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4 Cloud DancingLarry Clark. Imagine if you will
the buoyant feeling of dancing on a cloud. That's
the feeling conveyed by this whimsical work for
beginning bands. The core of the piece contains
warm harmonies that give it the "cloud" base for
the floating melodic material. It's memorably tuneful
and flowing and gives every section of the band a
moment to shine.
10616241 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10616242 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
H CloudsAnne McGinty. A unique, descriptive
work that depicts different types of clouds. Using
cluster chords and an aleatoric thunderstorm in
your percussion section, your students will have a
lot of fun with this one.
2298610 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
2298628 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
5935754 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance in Beginning Band,
Vol. 1, 3-CD Set. . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
n Colliding VisionsBrian Balmages. A beautiful
melody and lovely suspensions open this well-
written work. Playful themes then set the tone for
a bright allegro section. The two styles collide as
the allegro abruptly ends and the opening theme
returns, then fades to a whisper.
10091607 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10091608 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
n Comet RideBrian Balmages. Captivate your
audience as your band grabs a ride on a comet!
This is sophisticated music for young bands, yet
accessible within their abilities. It tells a cosmic story,
from the initial sighting, to the vigorous comet ride, to
moments when the voyagers are struck by the sheer
beauty and awe of being amongst the stars. What
wonderful music to spark your band's imagination!
10008909 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10008910 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
n 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
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-The 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
n 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
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Argosy—Robert W. Smith.
is musical composition is rich with teaching opportunities for the
developing band. Beginning with a mysterious opening statement in the
woodwinds, the piece quickly intensifies to feature the full winds and
percussion. Suitable for festival or concert program, it's also written to be
a favorite with students as they develop their musical skills.
10609459 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10609460 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Armada—David Gorham.
All the might and majesty of a fleet of powerful warships are on full
musical display in this striking work for beginning bands. e display of
naval power has been an awe-inspiring sight throughout history, and your
first-year players can project a salvo of sound that will stand out on any
program. You can increase the effect of the impressive sonic broadside by
adding to the number of battery percussionists.
10570598 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10570598E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10570599 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
Call to Glory—Rob Romeyn.
Impress your audiences with this solidly scored concert opener that
will make your young band sound mature beyond their years.
Extremely memorable, the bold and commanding melody will have
your students wanting to practice it over and over. e varied styles and
textures also make this perfect for concert and festival use. A powerful
piece for any performance!
10609477 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
10609478 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Cloud Dancing—Larry Clark.
Imagine if you will the buoyant feeling of dancing on a cloud. at's the
feeling conveyed by this whimsical work for beginning bands. e core
of the piece contains warm harmonies that give it the "cloud" base for the
floating melodic material. It's memorably tuneful and flowing and gives
every section of the band a moment to shine.
10616241 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10616241E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10616242 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Dreamcatcher—Robert Buckley.
e inspiration for this unique composition comes from a charming
Iroquois folk melody and the Ojibwe legend of the dreamcatcher,
believed to have magical webs that would filter out bad dreams, allowing
only good dreams to enter the mind. Evocative percussion effects and
colorful orchestration and harmonies make it sound more impressive
and advanced than its grade level would suggest. Sure to bring a different
flavor to any concert and ignite the imagination!
10625772 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10625772E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10625773 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Ignition—Nathan Hervey.
e word "ignition" is defined as the act of starting combustion. is
fast-paced and energetic work for beginning band certainly fits that
description and makes an ideal opening number for any concert or festival
performance. e expanded percussion array keeps all cylinders firing,
providing a continual drive from beginning to end.
10607628 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.00
10607629 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00
Ogopogo—Grant Michel.
Named for a mysterious aquatic monster said to live in a lake in British
Columbia, this piece reflects the aura of mystery that surrounds the
legend. e intriguing melody that's shared by all creates a shadowy image
of an indistinct shape gliding through the dark waters, just beyond the
range of sight. e addition of alternating wind and percussion figures
adds to its menacing nature, like the stories passed down for generations.
An intriguing piece that will delight beginning students.
10616303 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10616303E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10616304 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
A Quiet Song—James Swearingen.
Absolutely breathtaking, this expressive piece was created especially for
young bands by this experienced band composer. Swearingen's ability to
make a band sound mature beyond their years is evident - we've all come
to appreciate his talent for exceptional writing. Be sure to include this
musical gem on your next concert.
10609451 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
10609452 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Soly Speaks the Night—Carol Brittin Chambers.
Lush with a beautiful simplicity best describes this touching original
ballad. It's important that students play sensitive and melodic music like
this in order to improve their expressive playing and musicianship. With
limited technical demands, it allows you to stretch your students musically
and is well worth the effort.
10616323 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
10616323E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
10616324 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Spirit of the Stallion—Brian Balmages.
Inspired by the powerful and magnificent stallion, the music conjures
sentiments of pride, strength, daring and sheer power of will. rough
simple yet compelling meter changes, one can feel the stallion galloping
as it goes through a series of changing moods - from bold to graceful and
fierce to humble. A truly spirited work!
10607800 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10607801 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Time for Trumpets—Robert W. Smith.
is delightful work will be a welcome addition to your next concert
as you bring your trumpet section into the spotlight. In addition to
reinforcing steady beat, the beginning band members are presented with
multiple time signatures, fermata, and tempi. A great teaching tool that
offers programming variety that will be enjoyed by the band and audience.
10609623 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
10609624 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Toccata Rhapsodic—Richard L. Saucedo.
Composed using a single moderate tempo, here is a study in articulation
and phrasing for second-year players. e piece cleverly combines
elements of staccato at the same time other players are playing legato
phrases, encouraging students to listen for the difference. Effective both as
a teaching piece and as an appealing concert number.
10625768 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10625769 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Windward Overture—Robert Sheldon.
is original concert overture for young musicians has elements that
make it sound like much more challenging literature. Written in a
standard overture form, the catchy melodies and rhythms will be a delight
to hear and perform. An excellent candidate for concerts or that first
festival or contest.
10604458 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00
10604459 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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