Here's the perfect encore from the legendary writer of light concert music, Leroy Anderson. With an occasional 3/4 bar thrown in for musical grins, Home Stretch is a tuneful gallop that makes a delightful ending to a great concert.
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Clifton Williams' final legacy for band, Songs of Heritage, was outlined in score form upon his demise in 1976. Conceived as a tribute to the composers and musicians among our forebears, the composition is indigenous of the fife and drum corps, the cakewalk, the shuffle dance, and the ballads of Stephen Foster. In a contemporary band idiom, it also reflects the present day trends in America's musical life.
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This very easy and appealing Latin-sounding piece can be used to feature a duet out in front of the full band. There are optional parts included to allow you to showcase 2 Flutes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Trumpets, or 2 Trombones/Baritones. A great motivater for your players, and a guaranteed audience pleaser.
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Based on a simple Armenian folk song, this inspiring setting is dedicated to Dr. Harry Begian who conducted its first American performance at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, December 2000. The haunting melody is developed in magnificent fashion building to a dramatic full band climax then tapering to a quiet ending.
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Here is a captivating piece for young band that explores the intrinsic beauty of the earth and man's quest to preserve it. John Higgins' imaginative composition uses contemporary sounds and techniques to create stunningly vivid musical portraits. The five sections are: Atmospheres, Rain Forest, Oceana, Metropolis, and Mountain Vistas.
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This delightful new march was written and designed to assist younger musicians in learning how to play in the traditional march style. Singable melodies, comfortable ranges and interesting percussion parts all combine to make this a new and valuable addition to the young band repertoire.
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Noted composer James Swearingen has majestically created a chorale prelude based on this inspirational hymn. Expressive harmonies building to a dramatic and powerfully scored ending will allow your band to sound its very best. Should you choose to add an extra touch of excitement for that special performance, this setting includes optional parts for antiphonal brass. Highly recommended!
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Currently the hottest ticket on Broadway, this Mel Brook's masterpiece features a wealth of dazzling show tunes. Includes: Along Came Bialy, Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop, I Wanna Be A Producer, Keep It Gay, The King Of Broadway, Prisoners Of Love, That Face, and of course, Springtime For Hitler.
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This striking new work from master composer John Moss uses marvelous band scoring techniques and a distinctive form to achieve a wonderfully effective musical setting. The exciting opening fanfare section ends with a clarinet cadenza which introduces the “evocation” section. Beautiful sonorities and flowing melodies are heard before the brief return of the fanfare theme and clarinet solo. From there, the work tapers to a quiet and peaceful close. Wonderful writing!
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This overture by John Tatgenhorst was written as a tribute to the many dedicated band directors across the country who develop excellence in their musical programs year after year. The music grows from simple melodic motifs into a variety of spirited and rhythmic variations. This piece also features band vocals and dramatic effects. (Grade 3)
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You'll hear the flavor of traditional Irish sounds along with contemporary concert band scoring in this rich and exciting work from Douglas Akey. The 8th note remains a constant thread as the pieces weaves through rapid time signature changes, lilting melodies, and driving rhythmic patterns. The slower middle section features a flowing horn melody and richly scored accompaniment figures. An accelerando and modulation lead to the energetic final segment in this dynamic and well-scored composition. (5:20)
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Here is a unique and striking work using contemporary percussion techniques, unmeasured sections, and dramatic musical effects. Strong brass fanfares, woodwind flourishes and short canonic statements lead to an uptempo rhythmic ostinato that builds steadily by layering rhythms and melodies. A brief slower section features solos for horn and flute before returning to the fast tempo and exuberant finish. (6:25)
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Displaying a variety of colors and musical styles, here is an impressive offering from Ted Ricketts. The calm setting in the beginning gradually gives way to a faster, emotionally-charged section featuring the trumpet section with rhythmic answers from the rest of the ensemble. Also featured is a contrasting section for woodwinds and brief solos for clarinet and flute before returning to the powerful faster strains and exciting ending. (3:55)
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Using melodic fragments from each of the six movements of Percy Grainger's Lincolnshire Posy as foils for each other, Steven Bryant has created a unique and brash experiment in musical juxtaposition! Grainger described his work as a bouquet of musical “wildflowers,” and Bryant describes “ImPercynations” as a “genetically-altered, crossbred, hybrid offspring...a musical Franken-flower”. An unconventional gem. (duration: ca. 5:15)
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In this unusual work for band, the composer describes the programmatic scenario as follows: “Alien beings arrive on Earth and gather for a ceremony meant to simulate a human religious service. However, the human observers soon realize the visitors' intent is not benign and quickly flee for their lives.” With movement titles like 18 Modules, Alien Chorale and Run!, you know you are in for a unique musical experience! (4:05)
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MusicWorks – Grade 3
With one of Beethoven's most recognizable motifs, the Scherzo from Symphony No. 9 is an example of classical literature at its best. Jay's masterful adaptation for band brings it to the concert stage with grace and elegance. (4:25)
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Symphonic Band – Grade 4
Masters of the operetta, Gilbert and Sullivan left the musical world a legacy of marvelously playful and tuneful songs. This entertaining medley includes We Sail the Ocean Blue and (I'm Called) Little Buttercup from “HMS Pinafore”, Overture and Three Little Maids from “Mikado”, and Poor Wand'ring One, I Am the Very Model, and With Cat-Like Tread from “Pirates of Penzance.” (6:00)
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Truly an American treasure, composer Harold Arlen will be the subject of a centennial celebration in 2005. This magnificent medley for symphonic band features some of his all-time favorite tunes. Includes: Come Rain or Come Shine, Get Happy, It's Only a Paper Moon, Stormy Weather and That Old Black Magic.
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Commissioned to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Lansing State Journal newspaper, this marvelous symphonic march was premiered by the Michigan State University Wind Symphony in November 2005, conducted by John Whitwell. In combining elements of our country's rich march history with his own blend of contemporary harmonies and masterful orchestrational techniques, John Moss has created an impressive work destined to become a staple in the repertoire of enduring concert marches.
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Written with a Grainger-like sensibility and an Irish charm, Billy Joel's emergence as a serious composer includes this beautiful air. The lyric opening, featuring optional piano and solo for English Horn (or Alto Sax), leads to an invigorating dance-like movement with creative rhythmic and harmonic devices. Challenging for each section, yet certainly attainable and well worth the effort.
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From the composer: “Nature's Way for intermediate level band was commissioned by BandQuest, a project initiated by the American Composers Forum. Their mission is for major composers of national reputation to write works of high quality that take into consideration the (still comparatively limited) levels of musical development--both technical and conceptual--typical of such ensembles. I eagerly accepted the commission and the challenges implied thereby--that is, to reign in my creative imagination to some extent and limit the technical/conceptual demands to a more moderate level than is to be found in my previous compositions for band. Nonetheless, since the process of rehearsing, studying and performing a work created specifically for the school student market is--and must be, in my view--primarily educational, it was very clear to me that my work would (and should) challenge the players at least to their top levels, and even a little beyond that. Thus Nature's Way in no way represents a compromise of my personal style, nor my long held concepts of form, continuity, texture, and instrumentation. I have known for a long time that young, inquisitive minds are eager to learn from new experiences, from previously never encountered challenges, that is to say, to be pushed--gently--to rise above their present levels of achievement. That's what education is all about.”
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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“Gandy dancers” were railroad workers in a bygone era. Richard takes you on a stunning journey to this lost time, painting aural images of railroad scenes and the heartfelt songs of these forgotten laborers. Picturesque and filled with emotional depth. Dur: 5:00 (Includes full performance CD)
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The result of a collaborative commission by the U.S. Air Force Academy Band, the U.S. Coast Guard Band, the U.S. Military Academy Band and the U.S. Naval Academy Band, this major work for band takes its title from a quote attributed to Thomas Jefferson, “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty,” and a variation of the West Point motto, “The Long Gray Line.” Opening with a tribute to those who have gone before in service to our country, a solemn, noble theme is presented that reappears near the end of the composition. The main body of the work is a series of march-like themes and idiomatic fragments culminating in a glorious full-band fanfare. Following a restatement of the “noble” theme, a stirring coda brings the music to a climactic close. Dur: 8:30 (Grade 5) (E.B. Marks)
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Composed at the request of Virginia Tech University and performed on the band's 2007 commencement tour, this work from Samuel Hazo pays tribute to the university's fallen students through a touching tone poem and accompanying inspirational text that helps build the bridges to healing.
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Right from the beginning, this dynamic overture explodes with intensity and rhythmic drive. Commissioned by District 8 of the Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association, John Moss uses angular melodies and biting ensemble punctuations to provide grit and character to this tour de force for wind band. For contrast, a slow middle section features rich harmonies and sonorous melodies before a reprise of the opening dynamic themes. Throughout the work an active percussion score supports and augments the overall dramatic effect. Dur: 6:15
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Inspired by rock and jazz drummers, Sticks & Stones provides an opportunity for a talented drummer to demonstrate his/her skills in FRONT of the concert band. As the featured soloist, the drummer's part allows ample opportunity to create their own part, within a theme and variations structure. (Grade 3)
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One of the most distinctive characteristics of this traditional Appalachian folk song is the jazz-like use of occasional “blue” notes in the melody and harmony. This setting effectively explores the many instrumental colors and textures of the modern concert band, yet it maintains the simplicity and beauty of the original melody. Dur: 3:40 (Grade 4)
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This poignant and moving work musically tells the tale of a chorus of angels (chorus angelorum) as they accompany two souls to the next world. Composed as a memorial piece, the music evolves from the initial “angels' song,” their journey to heaven, and their return to comfort those who mourn. The voice parts (performed on a synthesizer or by real voices) add an ethereal quality to this wonderful work. Dur: 6:25 (Grade 3-1/2)
Audio recorded by the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Wind Ensemble – Jack Stamp, conductor
Samuel R. Hazo, guest conductor
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The term “passage” can variously describe a “passageway” of travel, a musical phrase, or perhaps the soul's moving on from this world to the next. In this work for band, dark and rich sonorities are contrasted with a lilting, Celtic-flavored melody as it alternates with striking “passages” from the brass. Later, an alto sax soloist adds a haunting quality to the mood followed by a return of the ethnic drumming heard earlier. This unique and rewarding composition is beautifully paced and skillfully orchestrated using every section of the band. Dur: 7:00 (Grade 4)
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