Score-Commissioned by the Michigan State University Alumni Band this three movement work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Karel Husa was the winner of the first Louis Sudler International Wind Band Composition Competition in 1983.Previously available only in rental we are proud to offer this important work for publication.A note from the composer: Divided into three movements this work is a display of virtuoso passages given to solo instrumentsas well as to the groups of the ensemble. In the Fanfare of the first movement the brass section “concertizes” in groups of four brass quintets (2 trumpets horn trombone and tuba or baritone) spread from left toright in back. The saxophones (S A T B) are placed in front of the brass quintets and the woodwinds occupy the front of the stage with percussion on the left and right side. These groups like the brass quintets play in theconcertante style particularly in the first and last movements. At the same time each movement contains individual solo passages (for example timpani and flute in Movement I – “Drum Ceremony” andEnglish horn and other low woodwinds in Movement II – “Elegy”). The composition of this piece was prompted by the excellence of wind and percussion players today and by the incredible growth of wind ensembles orchestras and bands in the last 25 years. It is intended for their enjoyment.

Percy Grainger composed this work for ?6 hands at one piano? in 1902 and subsequently he began a version for percussion ensemble which was never completed. Using sketches of this incomplete arrangement Preston Hazzard has created a unique settingfor concert band. The transparent and delicate lilting nature of the original work comes through in this appealing arrangement for winds and percussion.

Standard of Excellence-A curriculum for the instruction of beginning and intermediate jazz ensemble students for group or individual instruction.

Transcription and arrangement by Andrea Cappellari. Full score & 17 parts : 1) Recorder / 1) C Instr.(Flute Violin) / 1) Bb Instr.(Clarinet Soprano Sax. Trumpet) / 1) Eb Instr.(Alto Sax.) / 2) Recorder / 2) C Instr.(Flute Violin Oboe) / 2) Bb Instr.(Clarinet Soprano Sax. Trumpet) / 2) Eb Instr.Sax.) / 3) C Instr.(Violin Viola) / 3) Bb Instr.(Clarinet) / 3) Eb Instr.(Alto Sax.) / 4) C Instr.(Bass Cello Bassoon) / Choir (Voice 1 2 & 3) / Guitar / Piano 1 / Piano 2 / Percussion / PLUS Choir (Voice 1 2 & 3)

Transcription and arrangement by Andrea Cappellari. Full score & 16 parts : 1) Recorder / 1) C Instr.(Flute Violin) / 1) Bb Instr.(Clarinet Soprano Sax. Trumpet) / 1) Eb Instr.(Alto Sax.) / 2) Recorder / 2) C Instr.(Flute Violin Oboe) / 2) Bb Instr.(Clarinet Soprano Sax. Trumpet) / 2) Eb Instr.Sax.) / 3) C Instr.(Violin Viola) / 3) Bb Instr.(Clarinet) / 3) Eb Instr.(Alto Sax.) / 4) C Instr.(Bass Cello Bassoon) / Guitar / Piano 1 / Piano 2 / Percussion / PLUS Choir (Voice 1 & 2)

Arrangement and Orchestration by Andrea Cappellari. Full score and 16 instrumentals parts : 1) C Instr. (Recorder) / 1) C Instr. (Flute Violin) / 1) Bb Instr. (Clarinet Soprano Sax Trumpet) / 1) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax) / 2) C Instr. (Recorder) / 2) C Instr. (Flute Violin Oboe) / 2) Bb Instr. (Clarinprano Sax Trumpet) / 2) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax) / 3) C Instr. (Violin Viola) / 3) Bb Instr. (Clarinet) / 3) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax) / 4) C Instr. (Bass Cello Bas-soon) / Guitar / Piano 1 / Piano 2 / Percussion / PLUS Choir (Voice 1 & 2)

Arrangement and Orchestration by Andrea Cappellari. Full score and 16 instrumentals parts : 1) C Instr. (Recorder) / 1) C Instr. (Flute) / 1) Bb Instr. (Cla-rinet Soprano Sax Trumpet) / 1) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax) / 2) C Instr. (Recorder) / 2) C Instr. (Flute Violin) / 2) Bb Instr. (Clarinet Soprano Sumpet) / 2) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax) / 3) C Instr. (Violin Viola) / 3) Bb Instr. (Clarinet) / 3) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax) / 4) C Instr. (Bass Cello Bassoon) / Guitar / Piano 1 / Piano 2 / Percussion / PLUS Choir (Voice 1 & 2)

Arrangement and Orchestration by Andrea Cappellari. Full score and 23 parts : 1) C Instr. (Flute) / 1) Bb Instr. (Clarinet Soprano Sax. Trumpet) / 2) C Instr. (Flute Violin) / 2) Bb Instr. (Clarinet) / 3) C Instr. (Violin) / 3) Bb Instr. (Clarinet Soprano Sax. Trumpet) / 4) C Instr. (Violin) / 4)str. (Clarinet Soprano Sax. Trumpet) / 5) C Instr. (Violin) / 5) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax.) / 6) C Instr. (Viola) / 6) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax.) / 7) C Instr. (Violin) / 7) Bb Instr. (Clarinet) / 7) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax.) / 8) C Instr. (Violin Viola) / 8) Br. (Clarinet) / 8) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax.) / Guitar / Piano 1 / Piano 2 / Bass Cello Bassoon / Percussions / Four hands Piano adlibitum. Performance possible also without Piano

Arrangement and Orchestration by Andrea Cappellari. Full score and 21 parts: 1) C Instr. (Flute Violin Oboe) / 1) Bb Instr. (Clarinet Soprano Sax. Trumpet) / 2) C Instr. (Flute Violin Oboe) / 2) Bb Instr. (Clarinet Soprano Sax. Trumpet) / 3) C Instr. (Violin) / 3) Bb Instr. (Clarinet SopranoTrumpet) / 4) C Instr. (Violin) / 4) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax.) / 5) C. Instr. (Violin Viola) / 5) Bb Instr. (Clarinet) / 5) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax.) / 6) C Instr. (Violin Viola) / 6) Bb Instr. (Clarinet) / 6) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax.) / Glockenspiel / Guitaro 1 / Piano 2 / Bass Cello Bassoon / Timpani / Percussions / Four Hands Piano ad libitum. Performance possibile also without Piano.CarolOf The Bell: Full score and 24 parts: 1) C Instr. (Flute Violin) / 1) Bb Instr. (Clarinet Soprano Sax.) / 2)tr. (Flute Violin Oboe) / 2) Bb Instr. (Clarinet Soprano Sax. Trumpet) / 3) C Instr. (Violin Viola) / 3) Bb Instr. (Clarinet Soprano Sax. Trumpet) / 4) C Instr. (Violin Viola) / 4) Bb Instr. (Clarinet) / 5) C Instr. (Violin Viola) / 5) Eb In

This energetic new work fuses the percussion of street musicians the wind and brass colors of modern jazz and the form and structure of classical music. Percussionists play everything from plastic buckets to clay flowerpotswhile laying down a heavily syncopated groove. There is an open section that allows any instrument you desire the unique opportunity to show off their improvisational skills in a wind ensemble setting. This piece is asrhythmically and melodically infectious as it is soulfully uplifting - a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. (Grade 4)

To General George Washington. Par CURNOW JAMES. The grand and energetic opening, contrasting styles, careful attention to articulations, and rich harmonies make this one sound more advanced than it actually is. Consider using Heroic Tribute as the opening piece for your young band festival performance. The easy but bright and colorful Percussion, along with excellent use of the Woodwind and Brass sections, make this an ideal contest piece. There are plenty of teaching opportunities packed into this majestic new mini-overture for young bands. In fact, even if your band usually plays higher grade level music you should still give this one serious consideration. Occasionally it’s good idea to rehearse a high-quality easiercomposition, where your entire ensemble can concentrate fully on ensemble playing, phrasing, tone quality, etc. and not worry about just chasing notes. This piece provides great cross-curricular teaching opportunities with history. A great teaching piece as well as a gem in performance! / Niveau : 1.5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band

In this composition William Vean takes you on a journey through the fascinating and exciting world of animals. Apart from it being a composition filled with 'special effects' Animal Kingdom contains many educational elements such as playing inswing (triplets feeling) chromatics flutter tonguing gypsy tuning varying keys and of course dynamics and articulation. The melodic lines occur in all four voices as well as in all percussion parts providing each musician with theopportunity to play a solo or to accompany. Highly recommended for your youth band! William Vean is an educational composer. He knows how to musically shape the special elements from our daily lives. His music is therefore veryexpressive containing creative solutions to possible problems. Special ways of playing make his music particularly interesting for the winds but the percussion section is also featured in his special effects. The world of the animalsalways plays on ones imagination. In Animal Kingdom William Vean has portrayed a number of animals in a special manner: Kevin Kangaroo - The jumping character of this animal can be heard in different voices. The swing style alsoemphasizes the characteristic movements of the kangaroo. Playing in swing style can be practised by using scales. Eddy Elephant - For some of his smaller fellow fauna friends this can be quite an ordeal but for Eduard (Eddy for friendsand intimates) it is his daily walk. Baldrick Bat - Baldrick the Bat is a mysterious character. This can be heard in the fast moving valves and keys accompanied by special effects in the percussion section. Curtis Camel - Curtisthe Camel trudges across the desert feeling bored. The idea that the horizon will never change does not affect him anymore. He has accepted his fate. The distinctive tones from the gypsy scale provide the suitable oriental sounds. BettyButterfly - Butterfly Betty elegantly and without worries flutters from flower to flower in the garden. Her motto: Carpe Diem (Seize the Day). Betty is a one-day butterfly. Marvin Monkey - A 'swing' monkey stirs up the feelings. Evenmembers of the orchestra will look like real monkeys. How about your audience? Each part has its own difficulties and challenges. Important in the first part is playing 'in swing' (triplets feeling). This can be practised usingscales. In the second part ensemble playing and balance are important. In Baldrick additional information on the effects that have to be played might be useful. 'New' sounds are of course welcome. Curtis the Camel introduces thegypsy scale. Additional explanation of the use of the scale might be useful. Key changes are interesting in this part. A slight accent on the first beat of the bar will add to the charm of this part. Marvin the Monkey brings back the swingrhythm that was introduced in the first part altern

Here is an expansive work featuring a wide spectrum of emotional and sonic elements for symphonic band. From striking full band effects to delicate woodwind and percussion writing this is a marvelous showcase for your entireensemble. Featured is anamazing contrapuntal section for the clarinets a flowing chorale powerful fanfare-like passages dynamic full band unisons and soaring melodies. Due to the length of the piece the composer has providedprogramming options for performing shorterversions. (10:20)