MusicWorks – Grade 2
This energetic work makes an impressive statement for young bands. Written in a single tempo throughout, you'll be amazed at the amount of excitement that can be generated with limited technical demands. Richard uses active percussion figures (augmented with optional additional mallet parts) along with powerful brass statements and layers of woodwind lines to create a wonderful overall effect. (3:10)
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This signature hit by the Backstreet Boys was recorded in 1999 and hailed by many as the pop ballad of that year. With a catchy melody passed from section to section and a relaxed rock tempo, this arrangement works perfectly for younger players.
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Commissioned by the Georgia Music Educators Association District 8 Honor Band, this lyrical work uses flowing melodic lines and creative scoring to create an effective setting for young bands. Sam skillfully alternates sections of light and delicate writing with full broad-sounding chorale passages in a work that definitely sounds more impressive and complex than its easy level would indicate. Dur: 3:25 (Includes Full Performance CD)
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This impressive teaching piece features a mixture of the melodic and harmonic minor forms, and a shifting of accents brought about by changing meters. Your students will love learning the aggressive, bold style that comes with the changing rhythms.
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Commissioned by the Pickens County (GA) Middle School Band on the occasion of the band program being split into separate schools, this marvelous composition for young players explores the emotions of separation. Sam uses the analogy of a river that, when divided, maintains its identity yet becomes two separate entities. Three themes are presented individually then come together in grand fashion at the end. (4:35)
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Pokémon is back! Here's a terrific arrangement of the original theme featuring a driving rock pulse and catchy melodies. Quick to learn, and fun to play!
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MusicWorks – Grade 1
Rarely does any single publication have such an effect on band literature as this unique and striking composition from 1994. Individually, the parts are relatively simple. Yet the combined effect is sophisticated and impressive far beyond its easy level. Michael uses a wealth of contemporary devices (including tone clusters, recorders, singing, pencil tapping) to create an aura of prehistoric times. This new edition includes a full recording and is a must for every program. (3:45)
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MusicWorks – Grade 1
This traditional style march for very young players has all the right ingredients to become a winner. From the tutti first strain, to the percussion break, to the woodwind trio and rousing final strains, here is a march you can depend on for success! (2:30)
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This beautiful and sensitive composition was written to celebrate the beginning of UNITED SOUND, an organization whose purpose is to put instruments into the hands of special needs students. The beginning section features optional solo opportunities for flute, alto sax and trumpet. From there the piece adds layers of sonorities as the full ensemble builds to the emotional and powerful final strains. Dur: 2:10
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Here is a very easy arrangement of the familiar music from Jurassic Park. Now even beginning players can enjoy one of John Williams' most iconic themes.
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Here is the perfect first march for your beginning band! Using solid scoring techniques, Forward March! features strong melodic writing with easy counterlines, a short percussion break, a “trio” melody for clarinets, and a strong full band finish.
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Includes themes from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial). Dur: 3:15
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.
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From heavy metal masters Metallica, this 1991 hit has become a rock standard. Paul's powerful arrangement for band effectively captures the hard-driving feel of the original.
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Here are all your favorite Nutcracker themes rolled into a clever and lighthearted medley. For added excitement, appoint an official time keeper and use a big hourglass-type egg timer or a projected digital stopwatch so the audience can track your progress as the band frantically races to finish under 3 minutes. (An accelerando is built-in at the end in case you need to make up time!)
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Grab your bass and join the caroling party with this book featuring 24 holiday classics, including: Carol of the Bells • Deck the Hall • God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen • Hark! The Herald Angels Sing • Jingle Bells • Joy to the World • O Christmas Tree • O Come, All Ye Faithful • O Holy Night • Up on the Housetop • We Three Kings of Orient Are • We Wish You a Merry Christmas • and more.
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From Disney's spectacular animated movie Frozen, here is a medley of catchy songs skillfully arranged for flexible instrumentation. Includes: Do You Want to Build a Snowman?, For the First Time in Forever, and Let It Go.
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Filled with tuneful melodies and an energetic lilt throughout, Cloud Dancing is sure to have great appeal for students as well as audiences. There is a wealth of teachable elements as well; developing confidence in 3/4, use of simple mixed meters in the slow middle section, and brief solo opportunities for Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, and Trumpet. Enjoyable as well as educational. Dur: 3:15
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Representing a musical journey through an enchanting and mysterious realm, Mystic Passage unfolds with a soft and evocative atmosphere of intrigue and anticipation. As the intensity gradually escalates, the listener encounters a series of twists and turns through this magical world. An engaging and creative work for 2nd year players. Dur: ca. 2:30
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Take an exciting trip to a futuristic city in the clouds! Liftoff with a bold introduction full of open harmonies and fanfare brass before experiencing the bustling metropolis with long melodic lines over driving rhythms and tension filled suspensions. Well scored triplets and simple 16th note figures are effective yet highly accessible to young players. All sections enjoy fun and engaging parts. A great cinematic sound!
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The music of Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story is timeliness and remains as popular as ever. In this arrangement of America, Johnnie Vinson has skillfully preserved the mixed meter rhythmic flavor of the original but in a very playable version for younger bands.
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The haunting melody of this traditional Irish folk song is treated here in a lush and moving setting by Michael Sweeney. Even at this easy level, the instrumentation is varied and a wealth of musical elements are provided through creative harmonizations and carefully placed key changes. This is scored in a way that will make even small bands sound terrific. Dur: 3:05
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Drawing on two early American hymn tunes, here is a beautifully paced lyric piece with moments of calm reflection as well as emotional high points. The opening uses the lesser known Vermont composed by William Billings, and this is followed by a poignant adpatation of the familiar hymn Nearer, My God, To Thee. Dur: 3:45
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Michael's popular setting of tuneful Irish melodies is available here in an easy flexible format using just four parts plus percussion. Ideal for small group settings.
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As the title implies, here is a dynamic work for band with plenty of Latin excitement and drive. Contrast and variety is provided in the melodic middle section, then the piece roars to a powerful conclusion. Impressive sounds for young groups! Dur: 2:20 (Grade 2)
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Filled with tuneful melodies and an energetic lilt throughout, Cloud Dancing is sure to have great appeal for students as well as audiences. There is a wealth of teachable elements as well; developing confidence in 3/4, use of simple mixed meters in the slow middle section, and brief solo opportunities for Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, and Trumpet. Enjoyable as well as educational. Dur: 3:15
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Driving tempos, harmonic tensions, intense melodies and dramatic shifts in dynamics and articulations will have both audience and musicians on the edge of their seats. Expert scoring and very reasonable ranges and technical demands will have your young concert band sounding full and mature. Perfect for teaching a wide range of musical concepts including ensemble playing.
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One of the best-loved Christmas songs of all time. Michael's flowing arrangement with flexible scoring features a distinctive and creative harmonic approach that gives this wonderful tune a contemporary and rich sound.
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Scored for flexible instrumentation, here is a marvelous setting of these dramatic and poignant songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless classic. Includes: The Phantom of the Opera, All I Ask of You, Think of Me, and The Music of the Night.
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