SKU: HL.4003778
UPC: 884088984366. 9x12 inches.
Calling for the band to be divided into four separate ensembles (and spread apart if space permits), Villages explores a wide range of harmonic and rhythmic interplay between each of these musical “villages.” The opening creates a dense canopy of sound, out of which the unique identity of each group variously emerges then melts back into the texture. As the fast pace continues, melodic fragments are bounced from group to group with interjections from the percussion. A slower lyric section provides contrast before the frantic pace returns leading to the exciting conclusion. Innovative in its conception, this stunning work will expose your students and audience to dramatically new sounds for band! Duration: 8:15.
SKU: HL.4002872
UPC: 884088353056. 9.0x12.0x0.092 inches.
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) The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
SKU: HL.4003779
UPC: 884088984373. 9x12 inches.
SKU: CL.012-4841-01
The creative genius of Pierre La Plante has never been better showcased than with Variations On A Merry Tune. Based on a theme from Robert Schumann, known variously as The Jolly Farmer and The Happy Farmer’s Return From Work, this delightful work will bring smiles to all! Pierre takes this cheery tune all throughout the ensemble, creating opportunities for every section to shine. A charming selection for concert band, and a wonderful audience pleaser as well. Our highest recommendation!
SKU: CF.SPS71
ISBN 9781491143544. UPC: 680160901043. Key: G minor.
Nordanvind is a tour de force symphonic rhapsody that is built on three Scandinavian folk songs. Composer Carl Strommen has composed these Viking-influenced melodies into a concert setting that brings out all of the history of the Scandinavian people. The piece is at times bold and aggressive, at other times beautiful. Carl employs all of the instrumental colors of the concert band to create a new work for more advanced ensembles.Modern Scandinavians are descendants of the Vikings, an adventuresome people who were known for their love of the sea, their naval prowess, and as fierce fighters . The Scandinavian Vikings were warriors from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden who traded, raided and settled in various parts of Europe, Russia, the North Atlantic islands, and the northeastern coast of North America .Starting around 1850, over one million Swedes left their homeland for the United States in search of religious freedom and open farm land . Augustana College was founded in 1860 by graduates of Swedish universities and is located on the Mississippi River in Rock Island, Illinois . Home of the “Vikings,†Augustana College is the oldest Swedish- American institution of higher learning in the United States . This powerful and lively piece takes inspiration from Swedish history and from Swedish folk songs and hymns .Havsdrake (Dragon of the Sea)The Nordanvind or “North Wind†blows a cold wind during a journey of a group of courageous Viking rowers . The “Dragon-ship†or long ships designed for raiding and war was a sophisticated, fast ship able to navigate in very shallow water . To musically portray these magnificent seafaring vessels, the director is encouraged to use an Ocean Drum (or a rain stick) during the introduction . Wind players may consider blowing air through their instruments to suggest the North wind . Adding men’s voices to accompany the haunting low brass and percussive “rower†sounds can be helpful in creating the dark and ominous portrayal of Viking adventurers .Slangpolska efter Byss - KalleIn Sweden, a “polska†is a partner dance where the dancers spin each other (släng in Swedish “to sling or tossâ€) . Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle is attributed to Byss-Kalle, who was a notable Swedish folk musician, specifically a nyckelharpa player . Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle is a traditional “polska†dance song most often played on the Nyckelharpa or keyed fiddle and is commonly heard in pubs and at festive events throughout Sweden . Approximately 10,000 nyckelharpa players live in Sweden today, and the Swedish and the American Nyckelharpa Associations are dedicated to this Swedish National instrument . The director is encouraged to share video and audio examples of the nyckelharpa playing the original Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle .Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara (Children of the Heavenly Father)Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara Is a traditional Swedish melody, possibly of German roots, and was believed to be arranged as a hymn by the Swedish hymn writer, Karolina Wilhelmina Sandell-Berg (1832–1903) . As a daughter of a Swedish Lutheran minister, she began writing poems as a teenager and is said to have written over 1,700 different texts . There are two different accounts as to the inspiration for this hymn . The first story is that Lina (as she was called) wrote the hymn to honor her father and to say thank you to him for raising her and protecting her . A second belief is of her witnessing the tragic death of her father . She and her father were on a boat, when a wave threw her father overboard . It was said that the profound effect of watching her father drown is what caused Lina to write the text to this hymn . Although this is a treasured song to people of Swedish descent everywhere, it speaks to all people about a father tending and nourishing his children, and protecting them from evil .SPS71FThe Augustana College Concert BandFounded in 1874, the Augustana Band program is one of the oldest continuously active collegiate band programs in the country . The Concert Band is one of two bands on campus and was formed more than thirty years ago . The Concert Band attracts students of every skill level and from a wide variety of majors . Students in the ensemble play a large part in choosing their music for performance, which include works from the standard repertoire, orchestral transcriptions, and the latest compositions from leading composers .Rick Jaeschke began his musical career as a clarinet player in the 1st US Army Band . He received a Bachelor of Music degree from Susquehanna University, a Masters of Music from James Madison University, and a doctorate from Columbia University in New York . He was also fortunate to study conducting with Donald Hunsburger and with Frederick Fennell .Dr . Jaeschke taught band and choir at Great Mills High School in Southern Maryland, and for fifteen years, he was the district Music Supervisor in Armonk, New York, where he taught high school concert and jazz bands, beginning band, and music technology . During that time, the music program flourished, and the high school band consistently received Gold Medals in the New York State Festivals, as well as in national, and international festivals . As a clarinet and saxophone player, Dr . Jaeschke performed in the New York metropolitan area with the Rockland Symphony Orchestra, the Putnam Symphony Orchestra, Fine Arts Symphony Orchestra, and served as the concert master for the Hudson Valley Wind Symphony .For several years, Dr . Jaeschke served as the Fine Arts Coordinator for the District 204 schools in Naperville, IL, a district selected as One of the Best 100 Schools in America for Music . Currently, Dr . Jaeschke is an Associate Professor at Augustana College where he teaches music and music education courses, and directs the Concert Band . He has served on various educational boards, is a National edTPA scorer, and has presented at state, national and international music conferences . He lives with his family in Bettendorf Iowa, and enjoys any opportunity to explore the open water in his sea kayak .
SKU: FJ.B1380S
English.
Experience 'rush-hour rock' like you've never experienced before! This easy-grooving, well-crafted original derives its automotive charm from the various car horn effects played throughout. Various novelty percussion instruments such as the police whistle and bulb horn will car pool your audience from the concert hall to the expressway. A charming piece that will put a smile on everyone's face, even if they get stuck in traffic on the way home from the concert!Traffic Jam represents my idea of rush hour rock. This work derives its automotive charm from the various car horn effects played throughout. The most important articulation in the work is the marcato accent. Whenever this articulation appears, a car horn is being honked. Each honk should be percussive and short. Although the honks are dissonant, their composite notes should be balanced. It is recommended that the various honks be isolated during rehearsal, so that just the right sound and feel is achieved. Other important sounds include the police whistle and bulb horn. These novelty instruments should be held high for the audience to see and hear. With over 4 million miles of roads in the United States, one is destined to experience automotive gridlock. So before giving into road rage, roll down the windows, turn on the radio, and enjoy a traffic jam!
About FJH Beginning Band
Appropriate within the first year of instruction and beginning of the second year. Clarinets do not go above the break, and there is limited use of accidentals. Plenty of doublings in the lower voices. Grade 1.
SKU: AP.43107S
UPC: 038081507712. English. Various.
By popular demand due to their extensive flexibility, Happy Holidays---Vol. Two is now available in this ingenious setting that can be used year after year. Suitable for both middle school and high school performances, and presented in a multipurpose format, you can choose to have a quintet (brass, woodwind, or both) perform in the lobby of the concert hall prior to the band concert or at a reception after the concert. Or choose to have the entire band perform it during the concert! Tremendous versatility permits preparation in small groups saving rehearsal time. This new version includes: Adeste Fideles, We Three Kings of Orient Are, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, and Jingle Bells. (6:45) Also available, Happy Holidays---Vol. 1 (00-42178).
SKU: AP.43107
UPC: 038081507705. English. Various.
SKU: BT.DHP-1135459-010
9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
Zelkova is a symbolic tree of Sendai City, home town of the commissioning wind band “The Tohoku Fukushi University Wind Ensembleâ€. This composition is dedicated to the band’s conductor Taiken Matsuzakiand and the music reflects his generouspersonality. Satoshi Yagisawa is known for his colourful instrumentation, beautiful themes and dynamic style.Zelkova is een symbolische boom in Sendai City, de standplaats van het blaasorkest dat dit werk in opdracht gaf, The Tohoku Fukushi University Wind Ensemble. Deze compositie is gewijd aan zijn dirigent, Taiken Matsuzaki. De componist wil met demuziek de genereuze persoonlijkheid van de dirigent benadrukken. Het werk heeft een kleurrijke instrumentatie, mooie thema’s en een dynamische stijl, precies zoals we dat gewend zijn van componist Satoshi Yagisawa.Die Zelkove ist für die Stadt Sendai, die Heimatstadt des Blasorchesters Tohoku Fukushi University Wind Ensemble, welches das Stück in Auftrag gegeben hat, ein symbolischer Baum. Diese Komposition ist dem Dirigenten des Ensembles, Taiken Matsuzaki,gewidmet, und die Musik spiegelt seine großzügige Persönlichkeit wider. Satoshi Yagisawa ist für seine abwechslungsreiche Instrumentation, seine schönen Themen und seinen dynamischen Stil bekannt.Zelkova est l’arbre symbolique de Sendai City, ville d’origine de l’orchestre d’harmonie The Tohoku Fukushi University Wind Ensemble qui a commandé ce morceau. Il est dédié leur chef d’orchestre Taiken Matsuzaki dont il reflète lagénérosité.Satoshi Yagisawa est renommé pour son instrumentation variée, ses thèmes magnifiques et son style dynamique.La zelkova è l’albero simbolo della citt giapponese di Sendai, che è anche la citt dell’Ensemble Univeristario di fiati Tohoku Fukushi che ha commissionato il brano. La composizione è dedicata al direttore della banda, Taiken Matsuzakiand, e lamusica riflette la sua generosa personalit . Satoshi Yagisawa è noto per la sua variopinta strumentazione, per i bei temi e per lo stile vivace.
SKU: BT.DHP-1135459-140
SKU: AP.49562
ISBN 9781470648886. UPC: 038081569666. English.
This stunning work celebrates the men and women, past and present, who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Jerry Brubaker was the Chief Music Arranger with the United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C. Using mostly original material, Brubaker uses snippets of the various U.S. Armed Forces anthems to bring this wonderful tribute to life. The primary melody of Proudly They Served is singable, respectful, and memorable. The tune comfortably welcomes segments of all the major service songs as they make their appearance throughout. First performed by Rancho Cordova (CA) River City Concert Band, Proudly They Served makes a perfect selection for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, or any concert with a patriotic theme. (4:46).
SKU: AP.49562S
ISBN 9781470648893. UPC: 038081569673. English.
SKU: BT.DHP-1165681-140
English-German-French-Dutch.
A cantastoria or Bänkelsänger German for busker was a travelling musician who made music in streets and squares, together with his colleagues. Die Bänkelsängerlieder (buskers songs) originally stem from the seventeenth century. Robert van Beringen, who is known for his attractive arrangements of classical melodies, created a colourful transcription for wind band based on this characteristic music. Een cantastoria of Bänkelsänger Duits voor straatzanger was een rondreizende muzikant die samen met zijn collega’s musiceerde in straten en op pleinen. Die Bänkelsängerlieder stammen oorspronkelijk uit de zeventiende eeuw. Robert van Beringen, die bekendstaat om zijn fraaie arrangementen van klassieke melodieën, maakte van deze karakteristieke muziek een kleurrijke transcriptie voor blaasorkest. Ein Cantastoria“ oder Bänkelsänger war ein reisender Musiker, der auf den Straßen und Plätzen zusammen mit seinen Kollegen Musik machte. Die Bänkelsängerlieder stammen ursprünglich aus dem 17. Jahrhundert. Robert van Beringen, der für seine attraktiven Arrangements klassischer Melodien bekannt ist, hat eine abwechslungsreiche Bearbeitung dieser charakteristischen Musik für Blasorchester geschaffen. Un cantastoria ou Bänkelsänger allemand pour chanteur des rues était un musicien de voyage qui faisait de la musique dans les rues et places, en compagnie de ses collègues. Die Bänkelsängerlieder (chansons des artistes de rue) viennent du XVIIe siècle. Robert van Beringen, connu pour ses arrangements attractifs de mélodies classiques, a créé une transcription musicale pour orchestre d’harmonie basée sur cette musique typique. Van Beringen, noto per i suoi eccelsi riadattamenti di arie classiche, si è questa volta cimentato in una variopinta trascrizione per banda di soli fiati della musica tipica dei cantastorie, riuscendo sorprendentemente a tener vivo l’arcano fascino delle busker song.
SKU: BT.DHP-1165681-010
SKU: AP.44916S
UPC: 038081515762. English. Various.
The third installment in the wildly versatile series, the suite includes Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, I'll Be Home for Christmas, and Sleigh Ride. Playable year after year using quintets, woodwind or brass ensembles, or full concert band. Adding this volume, there are now 12 holiday classics available for the ultimate in flexibility while programming your holiday concert. Also available: Vol. 1 (00-42178) and Vol. 2 (00-43107). Bravo! (7:00).
SKU: HL.4007740
ISBN 9781705172353. UPC: 196288089216.
Julius Fucik (1872-1916) was born in Prague, Czech Republic. He studied under Antonin Dvorak and at a young age played in military bands and later became bandmaster, a profession he practiced in various cities with many bands. In 1913 he settled in Berlin where he started his own music publishing house. As a composer Fucik is known for his light entertaining music however he also wrote chamber music, songs, choral works, a mass, a requiem and an unfinished opera. Many of his works have fallen into oblivion but many of his marches such as Einzug der Gladiatoren, Regimentskinder and Florentiner Marsch are still often played. With the concert overture Marinarella, Fucik takes us toan imaginary seaside resort on a beautiful spring day. Marinarella, a girl of the sea, accompanies us on our stroll. Leisurely walking couples on the boulevard, the murmur of the sea, fragments of a waltz melody from a cafe and a concert band performing a promenade concert pass you by. A fantastic opening work for any concert.
SKU: HL.4007741
UPC: 196288089223.
SKU: BT.AMP-463-140
March Prelude: Alnwick Town was commissioned by the Alnwick Playhouse Concert Band (with Ray Thompson as conductor) to celebrate their first 25 years. It opens majestically with answering phrases between various sections of the band, leading to a faster march-like section its main theme echoes the rhythms of the opening material. A bridge passage featuring snippets for saxophones and trumpets leads to a new theme, more legato in nature and repeated after a change of key. The bridge passage returns to herald a restatement of the main theme before the opening material reappears to close the work with a flourish.March Prelude: Alnwick Town werd geschreven in opdracht van de Alnwick Playhouse Concert Band (met Ray Thompson als dirigent) ter gelegenheid van het 25-jarig bestaan van het orkest. Het werk opent majestueus, met vraag-en-antwoordfrasen tussen de verschillende secties, gevolgd door een sneller, marsachtig gedeelte waarvan het hoofdthema de ritmes van het openingsmateriaal weerspiegelt. Een bridgepassage met fragmenten voor de saxofoons en trompetten mondt uit in een nieuw thema, dat eerder legato van karakter is en wordt herhaald na een modulatie. De bridgepassage kondigt een reprise van het hoofdthema aan, waarna het openingsmateriaal opnieuw zijn opwachtingmaakt om het werk op bruisende wijze af te sluiten. March Prelude: Alnwick Town wurde von der Alnwick Playhouse Concert Band (mit Ray Thompson als Dirigent) anlässlich ihres 25-jährigen Bestehens in Auftrag gegeben. Das Stück beginnt majestätisch mit Frage-Antwort-Passagen zwischen den verschiedenen Instrumentengruppen des Orchesters und leitet in einen schnelleren marschartigen Abschnitt über. Das Hauptthema erinnert an die Rhythmen des Eröffnungsmaterials. Eine Überleitung mit Einwürfen der Saxophone und Trompeten führt zu einem neuen Thema, das eher legato ist und nach einem Tonartwechsel wiederholt wird. Die Überleitungspassage kündigt eine Wiederholung des Hauptthemas an, bevor das Eröffnungsmaterial wiedererklingt, um das Werk schwungvoll zum Ende zu bringen. March Prelude: Alnwick Town est une commande de l’Alnwick Playhouse Concert Band (dirigé par Ray Thompson) pour célébrer ses vingt-cinq premières années. La pièce s’ouvre majestueusement avec des phrases qui se répondent entre les divers pupitres de l’orchestre, avant l’arrivée d’une section plus rapide en forme de marche le thème principal faisant écho aux rythmes des phrases d’ouverture. Un passage de transition comprenant des fragments pour saxophones et trompettes mène un nouveau thème de nature plus legato qui est répété après chaque changement de tonalité. Le passage de transition revient pour annoncer une réexposition du thème principal, avant la réapparitiondu matériel du début pour clore la pièce de façon grandiose.
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