Edited by Dale Cockrell. Laura's Music: Songs from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Books. Score. Published by A-R Editions (A2.LM005).

Concert Band - Grade 5

SKU: HL.44010826

Grade 5 - Score and Parts. Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Concert Band. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2010. Duration 960 seconds. Anglo Music Press #AMP295010. Published by Anglo Music Press (HL.44010826).

UPC: 884088555818. 9.0x12.0x1.738 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Atlantic Odyssey was commissioned by the band program at Oakton High School in Vienna, VA, and its director, Dr. Cheryl Newton. The piece is in two extended movements and seeks to portray an imaginary yacht journey off the eastern seaboard of the USA. The first movement, Sunrise at Sea and the Ocean Awakes, opens with an atmospheric depiction of dawn at sea. Floating woodwinds soar above surging brass until a climax heralds the rising sun. Daylight reveals distant horizons and the prospect of a calm voyage, but the sea is never tamed and a light breeze whips up spray around the boat until a couple of high waves rock the boat alarmingly. But the sea soon calms again and the journey continues serenely. The second movement, Homeward Bound and Spindrift, sees us turn for home, the boat scything calmly through the gentle waves in perfect sailing conditions. But once again conditions change, a stiff breeze tugs at the sails and for a moment we are once again at the mercy of the wind and waves. A moment of calm returns but we are suddenly sprayed by spindrift as a gale picks up. The boat is in danger of overturning but we manage to trim the sail and take advantage of the strong winds to enjoy and exhilarating journey home.

Perfect binding. Exercises. Book. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30782. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Concert band - Grade 4

SKU: CL.012-4114-75

Composed by Buckley. Concert Band. Opus III Wind Orchestra series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR375). Oversized, spiral-bound score. Composed 2012. Duration 6 minutes, 12 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4114-75. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4114-75).

Shadowplay is a descriptive, impressionistic work inspired by an early morning walk along the beach of the composer's home in Vancouver, Canada. The music reflects the play of light and shadow with the rising of the sun through the trees. It begins calmly, with the sunrise as the light melts the shadows. The piece develops with the sounds and sights of nature; seagulls floating in the air and the crashing of the waves. Shadow becomes light ; light becomes shadow. The music ebbs and flows as the sun rises higher on the horizon. Shadowplay features a variety of tonal colors and textures, orchestration which is sometimes haunting and transparent, sometimes rich and lush, yet always evocative. After a dramatic build, the music subsides, with all of the melodies interweaving like a tapestry of light and dark and ending as it began, with emotional sensitivity. Features, lyrical solos by soprano saxophone, flute and flugelhorn. An ideal piece for concert or festival use to display sensitivity and dynamics.

Concert band - Grade 4

SKU: CL.012-4114-01

Composed by Buckley. Concert Band. Opus III Wind Orchestra series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR375). Extra full score. Composed 2012. Duration 6 minutes, 12 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4114-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4114-01).

Shadowplay is a descriptive, impressionistic work inspired by an early morning walk along the beach of the composer's home in Vancouver, Canada. The music reflects the play of light and shadow with the rising of the sun through the trees. It begins calmly, with the sunrise as the light melts the shadows. The piece develops with the sounds and sights of nature; seagulls floating in the air and the crashing of the waves. Shadow becomes light ; light becomes shadow. The music ebbs and flows as the sun rises higher on the horizon. Shadowplay features a variety of tonal colors and textures, orchestration which is sometimes haunting and transparent, sometimes rich and lush, yet always evocative. After a dramatic build, the music subsides, with all of the melodies interweaving like a tapestry of light and dark and ending as it began, with emotional sensitivity. Features, lyrical solos by soprano saxophone, flute and flugelhorn. An ideal piece for concert or festival use to display sensitivity and dynamics.

Low Voice. Boosey and Hawkes Voice. Size 9x12 inches. 192 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.