Why not try something different with your concertband? Rough Mix is a poprock tune that incorporates elements of punk and alternative rock. It contains optionalparts for two electric guitars and synthesizer. With or withoutthe optional parts this is a solid and fun arrangementthat will have particular appeal for young musicians and audiences.

Here is the distinctive Duke Ellington classic in a very easy setting for band. By using a moderately fast tempo in 4/4 Michael was able to capture the feel of the original using nothing faster than a quarter note in the windparts. The percussion are featured briefly and compliment the style of the arrangement very nicely.

Compiled and Arranged by Franco Cesarini. During his experience as a band conductor and teacher of wind orchestra conducting at university, Franco Cesarini has dealt with the topic of warm-ups very frequently. Throughout these long years of conducting he has had the opportunity to try many existing methods, evaluating their advantages and disadvantages. After a long time, he has decided to compile a collection of chorales for warm-ups, which are organized according to the criteria that he considers most effective. While working on his60 Warm-up Chorales for Concert Band, Franco Cesarini has always borne in mind that amateur musicians play for pleasure. He feels that it is extremely important that they have satisfaction at every moment of the rehearsal and not to start the rehearsal with needless "punishing" exercises. Nobody is really motivated to start playing with scales, long notes, or tricky rhythmical exercises. There is often a distinguished absentee in band rehearsals, namely music itself! Although this publication does not foresee a specific tempo for the chorales, they should often be performed rather slowly but without dragging. Dynamics are not indicated, so that the conductor has the opportunity to draw the attention of the musicians to his gestures and to make them react according to his indications. Timpani and bell parts have been added with the aim of not leaving the percussionists completely inactive during the warm-up phase, but can also be omitted. The chorales are written in four parts (SATB) and are also playable in smaller groups. The four voices can be played in different combinations of woodwinds or brass quartets or in mixed combinations. The collection includes ten chorales for the following keys: D flat major, A flat major, E flat major, B flat major, F major and C major. With his 60 Warm-up Chorales Franco Cesarini would like to convey the message to play the chorales in a musical way, thus raising the musicians? awareness of phrasing, the right interpretation of cadences, rubato and agogic. Above all, never do anything without putting the musical aspect in the foreground. 60 Warm-up Chorales for Concert Band: A perfect collection to warm-up and improve tuning of a concert band!

Score and Parts-This traditional Appalachian carol adapted or re-written by John Jacob Niles has been arranged for a full Concert Band by Michael Brown. Presented here in full score and parts the arrangement represents a wonderful addition tothe festive repertoire of any young concert band.

Creative accessible arranging makes this arrangement a perfect concert opener for your young band's winter concert. The fresh and exciting medley of popular carols will delight your audience and keep all your students engaged and on-task during rehearsal. Even if your band has less than perfect instrumentation HOLIDAY FANTASIE still works beautifully. Careful doubling controlled brass ranges and 'below the break' Second Clarinet parts all help to make this thrilling medley available to almost any young band. Start your winter concert right this year with HOLIDAY FANTASIE.

Perfect for a combined Choral/Band concert as an opener closer or anywhere in between. This medley of familiar tunes is tied together by the recurring concept that MUSIC SHALL LIVE. A swingin' WADE IN THE WATER a soulful NOBODY KNOWS THE TROUBLE I'VE SEEN and an inspiring BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC make it a crowd pleaser. The unison choral part makes sure the chorus can come through loud and clear and the performance can be prepared without a great deal of combined rehearsal time. Big bold and powerful! (String parts and Beginning Band (simplified) parts are also available for large All-City Band Orchestra and Chorus performances)

Fun for all!! The chorale style opening soon turns into a rousing funky-jazzy-gospel riff-style roof-raiser that will have your audience tapping along. It's nice for the concert band to get the opportunity to play something 'jazzy' once in a while and you know the audience will love it as much as the band does.Plenty of opportunity to study jazz-style phrasing in the concert band interesting Percussion parts a catchy tune and good linear motion for all move GETTIN' GOSPEL to the 'top of the list'. The only danger here is that the band might like it a little TOO much and want to play it every day.

Score and Parts-Best known for his military marches John Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era. Sousa's most famous marches include 'The Liberty Bell' 'The Thunderer' 'The WashingtonPost' 'Semper Fidelis' (Official March of the United States Marine Corps) and 'The Stars and Stripes Forever' (National March of the United States of America).The Northern Pines march was composed in 1931and is scored for Concert Band. Named for the tall and beautiful pine trees that blanket the National Music Camp at Interlochen in northern Michigan Sousa dedicated the march to the students who came to the camp and toDr Joseph Maddy its founder. Sousa was the guest conductor of the assembled student band for the première.This G. Schirmer edition features a full score full-sized parts and updated instrumentation.

Score and Parts-This maginificent and historically significant work is found on state lists all across the country and is highly respected as an important contribution to the contemporary literature for concert band. Originally for Orchestra masterfully arranged for Concert Band by Husa himself.

Celebrate the spirit of youth! TAKE CENTER STAGE is a fresh exciting new offering from Curnow Music Press. The energetic opening and first theme supported by an invigorating rhythmic undercurrent perfectly balance the 'cantabile' middle section. They lead relentlessly to the exhilarating conclusion. As always Douglas Court's music includes enjoyable parts for every player in the band and this one is right on target for the skills of Grade 3 groups. A delightful opening piece for concert or festival you may even consider using it with a 'mass band' or at an All-District concert. Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation annual festival includedabout 800 younginstrumentalists!

4 Part Books plus Conductor Score-Introducing the first-ever curriculum for high school band! Essential Musicianship for Band is the perfect tool to assist your ensemble in developing the skills needed to read rehearse and perform band repertoirewith precision and artistry. Using proven methods for superior sound production and ensemble technique your students will transform printed notes into a meaningful musical experience. Fits easily into the traditional concert bandsetting. Ensemble Concepts is designed to help ensembles to acquire maximum performance skills while increasing overall musicianship. Every aspect of ensemble development is introduced individually in developmentalorder then combined for more advanced practice.Also available in the Essential Musicianship curriculum: • Masterwork Studies (HL00960078 – 00960095) focuses on six landmarkcompositions for band (score/parts not included). Two CD-ROMs are included featuring: 1. Exemplary recordings of each work performed by some of the world's finest ensembles 2. Practice “loops” onthe more difficult passages for each individual instrument including tempo adjustment software on-screen assessment and a built-in metronome 3. Scale arpeggio and articulation studies in all keys• Ensemble Concepts – Fundamental Level (HL00960110 – 00960127)• Ensemble Concepts – Intermediate Level (HL00960129 – 00960146)

Symphonic March-James L. Hosay is Americas most gifted and prolific writer of patriotic music for the concert band works his magic once again in this thrilling composition. It’s a challenging but accessible piece that keeps all the players involved with delightful parts to play. Mr. Hosay writes great F Horn parts! Directors who have strong F Horn sections often have a hard time finding music that lets that section be heard the way it should be.

for Concert Band-If you have a large percussion section Credo might be a perfect piece for your young band. It is very carefully scored and cross-cued so that almost any size band can perform it. Composed in sonatina form it is highly energetic and tuneful and the bass instruments have lots of fun easy things to play. Like Prairie Winds Festival Credo is very safely scored with Piccolo 2nd Oboe 2nd Bassoon Contra-Alto Clarinet 3rd Trombone and Double Bass parts optional. Ranges are very reasonable: the only sixteenth notes in the piece are in the snare drum.

with Opt. Choir-Here is an inspiring medley of patriotic favorites specially written for band and choir. Although ideal as a combined concert number for your entire music department (opt. string parts are also available) it has been carefullyarranged to work with band alone. Includes: This Land Is Your Land You're a Grand Old Flag Yankee Doodle Boy and God Bless the U.S.A. (4:00) Also available: 08551843/3-part mixed; 08551844/2-part; 04490488/String Pak;08551845/VoiceTrax

The Best Years Of Our Lives is the Latin/Rock hit recorded by the Baha Men from the wildly popular movie Shrek. With an infectious groove and catchy melodies this is a must for any popular music concert. This exciting song has been arranged for concert (wind) band by Ted Ricketts and the music is of a grade 3 standard. The score and complete set of parts are included.