Inspiration was commissioned by the Solothurnischer Kanotonal Musikverband in Switzerland in 1993. The composition begins with an A-theme written in a Phrygian tonality and after an enormous climax moves on into a quicker B-section characterized by the use of wide interval jumps. Then follows the development in which both themes return individually and together. Peace and quiet is restored in the slow middle movement based on the B-theme. The movement comes to a close with a tutti B-theme brutally interrupted by fragments from the A-theme. Without a break the final movement of this contrastive piece develops from these fragments. The theme of this extremelyrhythmical closing movement is built up of elements from the A-theme whilst the B-theme (from the slow middle movement) returns in full once more. Before the piece comes to a close in a resounding fortissimo the cornet soloist performs the A-theme from the back of the auditorium to special effect.

Certain to become a standard Patriotic selection the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States and the Pledge of Allegiance come together to make a stirring statement with your combined band and one or two-part chorus. Inspirational! Scored to work with bands large or small you can even use this one at combined mass band/choral concerts. Consider using I PLEDGE MY ALLEGIANCE as the finale to your individual school's combined band and choral concert. The old technique of involving ALL the musicians at the end of the concert guarantees a full sized audience for every group on the program! Sneaky but it works! There are so many ways to use I PLEDGE MY ALLEGIANCE you'lldefinitely want to add it to your library.

John Williams has once again been called upon to create inspirational and powerful music for the Olympics. Featured on his new CD “American Journey” in addition to the Winter Games in Utah this impressive theme ishandled here by young band expert Michael Sweeney. This excellent arrangement sounds much harder than it really is and will be an impressive addition to your next concert.

Drawing inspiration from American poet Maya Angelou's inspirational poem On the Pulse of Morning this unique work for band offers challenges and rewards for young players. Using the imagery of a rock a river a tree Angelou challenges us all to work for unity and peace. The music ranges from an energetic percussive pulse (rock) that utilizes plastic buckets played throughout the ensemble to a flowing chorale theme (river) that's heard near the beginning and again at the end. Throughout the piece grows and intensifies (tree) as various musical elements are combined and varied. Dramatic music with important cross-curricular opportunities! Dur: 4:10

Believe me if all those endearing young charms-Henk Hogestein has created a calm yet uplifting arrangement of the famous Irish song Believe Me if all these Endearing Young Charms. The melody displays the very best of Irish tradition with the words coming from a poem by Thomas Moore about love that goes above and beyond physical beauty. Irish Charms will make a wonderful inspirational interlude at any concert.

This inspirational song performed by Andrea Bocelli over the end credits for Disney's A Christmas Carol is an ideal concert finale for your entire music program. In addition it can be performed with or without chorus.

This beloved contemporary Jewish song whick translates as 'Next Year' is most appropriate for holiday concerts or throughout the year. The melody is simple and elegant and Lloyd Conley's arrangement depicts the feeling of hopethat comes from the inspirational lyrics.

Celebration was written for and dedicated to a promising young musician and leader whose life was needlessly taken by a drunk driver. To capture the spririt of this fine young person Curnow uses excerpts from the Saint-Saens'Organ Symphony' in three contrasting variations An imaginative piece that is inspirational for both players and audiences alike.

From Remember the Titan-The uplifting 2000 movie Remember the Titans is not just another sports movie but an inspirational true story that endures year after year. With a magnificent film score to match here is an impressive arrangement of the main theme by Jay Bocook. Dur: 4:50

From Handel's masterwork Messiah the inspirational strains of the “Hallelujah Chorus” are some of the most often heard melodies during the holiday season. This powerful arrangement in C Major is transposednote-for-note from the original and may be performed as a stand alone piece or with optional SATB chorus (HL04472503).

From Remember the Titan-The uplifting 2000 movie Remember the Titans is not just another sports movie but an inspirational true story that endures year after year. With a magnificent film score to match here is an impressive arrangement of the main theme by Jay Bocook.

Here is an easy yet full-sounding arrangement of the inspirational pop hit by Josh Groban. Scored to sound great even with small bands with incomplete instrumentation.

Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Young Concert Band is a complete curriculum for beginning band students to help them grow as ensemble musicians. The series complements any band method and supplements any performance music. It contains 167 exercises, including more than 100 chorales by some of today's most renowned young band composers. Various exercises at the grade 1/2, 1, and 1 1/2 levels are grouped by key, including: * Long Tones* Passing the Tonic* Pitch Matching* Scale Builders* Interval Builders* Expanding Intervals* Chord Builders* Moving Chord Tones* Diatonic Harmony* Rhythmic Subdivision* 5-Note Scales* Scale Canons (5-, 6-, or 8-Note Scales)* Scale Chorales (5-, 6-, and 8-Note Scales) * ChoralesThe compositions were written by Roland Barrett, Chris Bernotas, Jodie Blackshaw, Matt Conaway, Ralph Ford, Tyler S. Grant, Rob Grice, John O'Reilly, Robert Sheldon, Todd Stalter, Randall Standridge, Michael Story, and Scott Watson. Whether your students are progressing through exercises to better their technical facility, or improving their musicianship with beautiful chorales, we are confident your performers will be excited, motivated, and inspired by using Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Young Concert Band. / Concert Band

Par CURNOW JAMES. erfect for a combined Choral/Band concert as an opener, closer or anywhere in between. This medley of familiar tunes is tied together by the recurring concept that MUSIC SHALL LIVE. A swingin' WADE IN THE WATER, a soulful NOBODY KNOWS THE TROUBLE I'VE SEEN, and an inspiring BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC make it a crowd pleaser. The unison choral part makes sure the chorus can come through loud and clear and the performance can be prepared without a great deal of combined rehearsal time. Big, bold and powerful! (String parts and Beginning Band (simplified) parts are also available for large, All-City Band, Orchestra and Chorus performances) / Niveau : 2 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band