Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: AP.36661

Composed by John O'Reilly. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Accent on Achievement. Form: March. Score and Part(s). 120 pages. Alfred Music #00-36661. Published by Alfred Music (AP.36661).

UPC: 038081416588. English.

Maritime March is a jaunty British-style march opening up in the key of C natural minor (Aeolian mode). Sixteenth notes combined with simple syncopations highlight the second strain in a question-and-answer section that pits the woodwinds against the brass. The traditional trio moves to the key of E-flat and features the low clarinets in unison with the French horns. This is a very appealing march that will be easy to put together and really make your young band shine.

This piece correlates to Accent on Achievement Book 2, Page 15.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.CTS-8005-00

For Flexible Ensemble. Composed by Claude T. Smith. Arranged by Earp. Young Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2021. Claude T. Smith Publications #CTS-8005-00. Published by Claude T. Smith Publications (CL.CTS-8005-00).

Avondale Overture is perfect for younger concert bands. Simple key changes, tempo changes, and one 7/8 measure provide appeal and interest for students and teachers alike. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to perform the work with as few as ten musicians providing accessibility and flexibility for numerous instrumentation needs, while still allowing a full ensemble sound. *The posted recording is based on the full band scoring but aligns with the suggested preferences for either woodwinds/strings or brass suggested in the score.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Marimba, Oboe, Percussion, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani, Triangle, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2 and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS224

Composed by Carol Brittin Chambers. Concert Band (CPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+4+8+8+2+2+2+2+2+2+4+4+4+2+2+3+3+3+4+1+1+1+1+3+12+2 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 11 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS224. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS224).

ISBN 9781491152508. UPC: 680160910007.

Rainbow in the Clouds is based on an old traditional spiritual, possibly an African-American song from the 19th century, entitled God Put a Rainbow in the Clouds.  Composer Carol Brittin Chambers was inspired by poetic Maya Angelou to create of setting of this beautiful song. It is lush and beautiful throughout and will highlight the musicianship of your students.  This would serve as a welcome change of pace piece on your program for concert or contest.
Rainbow in the Clouds was commissioned by the Pflugerville Middle School Wind Ensemble in Pflugerville, Texas, directed by Shauna Satrom. The piece premiered in May 2017, in memory and celebration of Luis Ham, who was an Assistant Principal at Pflugerville Middle School.This piece is based on an old traditional spiritual, possibly an African-American song from the nineteenth century, entitled God Put a Rainbow in the Clouds. The first time I heard reference to this song was in a Maya Angelou video, in which she sings a portion of it: “When it looked like the sun wouldn’t shine anymore, Oh, God put a rainbow in the clouds.” In the video, Dr. Angelou honors those who have demonstrated kindness to her in the past, and she suggests that we all try to be a blessing to others. The Pflugerville community believed that Mr. Ham, with his positive outlook, was definitely a “rainbow in the clouds” for other people.The piece begins with a full ensemble introduction, followed by a woodwind treatment of the first verse with a fairly reserved tempo and straight eighth-note rhythm. When brass pick up the melody on the second phrase, we start to hear the song more like the original spiritual, with dotted-eighth, sixteenth rhythms. The middle section of the piece at m. 22 begins to move at a slightly quicker tempo, and the mood becomes lighter. This section becomes a call-and-response between a euphonium solo and upper woodwinds. The final section of the piece involves everyone playing together joyously and full, eventually winding down with two more solo statements in flute and euphonium.Note to the Conductor:Use this piece to introduce or reinforce the following musical concepts:Lyrical, expressive playing varied stylesSolo responsibilitiesKey changes, tempo changes.

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: FJ.B1118

Composed by Samuel F. Smith. Arranged by Robert Longfield. Concert Band. FJH Developing Band. Patriotic. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:15. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1118. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1118).

UPC: 674398209552. English.

A stately fanfare in the upper brass and woodwinds serves as an introduction to this fresh and easy treatment of America. After the main theme appears, a transition sets up a key change from B-flat to E-flat and builds to a climax punctuated by a trumpet and snare drum tag. An excellent patriotic salute! (2:15).

About FJH Developing Band

Slightly more advanced than beginning band. Clarinet 1 begins to play over the break. Rhythms and ranges are expanded to accommodate the end of first-year as well as second-year instruction. Grade 1.5

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Glockenspiel, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Piccolo and more. - Grade 4

SKU: CF.SPS73

Composed by John Stafford Smith. Arranged by Sean O'Loughlin. SWS FS. Carl Fischer Symphonic Performance Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 1+4+4+2+4+4+4+2+2+2+2+2+2+3+3+3+2+2+2+2+3+3+3+2+3+4+1+1+2+3+12 pages. Duration 1 minute, 48 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS73. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS73).

ISBN 9781491147689. UPC: 680160905188. 9 x 12 inches. Key: Bb major.

Composer/arranger Sean O'Loughlin has provided a refreshing new setting of our National Anthem. It was originally written for orchestral brass and percussion and has been performed at both MLB and NBA events. The arrangement begins with a bold fanfare to set the tone, but also to provide the motive glue to hold the arrangement together and create something unique. Creative harmonic usage and colorful orchestration really make this version stand out from the rest.
There have been many great arrangements of our National Anthem throughout the years . The responsibility of creating one that truly brought something new to the mix was very daunting . I was fortunate enough to get an opportunity to write this version for the Oregon Symphony Brass Section to perform at the Portland Trail Blazers NBA games . Subsequent performances have occurred with the Baltimore Symphony at the Baltimore Orioles MLB games . At this time, it is my supreme honor to adapt this for the advanced concert band .In bringing something new, I decided to start with a bold fanfare to set the tone for this great music . Introducing some more dissonant harmonies also created a more intense feel .The first stanza includes a flowing counter line in the horns and alto saxophones . The trumpets interject some flourishes on the second pass to further the intensity . These flourishes continue “ . . . when the rockets red glare!” The final push at m . 29 is colored with pulsating 16th notes in the woodwinds that lead to some dramatic harmony at the fermata in m . 32 . The opening fanfare then returns to let everyone know that it's time to “Play ball!”.

Concert band - Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-4500-01

March. Composed by King. Arranged by Glover. Concert Band. Karl L. King Centennial. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR388). Extra full score. Composed 2016. Duration 2 minutes, 27 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4500-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4500-01).

Karl King’s Cyrus The Great March had been a band favorite for nearly a century, and this Karl L. King Centennial Edition by Andrew Glover gives new life to this classic march! Long a favorite of circus bands, with its ponderous low brass lines and ominous minor key tonalities, this engaging march provides opportunities for all sections to display technical and musical virtuosity. Proof that not all marches sound alike, Cyrus The Great will delight and impress your audiences from start to finish.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Contrabass Clarinet, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion 1, Mallet Percussion 2, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2 and more. - Grade 4

SKU: CF.SPS82

Composed by Ed Kiefer. Symphonic Band (SPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 4+4+2+4+8+8+2+1+2+2+2+2+2+2+3+6+6+9+2+2+3+3+3+3+4+1+1+1+1+1+16+2 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 58 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS82. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS82).

ISBN 9781491152591. UPC: 680160910090. Key: Bb major.

Resignation was composed in memory of one of Ed Kiefer's best friends. Evoking the struggle of coming to grips with the loss of a dear friend, the piece is based on the hymn, My Shepherd Will Supply My Need. It is dramatic, heartfelt, and overwhelmingly beautiful. As Hans Christian Andersen once said, When words fail, music speaks..
Dr. David S. Kirby Commission Consortium Phillip Riggs, Commission CoordinatorNorthwest District Bandmasters AssociationRodney Workman, Past-Chair Andrew Jimeson, ChairWestern North Carolina Bandmasters AssociationAllen Klaes, ChairNorth Carolina School of Science and MathPhillip Riggs, DirectorA.C. Reynolds High School BandSean Smith, DirectorSouth Caldwell High School BandJason Childers, DirectorJay M. Robinson Symphonic BandAndrew Carter, DirectorApex High School BandDaniel Jarvis, DirectorPanther Creek High School BandDavid Robinson, DirectorEastern Randolph High School BandCarolina Perez, DirectorStanley County Concert Band/Pfeiffer University Concert BandCarmella Hedrick, Tim Hedrick and Frank Poolos, DirectorsLenoir Rhyne University Wind SymphonyDr. Daniel Kiser, ConductorDr. Christopher NegrelliNumerous colleagues, fellow teachers, and former studentsProgram NotesThere is no possible way I could compose a piece of music worthy of the memory of my close friend, Dr. David Kirby, who died very suddenly at an early age. Neither could I write a piece that could come close to reflecting his kind spirit, wit, personality or talent. In fact, it was almost impossible for me to write anything at all. My own grief and the stages of my grief kept getting in the way. I ended up with a setting of the hymn-tune, Resignation. Resigned.  To the fact that he is no longer with us. I know he is in a better place, but we are not. We miss him very much. And so, My Shepherd Will Supply My Need seems to speak to those of us he left behind. I apologize if this piece does not reflect your special feelings for him or help you celebrate his moving on. Unfortunately, I could only put down what I have come to accept and hope in some way it may speak to any of you that knew him or to others of you who have also lost a close friend. My Shepherd Will Supply My Need. That is my hope and my hope for you.Although technically very easy, this composition requires a maturity of musicianship to be performed properly. The Bb contrabass clarinet part is integral to the composition, but there are cues in the tuba part if you need them.  Make sure you bring horns to the fore at m. 53 and the low brass at m. 59 so the melody can be heard without effort. Exaggerate dynamics to bring more emotion to the piece. Be careful not to diminuendo too soon near the end or it will be difficult to diminish even further at the very end, where the lone clarinetist holds over a couple of measures, fading into nothing. I hope your students will enjoy this piece and take from it a greater appreciation for the way making music can express feelings.

Concert Band concert band - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS15

Composed by Joseph Compello. FS-SWS. Carl Fischer Beginning Performance Series. Score and Set of Parts. With Standard notation. Carl Fischer Music #BPS15. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS15).

ISBN 9780825843228. UPC: 798408043223. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Bb major.

Designed by a master of writing for this grade level, Bases Are Aces was written to encourage the low brass and woodwind players, while still being fun for the whole band to play. A great recruitment piece, it will motivate the frequently overlooked members of the low instrument contingent, who anchor the band. Some simple syncopations, such as a spoken line by the other members of the band (How low can you go?) and a brief, repeated, cadenza, add to the fun of this clever piece. Duration: 3' 10.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-3892-01

Composed by Shaffer. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR369). Extra full score. Composed 2010. Duration 4 minutes, 6 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3892-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3892-01).

Soaring lines in the brass and woodwinds contrast the soft opening and closing textures of an exceptionally well-scored work; this beautiful chorale paints a picture of a solemn winter snowfall. A key change from F to Ab builds the piece to a dramatic musical climax and ultimately a soft and hushed conclusion. An excellent teaching piece for lyrical phrasing techniques.

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.

Grade 4

SKU: CL.012-4645-01

Composed by Sherburne. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR394). Extra full score. Composed 2018. Duration 5 minutes, 47 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4645-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4645-01).

What starts out as a fanfare quickly becomes variations on the opening themes. As the title suggests, those themes are musical foreshadowing for the Changes Ahead. With effective use of mixed meters, changing keys and rhythms there is an excitement that builds off of otherwise simple melodies. In the middle section comes a lyrical contrast with a sense of anticipation that the changed themes are coming back to a powerful ending, where all the themes combine. Changes Ahead showcases each section of the band, but more importantly it will challenge them to listen to other themes and compliment them. With lots of percussion, dramatic brass, flowing winds this piece creates a bold musical experience for the band and the audience.

Wind Band - Grade 3

SKU: YM.GTW01081098

Concert Band. New Sounds in Brass (NSB). Disney. Score & Parts. Yamaha Music Media #GTW01081098. Published by Yamaha Music Media (YM.GTW01081098).

ISBN 9784636810988.

New Sounds in Concert Band Series (NSB)
Duration: approx.4'10
Arranged by Atsuhiro Isozaki

Medley of:
Mickey Mouse March; It's a Small World; Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah; Winnie the Pooh
Zu Qu :
Mi Lao Shu Jin Xing Qu ; Xiao Xiao Shi Jie ; Huan Le Zhi Ge ; Xiao Xiong Wei Ni.

Band Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS93

Composed by Kevin Mixon. Carl Fischer Concert Performance Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 10+8+4+8+8+8+4+4+4+4+4+4+8+8+8+4+4+6+6+4+6+8+4+2+4+6+24 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CPS93. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS93).

ISBN 9780825870521. UPC: 798408070526. Key: Eb major.

A concert rhapsody based on three early American tunes. You will hear the influence of the church hymn in this setting, but it also contains brass fanfares, woodwind flourishes, and exciting climaxes that make this piece an excellent selection for contest/festival performance.

Concert Band Concert band - Grade 1.5

SKU: CF.FPS60F

Full Score. Composed by Alan Lee Silva. SWS. Carl Fischer First Plus Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 16+16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #FPS60F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FPS60F).

ISBN 9780825864445. UPC: 798408064440. 9 X 12 inches. Key: C minor.

Featuring a lovely and appropriate use of mallet percussion instruments, especially bells and other delicate members of the percussion section, Northern Lights is evocative, melodically distinguished and cleverly scored to help a young band sound its best. The contrast between the natural minor of the woodwind melody at the beginning and the grander, major mode brass theme introduced later is nicely maintained throughout this very effective piece.

Concert Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.49107S

Composed by Kirk Vogel. Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble. Young Symphonic. Score. 24 pages. Duration 3:25. Alfred Music #00-49107S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49107S).

ISBN 9781470646257. UPC: 038081564616. English.

Set with rhythmic vitality throughout, Sonoran Sunrise by Kirk Vogel, will excite your ensemble and audiences alike. Percussionists will enjoy this piece for the mesmerizing groove, while woodwinds and brass will latch on to their syncopated melodies. A lyric middle section still drives forward with layered melodies building excitement until the unexpected major key ending. (3:25) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.