By Scott Watson. Concert Band. Concert Band; Score. Challenger Band Series. Form: Fanfare. Grade 1.5. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Composed by Mogensen. Concert Band. Opus III Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR368). Score and parts. Composed 2010. Duration 8 minutes. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Floor Tom, Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Shaker, Snare Drum and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS100

Composed by Alan Lee Silva. Carl Fischer Concert Performance Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+8+4+8+8+8+4+4+4+4+4+4+8+8+8+4+4+6+6+4+6+8+3+1+4+12+32 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CPS100. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS100).

ISBN 9780825870668. UPC: 798408070663.

Explosive ensemble phrases and aggressive percussion accompaniment accentuate the opening of Pacheco Pass, a dynamic new composition from established composer Alan Lee Silva. Divided into three sectionsùfast, slow, fastùthe piece begins with a noble brass melody, transitions to a tender slow movement featuring woodwind solos, and reprises the opening brass melody.

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SKU: CL.012-3902-75

Excerpts from the Opera. Composed by Umberto Giordano. Arranged by Vaninetti & Glover. Concert Band. Gems of the Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR368). Oversized, spiral-bound score. Composed 2010. Duration 8 minutes, 40 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3902-75. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3902-75).

One of the most dramatic selections ever presented for band, Andrea Chenier has been a staple of mature and professional bands for over a century. This intense and exciting work includes some of the most passionate moments from the Italian opera into a breathtaking tour de force for mature bands. Prominently featuring bel-canto solos for euphonium and cornet/trumpet, the gorgeous melodies and dramatic musical climaxes will both thrill and excite performers and audiences alike. This striking new arrangement includes full score, and is carefully re-orchestrated to be more idiomatic to the wind band medium. Not for the faint-of-heart, and musically challenging, Andrea Chenier is ideal for experienced bands, and is not to be missed!

About Gems of the Concert Band

A series of transcriptions and other works in varying styles, representative of the programming of the Great American Classic Concert Band era of a century ago, as exemplified by John Phillip Sousa, Edwin Franko Goldman, Karl L. King, and Leonard B. Smith

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: AP.33831S

Arranged by Scott Watson. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Debut Series. Christmas; Secular; Winter. Score. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-33831S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.33831S).

UPC: 038081394961. English.

Jolly Old St. Nick is the perfect fit for your young band's winter concert, often the first performance of the year. The familiar holiday tune, set in a light and airy fashion, is heard throughout the band and includes brief solos for each section. This confidence-building arrangement was scored to work well with smaller bands or those without ideal instrumentation, and to prepare easily in a minimum amount of rehearsals.

Concert Band, Symphonic Band (Score) - Grade 5

SKU: HL.4003237

Composed by James Curnow. MusicWorks Grade 5. Concert, Festival. 44 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4003237).

UPC: 884088668983. 10.5x14 inches.

Commissioned by the Oregon Symphonic Band in Portland, Bridge of the Gods is a dramatic three-movement symphonic poem presenting the colorful legend told by the Native American Klickitatst about the origins of the volcanic mountains of the Cascade range and legendary bridge. The first movement “Saghalie” pays tribute to the powerful chief of all gods and is based on a majestic fanfare theme. The 2nd movement captures the beauty of the maiden “Loowit” with haunting flute and english horns solos accompanied by soft chanting voices. The final movement “Tanmahawis” utilizes stark clusters, jagged melodic fragments and rhythmic percussive energy as it depicts the destruction of the mighty bridge. Duration: 8:50

Recorded by the Oregon Symphonic Band – Michael Burch-Pesses, conductor

Concert band - Grade 4

SKU: MH.1-59913-064-5

Composed by William Ryden. Suitable for high school, community, and college bands. Conductor score and set of parts. Duration 2:45. Published by Manhattan Beach Music (MH.1-59913-064-5).

ISBN 9781599130644.

I wrote Galloping Ghosts (A Ragtime March) to conclude a concert of my chamber music in New York City on October 28, 1986. It is the final part of a work called Rags for Divers Players. This work was written to show the variety possible within the standard rag form. I used all the players available for the finale -- two violins, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon, and piano. Since this is a rather unusual instrumental combination and not easy to reassemble, I decided to rescore the work for concert band. Galloping Ghosts is written in a standard march form but incorporates many of the syncopations found in ragtime. The uniquely American music called ragtime traces its history to African rhythms brought over by slaves. Over the years this music became welded to European musical forms such as the quadrille and the march. Drums and banjos and the minstrel tradition lent a special flavor, and from all these elements ragtime slowly evolved within the largely unknown black subculture of the late 19th century. In the late 1890's it emerged as a fully developed form in the classic piano solos of Scott Joplin (1869-1917). Joplin's 1899 hit, Maple Leaf Rag, was an overnight sensation and brought ragtime worldwide fame. Ensemble instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 8 Flute 1 and 2, 2 Oboe, 1 Eb Clarinet, 4 Bb Clarinet 1, 4 Bb Clarinet 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 3, 2 Eb Alto Clarinet, 3 Bb Bass and Bb Contrabass Clarinet, 2 Bassoon 1 and 2, 2 Eb Alto Saxophone 1, 2 Eb Alto Saxophone 2, 2 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 1 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Cornet 1, 3 Bb Cornet 2, 3 Bb Cornet 3, 2 Horn 1 and 2 in F, 2 Horn 3 and 4 in F, 4 Trombone 1 and 2, 4 Bass Trombone, 2 Baritone (B.C.), 2 Baritone (T.C.), 4 Tuba, 1 String Bass, 1 Timpani, 1 Xylophone, 3 Percussion 1, 3 Percussion 2.

Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare and Saxophone Solo - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.DHP-1094773-215

Composed by Harm Evers. Solo Spectrum. Score Only. Composed 2009. 8 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1094773-215. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1094773-215).

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

The title Saxophones in the Light describes what the piece does - it puts not one, not two, but three of your saxophones into the limelight! At the same time Harm Evers also manages to bring out the best in your concert band. This exciting and inventive piece will give all your musicians a chance to shine.

Der Titel Saxophones in the Light ist quasi eine Gebrauchsanweisung für dieses fröhliche neue Solostück aus der Feder von Harms Evers. Es heißt nämlich wörtlich übersetzt: Saxophone ins Licht“ und rückt drei Saxophonisten ins rechte Licht - das Rampenlicht - und zeigt darüber hinaus auch das begleitende Blasorchester von der besten Seite.

Come indica il titolo, Saxophones in the light è un brano luminoso che permette a tre sassofonisti di mettersi in evidenza. L’accompagnamento orchestrale è curato e sottolinea la trama solistica.

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SKU: CL.012-3967-01

Composed by Mogensen. Concert Band. Opus III Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR368). Extra full score. Composed 2010. Duration 8 minutes. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3967-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3967-01).

This extraordinary work was written in lasting memory of those lost during the September 11, 2001 tragedies. September offers a musical journey through the varied emotions and feelings experienced during that heartbreaking time in history. In distinctive writing style, the composer touchingly reminds us to never forget. The work is nearly through-composed, providing continuous interest and contrasting segments; and included within the chamber sections are solos for euphonium, oboe, and clarinet. Well-crafted and very poignant, this exceptional composition is destined to become part of every wind ensemble’s repertoire. Certain to move and arouse audiences everywhere, September is afforded our highest recommendation.

(March). Composed by John Philip Sousa (1854-1932). Arranged by Brion. For concert band. Sousa Legacy. Grade 3.5. Score and parts. Duration 3 minutes, 35 seconds. Published by Willow Blossom Music