By Demi Lovato. Arranged by Tom Wallace. For Marching Band, Pep Band (Score and Parts). Arrangers' Publ Marching Band. Grade 3. Softcover. Published by Arrangers' Publishing Company

Concert Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.50917S

Composed by Douglas E. Wagner. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Young Band. Score. Duration 2:15. Belwin Music #00-50917S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.50917S).

ISBN 9781470668815. UPC: 038081587691. English.

Confidence, by Douglas E. Wagner, is a bold, uplifting work that opens with a dramatic fanfare before transitioning into animated rhythms and contemporary harmonies that inspire confidence to face the future. The music instills courage and determination to accomplish dreams, rising each day with hope and positivity. (2:15).

Band concert band - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS131F

Composed by Carol Brittin Chambers. Sws. Bps. Full score. 8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #BPS131F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS131F).

ISBN 9781491158258. UPC: 680160916856. 9 x 12 inches.

The Bold Brigade is a march-like piece meant to portray the confident spirit of military troops working together. A brigade is an army unit typically made up of two or more regiments or battalions. The piece is geared toward younger bands, with the intention of reinforcing full sound and steady pulse through the use of half notes, quarter notes and eighth notes. Using only the first six notes of the Bb-major scale, and having the melody, harmony, and bass lines doubled in multiple instruments, The Bold Brigade is sure to have your students playing with fortitude and pride! Note to the Conductor: Use this piece to introduce or reinforce the following musical concepts: Steady pulse 4-measure phrasing Rhythmic reinforcement of half notes, quarter notes, and eighth notes Brief change of style indicated by slurs.
The Bold Brigade is a march-like piece meant to portray the confident spirit of military troops working together. A brigade is an army unit typically made up of two or more regiments or battalions. The piece is geared toward younger bands, with the intention of reinforcing full sound and steady pulse through the use of half notes, quarter notes and eighth notes. Using only the first six notes of the Bb-major scale, and having the melody, harmony, and bass lines doubled in multiple instruments, The Bold Brigade is sure to have your students playing with fortitude and pride!Note to the Conductor:Use this piece to introduce or reinforce the following musical concepts:Steady pulse4-measure phrasingRhythmic reinforcement of half notes, quarter notes, and eighth notesBrief change of style indicated by slurs.

Band Concert Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: CF.FPS148

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. SWS FS. First Plus Performance Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+4+4+2+5+2+2+4+4+4+6+2+3+3+1+4+5+16 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 56 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #FPS148. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FPS148).

ISBN 9781491147320. UPC: 680160904822. 9 x 12 inches.

Invictus Rex is the Latin phrase for an invincible or undefeatable king. It calls to mind a paragon of strength, boldness, and confidence in the face of challenges and adversity. Audiences will imagine a medieval king attired in heavy armor confidently leading his men into battle, assured in the idea that, though the battle is to be long and arduous, they will ultimately reign victorious. New composer Matthew Putnam draws on his experience as a music educator to provide us with this piece that students will absolutely love to play.

Orchestra Violin I, Violin II, Violin III (Viola T.C.), Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano - Grade 0.5

SKU: CF.BAS88F

Composed by James Lockett. Bas. Set of Score and Parts. Duration 1:30. Carl Fischer Music #BAS88F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BAS88F).

ISBN 9781491165133. UPC: 680160924042. Key: G major.

Using just 6 notes, Arco Echo explores G major in first position using only easy quarter- and half-note rhythms. A smooth detaché call-and-response between upper and lower string sections will help young students learn to listen across the ensemble, building confidence in simple three-part harmony with doubled Violin 2/Viola and doubled Cello/Bass. Optional piano is included for additional support, making this a fun first venture into independent counting.
Arco Echo is a lighthearted piece for beginning string orchestra. It falls within the range of the first year player. Young musicians can work on basic detaché bowing skills with a nice mix of half and quarter note rhythms, including some rests and minimal dynamic changes. All of the sections get a chance to play parts of the melody with an echo game of call-and-response between upper and lower string sections. The harmonies are very clear and direct, resulting in a solid concert selection that will give the young orchestra a big, confident sound.

About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series

This series of Grade 1 pieces is designed for first year string groups. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Limited parts (often 2nd violin and viola are the same part, cello and bass are same part)
• Limited keys and rhythms - only simple 8th note patterns
• Limited independence of parts
• Playable after limited study time
• First position and natural bowings
• Piano for rehearsal and reinforcement

By Paul Salerni. Orchestra. Score; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Grade 4. 24 pages. Published by Belwin Publishing

Full orchestra

SKU: LO.30-3075L

Composed by Mary McDonald. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Evangelism, General, Missions. Orchestral score and parts. Lorenz Publishing Company #30/3075L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.30-3075L).

UPC: 000308136753.

Believing God will lead us forward, we will put our faith in God Alone. This stirring original anthem from Mary McDonald urges believers to put their faith in God and step forward confidently in His service. (2 Fl, Ob, 2 Cl, Bsn (sub B Cl), 3 Tpt, 2 Hn (sub 2 A Sax), 2 Tbn (sub 2 T Sax/Btn TC), Tuba (sub Tbn 3), Perc, Harp, 2 Vln, Vla, Cello, Bass, Digital String Reduction).

By Paul Salerni. Orchestra. For string w/ harp (synth pno or marimba). Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Grade 4. 128 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Arranged by Dallas Burke. For Concert Band. Matrix Concert Band. Warm-Ups. Grade 2 (Easy). Score and parts. Published by Matrix Publishing

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: FJ.ST6423S

Score Only. Arranged by Carrie Lane Gruselle. Series; String Orchestra. FJH Beginning Strings. Holiday Pops; Spiritual. Score. Duration 1:45. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-ST6423S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.ST6423S).

English.

Students confidently tell their story as though from the mountaintops in this African American Spiritual. With straightforward rhythms and pitches, the right arm and bow hand can be the focus to achieve a convincing proclamation tone, as well as a lush but gentle sound in the subdued moments. A wonderful change of pace that is still at a moderate tempo.

About FJH Beginning Strings

Appropriate for first year string students. All instruments stay in first position, and optional third violin (viola) parts and piano are included to aid in rehearsal and performance situations. Grade 1 - 1.5

Orchestra (Soli MsTB, Coro SATB (divisi), Semicoro SATB (divisi), 2 Fl, Pic, 2 Ob, Eh, 2 Clt, Clt basso, 2 Fg, Cfg, 4 Cor, 3 Tr, 3 Trb, Tuba, Timp, Perc, 2 Arpe, Org, 2 Vl, Va, Vc, Cb) - 5

SKU: CA.2300400

Composed by Edward Elgar. Edited by Barbara Mohn. Carus digital: Extra digital products. Full Score. Composed 1900. Op. 38. Duration 100 minutes. Carus Verlag #2300400. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2300400).

ISBN 9790007240783. English/German. Text: Newman, John Henry.

This is the best of me, wrote Edward Elgar after the final measure of his Dream of Gerontius. Premiered in 1900, in Great Britain the work has long been a standard work in the repertoire of large oratorio choirs. Elgar's moving, poetic setting of the eponymous poem by Cardinal John Henry Newman is about a dying man and his journey beyond death to God. Before the eyes of the listeners, a musical image of the soul is created which flies past mocking demons to God with its protecting angel at its side, is allowed to look at God briefly, then faces the purgatory confident and comforted. The work is a real rarity in the history of oratorio, and for large choirs it is a thrilling alternative to the established repertoire of Requiem settings. Its popularity is thanks to the suggestive, often sensuous power of the music, the great choral scenes of the demons and the angels, and the three impressive solo parts.All previous editions were reprints based on the historic first printed materials, which are inconsistent. By contrast, Carus has produced a modern, newly-engraved edition, compatible in all sections, which takes all the sources into consideration and evaluates the autograph manuscript in detail. For this edition the complete orchestral material is available on sale, and the vocal score and full score contain both English and German singing texts. The full score is also available digitally.*,A milestone of late Romantic choral music, and a standard work in Great Britain*,First modern score with a full Critical Report and complete performance material- English and german singing texts

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion 1, Mallet Percussion 2, Marimba, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Shaker, Snare Drum and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS226

Composed by Carol Brittin Chambers. Concert Band (CPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+4+8+16+16+4+4+4+4+4+4+8+8+8+4+4+6+6+6+8+2+2+2+6+12+24+4 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 55 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS226. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS226).

ISBN 9781491152522. UPC: 680160910021.

Inspired by the memory of an influential music educator, Carol Brittin Chambers has woven a multitude of grooves, colors, and uplifting themes into To Create a Voice. Chambers has attempted to convey distinct moods and emotions that this educator tried to instill in his students. In honor of this dynamic teacher, you will hear Hot Cross Buns cleverly placed throughout the composition.
To Create a Voice was commissioned by the Valley Concert Band in Stockton, California. The piece premiered in October 2017, in memory and celebration of Chris Anderson, a local musician and educator.When writing this piece, I tried to convey certain moods and emotions throughout: soulful at the beginning with calm woodwind chords and solo trombone; increased energy throughout the various sections of the piece; exploration of different grooves and colors; an uplifting, emotional ending that leaves the listener with a sense of how positive and loving Chris was.This piece is largely inspired by a specific quote from Chris:Most people would consider the sounds students first make on their instruments to be cringe-worthy, but to me that’s music to my ears, because that’s the first time students put a voice to their instrument. Over time those voices become stronger; they become clear, more confident, and get to a point where they use those voices to communicate with each other, and to their audiences.To relate to the first notes on the instrument idea, I used motifs based on the first notes most beginners ever play, do-re-mi, which are introduced at the beginning of the piece with the trombone solo, Chris’ instrument. During the section at m. 15, the brass introduce a chorale that I named Chris’ Theme while the woodwinds keep reminding us of do-re-mi. Later in the piece (mm. 71 and 79), I use these notes again, but in reverse, which becomes a reference to the first song most beginners learn, Hot Cross Buns. This section is also meant to portray Chris’ quirky and joking side. In mm. 75 and 83, Chris’ Theme presents itself again a couple of times in response to Hot Cross Buns.Toward the end, at the uplifting moment (m. 97), do-re-mi is heard again, but this time in harmony with mi-fa-sol. This represents the ultimate satisfaction we all feel as musicians when we have finally progressed enough to play in harmony with others. The half-time feeling in 3 at that moment also has significance, relating (rhythmically) to those important three notes again.I really hope you enjoy performing and listening to this piece as much as I have enjoyed creating it!

Composed by Brendan Mcbrien. Orchestra. Full Orchestra; Part(s); Score; SmartMusic. Highland Full Orchestra. Form: Overture. Grade 4. 216 pages. Published by Highland/Etling

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: AP.50865S

Composed by Todd Stalter. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Developing Band Series. Score. Duration 1:50. Alfred Music #00-50865S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50865S).

ISBN 9781470668266. UPC: 038081587134. English.

Fantastic Adventure, by Todd Stalter, has many surprises within its short duration for our confident hero, including scenes of mystery, danger, a waltz in a beautiful ballroom, and a challenging encounter to conquer. How does it end? You decide! (1:50).