SKU: AP.47282

UPC: 038081545691. English.

Help your students charge into 6/8 time! Extensive percussion scoring, bold melodies, striking dissonances, and driving rhythms combine to tell the story of a lone knight's battle with a fire-breathing dragon. From a fateful knock on the dragon's door to the battle's thrilling conclusion, this is one piece your students will beg to play!

SKU: HL.48022566

UPC: 884088677732. 9x12 inches.

Beginning with silence and gradually building throughout to a powerful and dramatic close, this distinctive work from Dana Wilson explores the various facets of the word “awakening” as it applies to the waking of an individual, a day, or possibly even a philosophical idea. Wonderfully imaginative, Awakening... makes use of striking colors and sonic devices including surrounding the audience with percussion near the climatic finish. Duration: 5:00 (Grade 4)

Recorded by the Ithaca College Wind Ensemble – Stephen Peterson, conductor

SKU: KJ.WB436F

UPC: 084027042199.

This rousing and triumphant piece is full of all the excitement and optimism you've come to expect from this celebrated composer. With a striking melody and bold rhythms, Milestone March is infectiously spirited from first note to last. Not to be missed!

SKU: CF.PPS60F

ISBN 9781491163825. UPC: 680160922611.

An ancient world calls… Spirit of the Warrior explores both the beauty and the power of a forgotten civilization; man’s mighty force amidst nature’s gentle majesty. It is dedicated to all soldiers and warriors, past and present, who give their all to protect home and nation. The warrior shows courage in the face of danger, and loyalty to a cause beyond self-interest. The warrior sees life’s fragile beauty with eyes few others can understand. Long after warriors fall in battle, their spirit lives on in the people and lands they have protected.  Using only the first six notes of the concert Bb scale, Spirit of the Warrior begins boldly. Separated notes in the low brass and winds represent the warrior’s power. Nature’s inspiring beauty is represented by the high woodwinds and bells, which play in counterpoint to the lower instruments.  Fully separate the staccatos, and shape the accents throughout to help the music feel powerful without being overly heavy or loud. At m. 29, be sure that the countermelody played by the clarinets and alto saxophone can be clearly heard.If you have additional percussionists, consider doubling the snare drum part on a low tom-tom. Experiment with the gong to find the sound you prefer: strike closer to the edge for a brash “crash” sound, or closer to the center for a more mysterious tone. The piece ends with the sound of the sustaining gong . Enjoy the drama and let the sound fade without (much) dampening.  .

SKU: AP.BD9628C

UPC: 029156199994. English.

Few young people live closer together than do band members, as they work together, laugh together and cry together through the years of their involvement in musical activities. It is sad indeed when death strikes. RIVER SONGS was commissioned to commemorate the lives of two such young musicians (one white and one African-American). These two appropriate works, DEEP RIVER and SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER, were chosen as witness to our common bonds in this life and beyond. (duration 3:50).

SKU: CL.RWS-2208-01

This powerful work, complete with gorgeous melodies and striking harmonic and percussive elements, utilizes loose toy building blocks as non-traditional percussion instruments to create a beautifully delicate texture. The work concludes with an up-tempo celebration inspired by an extraordinary young boy. Broken Pieces explores how the fractured parts of ourselves can fit with those of others to find wholeness.

SKU: BT.DHP-1064032-015

MARS (135X180) inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

A rip roaring grandioso concert march, full of wonderful melodic lines and striking rhythmic features. An extremely appealing composition for both performers and listeners alike.

In Decorum volgt na een verrassende, virtuoze inleiding een speels leggiero thema. Hier wordt in een dynamische contrastwerking de houtgroep afgewisseld door tutti-spel. Aansluitend komt een melodische lijn aan bod met triolenen gepunteerde figuren als opvallendste ritmische kenmerken. Het triodeel etaleert een nieuw thema waarin het zestiendenotenbeeld de overhand krijgt. Met een markante grandioso slotreprise wordt deze concertmars afgesloten. Decorumis een bijzonder aanstekelijke compositie voor zowel muzikanten als publiek.

In Decorum folgt auf eine überraschende, virtuose Einleitung ein verspieltes, leichtes Thema. Hier wechseln sich die Holzbläser mit Tutti-Passagen ab, wodurch ein dynamisch kontrastiver Effekt entsteht. Danach tritt eine Melodielinie, mit Triolen und punktierten Motiven als auffälligste rhythmische Merkmale, in den Vordergrund. Das Trio präsentiert ein neues Thema, in dem die Sechzehntelnoten die Oberhand haben. Eine ausgesprochen erhabene Reprise beendet diesen Konzertmarsch. Decorum ist eine äußerst attraktive Komposition für Musiker und Zuhörer.

Après une introduction ornementée, suit un thème enjoué et léger. Les bois alternent avec des passages en tutti dans un effet de nuances contrastées. Une ligne mélodique dont les triolets et des motifs marqués constituent l’aspect rythmique le plus surprenant est ensuite mise en relief. Le trio développe un nouveau thème et mène vers un finale grandiose. Decorum est une oeuvre très attrayante tant pour les musiciens que pour l’auditoire.

Dopo un’introduzione di abbellimento, segue un tema giocoso e leggero. I legni alternano con passaggi in tutti in un effetto di sfumature contrastate. In seguito viene evidenziata una linea melodica nella quale le terzine e motivi incisivi costituiscono l’aspetto ritmico più sorprendente. Il trio sviluppa un nuovo tema e accompagna verso il grandioso finale. Decorum è un brano che esecutori e pubblico troveranno molto accattivante.

SKU: CF.SPS30F

ISBN 9780825864889. UPC: 798408064884. 9 X 12 inches.

Using the musical styles and forms of the Medieval and Renaissance periods, Mike Forbes has written a striking and powerful three movement suite that is a major addition to serious band literature. The music is entirely original, but the style and approach is similar to such pieces as the Courtly Dances from Gloriana by Benjamin Britten, and makes effective use of the coloristic possibilities of the modern concert band.

SKU: CF.YPS66

ISBN 9780825864650. UPC: 798408064655. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Eb major.

Inspired by the fire towers that are a feature of many National Parks and forests throughout the United States and the lookouts who man them, this powerful piece begins with a majestic theme in C minor that will dominate its course. A contrasting Allegro idea featuring repeated notes, a striking percussion break and a subtle use of syncopated rhythms help propel this notable selection to an exciting conclusion.

SKU: BT.DHP-1064032-215

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

A rip roaring grandioso concert march, full of wonderful melodic lines and striking rhythmic features. An extremely appealing composition for both performers and listeners alike.

In Decorum folgt auf eine überraschende, virtuose Einleitung ein verspieltes, leichtes Thema. Hier wechseln sich die Holzbläser mit Tutti-Passagen ab,wodurch ein dynamisch kontrastiver Effekt entsteht. Danach tritt eine Melodielinie, mit Triolen und punktierten Motiven als auffälligste rhythmische Merkmale, in den Vordergrund. Das Trio präsentiert ein neues Thema, in dem die Sechzehntelnoten die Oberhand haben. Eine ausgesprochen erhabene Reprise beendet diesen Konzertmarsch. Decorum ist eine äußerst attraktive Komposition für Musiker und Zuhörer.

Après une introduction ornementée, suit un thème enjoué et léger. Les bois alternent avec des passages en tutti dans un effet de nuances contrastées. Une ligne mélodique dont les triolets et des motifs marqués constituent l’aspect rythmique le plus surprenant est ensuite mise en relief. Le trio développe un nouveau thème et mène vers un finale grandiose. Decorum est une oeuvre très attrayante tant pour les musiciens que pour l’auditoire.

Dopo un’introduzione di abbellimento, segue un tema giocoso e leggero. I legni alternano con passaggi in tutti in un effetto di sfumature contrastate. In seguito viene evidenziata una linea melodica nella quale le terzine e motivi incisivi costituiscono l’aspetto ritmico più sorprendente. Il trio sviluppa un nuovo tema e accompagna verso il grandioso finale. Decorum è un brano che esecutori e pubblico troveranno molto accattivante.

SKU: CF.PPS15F

ISBN 9780825892172. UPC: 798408092177. 9 x 12 inches.

Anasazi Legend is an original contest-style composition written to accommodate the performance capabilities of the youngest of beginning bands. The title refers to the ancient Anasazi culture which mysteriously disappeared from what is now the American Southwest centuries ago. A striking and forceful work that your students and audiences will love.

SKU: AP.48143

UPC: 038081550725. English.

Inspired by the overthrow of King James II of England in what was later called the Glorious Insurrection (or Revolution) of 1688, this dramatic musical essay by Robert Sheldon is rife with powerful, ominous chords and poignant themes. Celtic-style motifs and colorful, rhythmic percussion parts help to energize this striking work for wind band. (6:25) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. Print-on-demand Grade 2.5 parts compatible to this arrangement are available (item 00-48143IB) as well as Grade 1 parts (item 00-48143YB).