SKU: AP.48179

UPC: 038081554570. English. Traditional Irish Folk Song.

Based on the Celtic music of Ireland and Scotland, often modal in tonality and simply stated melodically, this piece presents a richly woven tapestry of local culture, history, folklore, and deeply personal experiences. The free-flowing, lyrical melodic style of this well-known Irish tune enhances dynamic balance, breath support, phrasing, and stylistic nuances. (3:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.35337S

UPC: 038081408675. English.

Areopogus [ar-ee-op-uh-guhs], the hill of Ares (Mars), was a rocky hill located northwest of the Acropolis in ancient Athens, Greece. This original Ralph Ford work, created with eerie modal melodic content, was inspired by this alien hill. The work is composed in G minor; your ensemble will sound mature beyond their years. A dynamic contemporary original composition for your beginners!

SKU: AP.1820

UPC: 038081011066. English.

Idyllwild Fantasy is a popular entry on many state contest lists. The slow opening provides an opportunity to develop legato phrasing. The rhythmic allegro features syncopated rhythms and interesting modal melodies.

SKU: CF.YPS120F

ISBN 9780825892530. UPC: 798408092535. 9 x 12 inches.

Chant, Chorale and Dance for young band is composed of three contrasting styles as the title implies. Along with its baroque-like modal harmonies, this work provides the young musician with ample opportunities for expressive and technical development. It is the perfect piece for concert or contest performances.

SKU: HL.4004275

UPC: 888680067120. 9.0x12.0x0.058 inches.

Inspired by an exhibition of historic Peruvian art, Kingdom of the Sun and Moon takes us on a mythical journey reflecting the ancient Inca Empire. This imaginary movie score uses modal melodies, exotic percussion and dramatic orchestration to create an epic music experience. In cinematic style, this work opens with a panoramic picture of the great Inca city of Machu Picchu and ends with a colorful procession towards the Temple of the Sun. Though written for young band, Kingdom of the Sun and Moon's effective scoring gives it the sophisticated sound and intensity of a much more advanced piece. Dur: 3:20.

SKU: FJ.B1878

English.

This setting of the popular holiday classic God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen revisits the old English carol with modal interludes and a nod toward Elizabethan dance rhythms. Everyone gets a chance to play the melody, and this arrangement even incorporates a simple fugue to engage all players.

SKU: CF.YPS117F

ISBN 9780825888106. UPC: 798408088101. 9x12 inches.

You will hear elements of Irish and Scottish music in this magnetic new composition from composer Alan Silva. There is a bardic nature to the piece, with low brass punches, strong percussion and flowing melodic lines in a modal style, plus hints of jigs and reels throughout. Alert your contest music committee about this strong new young band piece.

SKU: BT.DHP-1145557-010

English-German-French-Dutch.

A brief introduction leads to a majestic theme in the clarinets, supported by pounding percussion beats, before the brass section takes up the theme in a quicker, heroic fashion. In Statue of Liberty the French composer Thierry Deleruyelledepicts the grandeur and sheer scale of the statue, which was created in his homeland as a gift to the United States.

In deze compositie gaat een korte inleiding vooraf aan een verheven thema in de klarinetten, ondersteund door stevige slagen in het slagwerk. Vervolgens introduceert de kopersectie een heroïsch, sneller gespeeld thema. Het werk besluitmajestueus, met een terugkeer naar het oorspronkelijke tempo. In Statue of Liberty omschrijft Thierry Deleruyelle de pracht van het Vrijheidsbeeld, dat in Frankrijk werd gebouwd als een geschenk aan de Verenigde Staten.

Eine kurze Einleitung mündet in ein majestätisches Thema in den Klarinetten, unterstützt von hämmernden Beats im Schlagzeug, bevor die Blechbläser das Thema schneller und in würdevoller Weise präsentieren. In Statue of Liberty beschreibtder Franzose Thierry Deleruyelle die Pracht und Größe der Freiheitsstatue, die in seinem Land als Geschenk an die Vereinigten Staaten geschaffen wurde.

La Liberté éclairant le monde, plus connue sous le nom de Statue de la Liberté... L’oeuvre musicale éponyme dépeint la grandeur du monument et toute la symbolique qu’elle comporte.
Une brève introduction précède un thème noble joué aux clarinettes, soutenu par les battements lourds de la percussion. Puis ce sont les cuivres qui, dans un mouvement plus rapide, présentent un thème héroïque. L’oeuvrese termine majestueusement par un retour au tempo initial. Un vent de liberté souffle sur vos musiciens et vos auditeurs !

Una breve introduzione sfocia in un tema maestoso dei clarinetti, supportato da beat martellanti della batteria, prima che gli ottoni presentino il tema in una modalit più veloce e più eroica. In Statue of Liberty il francese ThierryDeleruyelle descrive lo splendore e la grandezza della Statua della Libert , realizzata nel suo Paese come regalo agli Stati Uniti.