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e 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. . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
10279759 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Midnight Mission—Brian Balmages. Midnight
Mission takes students on a top-secret adventure
as they encounter varied rhythms and dynamics!
This very playable work by Brian Balmages will
increase the confidence of young musicians as
they learn part independence and sensitivity to
dynamics. Creative scoring and effective use of
percussion add to the appeal of this mysterious
sounding piece for young bands.
2480653 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
2480654 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Midnight Sky (from "Midnight Suite")—Brian
Balmages. This sensitive setting is right on target
for developing musicality in young performers!
Set at a comfortable andante tempo, the work is
not technically challenging, yet will help develop
important expressive performance skills. It's
less than two minutes long, so endurance is
not an issue, making this short, but very, very
sweet. Three chorales are included to expand the
learning experience. It also makes a great warm-
up for older bands!
10008898 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10008899 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 Mighty Towers—Matt Conaway. Expert scoring,
tuneful melodies and thunderous percussion
make young bands sound simply spectacular
in this concert opener. Inspired by the majestic
Sydney Harbor Bridge, it brings images of this
impressive structure on the other side of the
world into your concert hall.
10522807 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
10522808 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 On Placid Seas—Robert Sheldon. This tranquil
offering brings to mind the feeling of floating on a
calm sea, contemplating the starry skies above.
Playable by young bands, this will bring a moment
of lyricism to your next concert. Beautiful!
10521005 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10521006 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 Pavane (Pour Une Infante Defunte)—Maurice
Ravel/arr. Michael Story. Originally scored for
piano, this work is one of classical music's most
popular and timeless works. The touching melody
is brilliantly displayed; this setting offers your
very young ensemble a wonderful opportunity to
perform in an expressive, lyrical style.
10520368 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 51.00
4 Poem Romantic No. 1—Richard L. Saucedo.
This lyric work provides an opportunity for your
band to experience the musical style of Chopin
in an effective setting for second-year players.
Featuring legato phrases, darker sonorities, and
an engaging harmonic progression, this piece
offers musical rewards for young players.
10521202 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10521203 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
H A Prehistoric Suite—Paul Jennings. Beginning
groups will love this unique, programmatic suite
of four short movements, each of which portrays
a well known prehistoric creature (or two!).
Clever and very easy, it includes: Stegosaurus;
Brontosaurus; Pteradactyls and The Battle
(Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops). A really different
work at this level!
2185106 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4843397 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4e Rock Attack—Carol Brittin Chambers. Energy,
drive and fun are what this piece is all about.
Everyone has an energetic and engaging part
to play with rhythms and ranges that are quite
attainable. Sounding harder than it actually is, it's
sure to impress as well as entertain.
10521952 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10521953 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 Serenade—Robert Sheldon. Provide your young
band with a gentle and poignant moment on
your next concert. This lovely and lyrical offering
contains subtle, yet dramatic shifts in tonality that
create interest and momentum in this tuneful and
sensitive composition.
10515910 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00
10515911 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
4 Skygazer Fanfare—Randall D. Standridge.
Syncopated rhythms, layered percussion, and a
sense of forward motion are all used in this concert
band work to create an exciting soundscape for
young musicians. Careful attention has been
paid to range and scoring to create a work that is
attainable by smaller ensembles and will create a
resonant full sound for larger ensembles as well.
10515914 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10515915 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
A Song for Friends—Larry Daehn. This slow,
lyrical piece is excellent for teaching blend and
melodic line. A simple, moving melody and a
simple, moving tribute to friendship!
2389294 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 36.00
2403525 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
4 Southwind—arr. Michael Sweeney. Composed
in the 1700s, this traditional Irish lament of
homesickness has become a tender and beloved
melody appearing on countless recordings.
Also known as The Wind from the South or An
Gaoth Aneas, this setting for second-year players
provides melody for all sections of the band along
with subtle and tasteful harmonic variants.
10521206 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10521207 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
He The Tempest—Robert W. Smith. This exciting
work is guaranteed to make your beginners sound
like pros! The brass has a strong, rugged sound
underneath rhythmic woodwind ostinatos, and
the piece easily comes together to display all the
fury of a tempest! This would make a great opener
for any young band concert, and your audience
will be amazed at how good The Tempest makes
your group sound!
2321453 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
2321461 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
4 Thunder Drums—David Shaffer. Written as a
conversation between winds and percussion,
the flowing melodies of the winds are answered
by intense percussive punctuations. As implied
by the title, the many voices of the percussion
section - metallic, pitched, and battery - are
utilized to maximum effect.
10522801 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
10522802 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4e Thunderstruck—Sean O'Loughlin. The title best
describes how your audiences will react to this
exceedingly impressive piece. The music is bold
from the outset and has the overall sound of a
great movie soundtrack. Contrasting dynamics
and creative musical ideas weave a colorful
tapestry of sound everyone will love.
10521984 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10521985 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
4 Whirling Novas—Jack Wilds. Buckle up and
take your audience on a flight into the turbulent
heart of a nebula! Booming percussion and
sparkling woodwind lines conjure images of
celestial bodies spinning and crashing together in
the chaos of an interstellar star factory. Fabulous
music for young musicians!
10521031 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10521032 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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Abandoned Treasure Hunt—Rob Grice.
This exciting new work captures the thrill of
a treasure hunt and the mystery of the seas.
A beginning lyrical statement represents the
abandoned island. Our treasure hunt then begins
with driving rhythms and dynamic effects. Filled
with musicality and excitement, it's fun and
educational for all!
10050191 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10050193 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Above and Beyond (A Triumphant Fanfare
for Band)—James Swearingen. If you're
searching for an exciting opener, look no more.
From the first measure to the last, you'll discover
dramatic-sounding melodies that are creatively
scored against a background of bold rhythms
and contemporary harmonies. This piece has all
the elements needed to make it popular for many
years to come.
10280771 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10280772 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Adrenaline Engines—Randall D. Standridge.
Thundering percussion, driving rhythms,
memorable melodies and frenetic energy are
unrelenting in this rip-roaring sonic adventure.
Meter changes enhance the pace while
dynamics and expression add character to the
music. This will be a sure-fire winner with your
band and audience!
10093908 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
10093911 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
4 The Adventure Begins!—Matt Conaway. Up-
lifting and celebratory, this charming concert work
is a sure hit for concert or festival programming.
The quiet beginning quickly builds to a powerful
rhythmic statement, weaving through a variety of
melodic settings before settling down again for
the serene and quiet conclusion.
10522725 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10522726 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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