SKU: CL.024-4630-01
A sparkling concert opener, Winner Takes All has what it takes to command attention, and to make your young band sound mature beyond their years! Fanfare flourishes introduce the piece, adding voices and countermelodies as the music develops. A middle section of contrasting dynamics and textures give variety and help make this a wonderful teaching selection. Look no further for well written and effective concert opener!
SKU: CL.024-4630-00
SKU: HL.4005908
UPC: 888680942816. 9.0x12.0x0.066 inches.
The image of a path not taken may evoke a sense of mystery and excitement at the unknown, as well as the satisfaction of following our own individual path in life - a unique journey different from all others. This engaging work for band follows an arc of emotions ranging from the eager anticipation at the start of a journey; frustration and doubt as the path becomes more difficult and perilous; then elation and joy as the goal is reached and our dreams are realized.
SKU: CF.CPS210
ISBN 9781491152362. UPC: 680160909865.
A driving composition from Sean O'loughlin,?Commence!?begins with a spirited theme that oscillates between triple and duple meter. After developing into a heartfelt lush brass chorale, the lilting theme returns again. The composition concludes with a dramatic return of the B theme and a rousing finale. A beautiful piece,?Commence!?is a?strong choice for any contest or festival.
Commence! was commissioned by the Lynden High School Class 2017-2019 and the Lynden, WA Community, and is dedicated to Steve Herrick in celebration of his retirement. Mr. Herrick and I first collaborated on a commission in 2006, and I was immediately taken by the community and the music program in Lynden. It is truly one of the most beautiful places in the country and full of musical inspiration at every turn.
This piece is a loving tribute to Mr. Herrick and his amazing contribution to the students of Lynden for over thirty years. The music begins with a spirited section oscillating between 6/8 and 2/4 time. It should maintain a pulsing feeling throughout. The main melody appears at m. 25 and has a lilting, reminiscing quality to it. After some further development, it moves to a B-section at m. 41 with some warm brass passages. The woodwinds should soar over the top with their counter line. The lower voices take over the melody at m. 59. The harmony becomes more discordant at m. 71 with passages trading between the brass and woodwinds.
This tension releases into a slow section that features a flowing, heartfelt melody. This builds to the big moment at m. 112. The timpani ushers us back to the 6/8, 2/4 section. The melody is now accompanied by some flowing counterpoint at m. 153 which leads to the B-section again at m. 169. This time the woodwinds take the lead and the brass provide the counter line. A final big moment at m. 194 is the culmination and high point of the composition. A brief fast section puts a bow on the piece for a rousing finale.
SKU: CF.CPS210F
ISBN 9781491153048. UPC: 680160910540.
SKU: FJ.B1530S
English.
This emotional escape ushers the listener into a world of slow motion and tranquility, where one can take a moment to stop and catch his breath. Complex harmonies seamlessly overlap with rising and falling expressions of longing. A breathtaking climax stuns the listener before an aura of calm takes over, reminding everyone to stop and take a moment. This piece is certain to find a special place in your heart.
About FJH Symphonic Band
Appropriate for accomplished high school, college, and professional groups. Includes expanded instrumentation and ranges. Grades 4 - 5
SKU: FJ.B1530
UPC: 674398230747. English.
SKU: FJ.B1227S
Equus, Latin for horse, takes us on a thrilling ride on one of these magnificent animals. Wood blocks help create the sound of the horse as the ensemble comes along for the ride. A serene section at the same tempo almost seems to slow the ride down, so listeners can take the time to appreciate the scenery around them. The opening material then returns as the piece comes to a strong conclusion.
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.
SKU: BT.DHP-1125234-010
9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
In 1979, Dan Hartman's disco classic, Relight My Fire, occupied the top slot of the US dance charts for six weeks. In 1993, the song was back at No. 1 reworked and sung by British boyband, Take That. Both of these versions inspired Peter Kleine Schaars in his arrangement of Relight My Fire for concert band. De discohit Relight My Fire van Dan Hartman uit het jaar 1979 stond toentertijd maar liefst zes weken lang in de top van de Amerikaanse hitlijsten. In 1993 lukte het de Britse boyband Take That en zangeres Lulu met hetzelfdenummer een nummer 1 hit te scoren in Groot-Brittannië. Beide versies inspireerden Peter Kleine Schaars tot een arrangement voor blaasorkest.Der Disco-Hit Relight My Fire von Dan Hartman aus dem Jahr 1979 belegte damals sechs Wochen lang die Spitze der US-Dance-Charts. 1993 gelang der britischen Boygroup Take That mit der Sängerin Lulu ein Nr. 1-Hit mit demselben Titel in Großbritannien. Beide Versionen inspirierten Peter Kleine Schaars zu seiner Bearbeitung des Songs für Blasorchester. Le grand succès de Dan Hartman, Relight My Fire, sorti en 1979, se classa en tête des hits-parades américains pendant près de six semaines. En 1993, le boys band Take That et la chanteuse Lulu enregistrent une reprise de Relight My Fire. Leur tube se place immédiatement en 1ère place des charts britanniques. Peter Kleine Schaars s’inspira de ces deux versions et réalisa un flamboyant arrangement pour orchestre d’harmonie. De quoi ranimer le feu dans le coeur de tous vos auditeurs !Relight My Fire di Dan Hartmann ebbe un successo incredibile nel lontano 1979 quando restò incontrastato in vetta alle US-Dance-Charts per oltre sei settimane. Nel 1993, con lo stesso titolo la band inglese Take That replicò il successo con la cantante Lulu. Le due versioni hanno ispirato Peter Kleine Schaars nell’arrangiare per banda questo enorme successo.
SKU: CF.CPS213
ISBN 9781491152393. UPC: 680160909896.
Alcazar is a dynamic piece with a definite Spanish flair.  Using changing meters and syncopated rhythms in its Allegro introduction, the piece continues this vitality into its main theme alternating between 4/4 and 6/8 time signatures.  Alcazar should prove to be a favorite of your student musicians as well as your audiences.  This is the perfect vehicle for concert and contest performance.Alcazar is a concert band work commissioned by the Cortland High School Concert Band, Richard B. Eleck, conductor, of the Cortland Enlarged City School District, Cortland, N.Y.  Premiered on June 1, 2017, Alcazar is a dynamic piece with a definite Spanish flair.  Using changing meters and syncopated rhythms in its Allegro introduction, the piece continues this vitality into its main theme alternating between 4/4 and 6/8 time signatures.  This opening theme then moves to a secondary theme largely in 5/4, first presented in the woodwinds, followed by a tutti section finishing with a punctuated conclusion to this Allegro.  The clarinets then take us into a melodic Andante middle section, using quarter-note triplets as its rhythmic motive. As this builds to a climax, we are moved into a return to the 5/4 Allegro heard earlier in the piece. As it seems to come to an end, a sudden use of the alternating 4/4, 6/8 earlier motive returns and takes us through an extended ending with a dynamic conclusion. Alcazar should prove to be a favorite of your student musicians as well as your audiences. This is the perfect vehicle for concert and contest performance.
SKU: CF.CPS213F
ISBN 9781491153079. UPC: 680160910571.
SKU: FJ.B1854
UPC: 241444438442. English.
It is easy to be in awe at the level of detail and magnitude of the spectacular skyscrapers that fill the skylines of large cities. This work takes the listener on a tour of a building site as the resulting superstructure begins to take form. Grooving rhythms and memorable melodies make this an excellent choice for young bands!
About FJH Developing Band
Slightly more advanced than beginning band. Clarinet 1 begins to play over the break. Rhythms and ranges are expanded to accommodate the end of first-year as well as second-year instruction. Grade 1.5
SKU: AP.51021S
ISBN 9781470667979. UPC: 038081586854. English.
Journey through ethereal realms with Skyward Spirits, a symphonic masterpiece by JaRod Hall, who weaves tales of flight and fervor in this dynamic yet short micro-symphony. Begin with Takeoff as the brass fanfares and woodwind flourishes ignite the sky with anticipation. Drift into the embrace of Under the Wing, a soulful reflection adorned with expansive melodies. Feel the tempestuous thrill of Cloudburst, a scherzo of storm and spirit, only to be whisked into the jubilant dance of Blue Skies, a finale that revisits cherished motifs and culminates in triumphant resonance. Let this masterpiece take your spirit flight! (6:00).
SKU: FJ.B1656S
Take an imaginative departure from the typical band piece with this highly programmatic work. Depicting futuristic travel, the music takes the audience to a time when matter is broken down, beamed across space, and then reassembled elsewhere. Your students and audience will agree with Einstein, who said, The greatest scientists are artists as well..
About FJH Starter Series
Introduction to Beginning Band - Ideal for the first several months of instruction. These pieces are a comfortable length for students (about a half page of music) and are playable with as few as five instruments. All instruments are limited to a 6-note diatonic range. Several supplemental exercises are included to help teach different elements of each piece. Grade .5
SKU: BT.DHP-0991724-010
Otto M. Schwarz composed Fire & Ice for a symphonic rock project commissioned by the national music schools of the Austrian cities of Imst and Pitztal. In these cities, winter tourism plays an important role in the economy with spectacular weekly displays by winter sportsmen and women. The performances of the freestyle acrobats take place in the evening and draw huge crowds. Using torches and other pyrotechnics, these acrobats entertain the audience by means of fire, lights, snow, ice and acrobatics. This piece makes a perfect opening or final work for any concert. It will especially be a favourite among younger audience members.De nachtvoorstellingen met vuur, licht, sneeuw, ijs en acrobatiek van de zogenaamde ‘freestyle-acrobaten’ zijn bijzonder geliefd in wintersportgebieden. Otto M. Schwarz gebruikte dit gegeven als thema in Fire & Ice, dat zeergeschikt is voor de opening of afsluiting van een concert. Dit muzikale spektakel zal beslist alom waardering oogsten.Die österreichische Region Imst und Pitztal wird vom Wintertourismus mit all den wöchentlichen Shows der Wintersportler beherrscht. Besonders die Nachtvorstellungen der Freestyle-Akrobaten erfreuen sich großer Beliebtheit. Mit Fackeln und Pyrotechnik verstehen sie, eine atemberaubende Show aus Feuer, Licht, Schnee, Eis und Akrobatik zu gestalten. In Fire & Ice setzte Otto M. Schwarz diese Elemente und Kontraste gekonnt in Musik um. Dieses wirkungsvolle Stück wird bei jedem Publikum gut ankommen.Les grandes stations de ski accueillent de nombreux touristes en hiver et des spectacles autour des sports d’hiver sont organisés très fréquemment. Les démonstrations nocturnes de ski acrobatique freestyle attirent toujours beaucoup de monde. Des skieurs réalisent des figures acrobatiques en utilisant différents moyens pyrotechniques, notamment des torches. Une discipline spectaculaire où se mêlent le feu, les lumières, la neige et la glace. Fire & Ice (“Le Feu et la Glaceâ€) est une pièce dynamique qui peut être interprétée en ouverture ou en clôture d’un concert et qui fera le bonheur du public.Le grandi stazioni sciistiche accolgono numerosi turisti e molti spettacoli sono organizzati per intrattenere gli amanti degli sport invernali. Le dimostrazioni di sci acrobatico freestyle attirano sempre molta gente. Sciatori realizzano figure acrobatiche utilizzando differenti mezzi pirotecnici come torce. Una disciplina spettacolare dove si mescolano fuoco, luci, neve e ghiaccio. Fire & Ice è un brano dinamico che può essere interpretato all’inizio o alla fine di un concerto.
SKU: BT.DHP-0991724-140
SKU: CL.012-4599-75
The power and fury of the Greek god Poseidon comes alive in this thrilling programmatic epic by Jonathan McBride! Raise angry seas and furious storms with your ensemble as Poseidon, filled with rage and anguish, takes revenge on the giant scorpion for the death of his son. Pulsating rhythms, soaring melodies, and ominous harmonies combine to create intense musical drama. Take your audiences on a harrowing, exhilarating, and unforgettable adventure with Poseidon: God Of The Seas. Superb!
SKU: CL.012-4599-01
SKU: FJ.B1365S
Take an imaginary flight on the ever-graceful winged-horse Pegasus! Using just six notes, this work manages to capture the grandeur of this mythical creature through the triumphant melodies that are passed around the ensemble. Harmonies are surprisingly rich for a work at this level and make the piece sound much harder than it really is. Fabulous!In Greek mythology, Pegasus was the winged horse-god son of Poseidon and the Gorgon Medusa. During his life, he carried thunderbolts for the god Zeus and was ridden by Eos, the goddess of dawn. Today, the word pegasus has come to refer to any winged horse, and the symbol endures as one of endless fascination. The music is quite lively in nature, and portrays an imaginary flight of the ever-graceful equine of myth. The introduction takes us up-up-and-away in the form of a bright trumpet fanfare. The melody is then played by lower instruments, depicting peril during flight. The full ensemble then comes together, giving a picture of the winged wonder in all his glory leading to a thrilling finish.
SKU: HL.4008056
ISBN 9781705184523. UPC: 196288115953.
Fascinated by the beauty of Chicago, Franco Cesarini has translated his emotions into music: this is how Symphony No. 3 “Urban Landscapes†Op. 55, was born, a musical portrait of this metropolis overlooking Lake Michigan. The composition is divided into three movements: The Wrigley Building from Dawn to Noon, Blue Silhouette and Cloud Gates, which by sharing the same thematic material arranged in cyclical form, strengthen the overall cohesion of the piece. The first movement, preceded by a short slow introduction in which the main theme is presented in an almost dreamlike form, metaphorically represents the city at dawn. The sudden change of time symbolizes the start of activities with all its noises and sounds: you can hear the bell that announces the closing of the subway doors, the sound of cars speeding by, the siren of a patrol car. If the first movement represents the day, the second introduces a nocturnal environment: a melancholic melody played by the English horn anticipates a more animated tempo depicting melodies coming from jazz clubs. Powerful fanfares that take up the second theme of the first movement introduce the third movement. In this finale, the role of the two themes is reversed compared to the first movement and one takes the place of the other in a kind of games of mirrors. Symphony No. 3 “Urban Landscapes” Op. 55: a sumptuous musical portrait of the “Windy City”.
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