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Grade 0.5 |
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Gizmo*- Ford
Inventive first year player piece which
uses a
ratchet in the percussion section
to depict a gizmo.
$40.00
|
Variants On a Celtic Folk Tune*
Wagner
A gentle, traditional Ballad which only uses quarter and half notes.
$40.00
|
|
Mojo*
- Grice
A first year player attention grabber
full of energy and excitement!
$42.00
|
Sanctus* - R.W. Smith
Simple and elegant setting of the
traditional African American Hymn
$42.00
|
|
Relics of the Past*- O'Loughlin
A minor mode piece inspired by the composers' visit to Yosemite National
Park.
$45.00
|
Chisolm* - Owens
A work that conjures images of cattlemen rounding up the herd, injected with
the sound of the cattlemen's whips.
$40.00
|
|
March
of the Champions* - Loest
A triumphant march featuring bold themes
and powerful harmonies.
$40.00
|
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Grade 1 |
|
As
Twilight Falls* - Sheldon
A tranquil lyrical offering with an excellent teaching opportunity for
phrasing and expression.
$45.00
|
The
Pilgrimage* - Sheldon
Haunting lyrical lines depict and individual's quiet journey towards truth
through a variety of texture changes.
$40.00
|
|
Quest
of the Knights Templar*
Sheldon
A fast paced musical journey with a
powerful opening characterized by
darkness and mystery.
$40.00
|
Sigfried's Super Sensational
Circus March* - Myers
This circus march , using sound effects from instrument to instrument, is a
great way to build young players technique.
$40.00
|
|
Mystery Ride* - White
A dark gem using a minor mode and dissonant sounds to help set the mood.
$40.0
|
Challenger Point* - Johnson
A nice easy overture-style concert piece using a primary theme contrasted
with an engaging slow section.
$40.00
|
|
Flutopia
-
Story
A charming composition to focus the spotlight on the flute section.
$45.00
|
Ironclad - O'Loughlin
A serious and imaginative work describing the battle between pirates and
sailors.
$50.00
|
|
Grade 1.5 |
|
Jamaica Me Crazy* - Watson
Everything is "Irie", with the happy island beat used to capture the spirit
of reggae influences in the catchy, syncopated
melody piece.
$46.00
|
Jump
Start* - Hodges
A catchy tune to let your band cut loose
with a strong jump beat powered by
an
old school bass line.
$46.00
|
|
Above
and Beyond*
-
Swearingen
An exciting opener using dramatic
melodies that are scored against a
background of bold rhythms and contemporary harmonies.
$46.00
|
Flash
Drive* - Calhoun
A dramatic work using a variety of contrasting styles and articulations with
veritable splashes of brilliance.
$50.00
|
|
Junk
Funk* - Mixon
A ton of fun for your percussionists!
A funk-style, raise the roof piece
using
paint buckets and garbage cans.
$50.00
|
Maiden Voyage* - Meeboer
A fun contest style piece using memorable themes with colourful percussion
and great rhythmic interest.
$45.00
|
|
Priestess of Fire* - Kaisershot
A spirited work depicting the journey
of the Priestess to the temple where
she sacrifices herself.
$45.00
|
Albany Fanfare* - Owens
An invigorating fanfare that combines powerful themes with stately lines in
a
flurry of energy.
$40.00
|
|
Celtic Air & Dance No. 3* - Sweeney
Continuing the popular series, the third installment combines "Red Is the
Rose"
with the lively "Bill Sullivan's Polka".
$40.00
|
Crazy for Cartoons -
Sheldon
A musical reminder of the humor and action in classic cartoons.
$45.00
|
|
Cape
Breton Lullaby -
Gassi
A beautiful east coast folk melody offering
an excellent opportunity for teaching expression and lyrical playing.
$46.00
|
Dreams of Victory -
Conaway
A dignified concert fanfare with a brass section feature highlight this well
written opener.
$46.00
|
|
You Must Know - Meeboer
Combines elements of Latin and Rock
music arranged as a light pop tune for concert band.
$45.00
|
Aquia Landing - Murtha
A great sounding Sousa style march
paying tribute to the "Network of Freedom".
$40.00
|
|
Grade 2 |
|
Rouge
Valley Celebration
Gassi
An excellent choice to add sparkle to your next program featuring wonderful
melodic lines and colourful harmonies.
$50.00
|
Falling Leaves* - Fannin
A lush ballad providing an opportunity to explore rubato, tenuto and
vibrato.
$52.00
|
|
Hocus
Pocus* - Romeyen
A unique work to experience the allure of magic using innovative and
contemporary sounds that add to the magical effect.
$48.00
|
Royal
Sword* - Calhoun
An exciting piece providing a musical portrayal of medieval times.
$60.00
|
|
Airships* - Sweet
Inspire your students' confidence with this bold and strident adventuresque
work.
$60.00
|
Hush*
- Thomas
A simple lyrical composition in the style of a lullaby enabling students to
concentrate on expressive components of their performance.
$55.00
|
|
Jungle Dance* - Balmages
A work that is certain to impress, using an ever changing melody with
surrounding textures evolving as the music develops.
$55.00
|
Winds
of Destiny* - Morales
An effective and accessible overture using interesting effects to recreate
the sound of gusting winds.
$50.00
|
|
The Magician* - Bobrowitz
A unique musical magic motif or "Now You Hear It, Now You Don't".
$65.00
|
Zooveniers* - Standridge
A fun musical zoo using miniature musical vignettes to portray nine exotic
animals
$75.00
|
|
Danza Del Fuego - Smith
Regal Spanish setting created with use of interesting meter and contrasting
dynamic levels.
$48.00
|
Triumphant - Meeboer
A highly energetic and percussive piece with the percussion section playing
a huge role.
$55.00
|
|
Her Majesty's Brigade
Standridge
Majestic sounding traditional march elevated with the composers unique
scoring touches.
$50.00
|
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Grade 2.5 |
|
Metrix*
-
Sheldon
A multi-meter jazz composition suing tuneful melodies and infectious rhythms
highlighted by driving percussion riffs.
$52.00
|
Angel
Flight* - Huckeby
Beautiful flowing lyrical style piece. A good choice to develop musicianship
and teach legato playing
$50.00
|
|
Fidelity March* - Glover
Long live the King (not Elvis) in this march gem as a perfect choice for a
concert opener.
$50.00
|
Blaze
Away* - Holzman
A great march first published in 1901, this new edition features a full
score and edited parts.
$55.00
|
|
O Mio
Babbino Caro* - Vinson
One of the most beautiful melodies in classical music, this adaptation
provides a marvelous opportunity for lyric style playing.
$50.00
|
Terminal Velocity* - Oare
An exciting and dynamic work for young bands inspired by the exhilaration of
sky diving.
$50.00
|
|
Brandenburg Gate* - Vinson
An appealing German-style march solidly scored for young players.
$50.00
|
Voltage - Shaffer
Driving rhythms, striking dynamics and playable syncopation capture the
"Sheer energy" of this piece.
$54.00
|
|
Sneak Attack! - Saucedo
An entertaining piece giving that
unexpected surprise to a friend of foe!
$50.00
|
Accolade - Himes
An exciting and accessible work featuring a wide range of musical styles and
colours.
$55.00
|
|
Grade 3 |
|
Spontaneous Combustion*
Sheldon
A fast paced tour-de force for developing bands presented in a minor key,
eventually yielding to a major key.
$52.00
|
River
Trail Expedition* - Sheldon
This energetic concert overture is enhanced with punctuated rhythms and edgy
dissonances to portray the Hop-Along Cassidy Trail.
$72.00
|
|
Crescent Meadow* - Romeyen
A beautiful and creative lyrical work invoking vivid imagery of the
breathtaking meadow.
$68.00
|
Innova*
- Huckeby
Innova incorporates contemporary elements
of changing meter and syncopation with
unique harmonic ideas.
$72.00
|
|
Continuum*
-
Calhoun
A musical adventure giving students a chance to play moving melody lines in
a contemporary concert overture.
$75.00
|
Hands
Across the Sea* -
Balent
A scaled down careful rendition of this popular march in a playable
arrangement.
$85.00
|
|
Deep Water Bay* -
Levowitz
This piece echoes sentiments of the composers high school years in
Hong Kong with a majestic brass
opening and rhythmic woodwind themes.
$65.00
|
First We Dream* -
Morales
An exuberant work showcasing a clever combination of modern rhythms and
elements of popular music. A good feature for the percussion section!
$70.00
|
|
Remembering Yesterdays*
Stephenson
A nostalgic and dreamy lyrical work
with a chance to feature various soloists.
$55.00
|
Steel* -
Standridge
The third installment in the "Machine Series" is an energetic opener that
contains motivic development and multiple time signature changes.
$70.00
|
|
Lark In the Clear Air* -
Taylor
Based on a traditional Irish folk song.
Uses a series fo well scored episodes climaxing in a powerful tutti
statement.
$50.00
|
Song for Hope* -
Sweeney
A sensitive and moving lyric work written
as a memorial for a middle school band student.
$60.00
|
|
Windjammer *
(Voyage Aboard a Tall Ship)
Buckley
An effective and skillfully scored piece taking the audience on a colourful
and exciting musical voyage.
$65.00
|
Aces of the Air -
Swearingen
A fun to perform traditional march in the classic Karl King circus style
$65.00
|
|
Zoom -
Shabazz
Accessible composition that doesn't hold back on exploring musical
boundaries.
$68.00
|
Emblazon -
O'Loughlin
Celebrating the infectious energy and zest for life in memory of a music
student with vibrant and exciting tone.
$85.00
|
|
Escape from the Lost City -
Silva
Hang on tight with this intense work reminiscent of thrilling qualities of
action
movie scores.
$75.00
|
Celebration Triablesque -
Standridge
Highly rhythmic piece inspired by the customs and and music of African
tribes.
$70.00
|
|
A Time With Nicolas -
Spears
A reflection of a teenager's short life and
his passion for life, humour and
helpful spirit
$75.00
|
The Singing River -
Vinson
Effective work focusing on the Tennessee river creating an appealing musical
tapestry.
$65.00
|
|
Grade 3.5 |
|
Proclamations* -
Romeyn
Powerful scoring, varied textures and contrasting styles highlight this
impressive symphonic work.
$75.00
|
Fuega Del Alma* -
Strommen
Translated as "Fire of the Soul" this work embraces both pasodoble and
flamenco styles with energetic charge.
$65.00
|
|
Entrance of the Gladiators* -
Glover
Famous march masterpiece to
"Children of All Ages" under the
circus Big Top.
$65.00
|
Clown Act -
Kahelin
Humorous circus march which at one point includes the sax section barking as
dogs.
$75.00
|
|
Grade 4 |
|
Ignition* -
Stalter
A raucously energetic conert opener unleased in the music imagery for the
"spark" of creativity.
$72.00
|
Invocation and Psalm*
Gassi
A triumphant opening with an evocative melody garnished with lush harmony
highlight the commissioned work by Toronto's own Vince Gassi.
$72.00
|
|
Sea Song Fantasy* -
Wasson
Features a wide variety of Sea Shanties
in various styles, all combined into an exciting work.
$98.00
|
Indiana* -
Nowack
Pops concert Styling of the classic
Glen Miller favorite a la Big Band.
$85.00
|
|
Wild Dance* -
Akey
A wild musical ride featuring a huge variety of scoring combinations.
$75.00
|
Guide Along the Pathway* -
Saucedo
Lyciral based work with intensity commissioned by the IMEA.
$75.00
|
|
Hymn Tune Rhapsody -
Brubaker
A powerful treatment of the hymn
"Softly and Tenderly".
$70.00
|
Octane -
Shaffer
A high power intensity composition with excitement from beginning to end.
$76.00
|
|
Grade 4.5 |
|
See Rock City -
Karrick
A funk rock jam session for concert band. All sections of the band
contribute equally fusing elements or Rock, Jazz and Funk
styles.
$80.00
|
|
|
Grade 0.5 |
|
Tidings of Joy* -
Smith
An accessible classic based on
"God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen".
$40.00
|
Diary of a Grumpy Elf* -
Loest
Including humorous prose from Elf Leon.
A creative holiday work including favorite carols.
$40.00
|
|
Grade 1 |
|
Belwin Beginning Band Kit No. 7*
Holiday Edition -
Bullock
Five Holiday Classics Fused in a kit format.
Includes: Up On the Housetop, Jolly Old St Nick, Jingle Bells, Silent Night
and
We wish You A Merry Christmas.
$60.00
|
Calypso Bells* -
Phillips
A Jimmy Buffet inspired version of
Jingle Bells that will work well for first year players.
$44.00
|
|
Christmas With Beethoven*
Hannickel/Adam
Beginning as an innocent Christmas medley,
a gregarious Beethoven appears and takes over.
$40.00
|
Santa's Toy March -
O'Loughlin
Well known holiday favorites set the stage
for the Parade of Toys including: Toy March, Jolly Old St Nick and Up On the
Housetop
$45.00
|
|
Grade 1.5 |
|
Up On a Haunted Housetop* -
Watson
A spooky cool treatment of the Christmas classic including an optional
narration.
$46.00
|
Deck the Halls With Rock & Roll*
Fraley
An energetic rock groove version of
Deck the Halls with slight harmonic alterations.
$40.00
|
|
Grade 2 |
|
Merry Christmas and All That Jazz*
Story
A New Orleans jazz tinged salute of
"O Christmas Tree" and "Jingle Bells".
$55.00
|
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas*
Kazik
This classic novelty Christmas tune from the '50's will add a bit of fun to
your holiday concert.
$40.00
|
|
Santa Baby* -
Brown
Clever holiday tune made famous by
Eartha Kitt in the '50's.
$40.00
|
Joy of Christmas -
Bullock
A joyful Christmas medley including:
Deck the Halls, Hark, the Herald
Angels Sing and I Saw Three Ships.
$55.00
|
|
Grade 2.5 |
|
Feliz Navidad* -
Sharp
Popular holiday hit by Jose Feliciano which abounds with opportunities for
the
percussion section.
$60.00
|
And Bless Us Everyone -
Owens
A unique holiday medley with:
Go Tell It On the Mountain,
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen and
Still, Still, Still.
$50.00
|
|
Grade 3 |
|
Christmas Fantastique* -
Lopez
A great collection of winter favorites including: Frosty the Snowman, Jingle
Bell Rock, Up On the Housetop and
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town.
$70.00
|
Sleep In Heavenly Peace* -
Roszell
The classic "Silent Night" given a lush new
harmonic treatment.
$60.00
|
|
Scherzo for Santa*
-
Conaway
A charming dash through a variety of
holiday tunes.
$65.00
|
Jazzy Christmas*
-
Vinson
Creative chart in a light and appealing
jazzy style.
Includes: We Wish You a Merry Christmas, The Holly and the Ivy and Good King
Wenceslas.
$60.00
|
|
Grade 3.5 |
|
Fantasia On Silent Night -
Bond
A romantic adaptation of "Silent Night" interweaving fanciful jazz harmony.
$65.00
|
|
|
Grade 5 |
|
We Wish You A Mambo Christmas
Morales
A stunning mambo style arrangement
featuring authentic grooves in a Latin percussion ensemble.
$70.00
|
|
|
Grade 1.5 |
|
Do You Want to Know A Secret
Lopez
Monster 1964 Beatle hit with a definite
delicate and melodic ingredient
$50.00
|
Lean On Me
- Longfield
Familiar rock hit originally recorded by
Bill Withers and recently updated on the hit
TV series Glee
$35.00
|
|
Just Dance
- Murtha
Easy version of this popular Lady Gaga hit
arranged with a driving dance groove
$35.00
|
Get Back
- Vinson
Solid arrangement of the Beatle classic including the distinctive drum
pattern and familiar melodic lines
$35.00
|
|
I Got You (I Feel Good)
- Vinson
Signature James Brown Classic! Trademark syncopations are written and lend a
definite
sense of authenticity to this playable
arrangement
$35.00
|
Born This Way
- Vinson
Huge hit by Lady Gaga in a solid
arrangement for beginning players
$35.00
|
|
Grade 2 |
|
Dynamite
- Lopez
Hot Tai Cruz Pop Hit! Your students will
"throw their hands upo in the air" with the
driving rhythmic pulse and compelling
melody
$55.00
|
Just the Way You Are (Amazing)
Barrett
Bruno Mars motivating pop hit with an endearing and easily recognizable
melody $55.00
|
|
Born This Way
- Thomas
#1 Hit by Lady Gaga stands out with it's
infectious groove
$50.00
|
Poker Face
- O'Loughlin
Lady Gaga mega hit skillfully retains the
sound of the original with it's driving rhythm and distinctive melodic
lines
$40.00
|
|
Hey Soul Sister
- Kazik
Popular hit by Train includes plenty of
variety in scoring and textures while
being easy to learn.
$40.00
|
Brown Eyed Girl
- Murtha
Van Morrison signature hit with an
upbeat feel that will liven up any concert $40.00
|
|
Clocks
- Kazik
Enduring hit from Coldplay includes a
catchy melody with well constructed counterlines and harmony
$40.00
|
Time Warp (Rocky Horror)
- Vinson
The cult movie classic recently revived in
Glee is a high energy dance hit in a very playable great sounding
arrangement
$40.00
|
|
Mary Poppins Highlights
- O'Loughlin
Fantastic medley from the timeless Disney movie with memorable tunes like:
Feed the Birds, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,
Chim Chim Cher-ee and A Spoonful of Sugar
$50.00
|
Firework
- Brown
Hit recorded by Katy Perry with saxes starting the melody in the beginning
with
other sections added as the piece builds.
Sure to be an audience pleaser
$40.00
|
|
Best of Glee
- Brown
An energetic medley from the hit TV serie
includes: Don't Stop Believin', Lean On Me,
Sweet Caroline and My Life Would Suck
Without You
$50.00
|
Fright Night
- Kazik
Add a little drama with this Halloween medley. Classic scary themes include:
Toccata & Fugue in D minor, Funeral March of a Marionette, Jaws, Addams
Family Theme, Thriller and Night On Bald Mountain $50.00
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Grade 3 |
|
Viva Italia
- Bullock
The music of Italy is featured in this entertaining medley including: O Sole
Mio, Tarantella, Carnival of Venice,
Prelude to Act III (La Traviata) and
Funiculi, Funicula
$65.00
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Haven't Met You Yet
- Brubaker
Michael Buble hit arranged with soaring
lines and lush brass scoring
$70.00
|
|
Crooner's Serenade
- Williams
Medley of tunes recently resurrected by
Michael Buble featuring: Moondance,
I've Got You Under My Skin and
Save the Last Dance
$75.00
|
A Man and His Soul
- Roszell
Legendary Ray Charles is remembered
in this medley of his classic tunes
including: What'd I Say, Ruby and
I Got A Woman
$75.00
|
|
Lady Gaga Dance Mix
- Ricketts
Lady Gaga medley featuring her best
known dance hits.
Includes: Poker Face, Bad Romance and
Just Dance
$60.00
|
Pixar Movie Magic
- Brown
A terrific medley of tunes from Pixar.
Includes: The Glory Days (Incredibles),
The Spirit of Adventure (Up), Ratatouille Theme, The Big Race (Cars) and
You've Got A Friend In Me (Toy Story) $60.00
|
|
Hawaii Five-O Theme
- O'Loughlin
This rockin' classic is a hit again thanks
to the new hit series on CBS.
The excitement of the original is
captured in this playable arrangement
for young bands
$50.00
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Stevie Wonder In Concert
- Murtha
The best known hits of Stevie Wonder
are featured in this upbeat medley including: Sir Duke, You Are the Sunshine
Of My Life, I Wish and Signed, Sealed, Delivered
$60.00
|
|
Pop & Rock Legends: Mamas & Papas
Ricketts
A medley of the iconic '60's group features:
Monday, Monday, Dream a Little Dream of Me and California Dreamin'
$60.00
|
Soulful Sixties
- Brown
A medley of hits includes: I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Land of a
Thousand Dances, Natural Woman & Ain't No Mountain High Enough
$60.00
|
Something
- Murtha
Iconic ballad by the quiet Beatle, George Harrison, features alto sax on the
melody followed by low brass and a light swing treatment of the bridge
section
$50.00
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|
|
Grade 3.5 |
|
Maynard Madness - Lopez
A take-no-prisoners arrangement of two Maynard hits including the iconic
theme from "Rocky"
$65.00
|
|
|
Grade 4 |
|
Mancini - Bulla
A symphonic showstopper showcasing Mancini's
biggest hits. Includes: Moon River, The Pink Panther,
Baby Elephant Walk, Dreamsville and Peter Gunn
$80.00
|
Best
of Miami Sound Machine - Murtha
A great medley with hits from this '80's group features: Rhythm Is Gonna Get
Ya, Words Get In the Way
and Conga
$80.00
|
|
Sinatra - Bulla
An effective medley showcasing Old Blue Eyes
best known hits. Includes: Witchcraft, That's Life,
Come Fly With Me and Fly Me To the Moon
$80.00
|
|
*Casey's Last Run
Loest - Grade 0.5
Depicts the steam engine pulling away
to the crash of exploding percussion.
$51.75
|
*Concerto for Crash Cymbals
Hannickel - Grade 0.5
Hilarious follow-up to Concerto for Triangle. Anyone becomes the eager soloist..
$39.80
|
Flight of the Banshee
Barrett - Grade 0.5
Inspired by an old Irish tune, this piece
uses only 5 notes.
$44.00
|
Starburst Fanfare
Shaffer - Grade 0.5
Short Fanfare using the first 6 notes.
$48.30
|
*Antagonist
Clark -
Grade 1
An aggressive piece with repeated 8th note patterns with everyone getting the
melody.
$51.75
|
*Colliding Visions
Balmages - Grade 1
A collision of a beautiful melody and bright allegro section.
$46.00
|
Construction Zone
Sheldon - Grade 1
Rock chart with jackhammer and
post-driver rhythms
with an infectious bass line.
$49.50
|
El Pato Loco
Owens - Grade 1
A Latin dance depicting the antics of waterfowl with an array of Latin
percussion.
$46.00
|
Forward March
Murtha - Grade 1
Includes a percussion break and trio
melody for clarinets. Strong melody,
easy
counter lines.
$44.00
|
*Little Red In the Hood
Sweeney - Grade 1
A musical adventure from an innocent walk in the
woods to a heroic rescue.
$44.00
|
*Starlit Night
Swearingen - Grade 1
Stunning ballad making your band sound mature beyond
their years.
$49.80
|
Stonybrook Overture
Bemotas - Grade 1
Works on phrasing and articulation. A great Festival piece.
$46.20
|
*High School Cadets
Ford - Grade 1
A scaled-down version of Sousa's classic march yet
retaining traditional
dynamics
$49.50
|
Soaring
Spirit
Grice - Grade 1
Musical grace and energy from beginning to end
celebrating the enduring human
spirit.
$50.60
|
*Tornado
Ciechomski - Grade 1
Depicts a storm building & arriving,
complete with special effects from
clarinets & percussion.
$46.20
|
Abominable Snowman Chase
Smith - Grade 1.5
A fixed-pitch timpani with a creative soundscape.
Harmonic & percussive effects.
$52.90
|
Code of
Honor
Gassi - Grade 1.5
Inspired by feelings of courage and adventure. Perfect for concert or
contest
performance.
$50.60
|
Coldwater Crossing
Sweeney - Grade 1.5
Great sounding Overture with contrasting styles and bold melodies.
$44.00
|
Crossett
Brook
Grice - Grade 1.5
A lyrical piece with flowing melodies in comfortable ranges.
$52.90
|
*Ghosts,
Goblins & Witches
Swearingen - Grade 1.5
A spook-tacular suite with clever melodies
and a wide variety of percussion.
$49.80
|
*Glen
Crossing
Stalter - Grade 1.5
A delightful piece and a perfect opener for developing bands.
$50.60
|
Into the Darkness
Calhoun - Grade 1.5
A journey into the supernatural with a mysterious opening
and dynamic finale.
In
D minor.
$57.50
|
*Legacy
Meeboer - Grade 1.5
Of heroic nature, introducing polyrhythmic texture to a
young band.
$45.00
|
*March
of the Hyperian Robots
Saucedo - Grade 1.5
Introduce 6/8 time with easy to learn
patterns and creative scoring.
$44.00
|
Mission:
Secret
Meeboer - Grade 1.5
Classic spy tune in 12-bar blues format
with a catchy bass line.
$45.00
|
*Victory
& Celebration
Silva - Grade 1.5
A dynamic new piece using sparkling Fanfares and celebratory music as the main
theme
$57.50
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Advance
Bennett - Grade 2
Henry Fillmore march cleverly arranged.
$69.00
|
Apex
March
Glover - Grade 2
A snappy march, good, mature sounding toe-tapper for younger bands.
$55.20
|
*Bluster
Kahelin - Grade 2
Musically portrays the winds in the
foothills of California.
Colourful &
energetic.
$57.20
|
Bolero
Marlatt - Grade 2
In Spanish style. Melody passes between 2 clarinets with the other instruments
providing chords.
$55.00
|
Danse
Des Dauphins
Grice - Grade 2
Showcasing natures motion & beauty. Abundant teaching opportunities & musical
interplay.
$55.20
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*El
Tango
Romeyen - Grade 2
Builds in intensity. Lots of tasty percussion parts add to the effect.
$57.20
|
*Fallen
Heroes
Terett - Grade 2
A poignant tribute to our soldiers who have lost their lives.
$57.20
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*Jagged
Meeboer - Grade 2
The title is reflected through constant changes in dynamics, feel and irregular
rhythms.
$55.00
|
Jam
O'Loughlin - Grade 2
Fun & unique piece in non-classical style. Hand-clapping is also in the mix.
$69.00
|
*Knight's Tale
Strommen - Grade 2
Echoes the images of the Knights of the Round Table through chivalry, battle &
camaraderie.
$57.20
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*March
Mania
Story - Grade 2
Forward March! is echoed in this well-seasoned march for band & audience alike.
$60.50
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*Spirit
of Liberty
Owens - Grade 2
This march contains driving rhythms & rich harmonies. Effects include a music
box section and a boisterous drum break.
$57.50
|
Sundance
Strommen - Grade 2
Dynamic new work depicting the sounds of the mountains. Great potential.
$69.00
|
Takeoff
Shaffer - Grade 2
Written to capture the exhilaration of powered flight from takeoff to landing.
Unique instrumental sonorities build the excitement
$55.20
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Trafalgar Square
Story - Grade 2
Enjoy the noble energy in this original work created from contrasting styles.
$60.50
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Under
the Double Eagle
Swearingen - Grade 2
A time-tested classic. A wonderful way to demonstrate this musical style.
$55.20
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*Adrenaline Engines
Standridge - Grade 2.5
Reminiscent of the piece "Afterburn". Driving rhythms and frenetic energy are
unrelenting.
$74.75
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*Colors
of Fall
Romeyn - Grade 2.5
Lyric and expressive music that includes varied textures and changing tonal
colours to convey the image of Fall.
$57.50
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Countdown
Neeck - Grade 2.5
3-2-1 Blastoff! is echoed with bold and powerful Brass statements and tons of
percussion.
$62.10
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Crown of
Castile
Vinson - Grade 2.5
A march written in traditional Spanish style switching from minor to major.
$55.00
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Earthscape
Marlatt - Grade 2.5
A peaceful, lyrical piece inspired by the view of the Earth from space. Peaceful
with opportunities for some soloing.
$55.00
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Escape
from the Deep
Balmages - Grade 2.5
Depicting the survival of Naval Officers. Has a military quality with a final
burst of energy as they escape the depths of the ocean. Powerful.
$63.25
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Festive
Jubilee
Custer - Grade 2.5
Bold & lively concert opener.
$55.00
|
Give My
Regards to Broadway
Sharp - Grade 2.5
This arrangement covers several styles from nostalgic lyricism to a bright march
a la Sousa.
$63.25
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*Jamaican Sailaway
Stein - Grade 2.5
Island rhythms and an indelible melody. An infectious Caribbean treat.
$57.20
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*Kitty
Hawk 1903
Owens - Grade 2.5
Gentle harmonies and counter-melodies take us on the Heroic first flight of the
Wright Bros.
$63.25
|
On A
Snowy Winter's Eve
Shaffer - Grade 2.5
This beautiful Chorale paints a picture of a solemn winter snowfall.
$55.20
|
*Phoenix
Overture
Yeo - Grade 2.5
A great teaching tool for contrasting articulations and styles. Sure to shine.
$59.80
|
*Rowan
Tree
Standridge - Grade 2.5
Simple, compelling arrangement of an old Scottish folk song.
$57.50
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Salvation Is Created
Brown - Grade 2.5
A memorable chorale skillfully recreated with reduced instrumentation for
younger players.
$55.00
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*Secret
of Life
Director - Grade 2.5
Dedicated to a School Principal's dedication to the school music program. The
work depicts the Principal's motto: "work hard, make friends, have fun!"
$60.50
|
*Viper
Bocook - Grade 2.5
A fresh sounding Overture paying tribute to the USAF Thunderbirds F-16s.
Characterized by bold harmonies and driving rhythms.
$60.50
|
We Meet
Again
Hazo - Grade 2.5
A regal Overture that evolves from from a powerful Fanfare to a glorious ending.
$60.50
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*Windscape
Marlatt - Grade 2.5
A four-section piece: Winds of the North, Winds of Change, Winds of Mystery, and
a reappearance of the Winds of Change.
$55.00
|
*All
Around the Circle
Thomas - Grade 3
Based on I'se the B'y, this piece introduces quartal harmonies which give this
piece a fresh, exciting new sound.
$65.00
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*Andromeda
Shaffer - Grade 3
The lyrical main theme is woven throughout in contrasting styles and
colours.
$78.20
|
Centennial March
Meeboer - Grade 3
Commissioned by the Burlington Concert Band to mark their 100th anniversary. A
traditional style with a bit of a twist and singable melodies.
$65.00
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*Critical Mass
Stalter - Grade 3
Beginning with an explosion of sound, then goes through small, ever-growing
melodic fragments that expand outward & upward.
$79.20
|
*Homeowners Guide to Making Music
Power - Grade 3
Guaranteed fun, featuring hair dryer,
blender & vacuum cleaner.
$71.50
|
*Hounds
of Spring
Longfield - Grade 3
A Concert Overture masterfully shortened and adapted for younger bands.
$77.00
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*March
of the Patriots
Morales - Grade 3
Composed in classic 6/8 march style with lively, hummable, infectious melodies.
$74.75
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Morning
In Madrid
Calhoun - Grade 3
Spanish style rhythms and harmonies abound in this lovely new concert work.
$97.75
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*Our
Yesterdays Lengthen Like Shadows
Hazo - Grade 3
Unique work consisting of a series of melodic textures surrounding one
ever-present note.
$82.50
|
*Phemon
Gassi - Grade 3
Imaginative new work featuring floating harmonies and angular melodic curves.
$79.20
|
Rifle
Regiment
Balent - Grade 3
One of Sousa's most popular marches with reduced
technical demands.
$86.25
|
Saturn:
The Ringed Planet
Romeyn - Grade 3
Depicts a futuristic voyage to the 6th planet. Stark contrasts & varied textures
portray the beauty & mystique of this alluring planet.
$87.40
|
*Sky
Dance
Saucedo - Grade 3
A fresh sounding Overture using a recurring four-note
motif & a variety of
textural punctuations
$71.50
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*Spirit
of Troy
Ford - Grade 3
This Overture provides opportunities to showcase every member of your ensemble.
$71.50
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Thousand
Heroes
Curnow - Grade 3
The simplest of folk songs transformed
into a feast for the senses. Melodic
fragments grow, morph, unite and launch
into a breathtaking finale.
$66.00
|
Wings &
Shield
Brubaker - Grade 3
Magnificent march dedicated to the US Coast Guard featuring themes of bravery.
$71.50
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*Witch &
the Saint
Conaway - Grade 3
An accessible rendering of the Reineke original. Melodic material is not
sacrificed.
$59.80
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Whither
Must I Wander
Swearingen - Grade 3
A powerful, expressive setting of a wonderful classic.
The music speaks for
itself
$78.20
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*Journal
for a Soldier
Balmages - Grade 3.5
Based on Brahms' Lullaby and Eternal Father,
Strong To Save. A Powerful piece.
$69.00
|
Land Remembered
Clark - Grade 3.5
Based on the novel of the same name. Set in three
continuous movements, each
depicting elements of the story.
$97.75
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*Maiden
Voyage
Mier - Grade 3.5
A dramatic ocean voyage with stirring melodies and triple meter rhythms.
$86.25
|
*Sounds
Innovations Fanfare
Sheldon - Grade 3.5
Bright and buoyant opener with tuneful melodies, soaring lines and fast-paced
flourishes
$68.20
|
*Declaration and Dance
Owens - Grade 4
Exuberant work showcasing the energy and facility of all sections.
$109.25
|
*Mount
Everest
Galante - Grade 4
Robust Brass melodies and sweeping woodwind lines capture the epic beauty of
Everest.
$82.50
|
*New
Holland
Brubaker - Grade 4
Traditional march in cut-time.
$77.00
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*O Nata
Lux
Hazzard - Grade 4
Light breaking on a darkened world. Lyrical with vibrant colours and textures.
$66.00
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*Ride On
Bemotas - Grade 4
The excitement of train travel.
$82.50
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*St
Louis Blues
Nowak - Grade 4
A swinging treatment of this classic
$97.75
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One With
the Wind
Conaway - Grade 4.5
The exhilaration of runners. Rapidly changing styles from Chorales to Dances
will provide some worthwhile challenges
$82.80
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Go
Hazo - Grade 5
A Tour-De-Force Overture
$137.50
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*Stars
and Angels
Conaway - Grade 0.5
Seamless weaving of Angels We Have
Heard On High
and Twinkle Twinkle
Little
Star
$48.30
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Holiday
Bells Are Ringing
Smith - Grade 1
Fanfare including bell tone effects in the percussion and winds.
$50.60
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*Tango
Bells (Tango All the Way)
Loest - Grade 1
Tango arrangement of this Holiday classic. Lots of Latin percussion & syncopated
rhythms
$46.00
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*Bell
Carol Rock
Fraley - Grade 1.5
A hipped up medley with horn riffs from Chicago and the rock flair of Green Day.
$51.75
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*Baby
It's Cold Outside
Murtha - Grade 1.5
A light-hearted easy arrangement
$39.80
|
*Jingle
Bells Forever
Smith - Grade 2
A tongue-in-cheek version mixing Jingle Bells with one of the most famous
marches.
$60.50
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Moon of
Winter
Gassi - Grade 2
A moving, reverent arrangement.
$57.20
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*Santa
and the Blizzard
Romeyen - Grade 2
Santa battles the elements! Begins with playful music which soon gives way to
the sounds of a powerful storm
$57.50
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*Celtic
Bell Carol
Smith - Grade 2.5
For your percussion. The Ukrainian
Bell Carol set in the style of a Celtic
Dance.
$57.50
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*Christmas Swings
Vinson - Grade 2.5
A Swing treatment of Jingle Bell Rock, Lush version of Frosty the Snowman and
Jazzy Here Comes Santa Claus.
$55.00
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Minute
Nutcracker
Conley - Grade 2.5
Appoint an official timekeeper to track your progress in this clever,
light-hearted medley
$55.00
|
Carol of
the Bells
Calhoun - Grade 3
A symphonic treatment that brings out the Ukrainian flavour.
$86.25
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Carols
of the Season
Parks - Grade 3
Colourful settings and surprising harmonies
of four
Old English Carols
$79.20
|
*Christmas Fantasy
Barrett - Grade 3
A montage of Holiday Favorites.
$71.50
|
*Good
King Wence -
Salsa
Morales - Grade 3
Latin percussion combined with Salsa.
$63.25
|
*Christmas Three
Bobrowitz - Grade 3
Features Deck the Halls, First Noel, Good King Wenceslas. Makes good use of
surprising harmonies and inventive percussion.
$79.80
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Hallelujah Chorus
Bullock - Grade 3
A grandiose setting in Baroque style.
$71.50
|
*Holiday
Piece
Dawson - Grade 3
David Foster's sensational setting of the Ukrainian Bell Carol.
$82.50
|
*Jingle
Bell Fantasy
Swearingen - Grade 3
A fresh, creative interpretation featuring lush sounds mixed with some up-tempo
work
$78.20
|
*Christmas from the 50's
Wagner - Grade 4
A new Holiday medley featuring four pop standards from the 50's.
$77.00
|
*Overture to a Winter Celebration
Stephenson - Grade 4
Expertly scored medley. A challenging selection that is well worth the effort
$92.00
|
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*Ain't
No Mountain High Enough
Longfield - Grade 1.5
Very playable with solo arrangement.
$39.80
|
*Batman:
The Brave & the Bold
Lopez - Grade 1.5
Energy packed TV Theme.
$55.00
|
*Defying
Gravity
Sweeney - Grade 1.5
Powerful Song from "Wicked" in an
authentic sounding arrangement
for beginners.
$39.80
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*Don't
Stop Believin'
Murtha - Grade 1.5
Iconic song from the 80's & Glee. Playable and easy.
$39.80
|
*Thriller
Longfield - Grade 1.5
Skillfully crafted for young players.
$39.80
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*Mack
the Knife
Bullock - Grade 2
Charming arrangement.
$60.50
|
*Blues
Brothers Greatest Hits
Murtha - Grade 2.5
Includes: I Can't Turn You Loose,
Soul Man,
Gimme Some Lovin'.
$55.00
|
*Don't
Stop Believin'
Brown - Grade 2.5
Journey pop hit now the Glee anthem.
$44.00
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*I Gotta
Feeling
Brown - Grade 2.5
Driving groove & infectious melody.
$44.00
|
*Jai Ho
Brown - Grade 2.5
2009 Academy Award Winner. Effective arrangement
with strong melodic statements
$44.00
|
*King of
Pop
Vinson - Grade 2.5
Michael Jackson Medley includes:
Man In the Mirror, I'll Be There, Thriller.
$55.00
|
*Let's
Get Loud
Lopez - Grade 2.5
Driving pulse & syncopated rhythm.
$55.00
|
*Man In
the Mirror
Jennings - Grade 2.5
Moderate rock groove of this Michael Jackson. hit.
$44.00
|
Tribute
to Journey
Lopez - Grade 2.5
Open Arms and Don't Stop Believin'.
$66.00
|
*True
Colors
Brown - Grade 2.5
Recently featured in Glee.
$44.00
|
*Best of
Journey
Murtha - Grade 3
Includes: Don't Stop Believin', Separate Ways, Open Arms, Any Way You Want It.
$66.00
|
*Fireflies
Wasson - Grade 3
No.1 Hit recorded by Owl City.
$55.00
|
*Hallelujah
Brown - Grade 3
Powerful song by Leonard Cohen recently performed by K.D.Lang at the 2010
Olympics.
$55.00
|
*I
Believe/ J'Imagine
Brown - Grade 3
From the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
$55.00
|
*Michael
Jackson Through the Years
Brown - Grade 3
Includes: I Want You Back, I'll Be There, Rock With You, Thriller, Man In the
Mirror
$71.50
|
*Music
from Glee
Ricketts - Grade 3
Includes: Don't Stop Believin', Alone, You Keep Me Hangin' On, Sweet Caroline.
$66.00
|
*New
Moon (The Meadow)
Brown - Grade 3
Haunting Main Theme from the second Twilight movie.
$55.00
|
*September
Murtha - Grade 3
Classic funk tune from Earth, Wind & Fire.
$55.00
|
*Wizard
of Oz Meets the Wiz
Lopez - Grade 3
A combination of songs from both classic shows.
$77.00
|
*Up
(Selections)
Brown - Grade 3
Clever styling's from the Pixar Hit.
$66.00
|
Led
Zeppelin On Tour
Roszell - Grade 3.5
Includes: Rock & Roll, Immigrant Song, Black Dog, Kashmir, Stairway to Heaven.
$82.50
|
*Michael
Jackson Tribute
Lopez - Grade 3.5
Includes: Bad, Human Nature, Billie Jean,
The Girl Is Mine, Beat It.
$93.50
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*Abbey Road
(Symphonic Portrait)
Hearshen - Grade 4
Dynamic & creative setting includes: Come Together, Something, Maxwell's Silver
Hammer, She Came In Through the Bathroom Window, You Never Give Me Your Money,
The End.
$88.00
|
*Golden
Age of Broadway
Moss - Grade 4
Rodgers & Hammerstein showcase
$88.00
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Concerto for Triangle
Mike Hannickel - Grade 0.5
Falling music, sneezing, and cell phone
ringing
causes a "guest" school faculty
member to miss each and every cue!
Finally, with the
help of a student, the
soloist finally executes the long-awaited note.
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Gentle Winds
Timothy Loest - Grade 0.5
Lush harmonies and lyrical phrases abound in this incredibly expressive work.
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Dialogues
Douglas E. Wagner - Grade 1
The choirs within the ensemble state their comments and then interweave and give
response.
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Grasshopper Dance
Richard L. Saucedo - Grade 1
Cleverly written with creative effects and an energetic style.
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Through
the Mist
Brian Balmages - Grade 1
Simple themes combine with complex harmonies to create a uniquely artistic work
at this level.
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Big Raven
Vince Gassi - Grade 1.5
Big Raven takes its inspiration from a painting by Canadian artist, Emily Carr.
It was commissioned
for the official opening of Emily Carr Public School in Oakville, Canada.
Haunting forest sounds set the
mood for a moving and reflective work.
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Black Is the Color...
Robert Sheldon - Grade 1.5
Black Is the Color (of My True Love's Hair) is a traditional folk song about
a girl who is waiting for her lover to return from sea.
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Count Rockula
Timothy Loest - Grade 1.5
Monster rock like you've never experienced before! This
well-crafted, easy-grooving
original derives its ghoulish charm from its funky beat and various sound
effects, including flexatone,
finger snaps, and the entire ensemble shouting Boo!
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Huron Trail
Sean O'Loughlin - Grade 1.5
Huron Trail is an energetic piece for developing bands. The music reflects the
rich tradition of
tribal music from centuries ago. Percussion feature.
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In Dreams
Ryan Meeboer - Grade 1.5
A musical representation of exactly what our dreams are like: peaceful, calming,
horrific, and unpredictable.
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Looking Past the Shadows
Richard L. Saucedo - Grade 1.5
Featuring a flowing lyric style and beautiful harmonies.
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March of the Machines
Carl Strommen - Grade 1.5
Droids, robots, and transformers. A fun march.
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Storm Clouds
James Swearingen - Grade 1.5
Instruments scored where they sound best, interesting melodic lines and
rhythmic percussion parts all combine to create a composition that will deliver
musical impact from beginning to end.
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The Journey of Invention
David Marlatt - Grade 1.5
This piece is about the path or journey to great inventions, with the music is
always moving forward-advancing.
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Warriors of Beijing
Rob Grice - Grade 1.5
This work depicts the ancient battles of Qin Shi Huang, the 1st emperor of China
in 221 BC, and his warriors.
$50.60
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Espana Cani
arr. Michael Story - Grade 2
The familiar melody of this paso doble is
more recognizable by ear than by
title,
with a Latin flair
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Fields of Kent
Victor Lopez - Grade 2
A marvelously
dramatic work that is
supremely atmospheric in final performance. Highly recommended.
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Homeward Bound
Words and music by Marta Keen
Vocal arrangement by Jay Althouse,
Instrumental arrangement by Brant Karrick -
Grade 2
This heartfelt piece is elegant in its simplicity and has touched thousands of
musicians and their audiences with its warmth and sincerity. Create a stirring
moment for combined band and choir.
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Junkyard Jam
Kevin Mixon - Grade 2
The piece employs both rock and introductory Afro-Cuban styles, but with a
twist: percussionists perform on optional junkyard instruments such as 5-gallon
buckets and plastic garbage cans and lids.
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Largo from Symphony
From the New World
arr: David Marlatt - Grade 2
This incredibly simple and beautiful theme has been arranged here for a soloist
(Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet or Baritone) and band.
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Legend of the Lake
Alan Lee Silva - Grade 2
A contrast between heroic trumpet melodies and lyrical woodwind lines highlight
this effective new composition from Alan Lee Silva.
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Meeting at Tryon Place
Richard L. Saucedo - Grade 2
Described by the composer as bombastic,
but with a groove. A great way to showcase your
percussion section.
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Nessun Dorma
arr: Johnnie Vinson - Grade 2
This wonderful adaptation for young players gives all sections of the band a
chance to play the melody at some point.
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Pulsation
Richard Saucedo - Grade 2
Written entirely in one tempo, but with the meter alternating between 4/4 and
6/8 throughout, Richard Saucedo creates an ingenious effect of pulsating motion
along with layers of textures and sounds.
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River of Hope
Michael Sweeney - Grade 2
The centerpiece of this work for band is the memorable Appalachian folk hymn
Down to the River to Pray, which was featured in the 2000 film O Brother, Where
Art Thou? I
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Triumphs!
Joshua V. Hinkel - Grade 2
Triumphs! is a symbolic work that serves to celebrate successes that occur every
day in every walk of life.
$57.20
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Willow Creek Festival
Steve Hodges - Grade 2
Beginning with an energetic fanfare, Willow Creek Festival is an upbeat piece
that moves along smoothly in triple meter.
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Wind Cycles
Bill Calhoun - Grade 2
The sport of cycling encompasses many forms: recreational, competitive, and even
amusing. After a dramatic introduction, the music moves to portray the incessant
pedaling of the riders.
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A Call for Peace
Brad Ciechomski - Grade 2.5
Change the pace of your next concert with this wonderfully lyrical work based on
a world without conflict. Beautiful sweeping lines and soaring countermelodies
build to an intense key change before the work returns to the gentle
orchestration found at the beginning.
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Afterburn
Randall Standridge - Grade 2.5
This piece seeks to capture the emotions of flight in a supercharged jet plane.
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Burma Patrol March
arr: James Swearingen - Grade 2.5
"Burma Patrol" has been a long-time favorite of march aficionados around the
world who
recognize quality music when they hear it.
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Fireflash
Rob Romeyn - Grade 2.5
Energy, intensity, and a "flash" of contemporary
compositional technique all
combine to
make "Fireflash"
a powerful choice for concert and festival use for
developing bands.
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March of the Buccaneers
Victor Flowers - Grade 2.5
This European-style march is ushered in by a quiet
percussion feature followed
by the sounds of a first strain flute/piccolo duet and a beautiful, low register
clarinet
based trio.
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On the Edge of the Sword
David Shaffer - Grade 2.5
Energetic and intense, "On The Edge Of
The Sword" captures the excitement of the
legendary sword duels of the ancient
warriors.
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The Red Baron
Erik Morales - Grade 2.5
This work feeds off of the raw emotion of open-air cockpit combat.
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Trailblazers
Victor Lopez - Grade 2.5
Opening with a bold flair, Trailblazers develops with the introduction of a
stately, almost somber moment and then to a reflective charming treatment of the
theme. The work is interrupted with musical punctuation and concludes with a
bright
flashy coda.
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Whale Warriors
Brian Balmages - Grade 2.5
Experience the stunning true story of Captain Paul Watson and his crew as they
set sail in the Antarctic in an attempt to sink whaling ships!
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Academic Processional & Recessional
arr: Robert W. Smith/Ed Huckeby - Grade 3
"Pomp and Circumstance" and
"Sine Nomine" have become the standard processional
and recessional melodies for academic ceremonies and functions worldwide.
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Apollo Anniversary
David Mruzek - Grade 3
Celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the Neil Armstrong moon walk with this traditional
concert march honoring
the crew of Apollo 11 and all the personnel at NASA that helped make this dream
a reality.
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Canadian Folk Trilogy
Vince Gassi - Grade 3
Canadian Folk Trilogy offers a refreshing setting of three popular Canadian Folk
songs: Donkey Riding. Inuit Lullaby and I's the B'y" (Im the Boy)
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Canonic Fantasy
Bill Calhoun - Grade 3
It begins slowly and dramatically and then weaves into a bold and dynamic
allegro.
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Celebration and Song
By Robert Sheldon - Grade 3
With a rhythmic drive and tuneful melody, this concert overture engages the
listener from the first measure.
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Divinum Mysterium
James Swearingen - Grade 3
Noted composer James Swearingen has created a wonderful hymn setting that is
full of emotion and, in a very reflective way, spiritually uplifting. A brief
horn solo introduces thematic material that is very expressive and highly
satisfying.
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Fate of the Gods
arr: Matt Conaway - Grade 3
In this new edition, Matt Conaway has carefully adapted
this outstanding work for younger groups, so they too can experience this
important legend from Norse mythology.
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Fortitude
Sean O'Loughlin - Grade 3
Fortitude is a rhythmic and energetic piece, representing the trials and
tribulations that we all have to overcome at some point in life.
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Intrada Festiva
Michael Story - Grade 3
A musical celebration of life skillfully crafted by Michael Story develops a
joyous melody through a myriad of voices and textures.
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Kingsmere Overture
Ryan Meeboer - Grade 3
This work is divided into 3 main sections depicting the development of a career
as a music educator:
The Establishment, The Departure and The Triumph. Each section has its own
character and style
featuring different soloists or sections of the band.
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Morceau Symphonique
arr: David Marlatt - Grade 3
This trombone solo is playable by a very good high school level player (about a
grade 4-5 level).
The powerful and organ-like supporting material make the remaining ensemble
parts interesting
and challenging.
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Pony Express
Chris M. Bernotas - Grade 3
This piece has a slight
off-beat gallop for the
horseback ride and a lyrical section that is reminiscent of looking out over the
vast spaciousness
of the plains.
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Rockwell Portrait
Erik Morales - Grade 3
Based on the paintings of Norman Rockwell, this lyrical work captures a sense of
pure simplicity.
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Sunburst
Erik Morales - Grade 3
Depicting the awe-inspiring moments after a thunderstorm, this concert overture
is an exciting and dramatic work that portrays streaks of sunlight jetting
toward the horizon.
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Torrents of Fire
Larry Neeck - Grade 3
An inferno of excitement, "Torrents of Fire" will light-up your next concert
program.
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Washington Post March
arr: Jay Bocook - Grade 3
A lively 6/8 march from John Philip Sousa.
While keeping
the essence of the original intact, Bocook does a masterful
job of adjusting the instrumentation
and ranges to be
playable by just about any young band.
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The Center Ring Circus March
arr: Andrew Glover Grade 3.5
All the images of circus under the big top will come to life with this exciting
march by the "King" of circus music!
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Semper Fidelis
arr. Andrew Balent - Grade 3.5
Balent takes one of Sousa's most popular marches and
works it down to put some
of the technical demands in
check for most bands.
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He's Gone Away
Rick Kirby - Grade 4
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.
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Passages
Michael Sweeney - Grade 4
This unique and rewarding composition is
beautifully paced
and skillfully orchestrated using every section of the band.
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Pursuit
Matt Conaway - Grade 4
This explosive work for more advanced
bands takes your audience through a
riveting story of an escaped convict
on the run.
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Ricochet
Sean O'Loughlin - Grade 4
Full of polychords and creative accents, this is a study of rhythm and color for advancing
ensembles.
The music contains nods to master composers, while keeping a strong foot in the
present and the future.
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The Cossack
arr: David Marlatt - Grade 4
This is an incredibly popular concert march
in the British brass band world.
Bold brass writing
and colorful
woodwind runs gives something fun for everyone to do.
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Uncle Henry
arr. Gary Reeves - Grade 4
Howard Akers pays
tribute to Henry Fillmore with this stellar march that was originally published
one year after Fillmore's death in 1957.
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Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
arr. Jerry Nowak - Grade 4
A fresh new arrangement of this timeless jazz standard by prominent arranger
Jerry Nowak.
It features big band stylings and harmonies, but in the realm of the modern
concert band.
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Costa del Sol
David Shaffer - Grade 4.5
A spirited and beautiful setting of three authentic Spanish folk dance forms.
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Midnight on Main Street
Brian Balmages - Grade 5
This imaginative work was conceived as the underscore to a fictional fireworks
show.
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At the Feast of Stephen
by Scott Watson - Grade 1
This novel setting of the traditional carol Good King Wenceslas will musically
transport you and your students to the royal Christmas banquet hall of a
medieval king!
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Elves R Us (based on
Toyland)
arr: Story - Grade 1.5
Your percussionists will gleefully create the sounds of the working elves busy
preparing for Santa's journey.
Based on the familiar theme from "Toyland,".
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Jazzy Ol' St Nick
arr: Wagner - Grade 1.5
The easy swing style is instantly grasped by your beginning band in Douglas
Wagner's treatment of "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas."
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Santa Goes Wild West
arr. Rob Grice - Grade 1.5
Imagine spending the Christmas holidays in an old wild west town, with Cowboys
and Indians, wagon rides, gunfights, and of course a visit from Old St. Nick.
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Feliz Navidad
arr: Lopez - Grade 2
The classic Jose Feliciano tune, with all the Latin style will set the stage for
your holiday program.
Enhanced articulation and dynamic markings will set this above the others and is
sure to bring a smile
to everyone's face.
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It's the Holiday Season
(For Band & Optional Choir)
arr: Roger Emerson - Grade 2|
A 3-minute medley of popular holiday songs. Combine this with your school's choir and strings for a
truly magical production.
Includes: Happy Holiday, The Holiday Season and Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It
Snow.
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A Jammin' Caribbean Christmas
arr: Chris Sharp Grade 2.5
Give your holiday concert a dose of world music with this catchy medley that
includes The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy; Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella; and
Go, Tell It on the Mountain. A wealth of percussion instruments help set the
Caribbean styles which include calypso and reggae.
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I'll Be Home For Christmas
arr: Erik Morales - Grade 2.5
Extremely accessible, this arrangement is still able to utilize a wealth of jazz
harmonies that will leave your audience breathless.
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White Christmas
arr: Edmondson - Grade 3
Here is the Irving Berlin classic in a
marvelous setting for young concert
bands.
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The Many Sounds of
Christmas
arr: James Swearingen - Grade 3
This arrangement is a wonderful collection of seasonal favorites all wrapped up
into one great
musical package. Highly creative and superbly scored.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas (selections)
arr: Michael Brown - Grade 3
Deliciously sinister music by composer
Danny Elfman.
A unique offering
for the holiday season.
Includes:: Overture,
Christmas Eve Montage, Sally's
Song,
This is Halloween and End Title.
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Bell Carol a la Big Band
arr. Rob Romeyn - Grade 3.5
Bell Carol a la Big Band is a fresh and clever treatment of the traditional
carol. Contemporary harmonies are used throughout, and the infectious Jazz Waltz
Swing feel makes this arrangement distinctively hip and cool.
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We Three Kings
arr: Paul Clark - Grade 3.5
Place this holiday standard in a hard-driving rock setting, with occasional
turns into Calypso territory, and the result is one very unique arrangement that
will be the hit of your holiday performances!
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It's the Most Wonderful
Time of the Year
arr: Chris Sharp - Grade 4
Rhythm section is included and is orchestrated to work with a standard concert
band setup or to provide a more commercial sound if a pianist and electric
bassist are available.
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Santa's Journey
(Bringing "Joy to the World")
Roy W. Kaighin - Grade 4
The music is in continuous motion, just
like Santa's Sleigh. The quiet moments in the
music depict Santa's
arrival in small villages, away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities,
touching the hearts of
people everywhere.
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Let It Rock
arr. Roland Barrett - Grade 1
Built on the eighth-note pulse, the aggressive melody is introduced.
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Raiders March
arr. Jack Bullock - Grade 1
This hero's theme is John Williams' musical thread that ties all the films
together. Skillfully arranged
by Jack Bullock for your beginning band, the iconic march from the movies is
certain to be just the
ticket for your beginners.
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Apache
Percussion Section Feature
arr: Michael Sweeney - Grade 1.5
Turn your percussion section loose on this rousing feature number originally
from the '60s, but
turned into a hit by the Sugarhill Gang in the '80s.
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Gimme Some Lovin'
arr: Robert Longfield - Grade 1.5
Give your beginning players a chance to really rock out with this great
arrangement of the
Spencer Davis Group classic rock hit from the late '60s!
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Soul Bossa Nova
arr: Johnnie Vinson - Grade 1.5
Even before Austin Powers adopted this catchy tune, it was recorded by
Quincy
Jones back in the '60s.
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Bella's Lullaby (from
Twilight)
arr: Johnnie Vinson - Grade 2
From the blockbuster movie Twilight, here is an easy setting of the haunting
main theme scored for full band.
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The Dark Knight, Selections from
arr. Douglas E. Wagner - Grade 2
Featuring: Harvey Two-Face / Introduce a Little Anarchy / A Dark Knight,
Solidly scored at the young band level, this is one arrangement not to miss!
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Earth, Wind & Fire Dance Mix
arr: Paul Murtha - Grade 2
An up-tempo medley of hits from
Earth, Wind & Fire. Includes: Boogie Wonderland, Let's Groove, and
Sing a Song.
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Fame (from the motion picture Fame)
arr. Victor Lopez - Grade 2
All the energy is here, a driving choice to
keep your
students engaged!
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Funkytown
arr: Michael Brown - Grade 2
This memorable hit continues its popularity today including recent appearances
in Alvin and the Chipmunks and
South Park.
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Kingdom Hearts Theme
arr. Michael Story - Grade 2
Opening with a sweeping, lovely melody, the arrangement builds to a dramatic
middle section and
closes in a majestic and grand nature.
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Respect
arr: Johnnie Vinson - Grade 2
This R&B favorite was vaulted to fame thanks to the classic recording by Aretha
Franklin in 1967.
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Star Trek Theme (TV Series)
arr: Paul Jennings - Grade 2
Here is the familiar classic TV theme that is also featured prominently in the
new 2009 movie.
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Viva La Vida
arr: Tim Waters - Grade 2.5
Here's the smash hit from the group Coldplay in mesmerizing and solid treatment
by Tim Waters.
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Bella's Lullaby (from Twilight)
(Solo Feature for Piano or Flute)
arr: Paul Murtha - Grade 3
This marvelous setting features a piano solo
as well as nicely scored woodwind
passages.
An optional solo flute part is also included
as a substitute for the piano.
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Carry On Wayward Son
arr: Paul Murtha - Grade 3
The unmistakable signature riffs and soaring melodies translate nicely in this
concert arrangement for band.
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Coldplay On Stage
arr: Michael Brown - Grade 3
Catchy melodies and distinctive rhythmic grooves characterize the music of this
contemporary
rock group. Includies: Clocks, Lost! and Viva la Vida.
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Dance Fever
arr: Michael Brown - Grade 3
An entertaining medley of dance hits from the 70's. Includes: You Should Be Dancing,
Boogie Fever,
Reunited, That's the Way (I Like It)
and Y.M.C.A.
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Final Countdown
arr: John Moss - Grade 3
This familiar hit was recorded by Europe
over 20 years
ago, yet remains a
popular
rock anthem today. This solid arrangement
for band is hard-hitting
and true to the
original.
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Gabriel's Oboe (from The Mission)
arr: Robert Longfield - Grade 3
This beautiful and
flexible setting for soloist
and band can feature oboe, flute, clarinet, trumpet, or alto sax.
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I Believe I Can Fly
arr: Tim Waters - Grade 3
From the 1996 movie Space Jam, this
familiar power ballad
features a dynamic
pulse and an uplifting spirit in this solidly scored adaptation.
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I Dreamed a Dream (
from Les Miserables)
Vocal or Instrumental Solo with Concert Band
arr: Michael Brown - Grade 3
This skillfully crafted arrangement can be used to feature a vocalist or any
number of instrumental solos (including Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet, or F Horn).
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Salute to the Cinema
arr: Strommen - Grade 3
The rich history of film music is explored opening with "Hooray for Hollywood"
and including
"Singin' in the Rain," Over the Rainbow," "As Time Goes By," and
"A Day in
the Life of a Fool" building to a dramatic conclusion.
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Stairway to Heaven
arr. Roy Phillippe - Grade 3
This is Led Zeppelin's most requested song on FM radio stations in the USA.
This solidly scored arrangement has a driving rock beat that will have your
concert band at the
top of the charts as well.
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Star Trek - Soundtrack
Highlights
arr: Ted Ricketts - Grade 3
Features bold new themes from as well as new settings
of the familiar classic TV
theme.
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Suite from The Dark Knight
arr. Victor Lpez - Grade 3
Retaining the dramatic scoring of the original, the suite contains Harvey Two-Face, Introduce a Little
Anarchy and
Like a Dog Chasing Cars.
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A Tribute to Gershwin
arr. Jack Bullock - Grade 3
The fast-paced medley opens with "I Got Rhythm" and, in
quick succession,
threads through ten more tunes, closing with the immortal "Rhapsody in Blue."
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Homefront: Musical
Memories from World War II
arr: James Christensen
This outstanding showcase for band spotlights some of the fabulous songs of that
era including:
Thanks For The Memory, Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree, I'll Be Seeing You, It's
Been A Long Long Time,Bell-Bottom Trousers, White Clifs Of Dover, and Praise The Lord And Pass The
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Pop and Rock Legends: Music of the Beatles
arr: Sweeney
Includes: All My Lovin', A Hard Day's Night, Ticket To Ride, Yesterday,
Norwegian Wood,
Got To Get You Into My Life, Here, There and Everywhere, The Fool On The Hill,
Penny Lane,
Maxwell's Silver Hammer, Lady Madonna, and Something.
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