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n Invincible (A Fanfare for Band)Robert W.
Smith. Let the concert begin! There will be no
question that the concert has begun when you open
your performance with this bold musical statement.
Brilliant trumpet fanfares and powerful percussion
interludes highlight this work that is the perfect
concert opening selection. Very playable, it's ideal for
festivals, honor bands and mass band performances.
10094280 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10094281 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 Irish RisingMichael Sweeney. The monumental
events that helped shape Ireland's history and fan
the flames of freedom are recalled in this sparkling
medley of tunes from Ireland's rebellious past. The
familiar Minstrel Boy leads to a lively setting of Wind
That Shakes the Barley. The haunting yet dramatic
Foggy Dew follows, leading to the stirring march
The Boys of Wexford which features tin whistles
(optional flutes or piccolo) along with a driving and
Celtic-flavored rhythmic pulse.
10625762 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10625763 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
l The Iron PagodaDavid Bobrowitz. Conjure up
images of the Far East with melodies based on the
pentatonic scale and colorful percussion writing.
Parts for temple blocks and gong and a soli section
for chimes and timpani are included and add to the
exotic nature and intriguing sounds.
10618005 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10618006 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
IronHeartRandall D. Standridge. All artists must
call on an inner strength to devote themselves to
their craft, and this work was inspired by that
strength of will. The sounds of a beating heart,
combined with metallic accents in the mallet
percussion, brake drum, and China crash cymbal,
create a uniquely industrial sound as the melody
races through life's obstacles before climaxing in a
beautiful, triumphant fanfare.
10453119 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10453179 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Jam!Sean O'Loughlin. Turn your young players
into a "jam" band with this hip number. A jazzy
melody, hand clapping, meter changes and even lip
bends give this light concert piece a cool vibe. This
is one they'll beg to play during every rehearsal!
10094457 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 60.00
10094458 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
n JoyFrank Ticheli. The feeling of simple,
unabashed joy is expressed throughout this entire
work. There is the frequent presence of sudden
and dramatic stylistic contrasts, as well as several
climactic moments. A final reminder of the main
tune is shouted out in octaves, bringing the piece to
an exuberant finish.
10001767 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 95.00
10001768 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 16.50
10189489 CD-Angels In
The Architecture . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
H Korean Folk Rhapsodyarr. James Curnow.
What a marvelous work for younger bands! Based
on the famous pentatonic Korean folk song, it
features easy, colorful percussion effects. A striking
change of pace perfect for any concert.
2204071 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
4843157 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
2391902 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance in Band, Vol. 1
3-CD Set: Grades 2-3 . . . . . . 39.50
Korobushkaarr. Michael Story. Based on a
poem from 1861, the composer of this Russian
folk song, also known as The Peddler, is unknown.
Brought to America by Russian immigrants, the
charm of this old world melody will brighten any
performance and bring international flavor to your
concert. Bright and lively, it's a pure delight from
start to finish.
10364186 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 62.00
10364187 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Last Full Measure (A Gettysburg Remem-
brance)Michael Sweeney. Commemorating the
150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, this
medley of Civil War-era tunes is cast in a unique
and appealing setting for young bands. The Girl I
Left Behind Me (tin whistles are optional), When
Johnny Comes Marching Home and the tender
Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier express longing and
hope for loved ones far away. In contrast, Battle
Cry of Freedom and Battle Hymn of the Republic
inspire feelings of patriotic resolve and courage.
A rousingly effective work!
10373866 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10373867 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
l The Last Rose of Summerarr. Anthony Susi.
This setting of the captivating ballad musically
captures the nature of the delicate and graceful
rose. In addition to the colorful scoring, there are
opportunities to feature optional soloists for the
trumpet, clarinet, flute, alto sax, euphonium and/or
tenor sax on the moving melody. The rich harmonies
and suspensions make it a dramatic piece to
develop playing with expression, blend and emotion.
10545130 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10617664 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
4 Legacy FanfareJack Wilds. This bold, exciting
opener is held together by a recurring figure made
up of just three notes. The music moves through
a variety of fast-paced melodic material before
coming to an energetic close. Modern harmonies
lend the piece a fresh sound, and an unrelenting
energy pervades throughout. A powerful opener for
your next concert!
10607770 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10607771 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
l Legend of the Eagles (Build-A-Band)David
Shaffer. A contest and festival favorite for many
years, this rescoring makes this appealing
and energetic work accessible to bands with
instrumentation limitations. All the bold, rhythmic
elements of the original have been retained, along
with the appealing expressive section which will
help musicians learn legato phrasing techniques.
10609541 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10609542 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 The Legend of TizonaRick Kirby. History is
filled with legends of magical swords used by noble
warriors and heroes. El Cid, the national hero of
Spain, had his sword "Tizona" by his side during the
Siege of Valencia. Striking dissonances, layers of
sound, clapping effects and a dynamic percussion
score are used to take the listener back in time to
the scene of this exciting musical adventure.
10625764 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10625765 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
l Libertangoarr. Paul Murtha. This classic
Argentinian tango has attained worldwide popularity
that is sure to grow with this colorful setting for
concert band. Written in a sensual Latin-rock
style, this version features woodwinds on the main
melodic lines with well-crafted background figures
appearing throughout. This is sure to appeal to
large appreciative audiences of all ages.
10626039 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10626040 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l
Like a Mighty StreamJohnnie Vinson.
Composed in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. this piece comprises three sections.
The Dream reflects on Dr. King's famous speech,
followed by Strife, recalling the violence of the civil
rights movement, and finally Hope, which looks to
a brighter future and features the hymn We Shall
Overcome. Performed with or without the narration,
this is a stirring work for young bands.
10625766 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10625767 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
H Linden LeaRalph Vaughan Williams/arr. Stout.
Especially familiar in Britain, where the melody is
known in virtually every household, this attractive
melody is cast in a setting featuring varied
instrumental colors and slight tempo changes to
heighten its emotional appeal.
2136737 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
4837704 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
2391902 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance in Band, Vol. 1
3-CD Set: Grades 2-3 . . . . . . 39.50
10024979 CD-Composer's Collection:
Ralph Vaughan Williams . . . . 25.95
The Lost Lady Found (from Lincolnshire Posy)
Percy Grainger/arr. Sweeney. The final movement
of Percy Grainger's masterwork Lincolnshire Posy
is arranged here for younger bands with reduced
instrumentation. The structural and harmonic
integrity of the original have been maintained while
providing an authentic-sounding version at an
easy level. Certain to become a staple in the young
band repertoire.
10281832 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10281833 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
4 Lullaby to the MoonBrian Balmages. Many
fictional works portray the moon as a living being,
alone in space looking at the earth. This lullaby
honors this "living moon," portraying various
emotions including the loneliness of seeing us from
space. It also includes moments of comfort as the
moon proudly watches over us, much as a parent
watches over a child. Simply stunning!
10607774 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10607775 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
n The Machine AwakesSteven Bryant. In this
work for youth and/or community bands with
electronics, experience the sounds of something
not human waking up for the first time. From the
opening swirling textures, one senses the first
hesitant sparks of thought, attempting to find form
and coherence. The new machine then comes
fully awake, possessed of self-determination and
unfathomable purpose. The electronics for this work
are triggered from a computer via a self-contained
program which is freely downloadable from the
composer's website: http://www.stevenbryant.
com/the-machine-awakes.php
10344463 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 95.00
10344464 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
n Marching SongHolst/arr. Moss. Here's a rare
gem from the band literature archives, rescored
with more practical instrumentation and part
writing. Originally taken from an orchestral work
entitled Two Songs Without Words, Marching
Song is vintage Holst style, tuneful and engaging.
John Moss' new version makes an ideal program
number for concert band.
2402212 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
2402220 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
MarsHolst/arr. Vinson. It can be done! Young
musicians can experience performing this powerful
movement from Gustav Holst's "The Planets!"
The relentless ostinato forms the base of the
work, with striking long tones that make this an
amazingly good choice for teaching your band
to play aggressively without losing control. It is a
true masterwork, and one a whole new generation
will be glad to know. We are proud to give this our
highest recommendation!
2476653 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
2476654 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
4 Meadowland SunriseThom Sharp. The search
for beautiful but playable by young performers just
got easier! This splendid work places a premium
on tone production and phrasing. It will fit any
program and will be stunning when performed by
more experienced ensembles.
10617715 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10617716 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
n Minka's Sleigh Ridearr. Pierre La Plante.
Don your hat and scarf for this wintry medley. Two
Ukrainian folk tunes, Minka and The Birch Tree, are
combined with sleigh bells, tambourines and wood
blocks to create the setting of a snowy Russian
sleigh ride. Adds a fun touch to any winter concert.
10033414 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 60.00
10033416 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l Mission to MarsJay Chattaway. Here's an
engaging and dramatic musical adventure for your
young band's concert! Featuring a powerful march-
like feel with flowing lines and driving rhythms, it
exudes an abundance of dramatic energy from
beginning to end. A terrific offering from the pen
of one of Hollywood's most popular and respected
film composers.
10609551 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10609552 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Morning MistKurtis J. Bertauche. The gentle
sound of mallets introduce the quiet start of a
new day. As the clouds and mist slowly clear, the
far-off sound of woodwinds are heard, gradually
increasing in volume. With the addition of brass
the clouds open in a brilliant display of sunlight,
revealing a spectacular rainbow of sound that then
subsides to a serene and peaceful finale.
10627271 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 59.00
10627272 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
l Music for the Queen's Courtarr. Mekel
Rogers. Take a trip back in time to the royal court
of Queen Elizabeth I with this faithful rendering of
two Renaissance favorites. Music for the Queen's
Court gives young bands the opportunity to play
exciting dance music from the 16th century with
all the characteristic charm of a royal banquet.
Comfortable ranges in the winds and active
percussion parts make this piece easy to rehearse
and perform. A great choice for a contrasting work
in your next performance.
10607780 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10607781 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
n MythosChris M. Bernotas. Mr. Bernotas
captures all the elements of Greek mythology in
this exciting piece: the hero; the peril; the adventure
and the conquest. This overture has appealing
melodies, plenty of contrast and great percussion!
10072432 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 72.00
10072433 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
n New Era FanfareRandall Standridge. Start
your next concert off with this edgy fanfare.
The distinctive syncopated melody engages the
audiences as it propels the music along. Adding to
the texture is the creative use of synthesizer. This
opener is a sure winner!
10364960 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 65.00
10364976 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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Night of the Dark HorseMichael Oare. The
term "dark horse" originated in horse racing
describing an unknown entry, but also carries the
connotation of an unknown underdog in politics or
sports. Composed in a lively 6/8 time and using a
single brisk tempo throughout, it take the listener
on an energetic musical journey dedicated to the
efforts of unlikely winners everywhere.
10625758 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10625759 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
l Noble PortraitSteve Hodges. A memorable,
plaintive melody presented in a variety of textures
highlights this moving piece. Each section of the
band presents the expressive theme, while a bold
contrasting section provides a musically pleasing
variation. The expressive and dynamic qualities of
this piece provide a valuable teaching opportunity
for young players in musical performance.
10604478 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 49.00
10604479 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
l On the Wings of a GriffinAndrew Poor. This is
an exciting, fun composition that is a great rhythmic
tool for teaching eighth-note combinations and
dotted quarter- and eighth-note rhythms. The bold
opening statement gives way to some dissonance,
which builds to a dynamic ending.
10610608 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10610625 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
PandoraRandall Standridge. Using the
chant tune Dies Irae as the basis, this intense
programmatic work depicts the story of Pandora.
Dissonance and aleatoric techniques represent
Pandora's box being opened, unleashing evil spirits
upon the world. A fierce, intense piece your band is
sure to love!
10026604 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10026605 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
ParticlesMichael Sweeney. This unusual work
portrays the transformation of matter from solid to
liquid and ultimately to gas. A single musical theme
transforms throughout, starting with a very rigid and
dense opening statement (solid). The theme is then
treated in a lyrical style (liquid), and finally frantic
and energetic as the melodic particles transform
into gas. Using unique scoring techniques, a few
aleatoric sections and dramatic percussion effects,
this descriptive work will stir the imagination!
10460938 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10460939 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
