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If you are looking for a truly authentic cross-cultural work, or just a fresh lyrical selection for your ensemble, don't miss this beautiful setting of the famous Japanese folk song Takeda Lullaby (or Takeda No Komoriuta). Using (optional) traditional Japanese percussion instruments, this exquisite work has an amazing rhythmic and harmonic touch. Includes an optional 2-part choir part. A truly special selection for any occasion and a valuable addition to any concert. Ravishing!
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I. Lasciatemi Morire II. Gia Il Sole Dal Gange.
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An exceptional new arrangement of a famous European style march that is perfect for contest or concert programming. A real audience pleaser, this edition is appropriate for adult bands as well as better high school and college groups. Should be in every band library!
About Heritage of the March
Full-sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style
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This rich arrangement of a popular traditional American melody is aimed at the younger band who wish to showcase their development of a warm sound and expressive phrasing. The palette of colors changes throughout to allow each section to shine as the melodic responsibilities are passed around the various sections of the ensemble. As the piece ebbs and flows from subtle splashes of light to dramatic presentations of the melody, the overall effect is contemporary and picturesque in its essence while remaining accessible to less experienced bands. While performance markings are indicated, the arranger would encourage directors to flavor their interpretation of the score with personal choices of expression, flexibility of tempo and dynamic contrast.
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An exceptional band piece that utilizes music John wrote especially for the PBS production of Within These Walls, which showcases the history of our Presidential residence during its 200th year. Originally scored and recorded by the U.S. Marine Band with strings, John later arranged the music for band only and it will be performed by the Marine Band on tour. This published arrangement is slightly simplified and shortened from that version. Sections of the piece represent various important time periods in the history of The White House. The very nature of this time capsule approach makes this number a wonderful tool for teaching musical style concepts. Challenging!
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Both regal and energetic, this exciting work by Matt Conaway will challenge and engage your students from day one. Written to celebrate a long-standing festival of bands, this showpiece begins with a processional march, which then evolves into an uplifting and exhilarating dance that will impress your students and audiences alike. An impressive show-off piece for your ensemble!
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This exciting new composition contains all the musical elements that you would want your ensemble to experience. A wonderful and moving tribute to our everyday heroes serves as the backdrop for this creative endeavor. The perfect combination of story and music results in a variety of musical settings that are masterfully scored to provide a quality of sound that is both impacting and, at times, highly delicate. It should be noted that a lush heroic theme is interwoven throughout the piece that will undoubtedly inspire members of the audience to sing to themselves as they leave the concert hall. Inspiring!
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This glorious setting of two classic carols, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and What Child Is This? is destined to be the work of choice when searching for that special holiday number. Skillfully orchestrated to produce a full-sounding ensemble, this arrangement is highlighted by a beautiful trumpet solo. In addition, lush harmonies, soaring horn lines and limited technical demands will allow you the opportunity to quickly create an expressive performance that will musically serve to inspire one and all. A guaranteed winner!
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An impressive arrangement of the well known Fanfare from the 1912 ballet La Peri by French composer Paul Dukas. Expertly scored to retain the brilliant sound of the original which can be best described as a mix of Romantic tonal harmonies and Impressionistic orchestration techniques that create a distinctly French composition. Great music expertly transcribed!
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Opening with a lush flute soli, Into Heaven’s Hands explodes with power, emotion and jubilation in celebration of a beautiful life. The powerful opening gives way to a lyrical and whimsical faster section. David Shaffer’s mastery of intricate harmonic progression is on full display throughout this work. A slower, lyrical middle section compliments the entire piece with a balance of pure musical emotion. The percussion writing is simple but very effective in producing an exciting and musical experience for both the players and the listeners. An excellent choice for contest or festival!
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A highly descriptive composition depicting the early days of the Oklahoma Oil boom. Exciting and novel! Don’t miss this one!
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The total spectrum of band color appears in this brilliant composition by the master of this band medium. A beautiful lyric section is surrounded by flashing woodwinds and punctuating brass and percussion in the outer sections. Beautifully cross-cued, but still requires good instrumentation and capable players. Exceptional closing number!
SKU: CL.012-2503-00
A marvelous medley of Hanukkah tunes skillfully arranged by Lennie Niehaus. Includes Hanukkah, O Hanukkah, Maoz Tzur and Mi Y’Malel. Fun to play and a sure hit at your next holiday concert.
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Powerful, exciting, emtionally charged and moving are just a few words that best describe this work in which, in the composer's own words is my best and most satisfying. Alleluias musically portrays the life, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Chirst. Truely outstanding!
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An excellent example of Bach as a song writer. Taken from a volume of sacred songs published in 1736, Bach identifies it as an aria, not as a chorale, and must have thought of it as a lyrical melody to be sung in concert rather than as four square chorale.
About Bach Series arranged by Alfred Reed
Masterful settings for concert band by the venerable Alfred Reed, these works have been scored to achieve richness and beauty without detracting from the textural construction created by Bach himself. Marvelous educational and program material!
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A great new edition of Karl L. King’s classic circus piece with a happy ragtime beat. Originally written to accompany a trick horse act with the Barnum & Bailey’s Circus, the tune soon became so popular that it was used for a wide variety of acts including clown walk-a-bouts. Bob Foster’s arrangement retains all of the color and excitement of the original while making it playable with the modern concert band instrumentation. It’s not easy, but it sure is fun!
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The word is out! Audiences love marches and bands are playing them again. This is one of King's favorites, made even better with John Paynter's edition. The Trombone King is a real crowd uplifter in every respect!
SKU: CL.012-4190-75
A flurry of musical excitement and energy, Crush is a valued addition to the concert band repertoire by Robert W. Smith. Driving rhythmic interplay with soaring melodic lines merge in contemporary fashion creating a musically exciting experience for the band and audience. Suitable for concert and festival performance, Crush was written as a closing concert statement and premiered at the Michigan Music Educators Association convention. Rewarding both as a musical and educational work, your band will love to rehearse and perform Crush..
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About Gems of the Concert Band
A series of transcriptions and other works in varying styles, representative of the programming of the Great American Classic Concert Band era of a century ago, as exemplified by John Phillip Sousa, Edwin Franko Goldman, Karl L. King, and Leonard B. Smith
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