The masterful arranging flare of Ted Ricketts is in full force with this rousing production number from ?The Music Man?. Elements of the revival version currently on Broadway are used along with a variety of scoringtextures style changes key changes and naturally a prominent role for the trombones. Great as a concert opener.

This masterful work by Jay Bocook was composed for fellow South Carolinian and highly regarded educator Scott Rush known for his accomplishments with the nationally acclaimed Wando High School band program. Employing a minimalistic approach this dynamic piece uses layers of constantly evolving textures and rhythmic devices while propelled throughout by an energetic underlying pulse. Sprinkled with surprises and dramatic effects and culminating with the full force of the entire ensemble Head Rush is a dramatic and unique addition to the repertoire for mature ensembles. Dur: 5:00

An expansive and electrifying tour-de-force for your developing band! Teach proper eighth-note triplet rhythms straight eighths and dotted eighth/sixteenth rhythms as you prepare this exciting piece for performance. Explore the power of the full ensemble and contrasting lighter sections. Demand maximum dynamic contrast. This may prove to be the centerpiece of your festival performance this year and you can certainly use it effectively in concert.Forceful!

When the Second World War began the British March King Kenneth J. Alford (pseudonym for Major F. J. Ricketts R.M.) was increasingly in bad health and had composed relatively little music recently. As Hitler's armies marched victoriously across Europe Britain was soon alone facing the Nazi peril. Alford's great contribution to the war effort was the composition of two of his great masterpieces ARMY OF THE NILE celebrating the first Allied victories over the Germans in North Africa and EAGLE SQUADRON. The latter of these marches celebrates American airmen who travelled to England during the early years of the war (before the entry of the United States into the conflict) tovolunteer for service with the Royal Air Force serving with great distinction during the Battle of Britain. Alford skillfully weaves a number of well-known tunes into the fabric of the music including the Royal Air Force March and The Star-Spangled Banner while also including a reference to the Siegfried motive from Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung. Mark Rogers' edition of this classic march includes a handsome full score and concert size set of parts.

Commissioned by the Indiana Bandmasters Association for the 2008 All-State High School Honor Band this stunning work from the pen of Samuel Hazo is a tour de force of Middle Eastern sounds for the contemporary wind band. Fromdelicate and sensual soloistic writing to full-blown ensemble passages with rapid fire tutti rhythms and frenzied percussion here is a rewarding piece with drama and depth that will be the high point of any concert or festivalprogram. Period! Dur: 6:00 (Grade 5)Audio recorded live by the 2008 North Carolina 11-12 All-State Honor Band ? Samuel R. Hazo conductor

First Movement of A Tribute to Arthur Delamont-Famed bandmaster Arthur Delamont always started his concerts with a rousing overture and Front and Center is in this proud tradition. In a non-stop 9/8 rhythm this piece explodes with energy and effervescence. Full of powerful fanfares lively melodies driving percussion and dynamic contrasts this exciting concert opener moves through different musical colors without ever losing its relentless drive. An exhilarating tour-de-force showcasing all sections of the band! Front and Center is the first movement of A Tribute to Arthur Delamont and was commissioned by the West Vancouver Youth Band.

Written in 1943-44 as a ballet for Martha Graham Appalachian Spring is one of Aaron Copland's most celebrated compositions and winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1945. In this edition for concert band Robert Longfield has skillfully adapted the most striking and beautiful sections from the orchestral suite. The work ranges in scope from delicate and soloistic to the overpowering force of the full ensemble culminating with Copland's signature setting of ?Simple Gifts?.A wonderful opportunity for band members and their audiences to enjoy this beloved music from one of America's pre-eminent composers.Instrumentation:Piccolo 4 x Flute I 4 x Flute II 2 x Oboe 2 x Bassoon 4 x Clarinet I 4 x Clarinet II 4 x Clarinet III 2 x Bass Clarinet 2 x Alto Saxophone I 2 x Alto Saxophone II 2 x Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone 3 x Trumpet I 3 x Trumpet II 3 x Trumpet III Horn I Horn II Trombone Trombone II Baritone.

This exciting innovative new work from Robert Buckley was commissioned by the Troy University Symphony Band in honor of the 37th annual Southeastern United States Concert Band Clinic in Alabama. Using a recurring two-measureloop this uniquely constructed piece is built up around various musical building blocks that are constantly evolving and transforming. The music is dramatic and dynamic with full-blown ensemble passages suddenly dropping toquiet powerful moments without ever losing the music's continuous drive. Following an exotic bluesy middle section the piece builds accelerating to a thrilling rhythmic percussive finish. A real tour de force! Dur: 7:00

Here is the ultimate collection of Patriotic songs arranged to be played by either full band or by individual soloists (with optional accompaniment CD). For each song in the individual student books there is a page for the fullband arrangement as well as a page for solo use. In the same popular format as Michael's “Movie Favorites” and “Broadway Favorites ” each arrangement in “Patriotic Favorites” is correlated witha specific page in the Essential Elements 2000 Band Method. However you don't need to be using this particular method to enjoy these wonderful arrangements! Includes: America The Beautiful; America (My Country 'Tis of Thee);Armed Forces Salute; Battle Hymn of the Republic; God Bless America; Hymn to the Fallen; The Patriot; The Star Spangled Banner; Stars and Stripes Forever; This Is My Country; Yankee Doodle/Yankee Doodle Boy.

for Large Wind Band Concert Band Signature Series. Par BARNES JAMES. Hope Arises is one of two new works requested in 2021 of composer James Barnes by Colonel Donald Schofield, to be written for the United States Air Force Band. It is a short piece intended to be used as an opener for AFB's tour concerts. It opens with a dramatic brass fanfare, based on consecutive perfect fourths first introduced by horns and euphoniums, followed by a short oboe solo. An ascending line in mallets and woodwind provide a rather celestial transition, taking the listener to a lively, melodic allegro, which is based on the same opening fourths. This allegro theme is developed until a return to the opening fanfare is powerfully re-announced in brass. The work concludes quite dramatically, and includes a return of the ascending line in woodwinds, mallets, harp and piano. / Date parution : 2023-07-31/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Par BUCKLEY ROBERT. The Sky\'s the Limit is a celebratory overture that explodes with positive energy and exuberance. From the triumphant opening fanfare to the beautifully elegant euphonium solo (cued in various instruments) to the final exhilarating flourish, this piece is full of powerful melodies, driving percussion and dynamic contrasts. A joyful tour-de-force showcasing all sections of the band! Dur: 4:45 / Date parution : 2022-07-23/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Commissioned by the Band of America for the 2006 National Honor Band this impressive tour de force displays a wide range of tonal colors stylistic variations and emotional depth for the contemporary wind band. Known forhis lyric writing style and powerful ensemble peaks Samuel Hazo maximizes the effectiveness of the medium in this stunning work. Dur: 7:00 (Includes full performance CD)

Richard's first symphony for winds is a tour de force of orchestrational textures and rhythmic vitality. Movement 1 opens with a virtuosic display of solo statements followed by a layering of sounds and soaring melodies allleading to a dynamic finish. Dur: 4:00 (Includes full performance CD)

Organ-Due to careful cueing and skillful arranging your band can play the Finale from the renowned ?Organ Symphony? even if you don?t have a pipe organ or an organist available. The big powerful sound of this Saint-Saens classic has been faithfully transcribed by James Curnow for your band.What a superb closer for your concert! Imagine the possibilities if you will be performing in a church or anywhere a real pipe organ is available! What an experience for your musicians!This is the ideal tool for work on balance and playing full value notes with a big beautiful symphonic tone quality. Unlike anything else available for band today you are sure to enjoy working with this forcefularrangement this year.Indomitable!