Probably the most popular Canadian Brass concert opening number “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” retains the famous slow New Orleans-style introduction. In true Canadian Brass style this one really lets loose forsome great Dixie fun that's within the playing abilities of most grade 3 bands. Included are short written solos for clarinet trumpet and trombone.

Third Movement of A Tribute to Arthur Delamont-Imagine a band far off in the distance marching toward you ? soft at first the music becomes louder and louder; the red capes of the band sway in the wind getting closer and closer. It was this image that inspired Flying Colors. Famed bandmaster Arthur Delamont always programmed a march in his concerts and the hallmark of his band was their red capes. The work begins very softly with a distant snare drum beat. The trumpets enter quietly with the melody and with each new melodic entry the music grows and intensifies to a roaring finish. This is a fresh new take on a march and is sure to please players and audiences alike! Flying Colors is thethird movement of A Tribute to Arthur Delamont and was commissioned by the West Vancouver Youth Band.

Par CURNOW JAMES. erfect for a combined Choral/Band concert as an opener, closer or anywhere in between. This medley of familiar tunes is tied together by the recurring concept that MUSIC SHALL LIVE. A swingin' WADE IN THE WATER, a soulful NOBODY KNOWS THE TROUBLE I'VE SEEN, and an inspiring BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC make it a crowd pleaser. The unison choral part makes sure the chorus can come through loud and clear and the performance can be prepared without a great deal of combined rehearsal time. Big, bold and powerful! (String parts and Beginning Band (simplified) parts are also available for large, All-City Band, Orchestra and Chorus performances) / Niveau : 2 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band

Par CURNOW JAMES. What a terrific way to kick off a combined chorus, band and even orchestra concert! THE MUSIC-MAKERS, based on O’Shaughnessy’s poem by the same name, by James Curnow works just as well as a closer, pulling your groups together for an all-inclusive grand finale. The rhythmic exuberance from measure number one sets up the inspiring choral entrance and the lovely andante espressivo middle theme contrasts delightfully. Careful scoring ensures successful balance as you thrill the audience with a panoply of rich and colorful sound. Spectacular! (Also works for Orchestra alone, Band with String Section or Full Band and Orchestra combined) / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

erfect for a combined Choral/Band concert as an opener closer or anywhere in between. This medley of familiar tunes is tied together by the recurring concept that MUSIC SHALL LIVE. A swingin' WADE IN THE WATER a soulful NOBODY KNOWS THE TROUBLE I'VE SEEN and an inspiring BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC make it a crowd pleaser. The unison choral part makes sure the chorus can come through loud and clear and the performance can be prepared without a great deal of combined rehearsal time. Big bold and powerful! (String parts and Beginning Band (simplified) parts are also available for large All-City Band Orchestra and Chorus performances)

Perfect for a combined Choral/Band concert as an opener closer or anywhere in between. This medley of familiar tunes is tied together by the recurring concept that MUSIC SHALL LIVE. A swingin' WADE IN THE WATER a soulful NOBODY KNOWS THE TROUBLE I'VE SEEN and an inspiring BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC make it a crowd pleaser. The unison choral part makes sure the chorus can come through loud and clear and the performance can be prepared without a great deal of combined rehearsal time. Big bold and powerful! (String parts and Beginning Band (simplified) parts are also available for large All-City Band Orchestra and Chorus performances)

No one brings ?jazzy? styles to the concert band better than Stephen Bulla! Your band will go crazy over this swingin? holiday treat! Rise Up Shepherd also makes a great ?encore? closer for School bands that normally play harder music simply because it?s so much fun. The melody is passed all around the band letting everyone get a chance to ?swing? into the Christmas spirit.The exuberant joy is infectious.Irresistible!

Give some Broadway pizzazz to your holiday program with this spectacular medley for band and optional choir. This sparkling arrangement is a perfect concert closer. Includes: God Bless Us Everyone It's Beginning to Look LikeChristmas March of the Toys My Favorite Things Pine Cones and Holly Berries Toyland and We Need a Little Christmas.

The stirring yet simple melody of this great Irving Berlin tune has made it the most popular partiotic song of the century and this arrangement for young band generates all of the innate sensitivity and excitement without taxingthe endurance of young performers. Here is the ideal closer or encore for your spring concert.

A dynamic concert opener or closer cast almost entirely in the Phrygian mode. The half steps that make this scale mode so unique are celebrated both in a melodic and harmonic sense, with aggressive low brass figures, crisp and rhythmic percussion, and winding passages in the woodwind. (2:50) / Concert Band

Par BULLA STEPHEN. This exciting concert march follows the standard marchform but has an unusual twist. Following a ‘dog fight’middle section, in which players can ‘let rip’ withsome aggressive playing, the trio used the well knownmelody ’Just A Closer Walk’ played in a popular syncopatedNew Orleans jazz style. / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Concert March - Wheaton Kiwanis Salute-A bright technical flourish in the introduction a toe-tapping theme following in the Woodwinds fanfare-like syncopation from the Brass and even a Piccolo solo in the Trio section make Stephan Bulla’s KIWANISCA a sure winner. The fresh timbres and exhilarating melodies will add zest to your next concert whether you choose to program it as your closer or at any other time in the concert. The vitality is contagious! Don’t miss it!

With all the pizzazz of Mededith Wilson's memorable production Paul Jennings brings us an ideal concert closer for your spring concert. A musical delight.