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The 2022-2023 Harknett Music Honour Roll for Beginning and Intermediate Concert Band is here!

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Barricade

Grade 0.5
Ryan Meeboer
Canadian Concert/Festival
CB222428
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EIGHTH NOTE
1:49

Energetic from the very first measure, Ryan Meeboer has done it again! This is a solid entry level peace with a memorable melody which highlights specific beginning band teaching tools while staying within the first notes and rhythms taught in most sequences.

Programming Suggestion: Concert or Festival Opening Selection for a beginning or second/combined year ensemble in elementary

Peaceful Journey, A

Grade 0.5
Ryan Meeboer
Canadian Lyrical
CB222429
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EIGHTH NOTE
2:41

This is a very gentle lyrical piece for late - beginning band once the entire B flat scale has been introduced. This is a perfect opportunity to introduce expressive lyrical playing at an early juncture as it is in 4/4 with simple rhythms and markings throughout.

Programming Suggestion: Grade 1/B100 Lyrical festival selection or Winter Concert interlude for a beginning band

Point Five

Grade 0.5
Laura Estes
Concert/Festival
PCB2206
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EXCELCIA
1:48

Point Five has a strong melody, harmony developed through creative voicings, and great percussion scoring that gives the piece momentum. There is an energy to this piece which will get young band students excited to learn and eventually perform it. It follows all of the rules to stay within a true beginning 0.5, and has a very clear "road map" with dynamics, articulations, and other teaching tools!

Programming Suggestion: A great culmination of all the concepts players learn by the end of their first year.

World's Greatest Show, The

Grade 0.5
William Owens
Concert/Festival
B1872
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FJH MUSIC
5:06 (total of 5 movements)

From tightrope walkers to elephants and crazy clowns, each of the five movements sparks the imagination. Perform as a suite, or choose select movements. Each movement averages a minute in length. Most movements are considerate of the first 6 notes rule. There is one introduction to 3/4 time , and even some incidental solo lines passed around (especially circus like sounds like slide whistles and trombone glissandi!).

Programming Suggestion: Themed or end of year concert for an advanced beginner group or 2nd year group.

Range Rover

Grade 0.5 - 1
Patrick Roszell
Concert/Festival
00-49545
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ALFRED
1:54

This original work uses intervals of a second, a third, and a fourth to move students up or down the scale. The composer has introduced a fun way to reinforce air support and slurs in the brass section. Roszell's pieces for beginners are always engaging and focus heavily on fundamentals such as articulation, accents, phrasing, and dynamic changes.

Programming Suggestion: In-Class supplement to the band method book, and end of first year/beginning of second year concert performance

Twilight Smiling

Grade 0.5 - 1
Larry Clark
Lyrical
PCB2105
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EXCELCIA
3:04

This lyrical is over 3 minutes long and features basic rhythms and ranges which fall within a Grade 1 category. The beat one rest in the main melody lends itself to teaching breathing, entries, and proper phrasing!

Programming Suggestion: Lyrical Festival entry for 2nd year players or a combined/split group

Firebolt

Grade 1
Brian Bankston
Concert/Festival
RWS-2255-00
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BARNHOUSE
1:48

This piece uses a one-octave range and driving rhythmic motifs in alignment with beginner-level abilities. Clear articulations and beat quarter rests in the main melodies ensure counting and entrance accuracy. The repetitive rhythms create an energetic and uplifting momentum that propels the work forward.

Programming Suggestion: Concert Opener/School performance

Jubilant Spirit, A

Grade 1
Carol Brittin Chambers
Concert/Festival
DCB2206
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EXCELCIA
1:21

Just as the title says, this original work is uplifting and jubilant - including metrer changes, harmonies, reinforcing concert E-flat, and a wide range of dynamics and articulations. Active percussion scoring as well, including a bell solo. This is a good 3/4 performance study for a developing band.

Programming Suggestion: Concert or Festival Opening selection for an advanced B100/Grade 1 band

Operation invictus

Grade 1
Amy Webb
Concert/Festival
00-49507
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ALFRED
3:07

Invictus is Latin for "invincible" or "undefeated." There are exciting parts for all players, commanding rhythms, and challenging yet playable melodies. The low brass gets fanfare-like section. Throughout the fast section of this piece, there are strong background and countermelodic indications, which will require a bit of extra rehearsal and teaching time.

Programming Suggestion: Festival Closing Selection for a second year ensemble/B100 entry

Petroglyphs

Grade 1
Jessica Mullen
Concert/Festival
023-4924-00
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BARNHOUSE
1:24

Petroglyphs are pictures carved into rocks and are found all over the world. This intense piece will immerse your musicians in a fierce prehistoric world. Various dynamic ranges and articulations are explored. Percussion utilizes sixteenth-note rhythms in a very active snare part. All sections have engaging parts. There is some interplay in the middle section which will require some individual section work.

Programming Suggestion: Concert or Festival Closing Selection for an advanced beginner group

Action Scene

Grade 1.5
Brian Balmages
Concert/Festival
B1885
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FJH MUSIC
2:04

Experience the music for an exhilarating action scene… without the scene! In 3/4 time, students need to get creative as they come up with their own action scene that corresponds to the music. Aggressive, relentless rhythms overlap with big Hollywood hit moments, including elements of added tension and release. There are fantastic low brass melodic parts which highlight chromatic intervals. Likely above a Grade 2 level in Ontario.

Programming Suggestion: Concert or Festival closing selection for a B200 group - this would work well for a combined level high school lower grade (9-10) group

Dark Star

Grade 1.5
Christina Huss
Programmatic
DCB2205
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EXCELCIA
1:57

The low brass and low woodwinds are brought right to the forefront in this driving and high-energy original work. Many accented articulations and louder dynamics add to the intensity. Young brass players will have the opportunity to expand their lower range, and the percussion section will be kept busy.

Programming Suggestion: Concert of Festival Closing selection

Dragon Run

Grade 1.5
Chris Bernotas
Programmatic
00-49503
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ALFRED
2:26

Dragon Run features strong rhythms, intentional dissonance, contrasting dynamics, and wonderful musical opportunities for all. There is constant emphasis on articulation in this piece which lends to the piece's intense sound. It echoes the excitement of exploring the views and experiencing the sometimes intense wildlife visitors encountered when journeying along the river and surrounding swamps. Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 6. This title is available in SmartMusic.

Programming Suggestion: Concert or Festival Closing selection for a 2nd year or B200 Ensemble

Hope of Tomorrow, The

Grade 1.5
Nayoda Wada
Lyrical
024-4753-00
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BARNHOUSE
3:05

Set in 3/4 and E flat major, This is a beautiful melodic work for developing bands. The flowing melody is designed to help develop skills in lyrical phrasing and playing in conjunct motion with fourths and fifths in legato style. The melody does contain dotted rhythms, but they are written to teach them!

Programming Suggestion: Remembrance Day Service, Mass, or Festival selection for a B200/2nd year or split level band.

Perseverance

Grade 1.5
Michael Oare
Concert/Festival
04007137
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HAL LEONARD
2:12

The piece combines a brisk rhythmic drive and unique textural effects such as intervals and chromatics in the melodies. Overall this is a rhythmic piece with very active percussion writing and some definitive style/sound changes throughout.

Programming Suggestion: Concert or Festival opener for a B200 group, it's likely this would work best in a grade 9 group or even 10-12 Split in both classtime and performance.

Cloud Dancing

Grade 2
Richard Saucedo
Concert/Festival
04007716
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HAL LEONARD
3:17

Filled with tuneful melodies and an energetic lilt throughout, this piece helps with developing confidence in 3/4; the use of simple mixed meters in the slow middle section; and brief solo opportunities for flute, clarinet, alto sax, and trumpet. This is an ostinato (groove) driven piece and is full of solid teaching opportunities.

Programming Suggestion: Concert or Festival Opening selection for a high school ensemble

Walking on Air

Grade 2
Laura Estes
Concert/Festival
ICB2207
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EXCELCIA
3:08

Flowing melodic lines over driving eighth NOTE-note ostinatos and sonorous counterlines give the feeling of soaring triumphantly in this original work. There is a lot of eighth NOTE note movement in the parts which is not always stepwise and there is rhythmic independence between sections.

Programming Suggestion: High School combined/split level ensemble performance. The levelling is ambiguous , this could almost make its way into a B300/Grade 3 performance

Together

Grade 2
John Pasternak
Lyrical
ICB2208
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EXCELCIA
3:21

Together is a heartfelt and sentimental composition by composer John M. Pasternak reminisces about cherished childhood memories of going to amusement parks. The piece was originally part of the soundtrack for a documentary film "Save My Park". Set in 3/4, this piece has a strong melody in B flat major and focuses on phrasing, intonation, entries and releases and overall expressive interpretation and performance.

Programming Suggestion: Festival lyrical selection for a B200 entry, but also appropriate for memoriam/Remembrance and other assemblies.

Fragile

Grade 2 - 2.5
Randall Standridge
Lyrical
RSMC047
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STANDRIDGE MUSIC
4:34

This is an intense and involved lyrical piece from Randall Standridge written as part of his "unbroken" project which is a musical focus on mental health. Fragile is a diverse piece with many teachable moments , but this is a project/performance work for an audience who could have context and/or composer intention explained prior to the performance.

Programming Suggestion: Lyrical selection at festival for a B200 but more likey a B300 ensemble, or a project/tribute expressive piece for class study and analysis.

Bahumba

Grade 2.5
Peter Sciano
Concert/Festival
00-49514
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ALFRED
2:43

Bahumba is a nonsense word . The word stems from the sound of an idling car. Just like an engine, an ensemble can attain a smooth groove even if "uneven" in terms of pulse. While the percussionists are often asked to provide this groove under the melodic lines, here they ultimately break out with a feature that essentially places a percussion ensemble within a concert band piece. Great for teaching 5/4 meter and "THE GROOVE".

Programming Suggestion: Classwork on rhythm and groove, Festival opening selection for a B300 group. This is a great one to work on with a split level ensemble, to mentor the younger players into performing with the more experienced students.

Evergreen Escapades

Grade 2.5
Adrian Sims
Concert/Festival
B1873
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FJH MUSIC
3:29

This exciting original composition begins with a beautiful "sunrise" melody supported by lush harmonies and features solos for flute, trumpet, and alto sax. It explodes into a thrilling adventure propelled by longer melodic lines over driving and heavily pulsing ostinatos in a fast 3/4 time. This is a project piece which can be broken into multiple sections for rehearsal purposes.

Programming Suggestion: Festival opening or closing selection for a high school ensemble

Kyiv, 2022

Grade 2.5
Brian Balmages
Programmatic
00-50117
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ALFRED
4:28

Written as a powerful sequel to Moscow, 1941, this work changes the narrative, where the theme from Moscow now becomes the aggressor, and the heroic people of Ukraine are represented by the Ukrainian National Anthem and the powerful song "Prayer for Ukraine." Certain to spark discussions about humanity, history, and culture, this piece can easily be performed alongside Moscow, 1941 or in place of it. All net proceeds of the initial release are going to relief organizations on the ground in Ukraine.

Programming Suggestion: Tribute or Winter Concert in 2022 for a developed high school ensemble

Night Chase

Grade 2.5
Chandler Wilson
Concert/Festival
RSMPCB006
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STANDRIDGE MUSIC
2:06

This thrilling work depicts an exciting chase through a dark night. Aggressive harmony through many chromatic alterations, alternative textures, concurrent independent movement give this piece an exciting "spy-tune" vibe while still being a great performance work.

Programming Suggestion: Spring/Themed concert or Festival closing selection for an advancing high school ensemble. This piece is likely closer to the Grade 3/B300 level.

What I Do Today

Grade 2.5
Brian Balmages
Concert/Festival
B1882
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FJH MUSIC
4:24

Who will be better because of what I do today? These words inspire the opening chorale and the joyous celebration that follows. A powerful reminder of how each of us can effect positive change in the people and world around us, the music eventually erupts in a panoply of sound, with boisterous percussion and soaring lines, almost akin to a pop music concert. As quickly as this comes, the chorale returns once more, leaving everyone with a sense of peace. This is a rhythmic piece with a fair amount of activity across the entire ensemble.

Programming Suggestion: Concert or Festival Closing selection - this is closer to a Grade 3 and would close out a B300 entry quite well.

Luna

Grade 2.5 - 3
Yukiko Nishimura
Lyrical
00814635
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HAL LEONARD
3:48

A lovely lyrical piece with a beautiful melody, lush scoring, and rich harmonies. Colorful but attainable woodwind lines add a layer of emotion whilecreating a thick-textured full sound. This is a test for intonation, phrasing, releases and clean entries.

Programming Suggestion: Tribute piece, Remembrance Day assembly, Lyrical Festival selection, or Concert interlude for a developing high school ensemble

Choose Joy

Grade 3
Randall Standridge
Concert/Festival
RSMC032
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STANDRIDGE MUSIC
3:56

This is another driving and energetic "statement" piece from Randall Standridge. Sixteenth note pick ups FUEL the main melody throughout the piece. The score does look overly technical but the runs are all stepwise and the groove/movement is definitely infectious. This is very positive sounding piece to highlight PRIDE , Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Programming Suggestion: Concert or Festival Opening or Closing selection for an advanced high school band, as this is more likely a Grade 3.5 piece.

From Glen to Glen

Grade 3
Robert Sheldon
Programmatic
B1877
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FJH MUSIC
4:34

Inspired by the music of Scotland, this original work opens with a strathspey. A brief transition introduces the beautiful Scottish carol Christ Child's Lullaby before a percussion interlude gives a nod to the music of the traditional Scottish military tattoo. The work culminates in a cut-time reel which brings the piece to a conclusion.

Programming Suggestion: Light/Themed/Spring Concert for a higher level high school band

Sky's the Limit, The

Grade 3
Robert Buckley
Canadian Concert/Festival
04007649
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HAL LEONARD
4:42

A celebratory overture that explodes with positive energy and exuberance. From the triumphant opening fanfare to a euphonium solo (cued in various instruments) to the final flourish, this piece is full of powerful melodies, driving percussion, and dynamic contrasts. All sections of the band are featured in this Canadian composition from Robert Buckley of the Vancouver region.

Programming Suggestion: Canadian festival component in a B300/Grade 3 entry as an opening or closing piece.

Spring March

Grade 3
Jonathan Daegenais
Canadian Marches/Fanfares
00-49510
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ALFRED
2:57

With several thematic and humorous elements, this short, lively, and exciting concert march for younger bands is a fun way to work on lightness of style, functional balance, and tempo stability. It's perfect for teaching cut time and the traditional march form and structure. There are clear stylistic contrasts between all the different sections of the piece, and the beautiful lyrical trio section offers a great opportunity to work on phrasing and support. With efficient and exciting percussion parts, the piece also offers interesting lines and melodies for every instrument.

Programming Suggestion: This is a WONDERFUL way to incorporate both the march and canadian elements into your programming. This is a great piece for a festival appearance for a high school ensemble.