SKU: HL.4007602
UPC: 196288070290. 6.0x12.0x0.052 inches.
First published in 2004, Richard Saucedo's Flight of the Thunderbird has remained a popular choice for contest and festival for younger players. Skillfully scored in this new edition for flexible instrumentation, this exciting work in one tempo will sound great with an ensemble of any size.
SKU: HL.4004994
UPC: 888680657482. 9.0x12.0x0.059 inches.
The race is on! Lightspeed is a high-velocity piece built almost entirely on fast-moving staccato eighth notes. Inspired by the painting technique of pointillism, which uses small distinct dots of color combining to form an image, the overall effect of Lightspeed is an energetic ride that is exciting and fun for the audience as well as the performers. Dur: 2:00.
SKU: HL.4006621
UPC: 840126923308. 9.0x12.0x0.07 inches.
Kiskiminetas is a Native American word that means to make daylight and was likely a command given to break camp and continue the journey. Paul Murtha's escriptive work for young players opens with a noble fanfare suggesting the break of day. A lyric section follows depicting scenic vistas along the path, and finally an exuberant adventure theme celebrates the conclusion of the journey. Nicely paced with plenty of variety.
SKU: CL.011-2914-01
A wonderful way to encourage and challenge your best young players is by featuring them on a solo with band accompaniment. Larry Neeck’s Solo Flight is a delightful solo feature for virtually almost any instrument in the band (Bb, Eb, C & Bass Clef Solo Parts are included with the set). Light in nature, it will be a welcome addition to any concert. Playable and enjoyable, this piece can pay big dividends to your band program! Recorded on the CD A Lantern In The Window by The Washington Winds.
About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series
The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.
SKU: FJ.B1569S
English.
Droning whirly tubes, wind gusts, and other ominous sounds depict the eerie phenomenon known as ghost lights. Opening with a dark and menacing sound, the piece soon moves into a section fueled by adrenaline and intensity. As the ghost lights appear, optional flashlights add to the spectacle as floating orbs of light spontaneously appear, and then disappear. This is one piece you simply have to hear (and see) to believe!
About FJH Concert Band
Designed for high school groups and upper-level middle school groups. Independence is encouraged, but many lines are cross-cued. Usually includes an expanded percussion section. Grades 3 - 3.5
SKU: CF.CPS263F
ISBN 9781491161739. UPC: 680160920426.
Notes The Teton Range is part of the Rocky Mountain chain just east of the Idaho border and south of Yellowstone National Park. The name of this majestic range has its roots in the Shoshone teewinet, meaning many pinnacles. Performance Suggestions: The opening measures of The Grand Tetons should be played broadly and majestically. At m. 14, the tempo is indicated at q = 132 and is introduced by a light snare drum figure. The low brass figures at m.18 are to be played softly and broadly in contrast to the lighter and slightly louder high woodwinds. This entire section builds to a climax at m.44. Note the dynamic contrasts in the mixed meter section after m. 53. at 67, the trombone and horn figures should be evident but not overbearing against the lightly played trumpet solo. The 2 measure mixed meter (6/8) (3/4) theme introduced at m.88 should be performed by exaggerating the dotted 8th-16th rhythm, thereby creating a slight swing and dance-like feeling. At m.109, the 8th notes become even and the theme more strident and energetic, with the ritard returning Tetons to the opening theme at m.129.Notes The Teton Range is part of the Rocky Mountain chain just east of the Idaho border and south of Yellowstone National Park. The name of this majestic range has its roots in the Shoshone teewinet, meaning many pinnacles. Performance Suggestions: The opening measures of The Grand Tetons should be played broadly and majestically. At m. 14, the tempo is indicated at q = 132 and is introduced by a light snare drum figure. The low brass figures at m.18 are to be played softly and broadly in contrast to the lighter and slightly louder high woodwinds. This entire section builds to a climax at m.44. Note the dynamic contrasts in the mixed meter section after m. 53. at 67, the trombone and horn figures should be evident but not overbearing against the lightly played trumpet solo. The 2 measure mixed meter (6/8) (3/4) theme introduced at m.88 should be performed by exaggerating the dotted 8th-16th rhythm, thereby creating a slight swing and dance-like feeling. At m.109, the 8th notes become even and the theme more strident and energetic, with the ritard returning Tetons to the opening theme at m.129.Notes The Teton Range is part of the Rocky Mountain chain just east of the Idaho border and south of Yellowstone National Park. The name of this majestic range has its roots in the Shoshone “teewinet,†meaning “many pinnacles.â€Â Performance Suggestions: The opening measures of The Grand Tetons should be played broadly and majestically. At m. 14, the tempo is indicated at q = 132 and is introduced by a light snare drum figure. The low brass figures at m.18 are to be played softly and broadly in contrast to the lighter and slightly louder high woodwinds. This entire section builds to a climax at m.44. Note the dynamic contrasts in the mixed meter section after m. 53. at 67, the trombone and horn figures should be evident but not overbearing against the lightly played trumpet solo. The 2 measure mixed meter (6/8) (3/4) theme introduced at m.88 should be performed by exaggerating the dotted 8th-16th rhythm, thereby creating a slight “swing†and dance-like feeling. At m.109, the 8th notes become even and the theme more strident and energetic, with the ritard returning Tetons to the opening theme at m.129.
SKU: CF.CPS263
ISBN 9781491161524. UPC: 680160920150.
SKU: CL.RWS-2025-00
Freedom’s Light March is a great concert selection with a melody that all will recognize! This march is very accessible to bands of all levels and is written in the unique American style. Musicians of all ages will enjoy playing Freedom’s Light March and will be delighted when they hear America in the final strain!
SKU: CL.RWS-2025-01
SKU: CF.CPS228F
ISBN 9781491153222. UPC: 680160910724.
Black light is defined as infrared or ultraviolet light which is invisible to the naked eye. The idea of an entire spectra existing out of the range of human perception was a large influencing factor for George Sweet in the composition of this piece. Richly scored for the modern concert band, Black Light is written in a post-minimalist style and is also heavily influenced by the work of American composers Steve Reich, John Adams, and Philip Glass.Black light is defined as infrared or ultraviolet light which is invisible to the naked eye. The idea of an entire spectra existing out of the range of human perception was an influencing factor on the composition of the piece. Black Light is written in a post-minimalist style and is also heavily influenced by the work of American composers Steve Reich, John Adams, and Philip Glass.This begins with strict motor accompaniment. Take care to maintain equal balance among the different “moving parts†so that they blend to create a solid whole both here and throughout the piece. The primary thematic material is stated by the trumpets and horns at m. 12. This material is the basis for much of the harmonic and thematic material that follows. A slightly varied statement of the main theme is presented again at m. 26 with a different type of motor accompaniment. This leads to a B-section at m. 44, which is a bold fanfare-like presentation of the main material. Another series of variations on the main theme begins at m. 50 and incorporates many different textural and harmonic ideas in the accompaniment. Once again, be careful to not let any one “moving part†overwhelm another and keep the texture evenly balanced.  A second, broader presentation of the B-section occurs at m. 90 and leads to a subdued C-section at m. 100 with new melodic material presented in the trumpet. A whimsical march-like section pushes to the return of the introductory motor material at m. 131. A final heroic presentation of the main thematic material results in a somewhat ambiguous coda, which brings the piece to a dramatic conclusion.
SKU: CF.CPS228
ISBN 9781491152546. UPC: 680160910045.
SKU: BT.DHP-1063947-140
9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
The Banquet of Light is an easily accessible piece which takes itsinspiration from ?light? both in terms of it representing good news andjoy together with scenes inspired by light, such as a sunset over water,fireworks lighting up the sky and sunlight as it streams through a thickforest. Banquet of Light will bring a ray of light to any concert. De componist werd voor deze concertmars ge nspireerd door het woord ‘licht’, dat staat voor het goede. Ook een bron van inspiratie vormde het gegeven ‘licht’ op zich: het schijnen van de zon op het water, het licht van vuurwerk enzonlicht door de bomen. The Banquet of Light begint briljant, waarna krachtige passages door trombones en trompetten volgen - deze thematiek wordt overgenomen door houtblazers. De melodie van het trio is gebaseerd op de notene, a, b en d. Na een aantal herhalingen komt de fanfare van het begin terug en leidt naar een stralend slot.Das brillante und leicht zugängliche Eröffnungsstück weckt verschiedenste Assoziationen zum Thema Licht“. Nach der Fanfare ähnlichen Einleitung folgen Passagen in den Posaunen und Trompeten und deren Variationen in den Holzbläsern, die schließlich in einem strahlenden Finale enden. Lassen Sie sich inspirieren und entdecken Sie in The Banquet of Light ein Feuerwerk aus Sonnenlicht und purer Freude! akamasa Sakai s’est laissé inspiré la fois par la lumière comme source de joie et de bien-être, et par une déclinaison de scènes de lumière : les reflets de la lumière sur l’eau, les jeux de lumière d’un feu d’artifice, la lumière du soleil qui filtre travers les arbres et les illuminations des parcs thèmes.The Banquet of Light s’ouvre dans une atmosphère éclatante. Les trombones et les trompettes exposent une ligne puissante, reprise par les bois sous la forme d’une variation. La mélodie du trio développe un motif répété, basé sur les notes Mi, La, Si et Ré avant de se fondre dans la fanfare initiale qui clôt l’œuvre dans un brillant élan de lumière.
SKU: BT.DHP-1063947-010
The Banquet of Light is an easily accessible piece which takes itsinspiration from ?light? both in terms of it representing good news andjoy together with scenes inspired by light, such as a sunset over water,fireworks lighting up the sky and sunlight as it streams through a thickforest. Banquet of Light will bring a ray of light to any concert. De componist werd voor deze concertmars ge nspireerd door het woord ‘licht’, dat staat voor het goede. Ook een bron van inspiratie vormde het gegeven ‘licht’ op zich: het schijnen van de zon op het water, het licht van vuurwerk enzonlicht door de bomen. The Banquet of Light begint briljant, waarna krachtige passages door trombones en trompetten volgen - deze thematiek wordt overgenomen door houtblazers. De melodie van het trio is gebaseerd op de notene, a, b en d. Na een aantal herhalingen komt de fanfare van het begin terug en leidt naar een stralend slot.Das brillante und leicht zugängliche Eröffnungsstück weckt verschiedenste Assoziationen zum Thema Licht“. Nach der Fanfare ähnlichen Einleitung folgen Passagen in den Posaunen und Trompeten und deren Variationen in den Holzbläsern, die schließlich in einem strahlenden Finale enden. Lassen Sie sich inspirieren und entdecken Sie in The Banquet of Light ein Feuerwerk aus Sonnenlicht und purer Freude! Takamasa Sakai s’est laissé inspiré la fois par la lumière comme source de joie et de bien-être, et par une déclinaison de scènes de lumière : les reflets de la lumière sur l’eau, les jeux de lumière d’un feu d’artifice, la lumière du soleil qui filtre travers les arbres et les illuminations des parcs thèmes.The Banquet of Light s’ouvre dans une atmosphère éclatante. Les trombones et les trompettes exposent une ligne puissante, reprise par les bois sous la forme d’une variation. La mélodie du trio développe un motif répété, basé sur les notes Mi, La, Si et Ré avant de se fondre dans la fanfare initiale qui clôt l’œuvre dans un brillant élan de lumière.
SKU: FJ.B1681S
Moving between lush chorales and a quick, light-hearted theme, Scattered Light is a memorial work with secret codes embedded directly in the music to honor a student who was fascinated by the use of such codes. The contrast between expressive ensemble playing and light, jovial bursts of energy provides a full range of musical ideas.
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: FJ.B1681
UPC: 241444370414. English.
SKU: AP.29603S
UPC: 038081318332. English.
Dillon's Flight was inspired by the legend of the Phoenix, a bird of fire that does not lay eggs, has no younglings, was here at the beginning of time, and yet still lives today in a hidden desert land. Every 500 years, the sun burns down on the Phoenix until a flash of light appears and it becomes consumed by the flames of fire. From the pile of silvery-gray ash rises up a young Phoenix. The young Phoenix then takes flight and sings its glorious song to the sun for another five hundred years. Dedicated to the Dillon School in Phoenix, New York, this musical depiction is jam-packed with energy. (5:07) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: BT.DHP-1094729-140
9x12 inches.
This work takes both its name and inspiration from a lighthouse “Sword Cape†that keeps watch near Japan’s naval base. The piece describes how, come rain or shine, the lighthouse bids a safe journey to departing ships, guides them during their travels and eventually welcomes them home again. The music evokes many musical images - grand ships sailing by, white-capped waves, the deep blue of the ocean and the light of ‘sword cape†as it silently guides ships over the mysterious waters.Dieses Werk wurde von einem Leuchtturm mit dem Namen Schwert-Kap“ inspiriert, der in der Nähe des Marinestützpunkts von Japan steht. Es beschreibt, wie die Schiffe bei jedem Wetter von diesem Leuchtturm verabschiedet, auf ihrem Weg geleitet und bei der Rückkehr willkommen geheißen werden. Dabei entstehen verschiedene musikalische Bilder vor dem inneren Auge des Zuhörers: das Vorbeiziehen eines Schiffes, weiße Wellen blauer See oder das Licht des Leuchtturm auf dem stillen Wasser bei Nebel.Light of the Sword è un brano commissionato a Sakai dalla Banda Militare delle Forze marittime di autodifesa giapponesi di stanza nel porto di Yokosuka nella baia di Tokio. L’origine del titolo ha due significati: da una parte si ispira al faro di Tsurugizaki (letteralmente “estremit della spadaâ€), la cui luce serve come punto di riferimento tra la terra ed il mare, e dall’altra alla luce emanata dalla spada che appartiene alla grande tradizione degli ufficiali di marina. Una marcia luminosa!
SKU: BT.DHP-1094729-010
SKU: BT.DHP-1094773-215
The title Saxophones in the Light describes what the piece does - it puts not one, not two, but three of your saxophones into the limelight! At the same time Harm Evers also manages to bring out the best in your concert band. This exciting and inventive piece will give all your musicians a chance to shine. Der Titel Saxophones in the Light ist quasi eine Gebrauchsanweisung für dieses fröhliche neue Solostück aus der Feder von Harms Evers. Es heißt nämlich wörtlich übersetzt: Saxophone ins Licht“ und rückt drei Saxophonisten ins rechte Licht - das Rampenlicht - und zeigt darüber hinaus auch das begleitende Blasorchester von der besten Seite. Come indica il titolo, Saxophones in the light è un brano luminoso che permette a tre sassofonisti di mettersi in evidenza. L’accompagnamento orchestrale è curato e sottolinea la trama solistica.
SKU: CL.011-3306-00
An entertaining novelty piece where you will hear the bees being chased by someone with a swatter as well as lots of bees buzzing. Also a very effective teaching tool as it introduces trills for the keyed instruments and a number of short chromatic passages that will increase the technique of your young players. Extremely effective concert selection that your students and audiences will love! A GUARANTEED WINNER!
SKU: AP.49984S
ISBN 9781470659271. UPC: 038081576534. English.
The northern lights---also known as aurora borealis---are the subject of this stunning piece by Yukiko Nishimura, which weaves together individual musical lines to create a beautiful texture and sonority. The waves of light are similar to the waveform of sound frequencies, and these linear musical sequences depict that concept. Northern Lights is a spectacular work that will captivate your students. (3:50).
SKU: AP.49984
ISBN 9781470659264. UPC: 038081576527. English.
SKU: CF.BPS109
ISBN 9781491147184. UPC: 680160904686. 9 x 12 inches.
Rays of Light is an upbeat, positive piece for developing ensembles inspired by the return of light after a dark storm. Composer George Sweet has an indelible style that incorporates a fresh harmonic perspective not commonly found in pieces at this level with simple, tuneful melodic gestures. Every section of the band is given a chance to shine in this delightful new piece for beginning band.
SKU: CF.BPS109F
ISBN 9781491147887. UPC: 680160905386. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: AP.81-CB224481
ISBN 9781778930485. UPC: 685462030491. English.
The Northern Lights appear when energized particles from the sun crash into Earth's upper atmosphere at enormous speeds. Vince Gassi's Lights of the Aurora explores harmonies that are mystical, motifs that are celestial, rhythms that are powerful; all inspired by those dancing ribbons of light. (3:50).
SKU: CL.024-4813-00
Liturgical ceremonies throughout each year provide images of beautiful lights in sacred and solemn remembrance. Using the shimmering of candles as a musical metaphor, composer Robert W. Smith has created a beautifully scored work in Vespers of Light that is ideal for performance during the holidays, Easter or any candlelit vesper. Beautiful and lush, your rising band will sound very mature as they develop their expressive performance skills. Highly recommended for concert and festival programming!
SKU: CL.024-4813-01
