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

An outgrowth of NBC's 1952 successful tele-documentary Victory at Sea, was Project 20 two years later: a 30-episode series that was scored completely by Robert Russell Bennett. The episode, called 'Down to the Sea in Ships,' utilized this score that initially aired in December of 1968. The magic of the sea, the beauty of ships, and fascination for the men who sail them, are fully explored in this five-movement epic work that relies heavily on sea shanties and folk material. In regarding the work in Bennett's own words, it 'had a lot to tell us about our struggles, triumphs, and defeats on the mighty ocean.' The movements are titled - 'The Way of the Ship,' 'Mists and Mystery,' 'Songs of the Salty Air,' 'Waltz of the Clipper Ships,' and 'Finale, Introducing the S.S. Eagle March.' This fresh, carefully edited concert band transcription has been extensively researched and will be a cherished addition to serious band literature for generations to come. (14:00) / Orchestre D'Harmonie

Sonata from 'die Bänkelsängerlieder'. Un cantastoria ou Bänkelsänger – allemand pour chanteur des rues – était un musicien de voyage qui faisait de la musique dans les rues et places, en compagnie de ses collègues. Die Bänkelsängerlieder (chansons des artistes de rue) viennent du XVIIe siècle. Robert van Beringen, connu pour ses arrangements attractifs de mélodies classiques, a créé une transcription musicale pour orchestre d’harmonie basée sur cette musique typique. / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

This joyful, fast-paced composition for young band gives developing players an opportunity to show their spirit and enthusiasm for music. Rapid repeated eighth-note patterns provide an energetic texture as they are passed around the band. The catchy main theme uses only five notes, making this tune playable quite early in the year. (1:30) 'Presto!? correlates to Book 1, Level 3 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band. / Concert Band

Two of the most popular Thanksgiving hymns are set for young band in this heartfelt setting. Contemporary harmonic structures are carefully woven into the fabric of these beautiful melodies in celebration of this uniquely American holiday. (2:45) 'The Spirit of Thanksgiving? correlates to Book 2, Level 2 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band. / Concert Band

Three---Two---One---BLAST OFF! Rock the moon with your band on their next performance. The percussion section is featured, and even helps to provide a 'lift-off' for the moon launch. Great fun for everyone, this novelty-rock piece has a tune your audience will be singing long after the concert. With one-part writing for clarinet, alto saxophone, and trumpet, and clarinets staying under the break, this is easily playable in the first year of instruction. (1:50) / Concert Band

This is a tuneful and exciting concert piece for band, gathering its inspiration from the industry and natural beauty of the Piedmont region of North Carolina. (5:15) / Concert Band

Treat your ensemble and audience to sophisticated-sounding, yet quite playable blues for young band. Jazz-voiced chords and a cool bluesy groove give this piece a very appealing sound. Add in some soloists trading fours and a shout chorus, and this might be the tune that brings the house down! (2:30) / Concert Band

'Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella' is a French Christmas carol written in the 16th century. In the carol, visitors to the manger speak in hushed tones so as not to wake the sleeping child. This gentle arrangement highlights the spirit of the season with enchanting harmonies and sparkling settings of this charming tune. (2:05) / Concert Band

The tango originated in late 19th century Buenos Aires, and has become popular around the world due to its driving rhythms, distinctive sound, and the passionate dance steps it inspires. This piece allows even young bands to experience the style and attitude of this wonderful musical genre. (2:45) / Concert Band

'With Every Sunrise' is a lyrical composition that is all at once poignant, uplifting, and wistful, yet hopeful in its presentation. Moments of power and joy contrast with the gentle nature of the piece, providing a vehicle for a broad range of expressive possibilities. (5:30) / Concert Band