SKU: AP.48107S

UPC: 038081557700. English.

Dolce by Chris M. Bernotas is a sweet, lyrical piece that will highlight your ensemble's ability to play with a beautiful, balanced sound. All instruments have engaging parts through the sharing of melodic material, countermelodies, and lovely harmonies. (2:00) Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 2, Level 2. This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.33848S

UPC: 038081381572. English.

The Tango is a well known and recognizable style of music that originated in Argentina in the mid 19th century. El Tango is a fresh and creative example of this style, as the music gives the effect of building intensity from beginning to end. Lots of imaginative and tasty percussion parts add to the effect. A fun, surprise ending brings this enjoyable and stylistic work to a close. This is a wonderful change of pace for any concert or festival performance!

SKU: AP.44901S

UPC: 038081515748. English.

Fall Out Boy's commanding tune topped the charts and ESPN used this in their coverage of college football. Your students will love playing this arrangement that includes optional drumset, electric bass, and marching snare drums parts. Bring the power and drive of this tune to your band in this very playable setting. (2:45).

SKU: AP.16526S

UPC: 038081135755. English.

John Kinyon has another winner with this transcription of the symphonic masterpiece The Moldau. A tribute to Bedrich Smetana's beloved river, this captivating piece describes the flowing and turmoil of water in musical terms. The parts are written well within the capabilities of young performers while keeping the essence of the original. This will add more than a little class to your next concert!

SKU: HL.4003859

UPC: 888680005788. 9.0x12.0x0.079 inches.

Combining a district-wide extravaganza for players of all levels creates an exciting spectacle for parents, while providing much needed incentives for the younger players. Shorewood Overture is specifically designed to be performed by multi-level bands and, rather than the typical massed band number where everyone plays at once, this ingenious overture allows each level to be featured briefly by itself, along with sections where everyone plays together. In addition, the “Level 3” parts include cues (also in the Level 3 score), which allows the piece to be performed by a single ensemble. Dur: 4:20 Note: Level 2/Level 1 versions are not playable separately.

SKU: HL.4006335

UPC: 888680985257. 9.0x12.0x0.014 inches.

The Jonas Brothers stormed back to the top of the pop charts with this catchy hit. With an upbeat rock style and interesting parts for all sections, here's an appealing arrangement for second year players.

SKU: CF.YPS147

ISBN 9780825895777. UPC: 798408095772. 9 x 12 inches. Key: Bb major.

A perfect choice for use as a celebratory or processional piece with younger groups, or as an easy-to-put-together piece for graduation with a high school group, this piece has the melodic flare Carl Strommen is known for.

SKU: CF.BPS121

ISBN 9781491152072. UPC: 680160909575.

A lively and exhilarating new piece for beginning bands, Effervescence lives up to it's title, but is so much more. It also contains lush harmonies, sweeping melodic gestures reminiscent of the America school of composers like Copland.  It is a sophisticated musical presentation, but with limited technical demands, making it easy for young students, but very musically satisfying.
Effervescence is commonly known as the act of a gas escaping a liquid and the “fizzing” result that occurs. A secondary definition, however, is a show of liveliness or exhilaration. It is this secondary definition that is the inspiration for this piece.The piece begins with a broad, sweeping introduction followed by a statement of the main theme in the upper voices at m. 11. The trumpets perform the melody at m. 19, while the upper voices perform a countermelody which morphs into the main idea of the B-section that follows at m. 27. The lower voices restate the main theme at m. 35 while the upper voices provide a sweeping harmony with a somewhat “Americana” feel. After a restatement of the B-section at m. 43, a subdued section with new material occurs at m. 51. This pushes into a final restatement of the main theme at m. 59 and leads to a vibrant conclusion followed by a pianissimo afterthought.

SKU: CF.CPS250

ISBN 9781491159576. UPC: 680160918164.

Kaleidoscope Sky is inspired by the breathtaking pastime of hot-air ballooning and the glorious festivals around the world that honor the practice. A sky full of colorful spheres elegantly floating at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, Mondial Air Ballons and more draw thousands of people to witness awe-inspiring scenes full of passionate balloonists. Traditional hot-air balloons mix with creatively designed balloons to thrill the tens of thousands of spectators below. While I personally am not a person who dreams of taking my own flight--heights are not my thing--I have to marvel at how gently and easily these vessels float among the clouds. It truly is an image of exquisite freedom. This piece reflects the view and experience of the onlooker taking in an elegantly shifting scene reminiscent of kaleidoscope patterns. Spectators like me can appreciate the beauty and vibrancy associated with a horizon full of adventurous balloonists and their wondrous aircrafts. Kaleidoscope Sky starts in a triumphant and celebratory fashion and continues to conjure images reminiscent of the wide variety of soaring colors on display at a hot-air balloon event. Ultimately, the piece appropriately concludes with a suspenseful, yet graceful, run to the finish line. Melodic lines should soar with attention being paid to phrase markings and assigned articulations. Encourage musicians to allow room for the melodic material to be heard in thicker textures where supporting harmonies are often rhythmic in nature. These harmonies should support, and not cloud the melodies. The meter changes should sound effortless, and the continuous figures in the percussion will help to achieve this effect. The snare drum, in particular, should bring accented notes to the foreground while maintaining a steady textural effect with non-accented notes as a rhythmic background. This will go a long way in finding a cohesive subdivision and ensemble pulse.
Kaleidoscope Sky is inspired by the breathtaking pastime of hot-air ballooning and the glorious festivals around the world that honor the practice. A sky full of colorful spheres elegantly floating at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, Mondial Air Ballons and more draw thousands of people to witness awe-inspiring scenes full of passionate balloonists. Traditional hot-air balloons mix with creatively designed balloons to thrill the tens of thousands of spectators below. While I personally am not a person who dreams of taking my own flight—heights are not my thing—I have to marvel at how gently and easily these vessels float among the clouds. It truly is an image of exquisite freedom. This piece reflects the view and experience of the onlooker taking in an elegantly shifting scene reminiscent of kaleidoscope patterns. Spectators like me can appreciate the beauty and vibrancy associated with a horizon full of adventurous balloonists and their wondrous aircrafts. Kaleidoscope Sky starts in a triumphant and celebratory fashion and continues to conjure images reminiscent of the wide variety of soaring colors on display at a hot-air balloon event. Ultimately, the piece appropriately concludes with a suspenseful, yet graceful, run to the finish line.Melodic lines should “soar” with attention being paid to phrase markings and assigned articulations. Encourage musicians to allow room for the melodic material to be heard in thicker textures where supporting harmonies are often rhythmic in nature. These harmonies should support, and not “cloud” the melodies. The meter changes should sound effortless, and the continuous figures in the percussion will help to achieve this effect. The snare drum, in particular, should bring accented notes to the foreground while maintaining a steady textural effect with non-accented notes as a rhythmic background. This will go a long way in finding a cohesive subdivision and ensemble pulse.

SKU: HL.49000962

ISBN 9790001110570.

(2 Floten (2. auch Piccolo), 2 Oboen, 2 Fagotte, Klarinette in Es, 3 Klarinetten in B, 2 Alt-Saxophone in Es, 2 Tenorhorner in B, 4 Horner in Es, 4 Trompeten in B, 3 Posaunen, 2 Flugelhorner in B, 3 Tenorhorner in B, Bariton, 2 Tuben, Schlagzeug (Glockenspiel, kleine Trommel, grosse Trommel, Becken)).

SKU: CF.PPS44

ISBN 9781491147078. UPC: 680160904570. 9 x 12 inches.

Oceanus was the sea-god of Roman mythology who was the father of rivers and streams, and was personified as a huge river that circled the earth. The piece begins with the rippling of water as it endlessly circles the world, and builds into a depiction of the rolling waves of the deep ocean and the storms that move across the surface of the waters.

SKU: M7.AV-5076-51

ISBN 9790203913757.

SKU: CF.CPS209

ISBN 9781491147658. UPC: 680160905157. 9 x 12 inches.

The Past is Always Present begins with a reverent melody for solo flute that invokes voices from the past. This theme becomes the cornerstone of the entire work leading the listener on a journey that is at times reflective and at others bold and broad. Perfect for contest and festival performance, this piece contains all of the signature styling that has made Sean O'Loughlin's works some of the most popular for bands today.

SKU: OU.9780193379947

ISBN 9780193379947. 12 x 8 inches.

This work is a light-hearted showpiece for wind quintet. It is an arrangement of Mozart's Eine Kleine Gigue K574 (1789).