Beginning groups will love this unique programmatic suite of four short movements, each of which portrays a well known prehistoric creature (or two!). Clever and very easy, it includes: Stegosaurus, Brontosaurus, Pteradactyls and The Battle (Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops). A really different work at this level! Originally published in 1987. (5:40)
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Music from Disney's animated classics has become a part of our culture and reaches across generations with its appeal. This medley of familiar melodies will bring back fond memories for players and audience alike. Includes: Under the Sea (The Little Mermaid),Circle of Life (The Lion King), Friend Like Me (Aladdin) and Beauty and the Beast.
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Originally published in 1955, Clare Grundman's masterful setting of early American folk tunes remains a young band staple for contest and festival. Skillfully adapted here for flexible instrumentation, this classic work is now playable by a wide variety of mixed and smaller ensembles.
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“All aboard!!!” The iconic rock anthem that launched the solo career of Ozzy Osbourne is perfectly scored to be accessible to young bands of any size and instrumentaion. A must have in your concert band library!
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Though written with the young band in mind, this exciting composition packs plenty of drama and intensity in less than 2 minutes! Featuring active percussion writing, powerful brass statements and woodwind flourishes, this is a perfect program opener for any occasion or festival. (Grade 2.5) Dur: 1:50
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Featuring a relentless rhythmic drive and powerful-sounding themes, here is an effective and exciting piece for second-year players. Utilizing a single tempo and no syncopation, this is a great tool for teaching rhythmic security and ensemble balance. Dur: 2:10
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Originally recorded by Mariah Carey in 1994, this familiar tune has become a perennial holiday favorite. Scored for flexible instrumentation, this appealing arrangement features the moderate swing style of the original following the opening rubato section. Easy to learn, and sure to brighten up any concert.
With Hal Leonard Hybrid Editions, directors get the best of both worlds: the professional quality of a printed score and the convenience of unlimited digital access to printable parts. These editions are perfect for:
• Unbalanced sections that need additional parts
• Middle school musicians who frequently lose or damage their music
• Long-term use without worrying about preserving original parts
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Written in a single slow tempo, this composition from the pen of Richard Saucedo offers young bands a perfect opportunity for expressive and lyric playing. The harmonies unfold beautifully and the emotional peak is attained through a gradual building up of the instrumentation. (3:00)
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Michael takes this tender and lyrical folk song and creates a marvelous setting for beginning players. Even at this easy level, this arrangement provides a wealth of musicality through creative harmonies and skilled scoring. Every section gets a chance to play the melody at some point. Dur: 2:20 (Includes Full Performance CD)
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Written in a style similar to Michael's popular Celtic Air and Dance, here is another terrific setting of Celtic tunes arranged for very young bands. This arrangement opens with a beautiful and flowing version of the familiar air Danny Boy. The setting concludes with the lively Star of the County Down featuring the percussion section and a dance-like melody. Dur: 2:50
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Recorded by the White Stripes in 2003, this familiar rock hit has become a favorite at sporting events. Paul's energetic arrangement for flexible instrumentation features the signature bass line riff along with a hard-driving style throughout.
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Pixar Studios strikes gold again with their imaginative and original animated film Coco. With a story of Mexican folklore and with characteristic music, here is a wonderful setting of the main song. The opening is in a ballad style, and then shifts to a faster tempo with a mariachi flavor.
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This tender and mournful traditional folk song remains a favorite with ensembles of all levels. Even in the easy flex format scored for four parts, this arrangement provides ample variety in textures, and musicality with effective emotional pacing.
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Some of the best holiday music over the years has come from movie soundtracks. This unique and entertaining medley includes: The Polar Express, Somewhere in My Memory (from Home Alone) and Overture from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Sure to liven up any holiday concert!
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Here is an emotion-filled arrangement for young players based on the folk tune Down to the River to Pray, which is thought to have been composed by an African-American slave. There is an element of sadness in the music, but also a glimmer of hope as the slaves dream of freedom and being reunited with family and friends. Dur: 2:45
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Michael's popular setting of tuneful Irish melodies is available here in an easy flexible format using just 4 parts plus percussion. Ideal for small group settings.
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Powerful themes from the first “Pirates” movie, The Curse of the Black Pearl.
Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation. Written using just five parts (plus percussion), these arrangements will work with virtually ANY combination of brass, woodwinds, or even strings. Dur: 2:30
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The main song from this classic holiday movie features a driving pulse and a memorable tune. Even with flexible scoring, this arrangement sounds dynamic and full.
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Already a classic in the grade 1 repertoire, Anne McGinty's composition sounds sophisticated without being hard. It features effective use of polychords, modal harmonies and a driving percussion part. Written with just a single tempo, this is sure to make your beginners sound great! Dur: 2:05
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The final movement of Percy Grainger's masterwork Lincolnshire Posy is arranged here for younger bands with reduced instrumentation. Similar to his earlier adaptation of “Horkstow Grange”, Michael Sweeney carefully maintains the structural and harmonic integrity of the original while providing an authentic-sounding version at an easy level. Certain to become a “must have” for the young band repertoire. (Grade 2.5) Dur: 2:50
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From Grainger's masterwork for band Lincolnshire Posy, here is the second movement smartly adapted for young level by Michael Sweeney. This edition uses a lower key for range considerations, yet retains all of the charm and beauty of the original. What a terrific opportunity to instill an appreciation of Grainger in your young players! Dur: 2:30
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The unmistakable and familiar theme from the TV series and feature films.
Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation. Written using just five parts (plus percussion), these arrangements will work with virtually ANY combination of brass, woodwinds, or even strings. Dur: 1:50
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In every ecosystem, an “apex predatory” is an animal existing at the very top of the food chain; never preyed upon themselves. Michael Oare's programmatic work opens with a haunting flute solo accompanied by various mysterious effects. The pace then quickens as we explore the intensity, danger, and majesty connected with these magnificent natural hunters. Dur: ca. 3:50
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An outstanding arrangement of one of the most recognizable movie themes ever that captures the spooky, quirky, and ethereal sounds of the original while being scored for flexible instrumentation. Your young musicians will have so much fun practicing they won't even realize they are learning various articulations, dynamics, and chromatics.
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Originally recorded by Neil Diamond in 1969, Sweet Caroline has grown in popularity over the years to where it is now commonly played at sporting events across the country, and has been featured on the TV series Glee. Sure to be a hit at any concert.
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