SKU: BT.1793-10-140-MS

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Wolfgang Wössner has created yet another energetic and exciting medley for concert band, following in the footsteps of his previous successful medley, Bryan Adams - The Best of Me. This time Wössner has moulded four hits by the American rock band Bon Jovi into one sensational work. Combining Runaway, It’s My Life, Livin’ On a Prayer and You Give Love a Bad Name, creates an incredibly fun medley that will rock your next concert!

Na Bryan Adams - The Best of Me en Grönemeyer! doet Wolfgang Wössner het weer: een geweldige medley schrijven in het pop- en rockgenre. Deze keer nam hij vier hits van de Amerikaanse rockband Bon Jovi. De medley begintmet Runaway uit 1983. Daarna volgen de hits It’s My Life en Livin’ on a Prayer uit het jaar 1999. You Give Love a Bad Name uit 1986 rondt deze sterke medley mooi af. Schud die haren los en rocken mar…!

Nach Bryan Adams - The Best of Me und Grönemeyer! hat Wolfgang Wössner ein neues Medley für Blasorchester im Pop-Rock-Genre geschaff en. Diesmal nahm er sich vier Hits der amerikanischen Rockband Bon Jovi vor. Das Medley beginnt mit Runaway von 1983. Dem folgen die Songs It’s My Life aus dem Jahr 1999 sowie Livin’ on a Prayer. You Give Love a Bad Name von 1986 vervollständigt dieses starke Medley, mit dem Sie die Bühne rocken werden!

Après le vif succès remporté par ses précédents medleys pop-rock, dont Grönemeyer!, Wolfgang Wössner récidive avec un nouveau medley solide et puissant qui reprend quatre tubes du groupe de rock américain, Bon Jovi. Ce groupe légendaire, fondé par Jon Bon Jovi, manie avec la même aisance les ballades sereines et les morceaux axés rock mainstream. Bon Jovi Rock Mix débute avec Runaway, le titre avec lequel Jon Bon Jovi lança sa carrière. Les succès It’s My Life, Livin’ on a Prayer et You Give Love a Bad Name complètent ce medley rugissant, qui séduira vos auditeurs.

Dopo il grande successo ottenuto con i precedenti medley - Bryan Adams - The Best of Me e Grönemeyer!, Wolfgang Wössner propone un nuovo medley che riprende quattro successi della band americana Bon Jovi. Questo gruppo leggendario, fondato da Jon Bon Jovi, ammalia il pubblico sia con serene ballate, sia con brani di rock sfrenato. Questo medley include: Runaway (1983), It’s My Life (1999), Livin’ on a Prayer e You Give Love a Bad Name (1986).

SKU: HL.44007324

UPC: 884088245214. 9.0x12.0x1.232 inches. English(UK)/Deutsch/Francais/Nederlands.

Colorado Springs was commissioned by the United States Air Force Academy Band, Lieutenant Steve Grimo, Commmander/Conductor. Colorado Springs, home of the USAF Academy, is set in spectacular landscape towards the southern end of the Rocky Mountains and is a popular tourist resort for skiing and hiking. The Academy plays an important part in the life of the area and serves as a base for the USAFA Band, one of the professional bands forming part of the musical life of the U.S. Air Force. The suite is in three movements: 1. The Springs (fanfare) - “The Springs” is the local residents' name for the town, and this first movement starts with a stirring fanfare for brass and percussion, opening with bold unison horns. The rest of the brass join in and woodwind add decorative figures. After a short change of style, the opening material reappears to close the movement. 2. Seven Falls - Seven Falls is a spectacular waterfall near to the town which cascades 181 feet in seven distinct steps down a solid cliff of pikes peak granite. In this movement, high woodwinds describe the sparkling water as it descends to a popular lookout post near the bottom of the falls. 3. Pikes Peak - To the north-west of the town and reaching an altitude 14,110 feet, Pikes Peak is the farthest east of the big peaks in the Rocky Mountain chain, which contributed to its early fame among explorers and pioneers, and made it the symbol of the 1859 Gold Rush to Colorado with the slogan, “Pikes Peak or Bust.” It is the second-most visited mountain in the world behind Japan's Mount Fuji. This atmospheric movement describes the majesty of the mountain and is based around the fanfare from the first movement. Opening on a solitary bassoon, it is not long before the main theme appears under bubbling woodwinds. The music reaches a passionate climax at which point the opening fanfare reappears to bring the whole work to a close.

SKU: CL.011-5045-00

Your Wrecking Crew - trombones, baritones, tubas, bass clarinets, tenor and bari sax - take centerstage in this fun, funky chart. The solid rock groove perfectly supports the featured instruments, while the rest of the band gets to shine as well. It’s a great way to highlight those sections that are seldom seen and don’t always get an opportunity to step out front. An upbeat and entertaining audience-pleaser for your next concert!

SKU: KJ.JB118

UPC: 084027053539.

Written as a companion piece with Border Dance (JB117), Stranger At My Door is written in memory of Peg Bowden, a resident of southern Arizona, who was active in groups assisting migrants by providing food, shelter, clothing and medical assistance. Peg's book Stranger At My Door chronicles her involvements with a migrant who appeared at her doorstep one Christmas Eve in desperate need. Composer Jack Stamp opens this tone poem with a rendition of O Little Town Of Bethlehem accompanied out of time by a haunting melody in the low winds. An original melody, Peg's Theme and the hymn tune Bera (The Hymn of the Good Samaritan from 1849) are first presented plainly, then interwoven in a rhythmic fantasia of fugato fragments. Peg's Theme returns in its fully-harmonized form and the work ends in peaceful introspection. Solos for Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, and Bass Clarinet, as well as solis for trumpets and trombones are featured. Although Stranger At My Door incorporates a well known Christmas carol, it is appropriate for all seasons due to its timeless message of selflessness in the face of danger.

SKU: HL.44007687

UPC: 884088310431. 9x12 inches.

This swinging setting of one of America's great old tunes, “The Erie Canal,” is a guaranteed crowd pleaser! Intriguing harmonies are a hallmark of this remarkable arrangement by Stephen Bulla, and you know the band will love playing in this easy-flowing and natural rhythmic style. While it will spark up any spot on your concert program, consider using it for a new and different type of closer. This is a great tie-in with American history and geography. (Grade 3).

SKU: BT.GOB-000752-140

The young have the future. This is the statement made at the beginning of ‘Like a Child’ by Andreas Ludwig Schulte.
The opening radiates strength and ambition, but one is also made to wonder which direction will be chosen, which choices will have to be made.
After the introduction the first steps on the path of life are taken, still somewhat unsteadily (the 3/4th time used illustrates this uncertainty). However, the child has now set off and will meet the future with an open mind, unafraid, even though experience will teach it how easily it can be hurt.
Fortunately, it is sometimes allowed to be vulnerable and it discovers there will always be someone to offer shelter,support and love. (Adagio)
The last part breathes a far greater independence. Youth is able to face the future, it can even take on the whole world!

Wie de jeugd heeft, heeft de toekomst. Met dit statement begint deze compositie van Andreas Ludwig Schulte.
Het begin straalt kracht en ambitie uit. Maar welke kant gaat het op, welke keuzes moeten gemaakt worden?
Na de inleidingworden de eerste schreden op het levenspad gezet, het is nog wat onzeker (de driekwarts maat voelt een beetje wankel). Toch gaan we daarna op pad, onbevangen, met open vizier de toekomst tegemoet al blijken er toch noch kwetsbaremomenten te bestaan.
Gelukkig mogen we dat soms ook zijn en dan is er altijd wel iemand bij wie we geborgenheid, steun en liefde ontvangen. (Adagio)
Het laatste deel straalt al veel meer zelfstandigheid uit. Laat maarkomen die toekomst, we kunnen de wereld aan!

SKU: FJ.B1811S

English.

Step into the ring and dance with the bull! This exciting Spanish-flavored adventure will place you in the center of the action as you face off against a mighty adversary. Hear the matador dance around the ring, teasing his opponent and bringing the crowd to their feet. ¡Olé!

About FJH Young Band

Appropriate for middle school and smaller high school groups. Second clarinets usually stay below the break. Parts are written with more independence, and instrumentation increases slightly. There is still adequate doubling in the lower voices. Grades 2 - 2.5

SKU: XC.ICB1906

UPC: 812598032031. 9 x 12 inches.

Have you ever had one of those days? You’re about to! Step into a race against time as you attempt to escape with your life intact! The irony? It’s all your fault! After accidentally setting the buildings self-destruct sequence, you hurriedly search for an exit which leads to freedom. Blocked paths, obstacles, and a really snarky computer stand in your way of escape. Will you get out in time? Find out in Self Destruct! This piece uniquely includes downloadable sound drops to integrate electronic sounds into a modern concert band work.

SKU: HL.4003881

UPC: 888680010089. 9x12 inches.

Depicting three contrasting and intriguing settings from early American lore, Rick Kirby masterfully brings these images to life in this suite for band. The first movement tells the legend of The Phantom Drummer with unique orchestrational effects. The second movement, The Lady's Lament, mourns the loss of loved ones in the Revolutionary War, and the suite concludes with the lively dance Virginia Two-Step. Rich in stylistic and tonal variety, this is an appealing work for concert or festival use. Duration: 8:00.

SKU: AP.50877

ISBN 9781470668372. UPC: 038081587240. English.

Soothsayer, by Eric Rath, is a study in contrast and mood. Music with a mystical and otherworldly tone portrays a soothsayer--an oracle, fortune teller, or diviner. Mostly in 3/4 time and primarily built on the octatonic scale (half and whole steps alternating), the percussionists also get to have a heyday with this one. Students not only get to show off their technical side but work to develop smooth, flowing lines and a maturity to balance the most important part at any given moment. Enjoy the ride! (2:55).

SKU: FJ.B1777

UPC: 241444402870. English.

Explore the unconventional in this dare-to-be-different original. Catchy grooves, quirky half steps, and playful tri-tones are presented in a safe, yet surrealistic way. Unique, fun, and catchy - this is the perfect change of pace for your next concert!

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

SKU: BT.DHP-1063948-010

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

This piece was inspired by a variety of music such as Broadway musicals, French cancan, and circus marches. A special rhythm pattern called “Ipponjime” (or “Sanbonjime”) is played by the percussion (3 + 3 + 3 + 1) in the first four measures.This is how people freely clap their hands when ceremonies or parties end in Japan. This custom of clapping hands reflects Japanese people’s spirit to readily move on to the next step. As the infectious work comes to its exciting conclusion every player shouts “yeah!”ensuring you will definitely hear rapturous applause!

Aan dit werk liggen diverse muzikale inspiratiebronnen ten grondslag, zoals Broadwaymusicals, de Franse cancan en circusmarsen. Een Japans ritmepatroon komt in de eerste vier maten naar voren in het slagwerk. Het centrale deel bevatsolo’s voor xylofoon en piccolo, die in de smaak zullen vallen bij uw publiek, zeker wanneer de solisten al improviserend een aantal technische staaltjes laten horen. Indien gewenst kan de instrumentatie worden gewijzigd. Na hetsologedeelte komt het eerste thema terug en volgt er een opbouw naar een opwindend slot, waar iedere speler “yeah!” roept. Met wat aanvullende showelementen zal het applaus nog uitbundiger zijn.

Zu diesem Werk ließ sich der Japaner Takamasa Sakai von einer breiten Palette an unterhaltsamen Musikstilen inspirieren, wie z.B. Broadway-Musicals, französischem Cancan und Zirkusmärschen. Aufregende Soli für Xylophon und Piccolo, Gelegenheiten zur Improvisation, ein traditionelles japanisches Klatsch-Rhythmusmuster sowie ein spannendes Finale sind die Zutaten zu einem Stück, das dem Publikum mit Sicherheit den im Titel versprochenen Applaus entlocken wird!

Applause! (“Applaudissements”) s’inspire de divers styles musicaux tels que les comédies musicales de Broadway, le célèbre French cancan et plusieurs airs de marches de cirque. Le développement est surprenant, rafraîchissant et plaisant la fois pour les musiciens et le public.

Applause! s’ispira a diversi stili musicali quali le commedie musicali di Broadway, il celebre cancan e marce circensi. Lo sviluppo è sorprendente, fresco e piacevole per i musicisti ed il pubblico.

SKU: HL.4006623

UPC: 840126923322. 9.0x12.0x0.053 inches.

Finn McCool (Fionn mac Cumhaill) was a mythical Irish giant. There are many stories associated with Finn, including the legend that he built the Giant's Causeway in the north of Ireland as stepping-stones to Scotland. Finn McCool starts as a funky Irish jig with an infectious groove and a call and response structure. This develops into a section with a melody reminiscent of an Irish air. Finally, these two melodies are played together and the music builds to a final flourish.

SKU: AP.43096

UPC: 038081504353. English.

Originally written for piano, this work translates well for young bands. Written in 3/4, but intended to be performed in a bouncy one, its light texture, melodic contour, and playful nature will be an outstanding addition to any contest or festival program. (3:00).