensembles.
10521384 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . .ME 52.00
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Music of the Water (Shenandoah/The
Water Is Wide)—arr. Darren W. Jenkins.
This lyric piece skillfully intertwines the melodies
of Shenandoh and The Water Is Wide to create an
expressive piece that reflects the flowing beauty
and majesty of a great river. The melodies float
gracefully together and apart, just as rivers ebb and
flow as they drift through the landscape. Wonderfully
arranged, it presents a tremendous opportunity for
teaching musicality and melodic style.
10517104 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
An Obvious Love—Gary P. Gilroy. Written in
memory of a colleague, friend, and fellow director,
this musical tribute honors his memory. The quiet
opening sounds of light mallet percussion lead the
listener from quiet moments of reflection to climactic
moments of emotion. As would be expected of
such a piece, the music is heartfelt and very moving.
10520763 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . .M 89.00
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Remembrance—John Edmondson.
Written in memory of his dear friend Elliot Del Borgo,
composer John Edmondson captures the signature
elements of Del Borgo's style in this emotional
tribute. With its contemporary, lush harmonies and
nice solo trumpet lines, this work is sure to be a
moving homage to one of the great band composers
of our time!
10523493 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . .ME 60.00
Serenity—Ola Gjeilo/trans. J. Eric Wilson.
Beautifully arranged by J. Eric Wilson along with
the composer, this version for wind band maintains
all the wonder and magic of the original choral
work. The opening is ethereal and somber, with
sustained chords in clarinets and bowed percussion
supporting a delicate oboe solo. The middle section
shifts the principal modality from minor to major,
and the layering orchestration and rising tessitura
creates a tremendous rush of energy that leads to
a triumphant climax. The closing section returns
to the timbre of the opening, but now painted with
hopefulness and healing.
10521141 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . .M 85.00
Shenandoah (Build-A-Band)—
arr. Scott Stanton.
A beautiful setting of this
famous melody in an arrangement that's as flexible
as it is musical. As great-sounding as it is with full
band instrumentation, it will also allow small bands
or groups with incomplete instrumentation to sound
full and mature. An excellent choice for contest,
festivals or as a daily warm-up.
10522847 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Snow in a Silent Wood—Jonathan McBride.
A dramatic and moving work that provides
opportunities for musical and expressive
development. The quiet and solitary opening
contrasts nicely with powerful statements of majesty
and grandeur. An excellent programming choice for
the entire year.
10522740 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . .ME 74.00
10522859 CD-Quest To The Summit . . . . . . 14.95
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The Stillness of Remembering
(from "Everything Beautiful," Mvt. 1)—
Samuel R. Hazo.
The first movement from
Everything Beautiful is spectacular and will
surround your students and audiences in layers of
emotion. Premiered by Maestro Eugene Migliaro
Corporon conducting the National Honor Band of
America, in memoriam for renowned band director
Charles Campbell.
10521116 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . .M 85.00
To Be Found—Tyler Arcari. Inspired by Nelson
Mandela's powerful quote, this is expressive and
inspiring music that won't fail to impress. There
are numerous opportunities for interpretation as
the material develops and grows, leading to the
passionate and emotional climax. An expressive and
musically moving work.
10521986 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . .ME 90.00
Two Preludes by Giuseppe Verdi—
Giuseppe Verdi/arr. John Bourgeois.
Some of Verdi's most powerful and dramatic music
appears in his overtures, preludes and ballet scenes.
The preludes before individual acts of the operas
foreshadow the mood and intense drama of the
ensuing scenes. Paired together in this transcription
are preludes from two operatic works, Ernani and
Atilla, both of which are prime examples of these
powerful and expressive musical elements.
10485905 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . .M 90.00
BOOK:
Lyrical Conducting (A New Dimension
in Expressive Musicianship)—
Edward S. Lisk.
The concepts and instructional
techniques will expand awareness of musical
expression and greater musical meaning. This book
will enhance expressive approaches to conducting;
build poise and finesse into one's body language;
develop a unique and personal rendering of a
composition; develop a performance vocabulary for
artistic considerations; and sensitize one's emotional
response to shape the beauty and expressive
qualities of a personal conducting interpretation.
10364280 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99
INTERMEDIATE
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Intermediate level pieces that teach phrasing, balance, intonation and musicality.
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