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Concert and Contest • Easy
To help you select the best music for your band program, our editors have reviewed hundreds of new publications for 2017-2018
and designated these as the best of the new publications. You can't go wrong with these quality selections!
Algona Crossing—Michael Sweeney.
The spirit of hope and determination of the early pioneers on the
Iowa plains is expressed throughout this musical celebration.
Bold and varied, this overture pays tribute to the historical
importance of railroading to the city of Algona. Using a wide
range of styles and timbres it allows every section of the band
to share the spotlight. The piano part is optional and is cued in
mallets and woodwinds.
10759407 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10759407E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10759408 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
All Fired Up—Chris Bernotas.
The title says it all in this spirited, hard-driving piece for young
bands. A repeated eighth-note pattern maintains a strong pulse
while syncopated rhythms add a thrilling musical element. The
percussion section provides exciting and energetic parts that
contribute to this fun piece.
10759796 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10759797 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Alliance—William Palange.
Bold and triumphant, this spirited selection conveys a sense
of purpose from start to finish. The brilliant opening section
consists of strong musical statements that lead to a contrasting
and reverent anthem-like middle section. The solemn mood then
gives way to a return of the opening material to conclude this
uplifting musical celebration.
10739059 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
10739060 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Ancient Curses—Michael Story.
Inspired by the discovery of an ancient Roman burial ground,
this bold and reflective work brings out the mystery and intrigue
that surrounds this location. The sounds of Roman legions are
heard at the beginning, gradually changing and becoming more
pulse-pounding as ancient scrolls containing a variety of curses
are discovered, adding to the eerie atmosphere.
10733571 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
10733572 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Ancient Spells and Rituals—David Gorham.
Conjure up faint images of ominous, shadowy figures and
dark, mysterious rituals with this evocative work. The mystical
sounds of the wind instruments are brewed together with ample
portions of colorful and varied percussion sounds to create a
magical musical potion that will cast an irresistible spell that
listeners won't be able to resist.
10700045 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
10700045E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
10700046 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Barnburner—Michael 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
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
Dawn of the Spartans—Sean O'Loughlin.
A bold and forceful composition for young bands. Strong
melodic figures and full-sounding sonorities make this a
winning piece for contest and festival performances. Recall
the sense of history and adventure of the ancient Spartans that
inspired this entertaining musical throwback.
10759697 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
10759698 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
The Dragon—Rob Grice.
This descriptive work for young musicians is as big, bold, and
majestic as the mythical and mighty creature it represents.
Stories of these grand creatures have captivated audiences
throughout history and continue to thrill us in movies and
on television. Written well within the capabilities of young
musicians, this work portrays these grand creatures in an
impressive manner that befits their legendary status.
10700085 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
10700085E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
10700086 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Dream Engine—Larry Clark.
This concert overture, in classic ABA form, blends musicality
with teachability in an irresistible setting. A tuneful melody
opens, weaving its way throughout the ensemble, highlighted
with emphatic staccato accompaniments. As the piece progresses,
it evolves into a contrasting lyrical and beautifully lush middle
section before a recap of the memorable first section.
10759719 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
10759720 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Eagles Among Us—Brian Balmages.
This powerful overture with cinematic overtones is designed to be
playable by band alone or band and strings combined. Depicting
the vision of the world from the eyes of an eagle in flight, the
music includes dramatic fanfares juxtaposed with moments of
lyricism that range from calming to soaring. An inspiring and
accessible work with multiple performance options!
10752886 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
10752886E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
10752887 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Eagles Awake!—Richard L. Saucedo.
Tuneful themes and moderate tempos are features of this
outstanding overture. Ideal for contest or festival, it includes
a middle slow section that has a short solo for trumpet and
interesting accompanying harmonies before returning to the faster
rhythmic theme and a dynamic conclusion. Very attainable for
young players and skillfully constructed to sound great.
10759395 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10759395E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10759396 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Fierce—Erik Sherburne.
Bold and ferocious, this piece will get your adrenaline running
and keep audiences at the edge of their seats. The dramatic
opening sets up subtle passages in the woodwinds while the
percussion section maintains a high level of intensity, all
providing an attention-grabbing contrast that engages the
performer and listener. Accessible to younger players, it
displays a mature-sounding broad musical range.
10758821 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.00
10758822 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Game of Bones—Carl Strommen.
As you can tell by the title, this selection is a fun feature for one
or all of your trombone players. The trombone 1 part is written
as a divisi part so you can feature one player, but it will be even
more effective when all three parts are played. So whether you
feature one player or the entire section, this will be a terrific
addition to programs or recruiting concerts.
10759699 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
10759700 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
High Voltage—Randall D. Standridge.
Stun your students and audience with this electrifying work that
uses vivid sound effects to create a thundering soundscape. You'll
harness the raw power of electricity with the exciting rhythms,
clever percussion writing, a very approachable synthesizer part,
and a myriad of thunder and electrical sounds that will add a new
dimension to your program. Batteries not required!
10758209 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10758210 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
I'm Seventeen Come Sunday—arr. Michael Story.
Based on Percy Grainger's choral and brass setting, this British
folk song is written for developing bands. A delicate clarinet
intro grows as the rest of the woodwinds join in, followed by the
entire band. This compelling and well-written setting allows for
a wide range of groups to enjoy this endearing classic.
10733601 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
10733602 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Images of Spain—arr. Michael Story.
Three delightfully contrasting Spanish melodies are combined in
this colorful presentation that's perfect for concerts or contests. The
revered Asturais by Albanez, the lively Spanish Dance No. 5 by
Granados, and the famous paso doble Espana Cani by Marquina
are featured in this musical and worldly concert sensation.
10733603 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
10733604 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Joyride—Rob Romeyn.
Capture the thrill of a fun ride in a fast sports car with this
joyful and exhilarating piece for young bands. Full of musical
twists and turns from ignition to finish line, all sections share
in the melody and experience contrasting styles, interesting
counterpoint, and rhythmic energy. Fasten your seat belts, rev
up the engine, and get ready for a wild ride!
10758813 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.00
10758814 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Jubilant Horizons—Patrick Roszell.
A true celebration in sound, this original work will be a
welcome addition to concert or contest programs. Majestic
melodies, energetic rhythms, and intense percussion elements
are woven together to create this driving work for developing
bands. An invigorating selection that musicians and audiences
will enjoy and appreciate.
10733605 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
10733606 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Level Up!—Mark J. Connor.
Inspired by the gameplay and epic music of role-playing video
games, this work opens with intensity featuring the percussion with
strong low brass and woodwinds statements. A broad triumphant
melody highlights the trumpets while providing contrast and
momentum, and there are accessible and interesting parts for every
section. An exciting concert selection for young bands.
10758939 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
10758940 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
10766467 Additional Oversized Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
Lightspeed—Robert Buckley.
From the opening notes, everyone will know the race is on!
This high-velocity piece is built almost entirely on fast moving-
staccato eighth notes. It's inspired by pointillism, a painting
technique which uses numerous discrete dots of color to form
a distinct image. The overall effect of the music is that of an
energetic thrill ride that is as much fun for the audience as it is
for the performers.
10759401 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10759401E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10759402 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Lisbon (from Lincolnshire Posy)—arr. Michael Sweeney.
The brief yet engaging opening movement of Percy Grainger's
masterwork has been carefully arranged to be played by young
players and groups with incomplete or reduced instrumentation.
Even with minor simplification and modest ranges, the character and
authenticity of the original shines through in this skilled adaptation.
10759399 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10759399E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10759400 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
The Lullaby in the Mirror—Richard L. Saucedo.
The composer wrote this moving work after recognizing the
need for well-paced lyric pieces for young players. Heartfelt
and touching, it features a mournful melody that winds its way
through a variety of moods and colors and will stay in your
memory long after the music has ended.
10759403 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10759403E Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
The Midday Blues—Robert Thurston.
We've all experienced the midday doldrums (or mid-rehearsal
doldrums), and this is just the cure. Break through by having
your students rock out with this bluesy rock-style piece for
young bands. Wake everyone up a with a heavy dose of head-
banging percussion in an exhilarating breakout section that will
energize everyone in your band.
10759715 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
10759716 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
