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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
4 Missa Festi (Music for a Festival)David
Shaffer. An exciting piece to prepare with your
students and a powerful performance composition
for your audiences. A dramatic fanfare opens and
features a gracious and flowing melody that builds
in power and tension to a bright and spirited allegro.
This section incorporates a simple but effective
melody in the trumpets and then is reintroduced
throughout the piece, modified by tempo, phrase
length and instrumentation. A perfect selection for
contest or festival.
10758899 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 49.00
10758900 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10758792 CD-Blaze! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
l Mississippi SawyerDavid Myers. Based on a
traditional fiddle tune, this fun arrangement uses
optional hand drum and washboard to help create
an old-style barn-dance atmosphere. Articulations
are marked to imitate the feel of bowing on a fiddle
for a vivid stylistic performance. Vocal cheers by the
players near the end add to the fun of this festive
work for young bands.
10654943 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10654944 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
l Mystic ChantJorge Vargas. Rising out of a
misty, impressionistic sound environment, the
chant-like melody of this original work first appears
in flutes and trumpets. As the piece progresses,
the slow-tempo opening is suddenly interrupted
by an energetic percussion-driven variation of the
principal theme, like a stab of sunlight burning
through the fog. This fascinating composition will be
a welcome addition to concert or contest programs.
10654908 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
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
4 New Frontier (A Celebration for Band)James
Swearingen. Right from the start, the captivating
sounds of percussion and powerful chords lay the
groundwork for an exciting and energetic work that
is sure to inspire. Each instrument has been scored
with special attention, and you'll find the musical
content to be resplendent with themes that sing from
the heart. The middle section includes an optional
solo that showcases and rewards your top flutist.
Sure to be popular with all your talented musicians.
10758827 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 59.00
10758828 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
10758791 CD-Joyride . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
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
4
Of Wind and FireGary P. Gilroy. Spirited and
energetic, this concert opener or closer for young
bands drives relentlessly from start to finish.
Energetic eighth-note passages, spectacular
texture and dynamic changes add to the appeal.
Young musicians will sound remarkably mature
when playing the bold melodic statements
in the opening and closing segments. The
orchestration for percussion offers a wide variety
of instrumentation and sounds that your young
percussionists will especially enjoy.
10700069 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 47.00
10700070 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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
l Paradise Awaiting?William Owens. This
sensitive work about loss includes musical
expressions of great spirit and joy. The gentle
opening mood gradually gives way to an upbeat and
energetic melody that playfully passes throughout
the ensemble in the form of several variations.
Eventually the music settles down into a sense of
calm, ending with a single delicate note that fades
to silence.
10758219 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10758220 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
n PeaceFrank Ticheli. The glow of a quiet and
starlit night opens this tranquil work with lightly
scored melodic lines floating amid the gentle tolling
of far off bells. The music then unfolds as it easily
weaves its way through a change in key, much as a
wandering traveler traverses changing landscapes.
Throughout the entire piece the musical material
always displays a feeling of assurance and
aspiration as well as peace and tranquility.
10546616 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 95.00
10546617 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 16.50
n Pictures at an ExhibitionMoussorgsky/
arr. Sweeney. This is a fantastic adaptation of
Moussorgsky's masterpiece, brought into reach
of bands at the easy level! The grandiose spirit
is intact, with the most celebrated movements
present, including: Promenade; The Hut of Baba
Yaga and The Great Gate of Kiev. This will surely
inspire young performers a love of great music.
Highly recommended!
2476651 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
2476652 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
PinnacleRob Grice. For a contemporary,
fresh-sounding selection, try this spirited work
by Rob Grice. It has all the energetic writing and
memorable themes that make it just right for
younger bands. The mid-voice instruments have a
chance to shine in this sparkling work.
2467371 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
2467389 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
n Portrait of a ClownFrank Ticheli. Noted for
his more advanced works, Ticheli has created
a delightful piece that is exactly what its title
indicates: a musical portrait of a clown. Low brass
and low woodwind demands are minimal, but the
scoring offers more individuality to the parts and
less reliance on block scoring.
2199149 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 95.00
2391902 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Band, Vol. 1
3-CD Set: Grades 2-3. . . . . 39.50
Prelude and FirestormRoland Barrett. This
original composition opens with a slow and
mysterious chorale before yielding to relentless
waves of musical firestorms. Each storm builds in
intensity before receding and then rising again in
a successive series of escalating passages, finally
reaching a powerful and definitive conclusion.
10453336 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 62.00
10453337 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
PrimalSean O'Loughlin. You couldn't find
a better title to describe this musical offering.
Primitive, guttural and aggressive, this forceful
piece will demand attention from the start. Pointed
dissonances add spice to the fanfare opening
before the piece takes off, driven by angular
rhythms and at times more biting harmonies.
A short lyrical section provides a much-needed
break before charging like a runaway horse to the
climactic conclusion.
10616307 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 58.00
10616308 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
l
The Promise of TomorrowMark Lortz.
Energize your concerts with this high-powered
concert work that vividly portrays the hope and
optimism of youth. The exuberant musical material
contains well-written parts that sound difficult but
will come together nicely with limited rehearsal
time. A powerful presentation that makes a
resounding musical opening statement or an
uplifting and joyous finale.
10700087 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 47.00
10700088 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Rattlesnake RhumbaTravis J. Weller. This
spellbinding Latin-flavored concert work displays
all the appealing harmonic color and syncopated
rhythms one expects to find in a rhumba. The wide
range of percussion instruments adds to the exotic
flavor and overall hypnotic effect that the alluring
melodies create. The intriguing title has a double
meaning as the music is in the style of a sultry
rhumba, and rhumba is also a term used for a
group of rattlesnakes.
10700073 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 47.00
10700074 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
H The Red BalloonAnne McGinty. Inspired by a
painting the composer once saw of an old man with
a small child holding a red balloon, this descriptive
piece is both evocative and moving. The music
depicts the balloon floating in air-a truly original and
creative contribution to the literature for this level.
2280782 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
2280790 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
2391902 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Band, Vol. 1
3-CD Set: Grades 2-3. . . . . 39.50
l The Red SledSalvio Fossa. Invite your band to
experience the wistful wonder of a ride on a sled
with this delightful piece. Recount the exhilaration
of every child's first ride down a snowy hill, from the
plodding climb up to the dashing and dangerous
descent. Simple grace notes for the flutes,
percussion features, and trombone glisses are just
some of the unique features of this very accessible
work that will be a winter favorite.
10758817 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10758818 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
10758792 CD-Blaze! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
4 Rejoice!James Swearingen. A truly special
piece that sounds harder than it really is. The
rhythmic drive of the piece is just one of the many
magical ingredients that will truly excite your
students. Solid scoring, syncopated themes and
fun-to-play percussion parts all combine to make
this an appealing selection for musicians and
audience alike.
10758897 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 49.00
10758898 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10758792 CD-Blaze! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
4 ResplendenceWilliam Owens. Brilliant
woodwind passages, colorful percussion and
strong melodic statements fuel this resounding
composition, inspired by the expressive and
emotionally charged music of the early Greek
Orthodox Church. Woodwinds and percussion
ring out to vividly introduce the melodic content
as it passes through many variations in style and
tonal color, gradually slowing as the strong ending
approaches, yielding a powerful final chord.
10758227 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10758228 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Rippling WatercolorsBrian Balmages. While
many often underestimate the extensive colors,
harmonies, and emotional ranges available to
younger ensembles, this stunning lyrical work sets
out to explore those very qualities. While playable
by middle school bands, this fully expressive work
is equally at home with mature ensembles. A
gorgeous and colorful work!
10521011 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10521012 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 Rise of the AvatarVince Gassi. Energy,
impulse, and ascension are key elements in this
pulsating composition. Musical motifs represent
avatars with growing energy, generating impulses,
and ascending figures. Themes and harmonies
soar, rhythms propel, energy issues forth,
engaging, energizing, and exciting the young
musicians in your band.
10739101 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 52.00
10739102 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
H
Rites of TamburoRobert W. Smith. Exotic,
rhythmic and energetic... another first class
composition for bands at the Easy level!
Entrancing woodwind colors are punctuated
by brass and percussion splashes, biting
dissonances and a constant flow of rhythmic
energy. There's even a measure where brass
players are invited to "Pick A Note" as they
crescendo into a resolving chord...a really neat
effect! An exceptional piece for young bands!
2418291 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 62.00
2418309 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
n Rock, River, TreeMichael Sweeney. Drawing
inspiration from a Maya Angelou poem, this
unique work for band offers challenges and
rewards for young players. The music ranges
from an energetic percussive pulse (rock) that
utilizes plastic buckets played throughout the
ensemble, to a flowing chorale theme (river)
that's heard near the beginning and again at the
end. Throughout, the piece grows and intensifies
(tree) as various musical elements are combined
and varied. Dramatic music with important cross-
curricular opportunities!
10521193 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10521194 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
n The Rowan TreeRandall D. Standridge. The
simple, compelling beauty of the old Scottish
folksong is captured in this gorgeous arrangement
for concert band. Low register clarinets and horns
predominate in this moving, melancholy setting. An
ideal lyrical ballad for concert or contest.
10093912 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10093913 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
The Running of the BullsMichael Story.
This wild and historic tradition comes to life
in this vivid and lively musical depiction. The
excitement and danger of the annual celebration
in Pamplona, Spain is re-created to full effect in
this exciting and colorful array of sounds. Cast
in two segments: the opening is a peaceful,
reflective setting of the early morning, followed
by the daring sounds of the event itself.
10601514 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 57.00
10601515 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Russian Christmas MusicAlfred Reed/arr.
Story. A masterwork for concert bands since
1944, this scoring for young bands captures all
the intrigue of the original. Although abridged,
familiar material from all four distinct sections
is included and featured. A dynamic addition to
young band literature!
10094737 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 62.00
10094738 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Salvation Is Created (Flex Band)arr.
Michael Brown. This memorable choral anthem
has been skillfully and faithfully adapted for young
bands and is a magnificent addition to concert or
festival programs. The careful scoring also allows
for groups with incomplete or nontraditional
instrumentation to perform this monumental piece
with great success and lasting musical impact.
10561627 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10561628 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Salvation Is CreatedPavel Chesnokov/arr.
Brown. This Russian Orthodox-style choral anthem
was composed in 1912. It has been skillfully and
faithfully recreated in this memorable chorale for
young players using reduced instrumentation
suitable even for smaller ensembles.
10095462 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10095463 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
