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l Celebrating My Three Best FriendsRichard
L. Saucedo. The mission of United Sound, Inc. is
to provide musical experiences for students with
special needs. Each student is mentored by three
band or orchestra members, and this work pays
tribute to this special bond that's built between
students. Written in a modified rondo form and in a
fast 3/4 tempo throughout, this is an uplifting and
rewarding piece for young players.
10625760 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10625761 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Celtic Air and Dance No. 3arr. Michael
Sweeney. This third installment of the popular Celtic
Air and Dance series opens with Red Is the Rose,
also known as Loch Lomond, in a flowing ballad
treatment. The lively Bill Sullivan's Polka features
various sections of the band. The flutes start
things off followed by the rest of the woodwinds,
trumpets, percussion, low brass and finally the
entire ensemble in an energetic finish. Outstanding
for concert or contest!
10281842 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10281843 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
n Chain ReactionDavid Shaffer. Exciting as
well as educationally rewarding, this active
composition will complement any concert setting.
The declarative opening fanfare introduces a
mysterious woodwind melody that's punctuated by
bursts of brass and percussion. Creative harmonic
and rhythmic effects appear throughout to add to
the action and overall interest.
10522707 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10522708 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
10522860 CD-The Adventure Begins . . . 14.95
H Chant and Tribal DanceDavid Shaffer. Strong
and forceful, this bold overture is sure to grab
the audience's attention! This is the kind of piece
that students love to perform since it helps them
sound so good. It's non-stop excitement and quite
playable by bands at the easy level, with simple,
yet very effective counterpoint. Their confidence will
surely shine through!
2472514 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
2472515 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l
Cherokee MorningKevin Mixon. The
beginning and ending sections of this piece were
based on a folk song that is commonly referred
to as Cherokee Morning Song. This expressive
piece is beautiful, lush and reverent to the original
Cherokee song and uses all of the colors of the
modern concert band to enhance the appealing
melody. Accomplished writing that will make your
developing band sound wonderful.
10616235 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 58.00
10616236 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
H Chester VariationsElliot Del Borgo. Take a
look at this fine composition based on William
Billing's famous melody Chester. Even though the
arrangement is at the young band level, there's
lots of development, variety, and a wealth of good
musical ideas. Excellent for concert or contest,
and correlated with Essential Elements at the
"Expert" level.
2331437 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
5440706 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
n Cheyenne (A Western Overture for Band)
Michael Story. Take a rollicking trip to the Wild
West with this vibrant original piece, reminiscent of
rousing Western movie themes. The music is broad
and bold and brings to life the free-wheeling spirit of
the Old West.
10520298 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 62.00
10520299 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
H A Childhood Hymnarr. David Holsinger. This
beautiful chorale setting of Jesus Loves Me has
become a young band classic and is a favorite
in concert band programming. The soothing
harmonies provided by this master band composer
enhances the simple beauty of the melody and
makes a very effective musical presentation
for groups of all levels. Provide a peaceful and
memorable moment to your performance with this
very special selection.
2252948 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
2252955 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
5427844 CD-Symphonic Wind Music Of
Holsinger Vol. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
2391902 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance in Band, Vol. 1
3-CD Set: Grades 2-3 . . . . . . 39.50
4 Cimarron FanfareRobert Sheldon. The true
spirit of the pioneers comes alive in this work
inspired by a village in New Mexico. Solid themes,
highlighted with a slight Western flair, will make this
a great choice for concert or contest programming!
10607758 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10607759 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l
Cinco de CorazonesJoseph Compello.
Translated as "Five of Hearts," the title is quite
fitting for this Latin-style concert piece in 5/4
time. It calls for a wide variety of Latin percussion
instruments that add to the overall appeal. The
number of instruments may be expanded to add
to the overall effect. This is interesting music that
students love to play and learn a great deal from.
10616239 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 60.00
10616240 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Clarinets Packing Up EarlyGary Fagan.
Everyone will have fun with this novelty piece that's
easy to prepare and easy to perform. Surprise the
audience as your clarinet players gradually remove
one section of their instrument at a time. As the
piece progresses, the instruments become smaller
and smaller until the main theme they carry is totally
absent. Great programming fun for concerts and
recruiting performances!
10453089 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10453149 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
l A Concert FanfareDavid Bobrowitz. A
profound concert opener filled with important and
exciting material for all members of the ensemble.
Cinematic sonorities in the brass and soaring
melodies in the woodwinds ensure that this
composition will have a permanent home in your
band's library and repertoire. A bold and dramatic
way to start your next concert!
10618007 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10618008 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
l ContrailsMark Connor. This very playable work
for younger bands beautifully captures in music
the joyous and soaring feeling of unconstrained
flight. The vibrant and celebratory nature captures
all the anticipation that everyone experiences at a
busy airport.
10541810 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 65.00
10541811 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
l ContrapunctusCharlie Hill. By combining
and interweaving several simple melodic lines
throughout the ensemble, this concert or festival
work makes an ideal addition to the repertoire of
developing bands. The extensive use of counterpoint
mirrors many works by Bach and other composers
throughout history and helps musicians develop
independent playing. A great way to introduce
students to this important compositional technique.
10607618 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 54.00
10607619 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 18.00
H Country WildflowersLarry Daehn. Another
superb display of rich scoring at the easy level by
Larry Daehn. Based on an 18th-century Scottish
folksong, this is beautiful band music both to
play and to listen to. A great piece for developing
expression within your ensemble!
2409696 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 36.00
2409704 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
5935754 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance in Beginning Band,
Vol. 1, 3-CD Set. . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
5837364 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance in Band, Vol. 3
3-CD Set: Grades 2-3 . . . . . . 39.50
H CreedWilliam Himes. Creed is an unusually
musical work which offers you and your young band
a truly superb composition at this grade level! The
variety of styles presented in this powerful piece,
from its solemn, dramatic opening through exciting,
rhythmically syncopated passages and beautifully
contrasting lyrical sections, make it an excellent
contest or concert selection!
2199297 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 60.00
4834305 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
5837364 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance in Band, Vol. 3
3-CD Set: Grades 2-3 . . . . . . 39.50
n CrossroadsMichael Oare. Commissioned for
the Madison County (Indiana) Middle School Honor
Band, the title and nature of this work reference the
Indiana state motto: "The Crossroads of America."
By contrasting a bold and majestic statement with an
invigorating, mixed-meter faster section, Crossroads
portrays two divergent musical paths in this appealing
and very attainable work for young bands.
10521185 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10521188 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
4 CrystallineLarry Clark. A sparkling piece for
developing bands that is uniquely appealing. A
single lilting woodwind ostinato is the foundation
upon which a flowing melody and rich harmonies
are layered. It's set in a vibrant 3/4 feel that is
contrasted between the ostinato sections and
colorful harmonic changes. The refreshing sounds
are a departure from the norm that will be very
effective for concert or contest performances.
10616247 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 58.00
10616248 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
H
The Curse of TutankhamunMichael Story.
Capture the mystery and foreboding of the legend
of the boy-Pharaoh's tomb in this riveting overture
for band! Exotic, colorful melodies spin a tale of
intrigue that will take your audience away to another
place and time. A programmatic work that is filled
with excitement!
2700082 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 57.00
2700083 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
CycloneMichael Oare. The power and intensity
of our ever-changing marine environment is
portrayed in this descriptive work for young
players. A simple melodic motif along with
syncopated rhythmic energy effectively depicts
the power of nature's most violent storms. After
a calm, yet foreboding introduction, the mood
quickly transforms as the storm draws near.
Thundering bass drum rolls and driving rhythmic
and melodic ostinatos highlight dynamic and
textural contrasts that sweep into the bold and
exciting conclusion.
10348132 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10348133 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
n Danse MacabreCamille Saint-Saens/arr.
Michael Story. The basis of this well-known
classic is a French superstition that at midnight
on Halloween, Death appears and summons the
dead to dance while he plays music for them. In
a familiar 3/4, it's spooky enough for a Halloween
performance and classical enough for any program
or contest all year long.
10520310 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 62.00
10520311 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
l Dark MatterJohn Pasternak. Take a fantastic
journey into the world of science with this evocative
work for the developing bands. Invoking the
images of vast galaxies and colorful star systems,
your musicians and audience will embark on an
interplanetary journey through deep space and
beyond. Intense rhythmic interaction and beautiful
lyrical themes transport the listener through a
powerful aural experience not soon forgotten.
Prepare your band for their launch into interstellar
and musical exploration.
10609495 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 60.00
10609496 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
l DarkHeart (Escape from DarkHeart Castle)
Randall Standridge. The final movement of The
Darklands Symphony wraps the work up in a very
gripping way, musically depicting a daring escape
from the castle DarkHeart. Its dark, brooding
nature is portrayed by the driving rhythms,
dissonances and trills. The plainchant Dies Irae
is used prominently as thematic material that
ties the entire symphony together. DarkHeart can
very successfully be performed as a standalone
work. Menacing!
10617669 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 65.00
10617670 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
n December SkyErik Morales. A lovely selection
for your winter concert! Lyrical melodic lines
with nice accompaniment and dynamic changes
provide a great opportunity to teach balance within
an ensemble. Good choice for bands with few
percussionists. Clarinets get the opening theme,
and the ending is sweet with flutes, oboes, clarinet,
and bells portraying twinkling stars.
2480685 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
2480686 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l
DefianceGeorge Sweet. A calm opening sets
the mood before defiantly moving into an up-
tempo theme in a broad compositional stroke. A
wide variety of different instrumental colors is then
displayed through active interplay between brass,
woodwinds, and percussion. It all develops into a
thrilling return of the main theme culminating in
a definitive and satisfying coda. A performance
showcase for your young band.
10616251 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 60.00
10616252 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
n Der ErlkonigScott Watson. This spine-tingling
work is based on Johann Goethe's 18th-century
poem of the same name in which a father and his
young son ride home on horseback one dark and
eerie night. This dark gothic tale is brought to life
in this harrowing, fast-paced tone poem for band.
An excellent work for presenting cross-curricular
teaching possibilities.
10515848 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10515849 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Comprehensive
HABITS OF A
SUCCESSFUL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
BAND DIRECTOR
Scott Rush, Jeff Scott,
Emily Wilkinson.
A treasure-
trove of valuable information for
both new and experienced middle
school teachers! Among the
topics discussed are: recruiting
beginners, mouthpiece testing and
instrumentation, effective rehearsal
techniques, teaching strategies,
classroom management, working
with parents and colleagues,
travelling with middle school
students, and much more! A
comprehensive resource that will be
an essential reference throughout
your teaching career.
10434388 Paperback Book . . . . 29.95
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