SKU: CL.012-4365-75
This masterful arrangement of Offenbach's famous overture to Orpheus in the Underworld is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! All the subtleties of the original are captured, from the spirited opening, the lush lyrical themes, and rousing Can-Can for the finale. Orpheus will showcase your band, providing a fun change of pace for your next concert. Exciting and enjoyable music!
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
SKU: CL.012-4365-01
This masterful arrangement of Offenbach’s famous overture to Orpheus in the Underworld is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! All the subtleties of the original are captured, from the spirited opening, the lush lyrical themes, and rousing Can-Can for the finale. Orpheus will showcase your band, providing a fun change of pace for your next concert. Exciting and enjoyable music!
SKU: CF.YPS190
ISBN 9781491147429. UPC: 680160904921. 9 x 12 inches. Key: Eb major.
Geauga Lake: An Epilogue is a reflective piece depicting an amusement park from a bygone era. The piece evokes musically the fun and excitement felt by the many visitors to the park while at the same time pondering the melancholic thought that the park will never again entertain. Pasternak's unique voice and talent for composition is sure to please students and audiences alike.
SKU: CF.CPS227
ISBN 9781491152539. UPC: 680160910038.
Music by Yukiko Nishimura is some of the most sensitive music that we publish. This heart-warming composition exudes emotion and musical depth. A perfect way to improve the musicianship of young ensembles.Bluebell is an arrangement of a piece originally written for string orchestra. A short introduction was added for this arrangement, and the key has been changed as well. Bluebell is the kind of flower which looks like a small bell; it is a dainty little flower.The main melody is very simple and easy to express. The inner melodies are important, too. Each inner melody should be played as a main melody even if it is a bass line.This piece consists of three sections. The second section is based on the main melody, so the atmosphere is consistent through the music. The harmony changes are very dramatic here. The bass lines should be heard clearly. The glockenspiel has an important role in this music.
SKU: CL.012-4321-75
SKU: CL.012-1383-02
A true band classic! This engaging piece is on many state contest lists and is a popular concert selection as well. Beginning with a delicate 3/4 prelude, the mood shifts to an allegro section and builds in tempo and intensity all the way to the finish!
About Heritage of the March
Full-sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style
SKU: CL.011-4656-01
An outstanding festival or concert opener for young band, Olympus begins with a shimmering and triumphant opening fanfare. The music proceeds to a beautiful and memorable chorale section using a variety of textures and sounds. A second theme, march-like and heroic in quality, gradually builds to thunderous conclusion. It ends as it began, even more triumphant this time, bringing your audience to their feet! Olympus is destined to be a classic for concert and festival performance. Don't miss it!
About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series
The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.
SKU: CL.012-3539-01
One of Frederic Chopin's best known works, Prelude, Op. 28, No. 4, presents emotion-packed performance opportunities for bands at all levels. This new Ed Huckeby transcription for band provides an almost literal translation of Chopin's original work with tremendous musical challenges in both the interpretive and dynamic realms, providing the ensemble an opportunity to explore musical possibilities which might be less attainable in a more technical piece. The recognizable melodic and harmonic structures will make this piece a real hit with concert audiences and provides an opportunity to teach the musical styles of the greatest 19th century composer of piano music. Great music!
SKU: CL.012-1383-00
SKU: CL.011-4656-00
SKU: CL.012-2091-75
Here are two of Grainger's most poetic and richly textured inspirations. The first Early One Morning, begins with a rather somber setting in minor key, abruptly changing to the sunnier mood of the major, featuring several different solo voices. The second Six Dukes Went A-Fishin', is serene and gentle, making effective use of contrasting colors and textures.
About C.L. Barnhouse Classics Series
Under the editorial supervision of Dr. Alfred Reed, these classics from master composers have been adapted and arranged for concert band. A perfect way to acquaint concert band performers and audiences with some of the greatest classical music of all time!
SKU: CF.CPS250
ISBN 9781491159576. UPC: 680160918164.
Kaleidoscope Sky is inspired by the breathtaking pastime of hot-air ballooning and the glorious festivals around the world that honor the practice. A sky full of colorful spheres elegantly floating at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, Mondial Air Ballons and more draw thousands of people to witness awe-inspiring scenes full of passionate balloonists. Traditional hot-air balloons mix with creatively designed balloons to thrill the tens of thousands of spectators below. While I personally am not a person who dreams of taking my own flight--heights are not my thing--I have to marvel at how gently and easily these vessels float among the clouds. It truly is an image of exquisite freedom. This piece reflects the view and experience of the onlooker taking in an elegantly shifting scene reminiscent of kaleidoscope patterns. Spectators like me can appreciate the beauty and vibrancy associated with a horizon full of adventurous balloonists and their wondrous aircrafts. Kaleidoscope Sky starts in a triumphant and celebratory fashion and continues to conjure images reminiscent of the wide variety of soaring colors on display at a hot-air balloon event. Ultimately, the piece appropriately concludes with a suspenseful, yet graceful, run to the finish line. Melodic lines should soar with attention being paid to phrase markings and assigned articulations. Encourage musicians to allow room for the melodic material to be heard in thicker textures where supporting harmonies are often rhythmic in nature. These harmonies should support, and not cloud the melodies. The meter changes should sound effortless, and the continuous figures in the percussion will help to achieve this effect. The snare drum, in particular, should bring accented notes to the foreground while maintaining a steady textural effect with non-accented notes as a rhythmic background. This will go a long way in finding a cohesive subdivision and ensemble pulse.Kaleidoscope Sky is inspired by the breathtaking pastime of hot-air ballooning and the glorious festivals around the world that honor the practice. A sky full of colorful spheres elegantly floating at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, Mondial Air Ballons and more draw thousands of people to witness awe-inspiring scenes full of passionate balloonists. Traditional hot-air balloons mix with creatively designed balloons to thrill the tens of thousands of spectators below. While I personally am not a person who dreams of taking my own flight—heights are not my thing—I have to marvel at how gently and easily these vessels float among the clouds. It truly is an image of exquisite freedom. This piece reflects the view and experience of the onlooker taking in an elegantly shifting scene reminiscent of kaleidoscope patterns. Spectators like me can appreciate the beauty and vibrancy associated with a horizon full of adventurous balloonists and their wondrous aircrafts. Kaleidoscope Sky starts in a triumphant and celebratory fashion and continues to conjure images reminiscent of the wide variety of soaring colors on display at a hot-air balloon event. Ultimately, the piece appropriately concludes with a suspenseful, yet graceful, run to the finish line.Melodic lines should “soar†with attention being paid to phrase markings and assigned articulations. Encourage musicians to allow room for the melodic material to be heard in thicker textures where supporting harmonies are often rhythmic in nature. These harmonies should support, and not “cloud†the melodies. The meter changes should sound effortless, and the continuous figures in the percussion will help to achieve this effect. The snare drum, in particular, should bring accented notes to the foreground while maintaining a steady textural effect with non-accented notes as a rhythmic background. This will go a long way in finding a cohesive subdivision and ensemble pulse.
SKU: CF.YPS107
ISBN 9780825887796. UPC: 798408087791. 9x12 inches. Key: Eb major.
Taken from piano repertoire, arranger Andrew Balent uses his long career of experience to provide bands with an exceptional teaching piece. Fughetta acts as an introduction to the Baroque style, and also teaches young students how to play contrapuntal music, a difficult and important skill. This piece has great potential for inclusion on contest/festival required lists.
SKU: CL.012-2543-01
Based on a poem by the composer, this piece for better bands displays both sensitive and exciting writing. Contrasting the power and excitement of the entire concert band in its full glory to the beauty and tenderness of the rubato section featuring solo woodwinds, this distinctive piece is wonderful material for concert or contest use.
SKU: CL.012-4119-75
Sands of the Sahara paints a breathtaking and dramatic picture of the desolation, intrigue, culture, and storied history of the north Africa landscape. At the start, special percussion effects mimic the sounds of the wind, while a mysterious, faraway flute melody calls to mind an oasis in the desert. Abruptly, a bold theme is introduced by the full band, and leads to the driving rhythms and exotic themes that further propel and sustain the rest of the piece. Concluding, the introduction is briefly restated, and the piece ends in a stunning tour-de-force of color and intensity. Perfect for concert or contest, Sands of the Sahara will showcase your entire band with excitement and enthusiasm.
SKU: CL.012-4240-75
It's 1897 in New York City. A young girl writes to the editor of the New York Sun questioning the existence of Santa Claus. The classic editorial response Yes, Virginia has charmed generations of families during the yuletide season. Robert W. Smith has set this inspiring text to music for performance at any holiday concert. Featuring a narrator, the band setting includes holiday favorites that bring these famous words to life. Why not ask your principal or superintendent to perform with the band this year? Suitable for performance by ensembles at many levels, Yes, Virginia reminds us all of the wonders of the holiday season as seen through a child's eyes!
SKU: CL.012-4119-01
SKU: CL.012-3690-01
Noted composer James Swearingen offers a personal tribute to a dear friend's passing with this highly emotional work. Beautiful themes coupled with the hymn, All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name, provide the perfect opportunity to reflect on the importance of people who touch our daily lives. You'll appreciate the way this popular composer scores his music, and the inclusion of an optional handbell choir for four people is a creative addition to a piece that is simply stunning in its overall design. Very uplifting and very appropriate for any school or band that recently has lost a friend..
SKU: CL.012-4240-01
SKU: CL.012-4324-01
All sections of the band are featured in this arrangement for the holiday season. Following a full band introduction, individual choirs of the band present short holiday tunes. Each feature flows directly into the next giving the audience a prism musical experience. The full band returns to finish the performance in glorious celebration. Most of this arrangement can be rehearsed in sectionals making preparation time short and very educationally effective!
SKU: CL.012-4041-01
This exciting work by Ed Huckeby is based on the concept of sevens. After a bold and dramatic introduction in 7/4, an alternating series of 2+2+3 and 3+2+2 rhythmic ostinati provides a foundation for invigorating syncopated melodic lines, interspersed with a series of changing meter and contrasting moods. Septagon provides a wonderful opportunity for the exploration of changing and mixed meter, which will leave your students and audience wanting more. A great choice for your next competition or concert!
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