SKU: KJ.WB335F

When one sees the name of Elliot Del Borgo, it is immediately associated with concert band music of the highest order. Dervish Dance is no exception. Here is an energetic dance set in the Dorian mode (natural minor), which gives it the Middle Eastern flavor. The opening section can be played as fast as possible followed by a contrasting slow section. The closing is a powerful depiction of the famed Whirling Dervish. Even though the piece is speedy, the notes lay well under the fingers, and it sounds much more difficult than it is. A great festival opener or closer!

About Standard of Excellence in Concert

The Standard of Excellence In Concert series presents exceptional arrangements, transcriptions, and original concert and festival pieces for beginning and intermediate band. Each selection is correlated to a specific page in the Standard of Excellence Band Method, reinforcing and expanding skills and concepts introduced in the method up to that point. Exciting parts with extensive cross-cueing are presented for every player. Accessible ranges, appropriate rhythmic challenges, and creative percussion section writing enhance the pedagogical value of the series.

Sold individually, each In Concert selection includes a full Conductor Score and enough student parts for large symphonic bands. Each student part also includes correlated Warm-Up Studies. The Conductor Score comes complete with rehearsal suggestions, a composer biography, program notes, a rehearsal piano part, several ready-to-duplicate worksheets and a duplicable written quiz.

SKU: FJ.B1533S

English.

Using no eighth notes in the winds, this solid rock chart is an ideal concert closer or encore. An optional drum set part lets you showcase the talents of a student or you can feature the entire section with the expansive percussion writing. Loads of fun and extremely playable!

About FJH Beginning Band

Appropriate within the first year of instruction and beginning of the second year. Clarinets do not go above the break, and there is limited use of accidentals. Plenty of doublings in the lower voices. Grade 1.

SKU: FJ.B1789S

English.

After countless requests from directors everywhere, Balmages is thrilled to offer this closer that pairs perfectly with A Festive Fanfare and brings your program full circle. Loosely based on the opening notes of the fanfare, this thrilling and energetic closer is a great way to tie your entire program together and end in a truly festive fashion. So. Much. Fun.

About FJH Beginning Band

Appropriate within the first year of instruction and beginning of the second year. Clarinets do not go above the break, and there is limited use of accidentals. Plenty of doublings in the lower voices. Grade 1.

SKU: FJ.B1789

UPC: 241444405468. English.

After countless requests from directors everywhere, Balmages is thrilled to offer this closer that pairs perfectly with A Festive Fanfare and brings your program full circle. Loosely based on the opening notes of the fanfare, this thrilling and energetic closer is a great way to tie your entire program together and end in a truly festive fashion. So. Much. Fun.

About FJH Beginning Band

Appropriate within the first year of instruction and beginning of the second year. Clarinets do not go above the break, and there is limited use of accidentals. Plenty of doublings in the lower voices. Grade 1.

SKU: CL.012-4169-75

This exciting paso doble is named for the famous Arch of Los Cabos found at the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula. This natural stone arch is a landmark where the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez meet. Commissioned for the Five-States Honor Band in Guymon, Oklahoma, this work features bold brass statements contrasted with lyrical woodwind lines and dynamic Latin percussion reinforcement. El Arco de Los Cabos is destined to become a paso doble standard in contemporary band literature. Great contest or concert opener/closer!

SKU: FJ.B1066

UPC: 674398207664. English.

This bold march is scored simply and sounds much fuller than it appears. It utilizes one trumpet and clarinet part throughout. Perfect as an opener or closer, this piece should be strongly considered for your contest or festival march selection. (1:50).

About FJH Beginning Band

Appropriate within the first year of instruction and beginning of the second year. Clarinets do not go above the break, and there is limited use of accidentals. Plenty of doublings in the lower voices. Grade 1.

SKU: CL.RWS-2315-00

If you’re looking for a fun concert closer featuring your very beginning band, look no further. This rocking new work incorporates the limited ranges that are accessible to the most inexperienced players, and the rock-and-roll style that will be fun for both the band and the audience. A perfect closer for a first concert.