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n Asian Folk Rhapsodyarr. Richard Saucedo.
Here's a creative and moving suite of folk songs
from China, Japan and Korea! Set in three distinct
movements, it opens with the lively, upbeat
Chinese song, The Bamboo Flute, beautiful in its
simplicity. The second movement is the slow and
lyrical Japanese song, Sakura, and the finale is
a lively version of the Korean song Ahrirang.
Three enjoyable songs that make a great addition
to any performance!
2470637 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
2470638 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
l Asian Folk Rhapsody (Flex Band)Richard L.
Saucedo. Like the original, this setting for flexible
instrumentation keeps the focus on a variety of
playing styles. This distinctive multicultural work
begins with a quasi-march treatment of The
Bamboo Flute, followed by a chorale setting of
Sakura, and concluding with the familiar Korean
Folk Song.
10771779 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
10771780 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
l At PeaceMatt Conaway. Bands at all levels
now have an opportunity to show their sensitive
side. Memorable themes, carefully balanced with
very playable phrasing and doublings, make an
expressive performance possible for bands with
limited instrumentation. Simplicity of rhythm and
range makes this accessible to very young bands,
while rich sonorities and expression create a
mature-sounding performance.
10758831 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10758832 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
10758792 CD-Blaze! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
l At SunsetKurtis J. Bertauche. The beautiful
light and colors of sunset are the inspiration for
this piece. Just as sunsets can paint the most vivid
hues of orange and yellow, the careful scoring
and textures create varied and appealing sonic
colors throughout. The legato styling compliments
the warm harmonies, maintaining a delicate and
sonorous sound from start to finish.
10763087 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 49.00
10763088 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 15.00
H
AvengerRob Grice. Create a feeling of drama
and excitement with this aggressive young band
composition that explores contemporary harmonies
and vigorous rhythms. Harmonic, rhythmic and
textural variety are all important elements of this
work. This piece drives to the last note.
10008850 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10014137 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Aztec FireJay Bocook. Open your next concert
with some Spanish fire! This dynamic work delivers
plenty of excitement, in the noble, majestic Spanish
march tradition. Bold, tuneful themes capture
interest right away, while the melodic inner section
puts the trumpets in the foreground for a bit. This is
the kind of piece your band will love to play, and will
keep them energized and sounding great from the
first note to the last! Highly recommended!
2476937 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
2476938 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Aztec Fire (Flex Band)Jay Bocook. Here is a
bold work with plenty of Latin excitement and drive.
Contrast is provided in the melodic middle section,
then the piece roars to a powerful conclusion.
10046581 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10046582 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
H BalladairFrank Erickson. Best described by
words such as "slow," "pretty" and "lush," this is
a very widely accepted work which serves as an
excellent contrast to more vigorous works.
176941 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
4840088 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.95
2344067 CD-Frank Erickson
Band Classics . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Bang Zoom!Vince Gassi. You can sum up this
hip work in one word, and that word is fun! You can
also use cool, interesting, energetic, expressive,
bluesy, and heroic! Judging by the title, you can
bet there are opportunities for your percussionists
to really cut loose!
10453103 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10453163 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 BarnburnerMichael Story. This impressive
concert opener or closer certainly lives up to its title.
The furious punctuated writing will be further fueled
by the youthful power of your students as they get
caught up in the musical inferno. The well-written
contrasting dynamics and articulations will ensure
that this will be a blazing success.
10733575 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 57.00
10733576 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Beyond the RiverbendRobert Sheldon. The
contrasting musical styles in this piece make
it perfect for concert or festival performances.
Inspired by the many moods of the beautiful
Susquehanna River, it captures the spirit of hope
and optimism of searching for what is in our future,
beyond our own "river bend."
10360941 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10360942 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
n Beyond the Seven HillsMichael Sweeney.
Marvel at how exciting and mature your band
sounds with this dynamic work! A mysterious
opening builds anticipation of the intense main
theme. Of special note is the percussive writing. It's
spectacular! This piece developes "drummers" into
true "percussionists" uitilizing a variety of auxiliary
instruments in very effective musical settings. Hand
claps add a unique effect in this blend of exciting
programming and fabulous teaching moments!
Highly recommended!
2423887 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
2423895 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
H Black Forest OvertureMichael Sweeney. Take
a look at this exciting work by Michael Sweeney...
it has all the bravado of his earlier successes! Bold,
contemporary sounding harmonies in a minor
key are mixed with exciting, shifting accents for a
really neat effect. And, the climactic ending is one
of the best we've seen at this level! This piece is
guaranteed to make a great impression in both
concert and contest, and you'll really be surprised
when you see how easy it is to learn! A sure winner!
2355824 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
2355832 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Black Forest Overture (Flex Band)Michael
Sweeney. This striking overture provides a wealth of
variety and teaching material in an attractive setting
that students will love to play.
10045779 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10045780 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Black Is the ColorRobert Sheldon. The
traditional folksong used as the basis of this setting
was first known in the Appalachian Mountains of
the United States, but most probably originated in
Scotland. It is a poignant song about a girl who is
waiting for her lover to return from sea. This stunning
setting brings out the emotional content and makes
a moving contribution to young band repertoire.
10068546 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 49.00
10068556 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
4 Blaze!Rob Romeyn. This fresh-sounding work
will harness the seemingly unending energy and
intensity of your young musicians. An explosion of
sound starts the action, leading to a contrasting and
memorable melodic theme. Multiple musical styles
are presented, offering many teaching opportunities
for dynamic shaping and contrast, all contributing to
this exceptional and valuable piece.
10758905 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 49.00
10758906 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10758792 CD-Blaze! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
n BlueRobert W. Smith. Simple, yet elegant and
graceful, Blue is a lyrical work by Robert W. Smith
for the developing concert band. Beautiful harmonic
changes rooted in the language of American jazz
make Blue a rich educational experience on many
levels. With its poignant melody and beautiful
chordal setting, Blue is appropriate for any concert
or festival performance.
10523254 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
10523257 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
10523258 Oversized Score Large Size . 25.00
l Breaking NewsJohn M. Pasternak. Stop the
presses, this just in! Find out what the news is
all about with this fun and fast-moving piece for
young band. The title says it all in this gripping piece
reminiscent of a news bulletin theme. It is exciting,
unique, and has all the elements of a musical
introduction to a fast-breaking news event.
10759705 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
10759706 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
l Cal's JigBill Calhoun. Original, tuneful, and
upbeat, this light, dance-like selection is a nice
addition to concert performances. Careful attention
has been paid to scoring, and every section of the
band has their moment to shine playing the melodic
material. Beginning-level groups will enjoy working
on the lighter style of this unique piece.
10759695 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
10759696 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
H CanticumJames Curnow. An unusually
substantive work at this grade level, James
Curnow's Canticum provides excellent rehearsal
and performance possibilities. With strong rhythmic
modal lines, striking contrasts and very musical
writing, this work is truly outstanding.
2203131 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
4839866 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Castles and DragonsTodd Stalter. Your
students are going to love this one! On their
stately journey towards the castle, the knights
must slay a fierce dragon that is threatening the
local village. As the battle ensues, the dragon is
defeated, and the knights return once again to their
noble procession. A perfect way to introduce your
students to program music!
2703037 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 48.00
2703038 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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
l Celtic Lullabyarr. Todd Phillips. Add an
international flair to your next concert with this
inspired piece based upon the old Irish folk song
Carrickfergus, recorded by many popular artists
over the years. Your musicians will enjoy playing
the lyrical melody as it moves throughout the
band. A wide variety of percussion instruments are
employed to complete the appealing Celtic flavor for
a lovely melodic selection.
10758805 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10758806 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
10758792 CD-Blaze! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
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
2391902 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Band, Vol. 1
3-CD Set: Grades 2-3. . . . . 39.50
l Chorale and ExultationDavid Bobrowitz. An
opening chorale provides a poignant introduction
to the rhythmic vitality of the fast and dance-like
exultation that follows. Short punctuated notes over
a driving rhythmic background underscore a distinct
feeling of rejoicing and jubilance. The chorale
melody then returns, combined with the energetic
rhythms of the exultation for a spirited finale.
10757613 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10757614 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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 Country LullabyJeremy Bell. This beautiful
piece for young band provides wonderful
opportunities for the ensemble to musically paint a
picture of a pastoral country scene. The subtle work
features flowing lines insistently moving forward like
a quiet mountain stream, with multiple moving lines
shifting the focus of the listener to different tone
colors. As they move in and out of the foreground,
each instrument has the opportunity to shine with
the melodic ideas written in each part.
10645697 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10645698 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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 . . . . . . . . 60.00
2409704 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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
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
