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H ImperiumMichael Sweeney. Very rarely
does a composition come along that sounds so
right! Contemporary harmonies, vivid contrasts
and exciting percussion are so perfectly blended
that you can hardly believe the sounds you hear
are being produced by a band of beginners. This
easy-to-play, dramatic overture offers an extremely
rewarding and memorable musical experience for
beginning bands and we recommend it very highly!
2265874 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
2265882 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
5935754 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance in Beginning Band,
Vol. 1, 3-CD Set. . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
2481879 CD-The Music Of Michael Sweeney
Volume 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
l In the Bleak Midwinterarr. Susan L. Smith &
Robert W. Smith. This timeless melody by Gustav
Holst is a perfect musical setting for exceptional
teaching. As part of the Melody Mine series, each
band member has the opportunity to play the
melodic line while the teacher focuses on phrasing,
shaping, and other core musical concepts. The full
band arrangement provides a lush chorale setting
to feature soloist(s), instrumental choirs or the full
band. A well-crafted, powerful teaching resource
for beginning band programs.
10609525 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10609526 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
n In the Court of the KingRandall D. Standridge.
This catchy work for young band captures the feel
of a medieval festival. Dance rhythms effectively
give this piece a driving, urgent quality that
accelerates to a thrilling finish. Your students and
audience will surely enjoy this favorite!
10364958 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 60.00
10364973 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
n Incantation and RitualBrian Balmages. Help
your band sound their very best! Reminiscent of
an ancient tribal gathering, the chant-like melody
is supported by driving percussion. It will have your
band sounding more mature than they are, despite
the modest technical demands. Your band will want
to play this over and over again.
2477561 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
2477562 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
n It Is Wellarr. Robert W. Smith. This setting of
this moving hymn was scored for developing bands
and written well within the capabilities of bands in
the second year of instruction. Simple, reflective,
and poignant, it will be a valued part of any concert
or festival program.
10522831 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10522832 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10522861 CD-Look To The Skies . . . . . . 14.95
l James River JourneyGary Fagan. The James
River forms in the Appalachian Mountains and
flows into the Chesapeake Bay, 444 miles away.
With a melody that is distributed throughout the
ensemble, and harmonies carefully doubled or
cued, your young band will soon go on a journey
they'll never forget!
10618001 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10618002 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
l The Jaws of FenrisRoland Barrett. As the title
implies, this stunning overture opens ominously
before erupting into a driving musical force that
sustains to the end. The dramatic story is based
on a Norse myth about a monstrous wolf destined
to destroy the world. This engaging and evocative
piece sounds more difficult than it plays and will
serve well on concert or contest programs.
10601512 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 51.00
10601513 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
n Journey to the Stars (Fanfare for Band)
James Swearingen. Here's a great way to open
your next concert! The exciting drive of percussion
introduces the glorious sounds of woodwinds and
brass for a bold announcement that the best is yet
to come. Instrumental parts are scored where they
sound their best, delivering a strikingly musical
impact from start to finish.
10369272 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 44.00
10369273 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l
Kodiak!James Curnow. Named in honor
of the mighty Alaskan grizzly bear, here is a
musical portrait of the enormously powerful and
beautiful creature and its surroundings. Sometimes
, sometimes gentle, it's always impressive and
impossible to ignore. Invite this majestic creature
to be a part of your next concert! Be sure to
listen for the bear's "growl" represented in the
bass drum!
10625774 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10625775 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
The Legacy of Heroesarr. Michael Story.
An awe-inspiring work that pays tribute to fallen
military heroes. The flowing elegance of America
the Beautiful is interspersed with the regal
sound of Taps, resulting in a moving work for
your beginners. Suitable for concerts as well as
memorial ceremonies.
10051104 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 51.00
10051106 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
n Look To The Skies (A Glorious Fanfare)
James Swearingen. When looking for well-scored
music that is highly inspirational, you can't do better
than this. An impressive opening features strong
percussion and powerful chords leading to the very
expressive theme that illuminates a strong message
of hope. This piece will have an impact that will be
long remembered.
10522837 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10522838 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10522861 CD-Look To The Skies . . . . . . 14.95
n MajesticaBrian Balmages. Open your next
concert with a musical celebration! Triumphant
and bold, this work is well-crafted for young bands.
Dynamic contrast is aided by changes in texture,
and the short, powerful phrases let students
perform with a strong sound. This one is a real
confidence-booster!
10008905 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10008906 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. . . . . . . . . . 56.00
10279759 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
l MegaForceGary P. Gilroy. You'll hear all
the signature drama and passion in this work
that we've grown to expect from this creative
composer. It's written for beginning and young
ensembles, but you'd never know it by the
sophisticated and mature sound. The combination
of dramatic ostinati and effective rhythmic patterns
creates a striking composition that exhibits both
sophistication and fire.
10627281 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 49.00
10627282 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
n Midnight MissionBrian 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
n 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
n Mighty TowersMatt 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
10522861 CD-Look To The Skies . . . . . . 14.95
l
Miles AheadJay Taylor. Very appropriately
titled, this bold concert work for first-year bands
will impress audiences from the very first measure.
It was carefully written to sound mature and full,
allowing your students to sound "miles ahead" of
their age and experience when they perform this
resounding concert work.
10570632 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10570633 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
n Morning MistRobert Sheldon. This work is a
musical portrait of a misty morning, complete with
the hope and promise of a new day. Watercolor
melodies are presented with pastel harmonic
support in this impressionistic approach to lyrical
performance by young bands.
10312626 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10312627 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
H
MorpheusRobert W. Smith. Robert W.
Smith is renowned for writing powerful, colorful
compositions that come off as amazingly
sophisticated, even for bands at the very easy level!
This fine addition to your program is named for
Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams, represented
here by the bold lines and high-energy, driving
rhythms. You'll love the creative percussion writing
as well. Very highly recommended!
2477914 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 56.00
2477915 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
l
North StarPeter Terry. The North Star appears
as a single bright star in a vast circle of darkness
and has served as an important beacon and a
guide to explorers and travelers throughout history.
This dramatic fanfare for band celebrates the
courageous exploration of the unknown and the
spirit of discovery with music that is both resonant
and inspiring. It's educational and engaging writing
appropriate for the youngest of band musicians!
10616299 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10616300 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Of Emerald ShiresDavid A. Myers. Intended
as a selection to prepare students for the more
advanced folk suites available, this setting gives
a stylistic nod to folk suites by Holst and Vaughn
Williams while including some contemporary
harmonies and techniques. The suite represents
a diverse collection of forms, speeds and colors
and can be performed as separate selections. A
quality introduction to the folk song genre for your
young players!
10545115 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 60.00
10545116 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
4 OgopogoGrant 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. The 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. The 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
10616304 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
n On Placid SeasRobert 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
l Painted MountainBruce Pearson. Nature's
grandeur is fully evident in this evocative work.
The first theme sets the tone for this colorful
composition. Contrasts in meter, dynamics, and
instrumentation remain accessible to the beginning
musician and bring to mind images of the purples,
blues, and oranges on the mountain's facade that
change with the rising and setting of the sun.
10618003 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10618004 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
l PajaritosEd Huckeby. What a great way to
introduce your young flute players to the trill! This
lighthearted Latin dance features the flute section.
The colorful melodic lines and rhythmic breaks add
a unique flavor to this delightful tune. It has limited
ranges and difficulty but maximum appeal.
10609561 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10609562 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Power and PrideMatt Conaway. Both dramatic
and sensitive, this powerful concert opener will
allow even your youngest ensembles to really
shine. Melodies and harmonies evoke thoughts of
Copland with brief quotes from the Shaker song
Simple Gifts, amazing everyone with the maturity
of your band's sound.
10609563 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 44.00
10609564 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
H A Prehistoric SuitePaul 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
5935754 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance in Beginning Band,
Vol. 1, 3-CD Set. . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
l PrimeMekel Rogers. Incredibly clever and cross-
curricular! This fast-paced work is filled with hidden
references to prime numbers woven throughout
the piece. Some are easy to find, while others are
hidden deep in the musical texture. Comfortable
ranges and solid scoring allow students to develop
more musical concepts as they search the music
for all things "prime." Amazingly unique!
10607784 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10607785 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l Procession of the AmericasDennis O.
Eveland. A proud and exciting work for young
bands. Written in a majestic style, this work is
perfect for patriotic events and spring concerts. So,
get out your American flag and celebrate!
10563967 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10563968 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
New!
ADVENTURES IN
BAND BUILDING
Thomas McCauley. Learn the
ins and outs of leading a band to
musical excellence from a veteran
with more than 25 years of practical,
real-world experience. Written in
an engaging, conversational style,
you'll feel as if you are chatting over
coffee as you learn about insights,
mistakes, revelations, and triumphs
that would help any band director.
Topics include: Job interviews;
You're the new band director.. .now
what?; Repertoire is important; Study
and preparation; The lesson plan
is the score; The first ten minutes;
Competition and much more.
10561355 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.95
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