Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-3326-99

Concert Band. Heritage of the March Series. Audio recording available separately (items CL.WFR337, CL.WFR331 & CL.WFR343). String score and parts set. Composed 2004. Duration 4 minutes, 44 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3326-99. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3326-99).

For band with optional choir, strings, narrator and audience sing-a-long. This glorious setting of two of America's favorite hymns, Amazing Grace and Battle Hymn of The Republic, is destined to be the work of choice when selecting that special number for your program's grand finale. Playable by band alone, this patriotic arrangement also offers the creative option of adding choir, strings, narrator, bagpiper and even a group sing-a-long. Musically appealing for bands of varied levels, this spectacular production number will offer grateful audiences, young and old alike, a wonderful opportunity to experience the ultimate in listening pleasure. A guaranteed winner!

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

(Featuring themes from all eight Harry Potter motion pictures). Arranged by Michael Story and Michael Story. Concert Band. Concert Band; Score; SmartMusic. Pop Young Band. Form: Medley. Movie. Grade 2. 36 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.39534S

(Featuring: Hedwig?s Theme / Obliviate / Ministry of Magic / At the Burrow / Dobby / Detonators / Farewell to Dobby / The Elder Wand). By Alexandre Desplat (1961-). Arranged by Jerry Brubaker. Concert Band. Concert Band; Score. Pop Concert Band. Form: Medley. Movie. Grade 3.5. 44 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

(Featuring: Courtyard Apocalypse / Battlefield / Lily?s Theme / Voldemort?s End / The Tunnel / A New Beginning). By Alexandre Desplat (1961-). Concert Band. Concert Band; Score. Pop Symphonic Band. Form: Suite. Movie. Grade 4. 44 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Band concert band - Grade 4.5

SKU: CF.SPS71

Composed by Carl Strommen. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 2+16+4+8+8+8+4+4+2+4+4+4+4+6+6+6+4+4+4+4+6+6+6+6+4+8+3+2+12+2+4+28 pages. Duration 6 minutes, 26 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS71. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS71).

ISBN 9781491143544. UPC: 680160901043. Key: G minor.

Nordanvind is a tour de force symphonic rhapsody that is built on three Scandinavian folk songs. Composer Carl Strommen has composed these Viking-influenced melodies into a concert setting that brings out all of the history of the Scandinavian people. The piece is at times bold and aggressive, at other times beautiful. Carl employs all of the instrumental colors of the concert band to create a new work for more advanced ensembles.
Modern Scandinavians are descendants of the Vikings, an adventuresome people who were known for their love of the sea, their naval prowess, and as fierce fighters . The Scandinavian Vikings were warriors from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden who traded, raided and settled in various parts of Europe, Russia, the North Atlantic islands, and the northeastern coast of North America .Starting around 1850, over one million Swedes left their homeland for the United States in search of religious freedom and open farm land . Augustana College was founded in 1860 by graduates of Swedish universities and is located on the Mississippi River in Rock Island, Illinois . Home of the “Vikings,” Augustana College is the oldest Swedish- American institution of higher learning in the United States . This powerful and lively piece takes inspiration from Swedish history and from Swedish folk songs and hymns .Havsdrake (Dragon of the Sea)The Nordanvind or “North Wind” blows a cold wind during a journey of a group of courageous Viking rowers . The “Dragon-ship” or long ships designed for raiding and war was a sophisticated, fast ship able to navigate in very shallow water . To musically portray these magnificent seafaring vessels, the director is encouraged to use an Ocean Drum (or a rain stick) during the introduction . Wind players may consider blowing air through their instruments to suggest the North wind . Adding men’s voices to accompany the haunting low brass and percussive “rower” sounds can be helpful in creating the dark and ominous portrayal of Viking adventurers .Slangpolska efter Byss - KalleIn Sweden, a “polska” is a partner dance where the dancers spin each other (släng in Swedish “to sling or toss”) . Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle is attributed to Byss-Kalle, who was a notable Swedish folk musician, specifically a nyckelharpa player . Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle is a traditional “polska” dance song most often played on the Nyckelharpa or keyed fiddle and is commonly heard in pubs and at festive events throughout Sweden . Approximately 10,000 nyckelharpa players live in Sweden today, and the Swedish and the American Nyckelharpa Associations are dedicated to this Swedish National instrument . The director is encouraged to share video and audio examples of the nyckelharpa playing the original Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle .Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara (Children of the Heavenly Father)Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara Is a traditional Swedish melody, possibly of German roots, and was believed to be arranged as a hymn by the Swedish hymn writer, Karolina Wilhelmina Sandell-Berg (1832–1903) . As a daughter of a Swedish Lutheran minister, she began writing poems as a teenager and is said to have written over 1,700 different texts . There are two different accounts as to the inspiration for this hymn . The first story is that Lina (as she was called) wrote the hymn to honor her father and to say thank you to him for raising her and protecting her . A second belief is of her witnessing the tragic death of her father . She and her father were on a boat, when a wave threw her father overboard . It was said that the profound effect of watching her father drown is what caused Lina to write the text to this hymn . Although this is a treasured song to people of Swedish descent everywhere, it speaks to all people about a father tending and nourishing his children, and protecting them from evil .SPS71FThe Augustana College Concert BandFounded in 1874, the Augustana Band program is one of the oldest continuously active collegiate band programs in the country . The Concert Band is one of two bands on campus and was formed more than thirty years ago . The Concert Band attracts students of every skill level and from a wide variety of majors . Students in the ensemble play a large part in choosing their music for performance, which include works from the standard repertoire, orchestral transcriptions, and the latest compositions from leading composers .Rick Jaeschke began his musical career as a clarinet player in the 1st US Army Band . He received a Bachelor of Music degree from Susquehanna University, a Masters of Music from James Madison University, and a doctorate from Columbia University in New York . He was also fortunate to study conducting with Donald Hunsburger and with Frederick Fennell .Dr . Jaeschke taught band and choir at Great Mills High School in Southern Maryland, and for fifteen years, he was the district Music Supervisor in Armonk, New York, where he taught high school concert and jazz bands, beginning band, and music technology . During that time, the music program flourished, and the high school band consistently received Gold Medals in the New York State Festivals, as well as in national, and international festivals . As a clarinet and saxophone player, Dr . Jaeschke performed in the New York metropolitan area with the Rockland Symphony Orchestra, the Putnam Symphony Orchestra, Fine Arts Symphony Orchestra, and served as the concert master for the Hudson Valley Wind Symphony .For several years, Dr . Jaeschke served as the Fine Arts Coordinator for the District 204 schools in Naperville, IL, a district selected as One of the Best 100 Schools in America for Music . Currently, Dr . Jaeschke is an Associate Professor at Augustana College where he teaches music and music education courses, and directs the Concert Band . He has served on various educational boards, is a National edTPA scorer, and has presented at state, national and international music conferences . He lives with his family in Bettendorf Iowa, and enjoys any opportunity to explore the open water in his sea kayak .

(Featuring: Voldemort?s End / Lily?s Theme / Statues / Severus and Lily / Neville the Hero / A New Beginning). By Alexandre Desplat (1961-). Arranged by Ralph Ford. Concert Band. Concert Band; Score. Pop Young Band. Form: Medley. Movie; Pop. Grade 2. 28 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

(Featuring: Voldemort?s End / Lily?s Theme / Statues / Severus and Lily / Neville the Hero / A New Beginning). By Alexandre Desplat (1961-). Arranged by Ralph Ford. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Pop Young Band. Form: Medley. Movie; Pop. Grade 2. 252 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Featuring: Black Eyes / Look What I Found / Shallow. Composed by Various. Arranged by Michael Story. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble. Pop Concert Band. Form: Medley. Movie. Score; Part(s). 254 pages. Duration 4:45. Alfred Music #00-47420. Published by Alfred Music

By Peter Schickele. Concert Band. For Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Clarinet III, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Bassoon I, Bassoon II, Contra Bassoon, Alto Saxophone I, Alto Saxophone II, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Cornet I, Cornet II, Cornet II. Classical. Score and Set of Parts. Standard notation. 22 pages

By James Swearingen. Patriotic. Concert Band. Grade 3. Score and set of parts. Composed 2004. Duration 0:04:44

Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: AP.39527S

Composed by Adapted by Daniel Butterfield. Arranged by Jerry Brubaker. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Young Band. 4th of July; Patriotic; Summer. Score. 16 pages. Duration 3:15. Belwin Music #00-39527S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.39527S).

UPC: 038081458441. English. Adapted by Daniel Butterfield.

Intertwining a harmonic component and featuring counterpunctual textures, this concert work was inspired by a performance of Taps witnessed by the arranger in Arlington National Cemetery celebration the 150th anniversary of the hallowed melody with 150 buglers positioned throughout the twelve acre grounds. Moving and mysterious, this wonderful treatment will enhance any performance with a patriotic flair. (3:15).

Band concert band - Grade 3

SKU: KJ.WB461F

Composed by Nolan Schmit. Score only. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #WB461F. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.WB461F).

UPC: 84207044704.

The name Nebraska is derived from a Native American word meaning flat water. It refers to the Platte River, the shallow, wide river that traverses the state. Inspired by the beauty and pastoral grandeur of the American prairie, composer Nolan Schmit takes us on a journey featuring majestic brass and lyrical woodwinds. Flatwater Sketches correlates with Book 3, page 12.

Flatwater Sketches (Video)