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Concert Marches medium-easy
n Prestissimo (March or Galop)Karl L. King/arr.
Swearingen. Here's a versatile march that can fill
several concert situations. Stylish and appealing,
this can be performed as a standard march or as a
pulse-racing, fast-moving galop, and is perfect as a
closer or encore selection. The technical demands
are modest so you can create a tour de force
without a lot of rehearsal time. Outstanding!
10094200 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 65.00
10094201 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
10273334 CD-Mountain Of The Sun . . . 14.95
Rolling Thunderarr. Robert E. Foster, Jr. This
famous march has long been a showcase for
upper-level bands, and now younger groups can
add this thrilling work to their concert programs.
Carefully written, it contains all the excitement
and flash of the original in a setting that is both
accessible and entertaining. An outstanding
selection for developing groups and honor bands
as a super encore or curtain-closer.
10508783 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10508784 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
n Rough RidersKarl L. King/arr. Swearingen.
What a terrific march at this level! Sometimes
termed a galop, this is one of King's easier marches,
and James Swearingen's edition for modern concert
band is right on the mark! Rough Riders will make a
great choice for concert, festival or contest use, and
is sure to be the hit of your next performance.
2347037 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
2347045 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
2378685 CD-Golden Age Of The March,
Vol. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Screamers! (A Medley of Circus March Themes)
arr. Douglas E. Wagner. Death-defying thrills,
unparalleled pageantry, and the seemingly endless
action of the circus are all here in this high-energy
medley of four classic works. Entry of the Gladiators
(Thunder and Blazes), The Circus Bee, Bombasto,
and Barnum and Bailey's Favorite are all included.
Bring the joy of the big top to your concert stage
with this blazing opener or rousing closer!
10364208 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 72.00
10364209 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
n Slim Trombone (Trombone Section Feature)
Henry Fillmore/Nicholas J. Contorno. Meet one
of the craziest characters in Henry Fillmore's
trombone family! This is hilarious music for clowns
jumping out of little cars, jugglers, and dogs and
ponies - music your band, your trombones and your
audience will love!
10372718 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 72.00
10372719 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
n Spania! (Spanish March)David Shaffer. A real
showstopper for developing bands! A delightful and
exciting Spanish march for developing bands that's
a real confidence builder and effective teaching
tool. Written in the classic paso doble style, all
sections have interesting parts to play in this fiery
original. A real winner!
2481432 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
2481433 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
St. Petersburg MarchJohnnie Vinson. This
original march is reminiscent of the Russian city's
rich and exciting history of intrigue, revolution and
mystery. Expertly scored for young bands, this
unique and fresh-sounding work paints a musical
picture of frigid winters, magnificent castles and
imposing cathedrals. A wonderful addition to the
march repertoire for band.
2481708 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
2481709 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 Thunderbolt GalopFred K. Huffer/arr. Andrew
Glover. If you need a fun and fast "chaser" to close
your concert, here is the perfect choice! Limited
technical and range demands make this the ideal
selection as you rehearse at a standard march
tempo, then see just how fast your band can go in
performance! Excellent material for any contest or
festival performance, it's also well suited as a "bring
down the house" encore for any concert.
10609621 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10609622 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
EDUCATIONAL WORKS
with CROSS-CURRICULAR
OPPORTUNITIES
Space travel, science, and astronomy; these are just a few of the cross-curricular
educational opportunities offered by these exceptional new works.
l Dark Energy—Robert L. Lee. An aggressive
composition for beginning band that draws on the
composer's experiences as a middle school band director.
Every section is featured in this fierce work - a bold theme
is contrasted with a staccato woodwind feature that is
followed by a low brass and woodwind lead section that
leads back to the main theme. This is the type of music
students love!
10616249 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 50.00
10616250 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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Dark Energy—Jonathan McBride. Dark energy is a
recently discovered and little-understood phenomenon
that is gradually and forcefully ripping our universe apart.
The resolute and resonant opening chords will transport
your audiences into a universe of galactic majesty and
grandeur. Emphatic rhythmic interplay and modern
tonalities combine with contrasting textures to create an
atmosphere of both mystery and wonder that expands to
an intense and forceful conclusion.
10609493 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 74.00
10609494 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
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Dark Matter—Nathan Daughtrey. Dark matter is all
around us. Thought to be the gravitational "glue" that binds
galaxies together, no one knows what dark matter actually
is. It is this astronomical mystery that sets the stage for this
rousing, vigorous work for young bands.
10606209 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 50.00
10606210 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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Dark Matter—John 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 60.00
10609496 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
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Mission to Mars—Jay 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
10609552 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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North Star—Peter 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 50.00
10616300 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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Prime—Mekel 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 40.00
10607785 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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Project Mars—Michael Story. The mysterious red
planet has been an object of fascination and intrigue
throughout history. The expressive music of this original
work expresses those feelings, including a tip of the hat to
Gustav Holst's revered melody. Opening and closing with
a distinct fanfare, the solidly scored overture will spotlight
your beginners and provide an outstanding cross-curricular
teaching opportunity.
10601506 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 51.00
10601507 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
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Reflections from the Wall—David Shaffer.
This commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the
end of the Vietnam War was inspired by a visit to the
Vietnam War Memorial and the power of this spectacular
monument. Opening with a simple depiction of a cloud-
covered morning, it broadens into a dramatic and powerful
presentation as the sun triumphantly breaks through
the clouds. Emotion, reflection and a sincere thanks to
those who served are the driving musical elements of this
powerful piece.
10609571 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 74.00
10609572 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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Renegade—Ed Huckeby. This unique work is a tribute
to the legacy of legendary humorist, newspaper columnist,
social commentator, and actor Will Rogers. His wit earned
him a colorful reputation as a "political renegade" and
a huge public favorite. The colorful music contrasts his
serious and satirical sides and presents your performing
ensemble with lyrical, rhythmic, and metrical challenges.
An appealing musical homage to one of America's most
colorful and popular personalities.
10609575 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 74.00
10609576 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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Ring of Stone—Peter Terry. Majestic opening chords
resonate with visions of mysterious circles of stone that are
located throughout the world. Powerful and primitive, the
music tells the story of these mighty stone monoliths that
appeared thousands of years ago, their purpose unknown.
The strength and import of these stone circles is vividly
presented in this bold, sophisticated work that has limited
technical demands for very beginning students
10616311 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B 48.00
10616312 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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Walking to the Sky—Robert 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 sung or played on a synthesizer.
10625716 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
10625717 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
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Wings of Apollo—Vince Gassi. This tribute to NASA's
Apollo space program begins with a powerful lift-off.
The main theme is presented by flutes, oboe, and then
trumpets, with stabilizers provided by baritone, tenor sax,
and eventually the remainder of the crew. A lyric section
then floats quietly through the sea of tranquility before the
adventurous transition and final reentry of the main theme.
10604474 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 49.00
10604475 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
