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Bring the popular children’s song I Bought Me A Cat to life at your next concert. This light-hearted setting for concert band is a whimsical and fun novelty selection. Travis Weller's unique arrangement is a wonderful way to feature each section while reinforcing listening skills throughout the ensemble. Perfect for recruiting performances at the elementary school, I Bought Me A Band adds just the right amount of fun to any concert program!
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An up-tempo concert piece which is sure to be the hit on any Christmas or holiday concert. Ed Huckeby’s skillful arrangement of his popular band piece for the Build-A-Band Series makes it playable with very small bands and bands with severe instrumentation issues. A sure winner at any holiday season performance!
About Build-A-Band Series
The Build-A-Band Series provides educational and enjoyable music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation. Written using just four or five parts (plus percussion), these effective arrangements will work with any combination of brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments as long as you distribute the parts so that each of the five parts is covered. All of the publications in the Build-A-Band Series have been arranged to be playable with any instrumentation as long as each part is used: 1st Part, 2nd Part, 3rd Part, 4th Part, and Bass Part. (Please note: In some of these arrangements the 4th Part, and the Bass Part are the same, making it possible to play those arrangements with only 4 parts.)
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One of our most popular holiday works for concert band, Jingle Jazz is now available in this Build-A-Band arrangement for groups with limited or unbalanced instrumentations. This novel swing style arrangement of Jingle Bells will brighten up your holiday performances, and certainly be a favorite of performers and audiences alike. You'll need a minimum amount of rehearsal time to get this one ready for your holiday concert. Very cool!
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An outstanding new addition to the Build-A-Band Series that includes the Song Without Words and Song of the Blacksmith movements from this famous suite. Can be combined with Scott's earlier arrangement of the March movement the same suite to make a wonderful program for concert and contest performances. Now even the smallest bands can successfully perform this great work which is such a staple of the concert band repertoire.
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Lanterns In The Sky is a concert/festival work for young band inspired by a hot air balloon ride. The work begins with an explosion of energy and sound that is sure to command attention. The energy subsides, and builds again to a forceful statement as we begin our glorious flight. The music then takes on a soaring quality that gives the effect of floating on air. A beautifully expressive middle section invokes imagery of the incredible views and gentle breezes. The opening theme then returns bringing the piece and our journey to a forceful conclusion. Contrasting styles and changing textures provide many teaching opportunities, making this suitable for festival use. Don’t miss this outstanding addition to the young band repertoire!
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.011-4357-01
This dynamic concert/festival work for young band is inspired by the warriors of Greek mythology. A bold and dramatic opening immediately engages the audience. The intensity begins with vibrant rhythms and bold contrasts. The musical intensity builds dramatically, leading to a powerful conclusion. Accessible to a wide range of bands, Fury Of The Gods offers many teaching opportunities, and is a valuable addition to the young band repertoire.
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Beautiful and heartfelt, As Shadows Fall is an outstanding lyrical work for young band. A beautiful and memorable melody is first introduced by the flute and gradually grows amid changing textures and harmonies ultimately leading to a soaring and dramatic final climax. The music then ends as it began, with a gentle breeze, quietly fading away amid the setting sun. The many opportunities for lyrical performance technique and expressive qualities make this a superlative choice for concert or festival use. A valuable addition to the young band repertoire.
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L’Entracte is a lively piece composed by Jos Bosveld, filled with cheerful sounds that are reminiscent of a circus band. Wake your audience up with L’Entreacte, since no one will be able to sit still for a moment with this music! Even het publiek wakker schudden? Met dit ‘tussendoortje’ blijft het moeilijk om stil te zitten! Voor u het weet, klapt iedereen mee met de vrolijke klanken van het circusorkest!Wollen Sie Ihr Publikum einmal zwischendurch so richtig wachrütteln? ’Entracte von Jos Bosveld ist der ideale Programmpunkt als Auflockerung zwischen zwei ruhigen Werken, denn zu dieser Musik kann niemand still sitzen! Mit den froühlichen Klaüngen in der Art eines Zirkusorchesters koünnen Sie aber auch wunderbar Ihr Publikum verabschieden. Voulez-vous raviver l’attention de votre public à un moment précis de votre programme de concert ? Alors L’Entreacte de Jos Bosveld est la pièce idéale, à placer impérativement entre deux morceaux plus calmes. Personne ne pourra résister à l’engouement de L’Entracte. Avec des sons joyeux tel un orchestre de cirque, vos musiciens seront ravis et votre public aussi ! L’Entracte è un brano ideale da eseguire tra due pezzi più calmi. Nessuno resisterà all’energia travolgente di L’Entracte. Suoni gioiosi e trascinanti simili a quelli delle musiche da circo coinvolgeranno i musicisti ed il pubblico!
SKU: CL.026-4223-01
Scott Stanton's arrangement of this classic Gustav Holst band composition now makes Holst's entire Second Suite in F available in the Build-A-Band format. Playable with any instrumentation as long as you have the four main parts covered by the instrument of your choice, the arrangement includes optional piano, guitar, mallet percussion and percussion parts. Now bands with extreme instrumentation problems or groups of very small size can experience performing this staple of the concert band repertoire. A true classic!
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This patriotic toe-tapper is the perfect march for any concert, festival, or contest performance. Features America the Beautiful and America (My Country ‘Tis Of Thee) along with snippets of other patriotic favorites. Well suited for developing bands, it’s an excellent teaching tool for march style, as well as a guaranteed audience hit.
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Sinister and dramatic, this dark march-styled work brings a fascinating contrast to the concert and festival stage. Rich harmonies, interesting scoring, and careful pacing make this piece a hit for both teaching and performing. A most unique piece for your next concert!
SKU: CL.011-4256-01
Courtly Procession and Dances brings the royal courts of medieval Europe to life at your next concert! The work opens with a stately brass and percussion fanfare. The courtly procession follows, and is played by the full ensemble. A slower, lyrical dance contrasts with the procession and eventually leads into a light-hearted and lively dance featuring very playable woodwind lines. The work concludes with a restatement of the processional. Courtly Procession and Dances is fresh, highly melodic, and great for variety in concert programming.
SKU: CL.011-4419-01
Uplifting and celebratory, this charming concert work by Matt Conaway is a sure hit for your concert or festival program! Starting quietly and quickly building to a powerful rhythmic statement, the work weaves through a variety of melodic settings before retreating to a quiet conclusion. A beautiful opportunity for your students to shine! Our highest recommendation!
SKU: CL.011-4404-01
While some goodbyes are temporary, and others more permanent, this lovely flowing lyrical work for band helps capture the range of those feelings of farewell in music. Haunting and somber melodies give way to an uplifting chorale, and a poignant and slightly unsettled conclusion remind us of how our farewells reach so deeply into the soul. An excellent selection for development of blend, balance, intonation, and musicianship, A Song Of Goodbye will be an outstanding choice for festival and concert performances.
SKU: CL.011-4397-01
This impressive Larry Neeck overture features energetic, upbeat themes, colors, and rhythms. A beautiful slow section provides a lovely contrast to the driving themes. With plenty of percussion, and a multitude of teaching opportunities, Let Hope Reign is an excellent choice for your band’s next contest or concert. Inspirational!
SKU: CL.011-4143-01
Jeff Steinberg's Gospel John was a great hit for Maynard Ferguson in the 1970's and still sounds totally hip. This new Andy Clark arrangement makes it playable with mid-level concert bands where it is sure to be a favorite with students and audiences alike! Ranges are reasonable and all the sections of your band get a chance to shine. A timeless classic that really rocks!
SKU: CL.011-4407-01
One of Karl King’s most famous and popular marches, The Trombone King is now available in a Command series edition, making it accessible to younger musicians. While the title rightly implies that trombones are featured, your entire band will shine with this timeless classic march. Exceptionally well-suited for contest and festival performance, as well as any concert setting, The Trombone King will delight your audiences from start to finish. Our highest recommendation!
SKU: CL.011-4606-01
Ready for some musical shock and awe? Play on words aside, this is an excellent way to feature your entire woodwind section in a way that doesn’t ignore the rest of the band. A brief, ominous march soon gives way to a raucous display of fast trills and flourishes that show off what these instruments can do (even the bass woodwinds). Highly effective for all serious and light concert environments!
SKU: CL.011-4325-01
Santa's reindeer are off and running with this playful holiday selection by Robert W. Smith. Featuring Jingle Bells and Up On The Housetop, you can hear the hooves of the reindeer as they galop across the wintery countryside. Written for the young band as well as more advanced bands with limited rehearsal time, Reindeer Galop is an exciting addition or finale/encore to your holiday concert program. Santa, hold on tight!
SKU: CL.011-4526-01
Ahoy! Get ready for an adventure on the seven seas with this engaging nautical-themed composition for developing bands. Shipshape and Bristol Fashion, which means neatly arranged in mint condition, features sea-chantey style melodies that will engage both performers and audiences. Several excellent teaching opportunities are presented, including simple vs. compound meter. Certain to be a favorite of all, your band will sound Shipshape and Bristol Fashion at their next concert or festival performance!
SKU: CL.011-4569-00
Bold and ferocious, this piece will get your adrenaline running and keep audiences at the edge of their seat! A dramatic opening sets up subtlety in the woodwinds while maintaining high intensity from the percussion section, all providing great musical contrast to engage the performer and the listener. Accessible to younger players, yet has a broad musical range which shows a maturity for the band that can close a concert with a Wow!.
SKU: CL.011-4605-00
Here’s a classic American march which is perfect for any concert! Limited ranges and technical demands make this a great march for middle school and smaller, less experienced high school bands. The first half features solid interplay between melody and countermelody instruments. The first trio features a solid melody ornamented by upper woodwinds, and a powerful finish giving the whole band a chance to shine. An excellent teaching tool for both march style and alla-breve, American Legion will have toes tapping from start to finish!
SKU: CL.011-4527-01
A welcome debut work from composer Andrew Melton, Potential is a delightful change of pace selection for developing bands. Rhythmic motives underlay bright melodic passages which move throughout the band, giving every section the opportunity to show their Potential. A solid choice for concert or festival use, musicians and audiences will enjoy this fresh-sounding contemporary work.
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This intense and driving work features propulsive rhythms and aggressive percussion, combined with spirited melodic themes, all of which provide a stunning variety of color and intensity. The contrasting middle section, with its soaring melody, provides a lyrical and sonorous contrast to the hard-driving nature of the rest of the piece. Perfect for concert or contest, Rattle the Cage will showcase your entire band with intensity and enthusiasm!
SKU: CL.011-4186-01
Pirates on the high seas come to life in this programmatic work for young band by Rob Romeyn! Our adventure begins with the ominous sight of the pirate ship as it appears from behind an island. Music builds and the story unfolds, first rhythmically and aggressively, and then calming. A beautifully lyric middle section reminiscent of a sea chantey will help insure that this be a favorite for concert and festival use. Memorable themes and contrasting styles will appeal to performers and audiences alike. Ahoy, Matey!
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