SKU: CF.FPS150F

ISBN 9781491152782. UPC: 680160910281.

The title is a play on words, but the composer had his own ulterior motives in mind when composing this piece. He wanted a piece that was fun to play, but that helped developing musicians work on their rhythmic skills. Matt Putnam uses the feel of action film soundtracks to create the mood of this interesting new piece. Interesting grooves in the percussion throughout add to the piece’s feel of mystery and thrill.
To understand my thoughts in writing this piece, I thought it best to define the two ideas that give the piece its title: ulterior motives and musical motifs. Ulterior motives occur when you believe that a person is doing something for some unknown or hidden reason. Often, they are used in action films or literature to increase the drama and tension of the story. Musically, a motif is a short rhythmic and/or melodic idea. When I wrote this piece, I must confess that I had my own ulterior motives: I wanted to create a piece that was fun to play, but I also wanted a piece that would help students develop their rhythmic counting skills. In this piece, I use a motif of a two eighth-note pattern which jumps from section to section to help me achieve my ulterior motive.Mimicking the mood of action films whose characters often have ulterior motives, the mood of the piece is suspenseful and exciting as the motif jumps from section to section throughout the ensemble. The motif keeps you guessing as it occurs on all four different beats of the measure sometimes ascending, sometimes descending, and occurs sometimes in the interval of a second and sometimes the interval of a third. Interesting grooves in the percussion throughout add to the piece’s feel of mystery and thrill.I have no ulterior motives when I say that I hope you enjoy playing Ulterior Motifs.

SKU: CF.PPS51

ISBN 9781491151952. UPC: 680160909452.

The march style is important to the heritage of the modern concert band. Why not get beginners off to a great start by teaching them this essential band style as early as possible? Achieve uses only the first six notes of the Bb-major scale and utilizes two repeated eighth notes as the most difficult rhythm. It is written in traditional march form and style, but without modulation in the trio.
The march style is important to the heritage of the modern concert band, and it is my opinion that even the youngest of students should be taught the march style and form as early as possible. This march sets out to give these students that opportunity. It uses only the first six notes of the Bb-major scale, and the most difficult rhythm is two repeated eighth notes. Yet it has all of the traditional march form and style. The form of this easy march is the traditional intro, first strain, second strain and trio. The only difference from more challenge marches is that the key does not change to the subdominant at the trio. Most everything else is the same as you would find in the American marches of Sousa, Fillmore or King.The march begins forte with a quote from the end of the second strain, something that is common in many marches. This is followed by the first strain at a softer dynamic level. Additional voices are added on the repeat for variety. The second strain has tradition changes in dynamics, first starting out loud, then getting soft with crescendos to the end of the strain. The trio following again in typical fashion with the first time being very soft and legato. There are some suggestions for changing the orchestration, but you can use your creativity to tailor the instrumentation to your musical taste. The repeat of the trio should then be back to a more marcato march style. This should start with the last note of the first ending in m. 70. The march then ends with the traditional stinger.It is my opinion that in marches with this form that the repeats should not be eliminated. By doing so, it changes the form and makes the march lopsided, with the first half of the marching being too short compared to the trio section.It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this piece. I hope you and your students enjoy it and find it useful for your program.—Larry ClarkLakeland, FL 2018.

SKU: BT.DHP-1002045-721

ISBN 9789043109512.

As the name suggests, the series First Class contains compositions for the first group lessons which, despite their easy grade, are first class pieces! First Class offers numerous possibilities for ensemble playing. Specialattention is given to the range of each part, so that as many different instruments as possible can play the pieces together. This means almost any combination of instruments is possible, from a quartet to a full concert band. Allpieces also contain optional percussion parts. In Concert is a collection of small pieces composed by Jacob de Haan. As the title indicates, this part of the First Class series can be used to make up a concert program. Withmelodious titles such as March Along, Beetle Blues, and House Party, success is something you can count on! Contents: March Along · Beetle Blues · House Party · Quick Time · Slow Motion · Czardas · Farmhouse Rock · Soul Ballad ·English Waltz · Sunny Samba · Rhythm & Blues · Close Finish

In Concert is de eerste verzameling in de serie First Class. De twaalf zeer verschillende composities zijn in de lichste moeilijkheidsgraad geschreven. Al na een paar maanden kunnen de jongste muzikanten zo al primamet elkaar musiceren. Inhoud:March Along, Beetle Blues, House Party, Quick Time, Slow Motion, Czardas, Farmhouse Rock, Soul Ballad, English Waltz, Sunny Samba, Rythem & Blues en Close Finish.

Der Serienname First Class spricht für sich: Einerseits sind die Werke in dieser Serie für das erste Zusammenspiel geschrieben, andererseits sind sie bei aller Einfachkeit doch sehr gut komponiert, also einfach 'Klasse'! Die Serie First Class bietet durch ihr spezielles Konzept unendlich Möglichkeiten des Zusammenspiels. Die Art und Weise der Instrumentierung ermöglicht, mit zwei oder mehreren gleichen, aber auch mit unterschiedlichen Instrumenten zusammenzuspielen. Nach Belieben kann das Ensemble durch Schlaginstrumente ergänzt werden. Das Prinzip ist sehr einfach: Man schaut, welche Instrumente zur Verfügung stehen und sucht danach die Stimmenhefte aus derdazugehörigen Liste aus.First Class in Concert - Jacob de HaanIn Concert ist die erste Sammlung der Serie First Class. Die zwölf ganz unterschiedlichen Stücke sind in leichtestem Schwierigkeitsgrad geschrieben. Bereits nach ein paar Monaten Spielerfahrung können damit die jüngsten Musiker miteinander klangvoll musizieren.

La serie First Class propone pubblicazioni per principianti particolarmente adatte alle lezioni di gruppo. In First Class viene data grande importanza all’estensione delle parti, rendendo possibile l’esecuzione da parte di molti strumenti diversi. In questo modo, si può utilizzare qualsiasi combinazione di strumenti: dal quartetto fino alla orchestra di fiati. Tutti i brani contengono le parti opzionali per percussioni e dato che sono pensati per musicisti principianti, non contengono ritmi o tecniche complesse.

SKU: AP.43099S

UPC: 038081504421. English.

Inspired by the poet, Joseph Addison, who's words tell us that the Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for, the latter oft times being the most difficult to bring to fruition. Establishing four-bar phrasing and developing sensitivity to balance, this work makes an excellent introduction to ballad-style playing for developing bands. (2:45).

SKU: BT.CMP-1118-07-140

9x12 inches. English.

And now for something completely different! Who but William Himes would think of deconstructing and the reconstructing the birthday song into this amazingly creative overture? And, who else could do it so well? The cognitive and the affective domains are both in for a treat as you prepare this intriguing new work for performance. Be sure to hear the CD demo and look closely at the score. There are some amazing things going on here.Unexpected!

Dit werk is geschreven in opdracht van de Palatine Concert Band uit Palatine in Illinois (VS), ter gelegenheid van het vijftigjarig bestaan in 2005. Zoals de titel al suggereert, is de muziek gebaseerd op een verborgen thema, datin veel subtiele verschijningen opduikt. Om de mijlpaal voor het orkest kracht bij te zetten creëerde de componist een vrolijke, feestelijke klank, ge nspireerd op een zeer bekende melodie. (De identiteit daarvan mag echter niet wordenprijsgegeven omdat zelfs de titel onder copyright valt. Laten we gewoon zeggen dat het een lied is dat vaak wordt gezongen bij de viering van een verjaardag.)

Das ist wirklich einmal etwas ganz anderes! Wer außer William Himes käme schon auf die verrückte Idee, das bekannte Lied Happy Birthday to You vollkommen auseinander zu nehmen und dann zu einer erstaunlich kreativen Ouvertüre neu zusammenzusetzen? Und das hört sich dann sogar richtig toll an! Schon das Einstudieren dieser überraschenden Ouvertüre macht einen Riesenspaß, der sich dann mit Sicherheit auch aufs Publikum überträgt.

SKU: BT.DHP-0920399-010

A fantasic medley for concert band, with optional organ part and optional electric or acoustic guitar, of no fewer than seven of the best-loved Christmas carols of all time. You will hear the delights of O Come All ye Faitful, Joy to the World, The First Noel, Deck the Halls, Hark the Herald, O Tannenbaum and O Little Town of Bethlehem all given that special something that is present in all publications from the ‘New Sounds for Concert Band’ series. An ideal piece to either open or bring to a close your Christmas concert.

A Christmas Carol Fantasy is een hartverwarmende medley van zes internationaal bekende kerstliederen, in een gelsaagde bewerking van de Japanse arrangeur Takasi Hosihde. Bijzonder sfeervol!

Dieser weihnachtliche Reigen beginnt und endet mit dem in mehreren Sprachen gesungenen Herbei, o ihr Gläubigen. Dazwischen verarbeitete der Japaner Takashi Hoshide fünf weitere, international bekannte Weihnachtslieder, die bei keinem Weihnachtsfest und in keinem Weihnachtskonzert fehlen dürfen zu einem festlichen Medley für Blasorchester.

Le compositeur-arrangeur japonais Takashi Hoshide a rassemblé six noëls internationaux dans un medley pétillant au charme d’antan. Une manière originale et authentique de célébrer Noël en musique.

Il compositore ed arrangiatore Takashi Hoshide ha raccolto sei canti natalizi internazionali in un medley dallo charme irresistibile. Un modo originale ed autentico di festeggiare il Natale in musica.

SKU: BT.DHP-0920399-140

A fantasic medley for concert band, with optional organ part and optional electric or acoustic guitar, of no fewer than seven of the best-loved Christmas carols of all time. You will hear the delights of O Come All ye Faitful, Joy to the World, The First Noel, Deck the Halls, Hark the Herald, O Tannenbaum and O Little Town of Bethlehem all given that special something that is present in all publications from the ‘New Sounds for Concert Band’ series. An ideal piece to either open or bring to a close your Christmas concert.

Dieser weihnachtliche Reigen beginnt und endet mit dem in mehreren Sprachen gesungenen Herbei, o ihr Gläubigen. Dazwischen verarbeitete der Japaner Takashi Hoshide fünf weitere, international bekannte Weihnachtslieder, die bei keinem Weihnachtsfest und in keinem Weihnachtskonzert fehlen dürfen zu einem festlichen Medley für Blasorchester.

Le compositeur-arrangeur japonais Takashi Hoshide a rassemblé six noëls internationaux dans un medley pétillant au charme d’antan. Une manière originale et authentique de célébrer Noël en musique.

Il compositore ed arrangiatore Takashi Hoshide ha raccolto sei canti natalizi internazionali in un medley dallo charme irresistibile. Un modo originale ed autentico di festeggiare il Natale in musica.

SKU: FJ.B1234S

English.

You'll be surprised to know that this great sounding work uses only six notes in all instruments, with the exception of the clarinets, which also use a low written B to involve the right hand. The piece has a Renaissance quality to it and includes a middle processional theme (at the same tempo) to work on legato playing. Optional parts are included for clarinet 2 and trumpet 2. There is something for everyone in this dynamic addition to the repertoire!

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.