By Steve Hodges. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Alfred Debut Series. Form: March. Grade 1. 118 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Concert Band Concert Band - late intermediate

SKU: RU.10302

Composed by Karl L. King. Edited by Timothy Rhea. Arranged by Edited by Timothy Rhea. Contest/Festival. Legacy of the March. Score and Parts. RBC Publications #10302. Published by RBC Publications (RU.10302).

9 x 12 inches.

Composed in 1913, Mystic Call was dedicated to Charles Duble of Jeffersonville, Indiana, who was also a composer of marches and an excellent low brass musician, having playing trombone with a number of circus bands during the early part of the twentieth century. As for the title, it is from Masonic ritual, with Karl King having been very active in the Masons and Shrine. Like most of the King marches composed during this period, it was written for circus use and contains exceptional parts for low brass, requiring a great deal of technique if performed at true circus tempo. The trio scoring is somewhat more lyrical in nature than many of King’s marches.

Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.DHP-1196179-015

Composed by Jan de Haan. De Haske Easy Band Series. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2019. De Haske Publications #DHP 1196179-015. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1196179-015).

English-German-French-Dutch.

The title of this work is based on the name of the commissioning band: Music Society Asaf (Dutch for Asaph). In the Hebrew Bible, the poet, singer and seer Asaph is in charge of the choir in the house of King David. Various psalms, including Psalm 81, which is used in this work, are attributed to him. The melody of this psalm is flanked by a march-like initial part, and the traditional klezmer melody ‘Uri Tzion’ features as a spectacular finale.

De titel van dit werk is gebaseerd op de naam van de opdrachtgever: Muziekvereniging Asaf. In de Hebreeuwse Bijbel is de dichter, zanger en ziener Asaf als zangmeester in dienst van koning David. Er worden verschillende psalmen, waaronder de in dit werk gebruikte psalm 81, aan hem toegeschreven. De melodie van deze psalm wordt geflankeerd door een marsachtig eerste gedeelte, en de traditionele klezmermelodie ‘Uri Tzion’ als spectaculaire afsluiting.

Der Titel dieses Werkes bezieht sich auf den Namen des Musikvereins Asaf, der es in Auftrag gegeben hat. In der hebräischen Bibel war der Dichter, Sänger und Seher Asaf verantwortlich für den Chor im Haus von König David. Ihm werden verschiedene Psalmen zugeschrieben, darunter Psalm 81, der in diesem Werk verwendet wird. Die Melodie dieses Psalms wird von einem marschartigen Anfangsteil umrahmt und die traditionelle Klezmer-Melodie Uri Tzion“ führt in ein spektakuläres Finale.

Le titre de cette œuvre est fondé sur le nom de l’association musicale Asaf (le nom néerlandais d’Asaph). Dans la bible hébra que, le poète, chanteur et devin Asaph est responsable du chœur de la maison du roi David. Divers psaumes, y compris le Psaume 81, qui figure dans cette pièce, lui sont attribués. Cette mélodie est précédée d’une section en forme de marche, tandis que l’air klezmer traditionnel « Uri Tzion » vient clore la pièce de manière spectaculaire.

Band concert band - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS118

March. Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. Beginning Band (BPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+8+2+5+2+2+8+3+6+3+1+1+3+3+16+2 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 9 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #BPS118. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS118).

ISBN 9781491152041. UPC: 680160909544.

Wolverine Trail is a concert march for beginning bands and is rather helpful in introducing beginners to the march form and style. This piece is based in the key of Eb major and uses only the first seven notes taught in most method books. It is also rhythmically accessible to beginners, as simple eighth-note combinations are the most difficult rhythms in this march. The piece follows standard march form except that is does not modulate at the trio section.
When writing this piece, I was thinking of my beginning band students at Polk County Middle School. Our school is located at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and is surrounded by dense pine forests. The mascot of our school is rather fittingly the wolverine; hence, our school is located on the street named “Wolverine Trail.” Learning to be a musician is not an easy trial, as it requires hard work, dedication, and endurance. However, the trail to becoming a musician is full of rewarding and breathtaking experiences. As I wrote this piece, I was inspired by the rugged beauty of our school’s location and also how I am helping my beginner students to start on the trail to becoming mature musicians.Wolverine Trail is a concert march for beginning bands and is rather helpful in introducing beginners to the march form and style. This piece is based in the key of Eb major and uses only the first seven notes taught in most method books. It is also rhythmically accessible to beginners, as simple eighth-note combinations are the most difficult rhythms in this march. The piece follows standard march form except that is does not modulate at the trio section which begins at m. 57. It is my hope that this piece will help you and your beginners start your own musical trailblazing.

Concert Band

SKU: AP.36-50105073

Arranged by Henry Fillmore and ed./arr. by Col. Arnald Gabriel. Concert Band. Col. Arnald Gabriel Series. Score. LudwigMasters Publications #36-50105073. Published by LudwigMasters Publications (AP.36-50105073).

ISBN 9781621561194. UPC: 659359520808. English.

There's never been another screamer quite like it! Fillmore's venerable warhorse has been given a thorough looking over by one of the foremost band conductors of our time. Drawing on his years of experience with the United States Air Force Band, Colonel Gabriel has meticulously edited this formidable march for the modern band. Rolling Thunder has long been an admired and often performed work in the symphonic band repertoire. Composed by (James) Henry Fillmore in 1916, this march was a favorite of conductor Merle Evans and the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus. The work is dedicated to Ed Hicker, who as far as the little documentation shows, was an actor and musician in the Cincinnati, Ohio area and who may have performed with Fillmore in the many pit orchestra engagements of his youth. Rolling Thunder is unique within the march oeuvre, in that its softest dynamic marking is forte! In later printings, Fillmore added the subtitle A Trombone Ace, perhaps a tip of the hat to his own instrument and that the trombones and other bass instruments are playing to the fore from beginning to end. Fillmore also indicates that the march should be played Furioso. So sit back, close your eyes and enjoy the exciting, death defying sounds of the circus as only Henry Fillmore (our Uncle Henry) can do.

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Concert Band Concert Band - late intermediate

SKU: RU.10324

Composed by Fred Jewell. Edited by Timothy Rhea. Arranged by Edited by Timothy Rhea. Contest/Festival. Legacy of the March. Score and Parts. RBC Publications #10324. Published by RBC Publications (RU.10324).

9 x 12 inches.

Most marches reserve the instrumental fireworks for the trio interlude – also known as the break-up or dog-fight strain. In Battle Royal – composed in 1909 when Jewell’s euphonium playing skill was near its peak – the lower and upper brass begin their melody-countermelody battle at the introduction and never let up. Battle Royal is the obvious work of a circus musician who knew how to generate circus crowd excitement.

Concert Band - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.81-CB224485

Composed by David Marlatt. Concert Band. Score and Part(s). Duration 6:00. Eighth Note Publications #81-CB224485. Published by Eighth Note Publications (AP.81-CB224485).

ISBN 9781778930522. UPC: 685462030538. English.

David Marlatt's The Three Rings captures the spirit of a traditional circus with several acts represented by stereotypical forms of music such as a waltz and march as well as some more modern and contemporary harmonies and rhythms. Each act is interrupted by another which simulates the audience moving their attention from one ring to another. Sections include: The Greatest Show on Earth!, The Trapeze Artists, The Acrobats, The Clowns, The Magic Box, and The Magician. (6:00).

Band concert band - Grade 1

SKU: KJ.WB350F

Composed by Ryan Nowlin. Edited by Bruce Pearson. Standard of Excellence in Concert. Score. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #WB350F. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.WB350F).

Ryan Nowlin is a new composer to the Standard of Excellence In Concert series of concert band compositions for young bands. Mr. Nowlin currently teaches instrumental music in the Breckville-Broadview Heights School District (Ohio) where he directs high school wind ensemble, marching band, and jazz ensemble. Ryan's Steadfast Overture uses lyrical melodies that are very accessible to the beginning musician. Written in overture form, this piece gives young students a chance to be expressive. The main theme in each occurrence is treated in a different fashion, keeping it fresh to the ear. Although the middle section is performed at the same tempo, the phrase structure and feel provide the distinct contrast necessary in an overture. Perfect for one of your first concerts or contest/festival performances!

About Standard of Excellence in Concert

The Standard of Excellence In Concert series presents exceptional arrangements, transcriptions, and original concert and festival pieces for beginning and intermediate band. Each selection is correlated to a specific page in the Standard of Excellence Band Method, reinforcing and expanding skills and concepts introduced in the method up to that point. Exciting parts with extensive cross-cueing are presented for every player. Accessible ranges, appropriate rhythmic challenges, and creative percussion section writing enhance the pedagogical value of the series.

Sold individually, each In Concert selection includes a full Conductor Score and enough student parts for large symphonic bands. Each student part also includes correlated Warm-Up Studies. The Conductor Score comes complete with rehearsal suggestions, a composer biography, program notes, a rehearsal piano part, several ready-to-duplicate worksheets and a duplicable written quiz.

Band concert band - Grade 4.5

SKU: CF.SPS75

Composed by Brant Karrick. SWS FS. Carl Fischer Symphonic Performance Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 3+12+12+6+12+12+12+6+6+6+6+6+6+9+9+9+6+6+9+9+9+9+6+12+6+9+3+9+9+40 pages. Duration 6 minutes, 44 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS75. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS75).

ISBN 9781491147702. UPC: 680160905201. 9 x 12 inches. Key: F major.

When Hearts Tremble is an emotion packed piece dedicated to musician friends lost all to soon. This beautiful composition by Brant Karrick reflects on the fragility of human existence, joyous memories of loved ones and their effect on everyone around them, and maintaining hope for what the future will hold when all feels lost. This tour de force piece perfectly displays Karrick's polished compositional craft with impeccable scoring, beautiful melodic writing, and exceptional orchestrational color.
While the day-to-day grind of our lives can be filled with overwhelming obligations, goals and commitments, it is sometimes very easy to forget just how precious and fragile life is . It is so easy to get caught up in our own personal feelings and worries that we sometimes don’t realize and appreciate the many blessings we have, especially friendships . On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 the Jefferson High School Band in Jefferson, Georgia lost two of its members to a fatal car accident . The victims were brothers . Music was a constant part of their lives, and the boys were talented percussionists in the marching band . To help with the grieving process the school and community commissioned this piece to celebrate the lives of William and Alex Trimble .As a father, I cannot imagine losing a child, let alone two, and beginning this piece was very difficult as I felt extreme anguish, especially for the parents . But it was decided the piece should primarily reflect the enthusiasm, youthful spirits and positive influence these two young men demonstrated as they were deeply loved by their band mates, community and family . There are four main themes, each representing the feelings and emotions that are certain to occur after a loss of loved ones . The first theme is a short, introductory fanfare, strong and bold, to stand for courage . A second dance-like melody features a liltingly mixed meter to portray a youthful and carefree innocence . This soon changes into a third more song-like, and stately theme intended to provide encouragement as we move forward through life .The middle of the piece includes a soft transition as two snare drummers give voice to the boys, allowing them to thank their friends and assuring them that it will be okay . This moves directly into a slow melody introduced by the saxophones (Alex, the younger brother was also a saxophonist) and is a time for reflection and allows for feelings of sadness at losing beloved friends . However, a second statement of the same theme, now at full volume with a strong percussion cadence, intends to lift the spirits and allows all friends to unite in joyous celebration of life . Both the enthusiastic dance theme and stately lyrical theme return, now in different keys, and work their way toward the highly energetic burst of glorious sound in the short and wild coda . When Hearts Tremble was written to celebrate the joys of youth and life, and should remind us that our friends and loved ones are precious, and we should live each day to bring more joy into the world and into the lives of others .