Although this tune by iconic band Queen met with a rather cool reception when it was first released in 1979, over the years it has become one of the bands most popular songs thanks in part to frequent use in advertising, television and film. Featuring trademark tight harmonies and a dramatic style shift from moderate ballad to double time rock, this arrangement will sound terrific even with young players.
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This appealing and stately British style march has been a staple in the repertoire for young bands since it was first published in 1982. Written using a tempo which is slower than typical American marches, it opens with a feature for percussion and flutes. Gradually other sections join the mix until reaching the magnificent strains for full band. From there, the instrumentation thins out leading to a reprise of the flute and percussion statement. A real gem! Dur: 2:20
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A significant figure in American music, Norman Dello Joio composed several works for band that have become part of the standard literature. This composition from 1975 features Mediterranean folk dance influences and offers a distinctive and dramatic setting for band. (Grade 4)
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One of the most recognizable of all Duke Ellington tunes, this distinctive composition combines the styles of Latin and big band jazz. Richard Saucedo gives this classic an impressive new setting for concert band.
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Composer Chen Yi wrote Spring Festival as a celebration of the Chinese New Year and all the traditions that accompany this special Chinese festival. While the melody is drawn from a southern Chinese folk ensemble piece called Lion Playing Ball, the form of the piece is based on the idea of the Golden Section. Learn more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ComposersForum/search?query=chen+yi+spring+festival+
BandQuest®, an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for band, is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series was started as a response to feedback from music educators that there is a pressing need for new, fresh band music. The heart of this program is new works written by a diverse group of leading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. Every BandQuest project includes a residency component in which the composer works collaboratively with a middle school as they create their new piece.Many BandQuest pieces are accompanied by an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to assist students as they learn the music and to integrate each piece with non-music studies. Visit www.bandquest.org to learn more about this innovative series, and email bandquest@composersforum.org to request a free downloadable audio catalog.
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Unleash your percussion section and let the full ensemble do some rumbling themselves on this masterful and unusual work from Michael Sweeney. Commissioned by the Pratt, Kansas High School Band, the composition explores that state's tumultuous storms across the plains, as well as emotional and civil storms from the early days of statehood. Filled with bold statements and unparalleled rhythmic vitality (including a percussion “duel”), the final dramatic and uplifting segment is a tribute to the perseverance and triumph of the human spirit. (7:00)
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When you look out at the ocean, what does it resemble? This unique, driving composition paints that picture. The upper Atlantic beaches hold many stories, from beautifully scenic sunrises to the wrath of Hurricane Sandy. Three high schools in Toms River, New Jersey commissioned the musical depiction of their celebrated shore, from joy to turbulence. The heavy emphasis on percussion only adds to the exciting build and powerful ending. Dur: 4:15
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This tender melody was originally a choral work titled “All Praise to Thee,” with text based on Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ from a chorale written by Martin Luther and first published in 1524. Preston Hazzard has beautifully reimagined this work for winds capturing the rich harmonies and haunting melody of the original. Dur: 3:40
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Robert W. Smith's “Encanto” has been a staple of the festival repertoire for young bands for over 30 years! With its dramatic fanfare and rhythmic energy throughout, this version for flexible instrumentation is adapted directly from the original.
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Few rock bands from the 1980s can boast the level of popularity and parade of hits produced by the band Journey. This terrific medley for flexible instrumentation includes Any Way You Want It, Don't Stop Believin', Open Arms, and Separate Ways.
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A slow and dramatic opening featuring an optional trumpet solo quickly transitions to a high energy section that features outstanding thematic writing, colorful orchestrations, driving rhythms and excellent parts for all sections. An exciting and accessible work that will showcase the full range of your ensemble.
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Some of the most memorable songs ever written for the stage come from the musical sensation, Les Misérables. Now in a blockbuster 2012 motion picture, Johnnie Vinson's beautiful medley includes: At the End of the Day, I Dreamed a Dream, Master of the House, Do You Hear the People Sing?, and On My Own.
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Written in a grand “film score” style, this magnificent work opens with a dynamic fanfare featuring soaring brass and woodwind flourishes. Descriptive and evocative with every phrase, including a beautiful slow lyric section, transport your audience on a thrilling musical adventure with this impressive overture! Dur: 5:50 (Grade 5)
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An ideal finale for choir and band or for band with alto saxophone solo. Also Available: 08740555/$1.50 SATB • 08740556/$1.50 SAB • 08740557/$1.50 2-Part 08740558/$19.95 Cassette
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Richard Saucedo has created an attention-getting fanfare that's packed with raw energy. This exciting, yet playable work is a perfect choice to let your band open a concert with dramatic flare and confidence. Dur: 1:45 (Grade 3)
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Optional choral parts also available.
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Haunting and captivating describe John Williams' score to this hit movie featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. The music features an alto sax soloist and a wide variety of unique percussion and scoring devices. This superb arrangement includes the most striking musical themes from the soundtrack in a marvelous concert setting. Grade 5
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Composed for Tapp Middle School in Powder Springs, GA and premiered at the 2005 Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Ascend is a driving and energetic work designed to sound great with younger bands. The combination of mixed meters and syncopation gives the main theme a unique edge, and there is a brief 3-part fugue woven into the texture of the piece. Sure to provide a rewarding and varied musical experience for your players. Dur: 3:05 (Includes Full Performance CD)
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Composer Alex Shapiro's piece Paper Cut is reminiscent of a movie soundtrack to which the musicians can imagine their own dramatic scene. Paper Cut is written to make the players themselves part of the action with choreographed maneuvers that look as compelling as they sound. In fact, the band members don't even play their instruments until halfway into the piece – instead they “play” paper along with a prerecorded track! The unusual element of paper and the myriad sounds that can emerge from something so simple offers a fresh view of what music-making can be and opens everyone's ears to the sonic possibilities found among everyday objects. Although Paper Cut was composed with middle schoolers in mind, it's also suited to more advanced musicians, since the paper techniques and the skill of playing against a prerecorded track are interesting for all ages. To perform the piece, you'll need an audio system capable of playing the prerecorded audio tracks from a laptop computer via a small digital audio interface connected to an audio mixer. Download information is provided in the printed piece. A free downloadable interdisciplinary curriculum for teaching Paper Cut is also available for download at www.BandQuest.org.
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Bandquest®, an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for band, is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series was started as a response to feedback from music educators that there is a pressing need for new, fresh band music. The heart of this program is new works written by a diverse group of leading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. Every BandQuest project includes a residency component in which the composer works collaboratively with a middle school as they create their new piece.Many BandQuest pieces are accompanied by an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to assist students as they learn the music and to integrate each piece with non-music studies. Visit www.bandquest.org to learn more about this innovative series, and email bandquest@composersforum.org to request a free downloadable audio catalog.
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Although this haunting tune has the flavor and sentiment of a traditional Irish folk song, it was composed in 1995 by multifaceted artist Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin. Her inspiration for the song was the idea that when we are happy or sad, the elements and the natural world are aligned with our feelings. From the wistful lyrics of the song; “Down by the river there's a tall willow tree, who weeps all night for you and me.” This evocative setting for band follows this sentiment through peaks and valleys of sound and emotion. Dur: 3:10
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Rimsky-Korsakov's symphonic masterpiece is made playable by Jay Bocook with this special edition for concert band. With its brilliant brassy fanfares and rhythmic vitality, this symphonic movement is a superb choice for a contest opener.
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This ingenious and appealing arrangement by Jeff Simmons merges “The First Noel” and Pachelbel's “Canon in D.”
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With music by Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard, this striking soundtrack conveys a variety of moods and settings for this blockbuster new movie starring Russell Crowe. Powerfully scored for band by John Wasson.
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