Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 1; Grade 1.5; Grade 2; Grade 2.5

SKU: FJ.B1363S

Score Only. Composed by Brian Balmages. Concert Band; Concert Band Resources; Warm-Ups. FJH Developing Band. Score. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1363S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1363S).

English.

This set of chorales was written to embrace a wide range of musical concepts, allowing directors multiple opportunities for working on ensemble sound, intonation, and phrasing. Each chorale includes various tempo and dynamic markings, while additional elements (such as fermatas) are introduced throughout. These chorales will work in a variety of situations - from beginning band (the first chorales use only 6 notes) to accomplished middle school band. Two mallet parts are included - an easier part and a more advanced part that includes multiple notes and rolls. In addition, an auxiliary percussion part is included so students may secure proper techniques on triangle, suspended cymbal, and crash cymbals. Finally, the piano part is useful for directors wishing to either supplement the ensemble or assist during singing.

Teaching suggestions are included for each chorale. Several applications and techniques are provided, along with further possibilities for more advanced groups. Certainly, varying techniques may be applied to each chorale. Directors are encouraged to diversify for fresh and interesting rehearsals.

Score only. Full set (score and parts) also available: B1363.

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

Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: AP.49512

Composed by Jorge L. Vargas (BMI). Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble. Young Symphonic. Form: March. Latin. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:45. Alfred Music #00-49512. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49512).

ISBN 9781470649609. UPC: 038081570389. English.

Mar Y Cielo (Sea and Sky), by Jorge L. Vargas, is a tuneful and memorable pasodoble written for young bands. With its vibrant harmonies and melodic lines, this piece is a perfect introduction to the Spanish style marches that are usually only accessible to more advanced bands. It will be the perfect opener for your next concert! (2:45).

Concert Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.50875S

Arranged by Robert Sheldon. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Symphonic. Form: Chorale. Folk; Multicultural. Score. 16 pages. Duration 3:40. Alfred Music #00-50875S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50875S).

ISBN 9781470666897. UPC: 038081585505. English.

This heartfelt rendition of the beautiful Irish folk song, The Parting Glass, arranged by Robert Sheldon, is as playable as it is expressive. The variety of instrumental colors and unexpected harmonies provide moments of warmth, reverie, sentimentality, angst, and resolve that will appeal to audiences and to ensembles with moderate to advanced abilities. (3:40).

Grade 4

SKU: CL.RWS-2323-00

Composed by Green. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2023. RWS Music Company #RWS-2323-00. Published by RWS Music Company (CL.RWS-2323-00).

Inspired by the human quality of resilience in the midst of adversity, this beautiful piece was written to honor a very special music educator. Beautiful harmonies suitable for the moderate to advanced ensemble will fill your concert hall as the band honors the female musicians and music educators in our world. The unforgettable melody is shared throughout the ensemble providing a rich musical experience for all.

Concert Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.50875

Arranged by Robert Sheldon. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Symphonic. Form: Chorale. Folk; Multicultural. Score and Part(s). Duration 3:40. Alfred Music #00-50875. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50875).

ISBN 9781470666880. UPC: 038081585499. English.

This heartfelt rendition of the beautiful Irish folk song, The Parting Glass, arranged by Robert Sheldon, is as playable as it is expressive. The variety of instrumental colors and unexpected harmonies provide moments of warmth, reverie, sentimentality, angst, and resolve that will appeal to audiences and to ensembles with moderate to advanced abilities. (3:40).

Concert band - advanced

SKU: HL.49016217

Composed by Veit Erdmann-Abele. Sheet music. Schott Harmonie Serie (Concert Band). Classical. Set of Parts. Duration 5'. Schott Music #SHS 1018-70. Published by Schott Music (HL.49016217).

ISBN 9790001113243.

This piece and is characterized by rhythmically terse motifs in contrast to tonally delicate sections. The composer's distinctive language, rich in dissonances, is combined through precise formal sequences in a varied, sparkling style. It is an ideal piece for competitions at an advanced level and it is also fine concert music. Veit Erdmann-Abele mainly works as an editor for Suddeutsche Rundfunk [South German Radio] in Stuttgart. He is also active as a composer.

(1 Piccolo-Flote, 2 Floten, 1 Oboe, 1 Fagott, 1 Klarinette in Es, 3 Klarinetten in B, 1 Alt-Klarinette in Es ad lib., 1 Bass-Klarinette in B, 2 Alt-Saxophne in Es, 1 Tenor-Saxophon in B, 1 Bariton-Saxophon in Es, 4 Horner in F, 3 Trompeten in B, 3 Posaunen, 2 Flugelhorner (Kornette) in B, 1 Tenorhorn in B, 1 Bariton, 2 Tuben, Schlagzeug: Glockenspiel, kleine Trommel, Ruhrtrommel, grosse Trommel, Tamburin, Triangel, Becken).

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Glockenspiel, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Piccolo and more. - Grade 4

SKU: CF.SPS73

Composed by John Stafford Smith. Arranged by Sean O'Loughlin. SWS FS. Carl Fischer Symphonic Performance Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 1+4+4+2+4+4+4+2+2+2+2+2+2+3+3+3+2+2+2+2+3+3+3+2+3+4+1+1+2+3+12 pages. Duration 1 minute, 48 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS73. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS73).

ISBN 9781491147689. UPC: 680160905188. 9 x 12 inches. Key: Bb major.

Composer/arranger Sean O'Loughlin has provided a refreshing new setting of our National Anthem. It was originally written for orchestral brass and percussion and has been performed at both MLB and NBA events. The arrangement begins with a bold fanfare to set the tone, but also to provide the motive glue to hold the arrangement together and create something unique. Creative harmonic usage and colorful orchestration really make this version stand out from the rest.
There have been many great arrangements of our National Anthem throughout the years . The responsibility of creating one that truly brought something new to the mix was very daunting . I was fortunate enough to get an opportunity to write this version for the Oregon Symphony Brass Section to perform at the Portland Trail Blazers NBA games . Subsequent performances have occurred with the Baltimore Symphony at the Baltimore Orioles MLB games . At this time, it is my supreme honor to adapt this for the advanced concert band .In bringing something new, I decided to start with a bold fanfare to set the tone for this great music . Introducing some more dissonant harmonies also created a more intense feel .The first stanza includes a flowing counter line in the horns and alto saxophones . The trumpets interject some flourishes on the second pass to further the intensity . These flourishes continue “ . . . when the rockets red glare!” The final push at m . 29 is colored with pulsating 16th notes in the woodwinds that lead to some dramatic harmony at the fermata in m . 32 . The opening fanfare then returns to let everyone know that it's time to “Play ball!”.

Concert band (ST KPL) - advanced

SKU: HL.49012048

Composed by Hans Gá and l. This edition: Folding. Sheet music. Schott Harmonie Serie (Concert Band). Classical. Set of Parts. Op. 1007. 214 pages. Duration 11'. Schott Music #SHS1007-70. Published by Schott Music (HL.49012048).

ISBN 9790001100816. UPC: 884088158811. 8.25x11.75x0.634 inches.

This work was written for the Donaueschingen Musiktage of 1926 and given its first performance there together with Paul Hindemith's 'Konzertmusik' and Ernst Toch's 'Spiel' for wind band. Until a few years ago the score was thought to be lost. This first edition reproduces the original Version but it has been carefully extended so that it can be played by the usual combination of Instruments now found in a wind band. The work is suitable for advanced wind bands and those at the highest level, and is one of the first original compositions for this form of ensemble.Hans Gal was born in Vienna where he studied composition and musicology and then taught at the university. From 1929 until 1933 he was Director of the Musikhochschule in Mainz. He then had to return to Vienna and he emigrated to Edinburgh where he was a university lecturer and conductor. Together with Eusebius Mandyczewski he published the collected works of Brahms

1 Piccolo-Flote, 2 Floten, 1 Oboe ad lib., 1 Fagott ad lib., 1 Klarinette in Es, 3 Klarinetten in B, 1 Bass-Klarinette in B ad lib., 2 Alt-Saxophone in Es ad lib., 1 Tenor-Saxophon in B ad lib., 1 Bariton-Saxophon in es ad lib., 3 Horner in F, 2 Trompeten in B, 3 Posaunen, 2 Flugelhorner in B, 2 Tenorhorner in B, 1 Bariton, 2 Tuben, Pauken, Schlagzeug: kleine Trommel, grosse Trommel, Tamburin, Triangel, Becken).

Concert band - advanced

SKU: HL.49012057

From the opera Der Mond. Composed by Carl Orff. Arranged by Hermann Regner. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Schott Harmonie Serie (Concert Band). Classical. Score. 68 pages. Duration 11'. Schott Music #SHS 1017. Published by Schott Music (HL.49012057).

ISBN 9790001113212. 8.25x11.75x0.259 inches.

Carl Orff wrote his little world-theatre Der Mond [The Moon], based on old fables, between 1936 and 1938. The score written for actors who sing, a narrator and large orchestra, also contains parts important for wind band. Four scenes have been selected for the present arrangements which are best performed on different sets of instruments. The arranger, Hermann Regner (born 1928), worked very closely with Carl Orff for many years. This work is sure to be a success in concerts for bands at an advanced level.

2 Fl. (2. auch Picc.) * 2 Ob. * Fg. - Klar. in Es * 3 Klar. in B * B.-Klar. * 2 Altsax. * 2 Tenorsax. * Baritonsax. in B - 4 Hr. * 3 Trp. * 3 Pos. * 2 Flhr. * Tenhr. * Bar. (Euph.) * 2 Tb. - Kb. - Zither (ossia Keyb.) - P. S. (Glsp. * Xyl. * Trgl. * Beck. * hg. Beck. * Tamt. * kl. Tr. * Ruhrtr. * Schellentr. * gr. Tr. * Ratsche) (4 Spieler).

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 0.5

SKU: FJ.B1344S

Score Only. Composed by Timothy Loest. Concert Band. FJH Starter Series. Score. Duration 1:40. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1344S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1344S).

English.

This thrilling medieval adventure follows the Black Knight, guided by a code of chivalry and an unwavering commitment to courage, justice, and loyalty. A dark opening moves quickly into an energetic and adventurous theme with plenty of percussion to add to the texture. An optional advanced snare drum part is perfect for your talented percussionist. Easy music that sounds advanced!

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

Grade 4

SKU: CL.012-5014-01

Composed by L. Johnson. Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 2023. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-5014-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-5014-01).

This stunning debut composition from the pen of Lucas Johnson, Valley of the Fallen Lords is a bold and exciting programmatic work for advanced bands. Composed in a film score style with a powerful opening theme, your ensemble will fly through rapid stylistic changes with multiple solo opportunities throughout. A lyrical and lush middle section opens the door for a very expressive and emotional performance with soaring melodies and warm harmonies. You won’t want to miss this one! Our highest recommendation!

A Fantasy Based on "America the Beautiful". Composed by Katherine Lee Bates, music by Samuel Ward. Arranged by Maurice Whitney, scored by Douglas E. Wagner. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Pop Young Band. Patriotic. 232 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Band Bagpipes, Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Double Bass, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion, Mark Tree, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2 and more. - Grade 3.5

SKU: CF.CPS225F

Composed by Larry Clark. Concert Band (CPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 32 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CPS225F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS225F).

ISBN 9781491153192. UPC: 680160910694.

Tartan Tapestries is an original piece that sets out to emulate Scottish folk music. Composer Larry Clark has created a concert overture in triple meter to capture the essence of music from Scotland. After a lilting first section,  lush and beautiful moments weave a tapestry of sounds with the lyrical, middle section of the piece. There is an optional part for bagpipes, and an optional ending should you chose to use this instrument as part of the piece. Alert your contest music committee about this strong new piece for advancing groups.
Tartan Tapestries was commissioned by Friends of the Arts for the Saint Andrew's School Band in Boca Raton, Florida. The band program at Saint Andrew’s School is under the direction of Andrea Wolgin. The premiere took place on November 29, 2017.When I was asked by their conductor Ms. Wolgin to write a piece for the Saint Andrew’s School, I asked her what kind of involvement she wanted the students to have in the process. We discussed several options for having the students involved in the process of creating with the type of piece they wanted.  We set up a “Skype” meeting with members of the band to discuss the piece. During this discussion, the consensus of the students was that they wanted a piece depicting the Scottish influence to the school. They also wanted a piece that would challenge all sections of the band and to include bagpipes if possible. I asked that the students be involved in helping to name the piece once it was completed, for which they agreed and were very helpful. Armed with this information, I set out to compose a piece for them, and Tartan Tapestries is the result.The piece begins with a fanfare gesture based upon rhythms and harmonies that appear throughout the piece. I chose the lilting triple feel to the piece, to bring about the Scottish flavor. I wanted the fanfare to be bardic sounding, to depict the strength of the Scottish people and for the piece to have a dynamic opening. The fanfare contains material that alludes to the main theme and with a bit of dissonance and tension that is resolved in the main body of the piece.The main theme is a lilting original melody, but one that I hope with have the essence of Scottish folk songs. The main idea is followed by a more modal and dark sounding secondary theme, first stated in the horns. This material is later used in the development section of the piece. The main theme returns several times, with different and varied orchestrations and harmonic treatments. This is followed by a short transition leading to the more lyrical and slower second section of the piece. A transparent presentation of the lyrical theme, which is based on aspects of the main theme, is presented first by a solo flute. This section is a nod to famous composer Malcom Arnold’s wonderful works for orchestra in its style and orchestration. After a transition or bridge section with a solo euphonium, the piece builds to a dramatic climax of the lyrical theme by the full band. This subsides to a return of the solo flute to end this second section of the piece, followed by a transition back the main theme.The solo bagpipes play a central role in the return of the main theme and take center stage after being heard in the distance earlier in the work. The piece brings back a shortened version of the darker secondary theme, followed by a hint of the fanfare material that builds to one last statement of the main theme by the full band, before leading to a dramatic coda to complete the work.It has been my pleasure to have been given the opportunity to compose this piece for the Saint Andrew’s School Band! I thank Andrea Wolgin for making it happen, and I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed bringing the piece to life.–Larry ClarkLakeland, Florida 2017.