Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crotales, English Horn, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Glockenspiel, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Mallet Percussion 1 and more. - Grade 4

SKU: CF.SPS94

Composed by Cooper Minnis. Sps. Set of Score and Parts. 1+8+8+4+1+8+8+8+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+3+3+3+2+2+2+2+3+3+3+3+2+3+1+2+2+1+2+2+24 pages. Duration 7:48. Carl Fischer Music #SPS94. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS94).

ISBN 9781491161449. UPC: 680160920037.

On November 5th, 2017, a mass shooting took place at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Twenty-six innocent people lost their lives that day, including an unborn child. Overture to a Small Town is dedicated to these victims and the loved ones they left behind. From the biggest cities to the smallest towns, the senseless bloodshed must end. Despite the darkness of this tragedy, it is my intent through this music to portray a sense of hope, dignity, and innocence deserved by all America's cities and towns. The opening moments of this piece should be treated delicately, ensuring that the brass section moves together in one unified voice, and that the crotales evoke distant flickers of light. Similarly, in mm. 120-127, articulations in the flutes, trumpets and mallets should be strong enough to be heard, but without being aggressive. The textural layering in mm. 48-53 should be executed with machine-like precision of both rhythm and articulation. This passage should evoke the sound of many voices rising together. There should be a great contrast between the opening Piano dynamic and the final Forte dynamic. In mm. 65-69, both mallet percussionists may play the indicated notes in any octave they choose. Both players should move rapidly between notes in any order. This passage should sound fluid and ethereal. In mm. 69-73: If there is no English Horn available to the ensemble, the Trumpet should play this passage solo. If there is an English Horn, both instruments should play the passage together. This impressionistic composition about these vanished structures, although written for more advanced ensembles, has only one flute, clarinet, trumpet, horn and trombone part. As a result, smaller bands can play this composition without having to look for a flex-band arrangement. Use this to develop the essential skills of syncopation and counting while also offering the security of only having one part for each instrument voice. An exciting contrasting selection for bands looking for a harmonically interesting composition, this also works well as a contest selection.  .
On November 5th, 2017, a mass shooting took place at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Twenty-six innocent people lost their lives that day, including an unborn child. Overture to a Small Town is dedicated to these victims and the loved ones they left behind. From the biggest cities to the smallest towns, the  senseless bloodshed must end. Despite the darkness of this tragedy, it is my intent through this music to portray a sense of hope, dignity, and innocence deserved by all America’s cities and towns.  The opening moments of this piece should be treated delicately, ensuring that the brass section moves together in one unified voice, and that the crotales evoke distant flickers of light. Similarly, in mm. 120-127, articulations in the flutes, trumpets and mallets should be strong enough to be heard, but without being aggressive.  The textural layering in mm. 48-53 should be executed with machine-like precision of both rhythm and articulation. This passage should evoke the sound of many voices rising together. There should be a great contrast between the opening Piano dynamic and the final Forte dynamic.  In mm. 65-69, both mallet percussionists may play the indicated notes in any octave they choose. Both players should move rapidly between notes in any order. This passage should sound fluid and ethereal.  In mm. 69-73: If there is no English Horn available to the ensemble, the Trumpet should play this passage solo. If there is an English Horn, both instruments should play the passage together.This impressionistic composition about these vanished structures, although written for more advanced ensembles, has only one flute, clarinet, trumpet, horn and trombone part. As a result, smaller bands can play this composition without having to look for a flex-band arrangement. Use this to develop the essential skills of syncopation and counting while also offering the security of only having one part for each instrument voice. An exciting contrasting selection for bands looking for a harmonically interesting composition, this also works well as a contest selection. .

By Ed Huckeby. For concert band. Build-a-Band series. Grade 2.5. Score and set of parts. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

By Ed Huckeby. Concert band. Build-A-Band Series. Grade 3. Score and set of parts. Composed 2011. Duration 3 minutes, 24 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

By David Shaffer. For concert band. Build-a-Band series. Grade 2.5. Score and set of parts. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

From First Suite In Eb. Composed by Holst/Stanton. Build-A-Band. Score and parts. Composed 2017. Duration 3 minutes, 1 second. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.026-4536-00).

From The Lord of the Rings. By Johan De Meij. Arranged by Paul Lavender. Amstel Concert Bands. Size 9x12 inches. Published by Amstel Music.

By Ed Huckeby. Concert band. Build-A-Band Series. Grade 2.5. Score and set of parts. Composed 2011. Duration 2 minutes, 31 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

Concert band - intermediate

SKU: HL.49016220

Disco. Composed by Leslie Searle. This edition: Folding. Sheet music. Schott Harmonie Serie (Concert Band). Classical. Condensed score and parts. 194 pages. Duration 3'. Schott Music #SHS 2001-50. Published by Schott Music (HL.49016220).

ISBN 9790001100915.

This is a stirring, skilful transfer of pop-style music for youth wind band. The original composition can he performed by smaller bands: the larger score is for additional Instruments. Leslie Searle came to Germany in 1965 as a Saxophonist in the Band of the Royal Air Force. He has composed and made arrangements of music by Kurt Edelhagen among others, and has played in numerous bands. He is now director of a private music school in Remscheid.

(1 Piccolo-Flote, 2 Floten, 2 Oboen, 2 Fagotte, 1 Klarinette in Es, 3 Klarinetten in B, 1 Alt-Klarinette in Es, 1 Bass-Klarinette in B, 2 Alt-Saxophone in Es, 1 Tenor-Saxophon in B, 1 Bariton-Saxophon in Es, 4 Horner in F, 4 Trompeten in B, 2 Kornette (Flugelhorner) in B, 4 Posaunen, 3 Tenorhorner in B, 2 Baritone, 2 Tuben, 1 Schlagzeug (Drum Set), 1 Tamburin, 1 Gitarre ad lib.).

(1st Movement). By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). Arranged by Scott Stanton. Concert band. Build-A-Band Series. Grade 3. Score and set of parts. Composed 2011. Duration 3 minutes, 4 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

By Jerry Williams. Concert band. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR317). Overture. Grade 2.5. Score and set of parts. Composed 2001. Duration 5 minutes, 25 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

(As Recorded by Beyoncé). Composed by Beyoncé Knowles, Noel Fisher, Sidney Swift, and Bobby Johnson [Beyoncé]. Arranged by Doug Adams. Marching Band. Marching Band; Part(s); Score. Easy Pops for Marching Band. Pop. Grade 2. 44 pages. Published by Alfred Music

(As Recorded by Beyoncé). Composed by Beyoncé Knowles, Noel Fisher, Sidney Swift, and Bobby Johnson [Beyoncé]. Arranged by Doug Adams. Marching Band. Marching Band; Score. Easy Pops for Marching Band. Pop. Grade 2. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Music