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Concert and Contest Selections medium / medium-advanced
4 Walking to the SkyRobert Buckley. An epic,
cinematic approach to celebrate humankind's
collective quest for wisdom, inspired by a sculpture
of a group of people walking skyward into infinity.
With pulsing percussion, heroic brass, haunting
melodies, sudden shifts in dynamics, and dramatic
key changes, everyone in the ensemble gets a
chance to star in this exciting mini-movie score.
For even more grandeur, there is an optional choir
part that can be sung or played on a synthesizer.
10625716 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 65.00
10625717 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
4 Wayfaring Strangerarr. Christopher M. Nelson.
This lush and colorful setting of the folk song Poor
Wayfaring Stranger grabs hold of your heart and
doesn't let go until the final notes of the piece.
Masterful orchestration and innovative yet sensitive
treatment of the original folk song characterize this
arrangement, which is sure to become a classic
work for wind band. Exquisite!
10535895 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 89.00
10535896 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 18.00
H West Highlands SojournRobert Sheldon.
Inspired by the composer's journey through the
western hill country of England and Wales, this
delightful piece borrows from folk melodies he
heard on a river near the Scottish border. The
three sections of the piece provide very effective
contrast and, with Sheldon's artful scoring, this is
an excellent choice for concert or contest. Splendid!
2284255 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 68.00
2284263 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l WheelsDavid Bobrowitz. Take a spin with this
musical picture that captures the incessant motion
and ever-moving character of the wheel. It is a
vibrant, pulsating portrayal of an invention that
changed mankind forever.
10617731 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 85.00
10617732 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
H Where Never Lark or Eagle FlewJames
Curnow. This impressive work is based on an
inspiring poem written by an American pilot in World
War II. The dazzling brass sonorities and sweeping
woodwind lines reflect the young man's love for
flying and its release from the troubles of the world.
A dramatic, vibrant work for concert or contest!
2277762 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 95.00
2281038 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
WhirlybirdTodd Stalter. This wild flight of
imagination is a fast-paced, swirling vortex of
sound. Swift melodies and pulsing background
rhythms are woven into changing time signatures
and plentiful percussion. The aural impression of
whirling rotors and the unique maneuvers of a
helicopter is thoroughly engaging!
10361017 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 78.00
10361018 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Whisper to Their SoulsSamuel R. Hazo. Here
is a unique and creative setting of the familiar tune
Greensleeves (What Child Is This?) that opens with
the melody scored softly for the woodwinds. The
full ensemble contributes a series of harmonically
rich phrases until the work reaches and emotional
climax at the powerfully scored key change. While
this is certainly effective as a holiday offering, it can
be performed as a memorable tone poem any time
of the year.
10051805 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 65.00
10051806 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
4 Whispers from BeyondRossano Galante.
A tender tribute to a lost friend, not meant to be a
mournful piece but rather a joyous remembrance
of a life ended too soon. The work features two
primary themes that ebb and flow as the music
progresses. Uplifting melodic lines and rich
orchestration help bring character and distinction
to this effective and emotional piece.
10625752 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 75.00
10625753 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
4 Wild HorsesPeter Terry. Take part in a
musical celebration of the grandeur and rugged
beauty of the American West. Some of the most
striking and dramatic landscapes in the world
are home to the proud descendants of escaped
horses brought by Spanish settlers. Through
exuberant writing you'll hear the freedom, grace
and independence that these beautiful creatures
represent. A contest piece that personifies the
sounds of the open range.
10616351 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 95.00
10616352 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
n The Wind RacersJeremy Bell. Fast and
powerful, this work plays off a single motif that
continues to build in energy to the very end. Soaring
woodwinds trade off the motif while the warmth
of the brass section creates a unique dynamic
featuring intensely fast and bright flourishes.
A challenging and captivating work that grabs your
attention and holds you until the final note.
10515926 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 85.00
4 Winds of ChangeRandall Standridge. Winds
that flow across the landscape now provide
energy - and the inspiration for this piece. The
quiet introduction depicts the great open spaces
that stretch for miles as gentle morning breezes
begin. Small gusts of wind, represented by scale
passages and arpeggiated figures, dance across
the landscape. The pace picks up until the music
soars, much like the wind, racing across the land,
turning the turbines and charging exuberantly
towards the future.
10604532 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 85.00
10604533 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 11.00
n With Each Sunset (Comes the Promise of a
New Day)Richard Saucedo. Composed with
delicate orchestrations and tender melodies, this
work presents an uplifting setting for concerts and
festivals. A mixture of soloists and ensemble scoring
is employed as well as careful pacing to provide
emotional peaks and releases. Simply gorgeous!
2481704 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 65.00
2481705 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
10016682 CD-The Music Of Richard Saucedo
Volume 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99
4 With Every SunriseRobert Sheldon. Add a
gentle moment of reflection and quiet repose
to your next concert with this expressive work.
This lyrical composition is all at once poignant,
uplifting, wistful, and yet hopeful in its presentation
and message. The impactful moments of power
and joy contrast with the gentle nature of the
piece, providing a vehicle for a broad range of
performance possibilities.
10604528 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 75.00
10604529 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
n With Heart and VoiceDavid Gillingham. This
is exhilarating! Top clinicians and conductors
consistently turn to this composer for expertly
crafted, intensely emotional compositions, and this
one is a superb example of his work. Your audience
will respond enthusiastically! Highly recommended!
2471454 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . 120.00
2471455 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
n Ye Banks and Braes O' Bonnie DoonPercy
Grainger. This is a real gem! In the typically
understated style of Percy Grainger, this delightful
work, originally published in 1936, is incredibly
nice. Disarmingly easy from a technical point of
view, and only two minutes long, this is an excellent
way to showcase a mature band.
2115277 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 60.00
4810685 Condensed Score. . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
4810776 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
10005658 CD-Composer's Collection:
Percy Aldridge Grainger . . . . . 25.95
l Yosemite SunriseKaren Kachelmeier Robertson.
A beautifully descriptive work inspired by dawn at
Yosemite National Park. The opening is slow and
calm, before dawn has arrived, with repeated
marimba sounds giving the promise of a new day.
Gradually, new instruments add life to the music
as the sun enters in full majesty. The music then
becomes faster and louder with the sun in full
ascent while the magic of Yosemite achieves its
full splendor.
10607656 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . 100.00
10607657 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
l The ZestIlari Hylkila. In five and a half minutes,
the composer takes the listener on a sonic journey
across a vast, awe-inspiring landscape that is
filled with adventures one might expect in worlds
dreamed up by J.R.R. Tolkien.
10606219 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 80.00
10606220 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
Concert and
Contest Selections
Medium-Advanced
H Abram's PursuitDavid Holsinger. Pursuit,
indeed! This rampaging work is a careening chase
that starts with a bang and doesn't let up until
the final notes! Inspired by the biblical story from
Genesis, Holsinger has created a furious up-tempo
composition marked with vivid accents, flurrying
woodwind and keyboard percussion writing, and
incessant percussion that rhythmically drives
the piece. Extremely exciting and vibrant stuff for
mature bands!
2407575 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 90.00
2424505 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
n Aces (For Those Who Command the Skies)
Robert W. Smith. For accomplished bands, a
stunning musical tribute to those that soar the
skies. Beginning with a brilliant and majestic
fanfare, the piece quickly develops through material
wrought with tension and energy. A beautiful and
lyrical setting follows before culminating in a flurry
of excitement like jets soaring into the distance.
10523241 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 95.00
10523242 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
10523243 Full Score Large Size . . . . . . . 30.00
Across the Halfpipe (Mvt. III of Minnesota
Portraits)Samuel R. Hazo. Enjoy a jubilant
celebration of sounds and rhythms in this refreshing
work that musically explores the exhilaration of
snowboarding or skateboarding on the "halfpipe."
An energetic percussion fabric combined with
twisting and turning patterns of melodies and riffs
are used in this challenging and appealing offering
for the mature concert band.
10051776 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 85.00
10051777 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
10096244 CD-The Concert Works Of
Samuel R. Hazo Vol. 1 . . . . . . 14.95
H
Africa: Ceremony, Song and RitualRobert
W. Smith. With all of the mystery, fire and intrigue
of the Dark Continent, Robert W. Smith has
created a work of gigantic scope. Driven by a large
percussion section, it's challenging, multicultural
and fascinating. In the final movement the
composer even suggests encircling the audience
with percussion for an incredible effect. A stunning
work that we highly recommend!
2301711 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 90.00
2301729 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
5976281 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance in Band, Vol. 2
3-CD Set: Grades 4-5 . . . . . . 39.50
n AlleluiaSamuel R. Hazo. Alleluia culminates in
a breathtaking convergence of hauntingly emotive
themes. Written for mature ensembles, this work
will have a powerful impact on both listeners
and performers.
10316468 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . 125.00
10316469 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
Along an English CountrysideRichard L.
Saucedo. Composed in 12/8 at an energetic
tempo, this masterful work is a tribute to the
late Sir Malcolm Arnold, one of the most notable
English composers of our time. The opening section
features short solo statements of the theme which
lead to well-timed and impressive declarations from
the entire ensemble. Playfully solemn moods are
skillfully captured in a brief yet impressive manner.
An excellent choice for a concert opener.
10316466 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 85.00
10316467 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
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American SaluteMorton Gould/arr. Lang. This
is a tribute to all things American, based on When
Johnny Comes Marching Home. Morton Gould
develops and embellishes the folk melody with
splendor and verve, and Philip Lang's transcription
is a challenge well worth the effort!
78030 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 95.00
4537841 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
n Angels in the ArchitectureFrank Ticheli. Here
is a major work for concert bands sure to become a
landmark addition to wind band repertoire. Opening
with a soprano solo and accompanied with crystal-
like backgrounds, this work features contrasting
sections of force and power with tranquil moments
of lyricism and color.
10083166 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . 295.00
10083167 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . 125.00
10189489 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
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