Concert Band Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Clarinet, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Contrabassoon, English Horn, Euphonium, Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3 and more.

SKU: PR.16500092L

For Concert Band. Composed by Dan Welcher. Spiral. Contemporary. Large Full Score. With Standard notation. Composed 1994. 76 pages. Duration 10 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #165-00092L. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.16500092L).

UPC: 680160039531. 11 x 17 inches.

Zion is the third and final installment of a series of works for Wind Ensemble inspired by national parks in the western United States, collectively called Three Places in the West. As in the other two works (The Yellowstone Fires and Arches), it is my intention to convey more an impression of the feelings I've had in Zion National Park in Utah than an attempt at pictorial description. Zion is a place with unrivalled natural grandeur, being a sort of huge box canyon in which the traveler is constantly overwhelmed by towering rock walls on every side of him -- but it is also a place with a human history, having been inhabited by several tribes of native Americans before the arrival of the Mormon settlers in the mid-19th century. By the time the Mormons reached Utah, they had been driven all the way from New York State through Ohio and, with tragic losses, through Missouri. They saw Utah in general as a place nobody wanted, but they were nonetheless determined to keep it to themselves. Although Zion Canyon was never a Mormon Stronghold, the people who reached it and claimed it (and gave it its present name) had been through extreme trials. It is the religious fervor of these persecuted people that I was able to draw upon in creating Zion as a piece of music. There are two quoted hymns in the work: Zion's Walls (which Aaron Copland adapted to his own purposes in both is Old American Songs and the opera The Tender Land) and Zion's Security, which I found in the same volume in which Copland found Zion's Walls -- that inexhaustible storehouse of 19th-century hymnody called The Sacred Harp. My work opens with a three-verse setting of Zion's Security, a stern tune in F-sharp minor which is full of resolve. (The words of this hymn are resolute and strong, rallying the faithful to be firm, and describing the city of our God they hope to establish). This melody alternates with a fanfare tune, whose origins will be revealed in later music, until the second half of the piece begins: a driving rhythmic ostinato based on a 3/4-4/4 alternating meter scheme. This pauses at its height to restate Zion's Security one more time, in a rather obscure setting surrounded by freely shifting patterns in the flutes, clarinets, and percussion -- until the sun warms the ground sufficiently for the second hymn to appear. Zion's Walls is set in 7/8, unlike Copland's 9/8-6/8 meters (the original is quite strange, and doesn't really fit any constant meter), and is introduced by a warm horn solo. The two hymns vie for attention from here to the end of the piece, with the glowingly optimistic Zion's Walls finally achieving prominence. The work ends with a sense of triumph and unbreakable spirit. Zion was commissioned in 1994 by the wind ensembles of the University of Texas at Arlington, the University of Texas at Austin, and the University of Oklahoma. It is dedicated to the memory of Aaron Copland.

Band Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS200F

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. Young Band (YPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS200F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS200F).

ISBN 9781491152881. UPC: 680160910380.

Step right up, ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, step right up! See the exotic, the strange, and the magical at the Cirque de L’étrange, or “Circus of the Strange.” This piece evokes a bygone era when circuses and carnivals provided people from all walks of life a chance to see human and animal oddities. Cirque de L'étrange is an original concert march written in standard march form, but its sound is anything but standard. This piece is playable by younger groups and is a great way to expose students to the march form and style without sounding like your typical march.
Step right up ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, step right up! See the exotic, the strange, and the magical at the Cirque de L’étrange. Welcome to the Cirque de L’étrange, known in English as the “Circus of the Strange.” This piece evokes a time of a bygone era, a time when circuses and carnivals provided people from all walks of life a chance to see human and animal oddities that were sources of both delight and horror. While many of these sideshow attractions were deemed fraudulent, it did not deter the crowds from flocking to be shocked and awed. I have always held a special place in my heart for the showmanship of carnivals, because my grandfather dearly loved them. For much of his life, he worked at fairs and carnivals selling cotton candy and candy apples. A large portion of my days when growing up were spent running around fairgrounds and helping my grandfather with his stand. He imparted in me a love for the cunning, magic, and sheer joy that only carnivals and circuses can bring. In Cirque de L’étrange, I sought to capture the the mirthful, yet uncanny mood of the carnivals that I grew up exploring, thus transporting you to a different time.Cirque de L'étrange is an original concert march written in standard march form, but its sound is anything but standard. This piece is playable by younger groups, as it is a great way to expose students to the march form and style while not sounding like your typical march.Opening in D minor, the piece combines the playful feel of a march and a macabre tango. The second time through the First Strain (mm. 5-23), the upper woodwinds and bells add a second counter melody based in D harmonic minor, which heightens the peculiar nature of the piece. The Second Strain (mm. 24-43) by contrast, is a little more upbeat, thus evoking the magical ebullience of a circus, which is further highlighted by the xylophone part. The Second Strain ends in the key of F major and sets up the transition to the Trio in the key of G minor. The Trio (m. 44) begins with the G harmonic minor melody in the clarinets and a counter melody in the bassoon and tenor saxophone. The rest of the woodwinds and bells join in at m. 60 while the percussion adds a Gypsy-like feel with tambourine and triangle. At m. 76 the full band joins in the macabre parade with the trombones and baritones harmonizing the counter melody. The conclusion of the march has the upper woodwinds, adding a second counter melody complete with trills to bring the march to an exciting and dramatic finish.As the World’s Greatest Showman, P.T. Barnum, a man my grandfather greatly admired, once said “The noblest art is that of making others happy.” It is my hope that through this piece you will experience the thrill, delight, and fright that only carnivals can bring as you visit the Circus of the Strange!

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: HL.44007698

Grade 1 - Score Only. Composed by Stephen Bulla. Curnow Music Concert Band. 20 pages. Published by Curnow Music (HL.44007698).

UPC: 884088311988. 9x12 inches.

Melodies from a signal moment in United States history! Stephen Bulla has skillfully crafted this notable band arrangement from actual songs of the “underground railroad” era. It's always great to make history as tangible as possible for our students – team up with the history department for an unforgettable unit! This excellent arrangement helps to bring the past alive. (Grade 1).

Concert band (Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe, Bb Clarinet 1, Bb Clarinet 2, Bb Clarinet 3, Bb Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Horn in F 1/2, Bb Trumpet 1, Bb Trumpet 2, Bb Trumpet 3, Trombone 1/2, Euphonium, Baritone T.C., Tuba,) - grade 3.5

SKU: CN.S11295

Composed by Bruce Fraser. Score only. Duration 5:30. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.S11295).

Greek Folk Dances captures the excitement of two dance styles the composer encountered while on holiday in the Greek Islands - the Hasapiko and the Syrto. The first is slow and dramatic dance that plods along showcasing the solo clarinet, while the second is a blazing fast fire dance that alternates between 4/4, 3/4 and 7/8.

The inspiration for these dances came from my first proper cruise in 2007, when we traveled around Greek islands and spent a week on the island of Corfu. Traditional music was all around us and we had the chance to watch and take part in some dancing. I began to formulate mu own ideas into two of the dance styles I had encountered - the Hasapiko and the Syrto. The Hasapiko is a butcher dance where the dancers put their arms around each other's shoulders and move in a slow side to side motion, dragging the insides of their feet on the ground. The music often speeds up, but not necessarily. The Syrto is much faster, again with arms around shoulders. Often a solo dancer breaks away, doing acrobatic dance tricks in the middle of the circle. I observed solo fire dancing among flames sprayed onto the ground using some flammable liquid. I have tried to capture some of the excitement of this. The Syrto can be in 3/4 time or 7/8 time, or a mixture of the two. I have used all three options in a gradual speeding up process charging towards a hugely energetic ending.

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 4

SKU: FJ.B1550S

Score Only. Composed by Brian Balmages. Concert Band. FJH Concert Band. Light Concert; Novelty. Score. Duration 4:00. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1550S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1550S).

English.

Based entirely on the concept of grooves and rhythmic ideas, this barnburner features colorful percussion writing intertwined with infectious melodies. Musicians hit the ground running from the very first note and don't let up until the final fermata. Powerful music with a relentless drive and fierce attitude!

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

Concert Band - Grade 6

SKU: ML.013702080

Composed by Alex Poelman. Full set. Molenaar Edition #013702080. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.013702080).

At the end of 1944, Allied troops invaded the Netherlands from Belgium. Hope and longing for freedom, which now seemed so close, swept through the Netherlands: Operation Market Garden was launched. Huge numbers of paratroopers made the dangerous jump to take over enemy territory on the south side of the Rhine. Fierce fighting and attempts to cross and secure the river resulted in heavy casualties for the liberating forces. Ground support from the south came too late and there was no alternative but to call off Operation Market Garden. What looked like a quick liberation of the Netherlands turned into a long, bitter struggle. To make matters worse, a harsh winter followed: hunger and cold ate away at hope and the prospect of a liberated Netherlands. The composition 1944 uses original radio fragments from 1944 to describe these events.

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Eind 1944 vielen geallieerde troepen vanuit België Nederland binnen. Hoop en verlangen naar vrijheid, die nu zo dichtbij leek, golfden door Nederland: Operatie Market Garden werd gelanceerd. Enorme aantallen parachutisten maakten de gevaarlijke sprong om vijandelijk gebied aan de zuidkant van de Rijn in te nemen. Hevige gevechten en pogingen om de rivier over te steken en veilig te stellen resulteerden in zware verliezen voor de bevrijdende troepen. Grondsteun vanuit het zuiden kwam te laat en er was geen alternatief dan Operatie Market Garden af te blazen. Wat leek op een snelle bevrijding van Nederland veranderde in een lange, bittere strijd. Tot overmaat van ramp volgde er een strenge winter: honger en kou vrat de hoop en het vooruitzicht op een bevrijd Nederland weg. De compositie 1944 gebruikt originele radiofragmenten uit 1944 om deze gebeurtenissen te beschrijven.<<

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Fin 1944, les troupes alliées envahissent les Pays-Bas à partir de la Belgique. L'espoir et la nostalgie de la liberté, qui semble désormais si proche, envahissent les Pays-Bas : L'opération Market Garden est lancée. D'innombrables parachutistes font le dangereux saut pour s'emparer du territoire ennemi sur la rive sud du Rhin. Les combats acharnés et les tentatives pour traverser et sécuriser le fleuve se soldent par de lourdes pertes pour les forces libératrices. Le soutien terrestre en provenance du sud arrive trop tard et il n'y a pas d'autre choix que d'annuler l'opération Market Garden. Ce qui s'annonçait comme une libération rapide des Pays-Bas s'est transformé en une lutte longue et acharnée. Pour ne rien arranger, un hiver rigoureux a suivi : la faim et le froid ont rongé l'espoir et la perspective d'une libération des Pays-Bas. La composition 1944 utilise des fragments radiophoniques originaux de 1944 pour décrire ces événements.

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Ende 1944 marschierten die alliierten Truppen von Belgien aus in die Niederlande ein. Die Hoffnung und die Sehnsucht nach der Freiheit, die nun so nah zu sein schien, überkam die Niederlande: Die Operation Market Garden wurde gestartet. Zahlreiche Fallschirmjäger wagen den gefährlichen Absprung, um das feindliche Gebiet auf der Südseite des Rheins zu erobern. Heftige Kämpfe und Versuche, den Fluss zu überqueren und zu sichern, forderten schwere Verluste für die Befreiungstruppen. Die Bodenunterstützung aus dem Süden kam zu spät und es gab keine andere Möglichkeit, als die Operation Market Garden abzubrechen. Was nach einer schnellen Befreiung der Niederlande aussah, wurde zu einem langen, erbitterten Kampf. Zu allem Überfluss folgte ein harter Winter: Hunger und Kälte zehrten an der Hoffnung und der Aussicht auf befreite Niederlande. In der Komposition 1944 werden diese Ereignisse anhand von Original-Funkfragmenten aus dem Jahr 1944 beschrieben.

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Concert band (Piccolo, 1st Flute, 2nd Flute, Oboe 1/2, 1st Bb Clarinet, 2nd Bb Clarinet, 3rd Bb Clarinet, Eb Alto Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Eb Alto Saxophone 1/2, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpet 1, Bb Trumpet 2/3, F Horn 1/2, F Horn 3/4) - grade 4

SKU: CN.R10279

Composed by Peter Meechan. Band Music. Score and parts. Duration 5:00. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.R10279).

It's game time! Match Day is an aural representation of the chants, songs, and general excitement heard at a football (soccer) games in Britain.

Match Day takes its inspiration from a night in May 2005, when the football team I have supported from my childhood, Liverpool FC, won the European Cup in what was considered by many to be one of the greatest football matches of all time. The piece is not only inspired by a football match, but also takes its musical material from chants and songs that you will hear at 3pm on a Saturday afternoon at any football ground in Britain. Match Day was written as a result of a commission from the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (with funds from Youth Music), and their Musical Director, Bramwell Tovey, to whom the piece is dedicated and who conducted the first performance in April 2006.