By Frank Ticheli. Concert band. Suitable for advanced middle school, high school, community and college bands. Grade 3. Conductor Full Score. Duration 9:00

Concert band (Flute 1/Piccolo, Flute 2, Oboe 1/2, Bb Clarinet 1, Bb Clarinet 2, Bb Clarinet 3, Eb Alto Clarinet (optional), Bb Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1/2, Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bb Cornet 1, Bb Cornet 2, Bb Cornet 3, Bb Trumpet 1/2, Ho) - grade 4

SKU: CN.S11042

Composed by George Lloyd. Band Music. Score only. Duration 10:00. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.S11042).

This symphonic sketch for concert band is packed full different motives thrown around the ensemble hinting at the programmatic leitmotifs of Wagner. Every section of the ensemble gets a workout in this delightful 10-minute work.

A Symphonic Sketch for Concert Band. The resurgence of interest in George Lloyd's music must give us faith that such talent will ultimately prevail against sometimes unhappy circumstances. Lloyd was Cornish and showed precocious gifts at an early age - he had completed his first symphony by the age of nineteen. During the 1930s he completed two operas, one of which - The Serf - was produced at Covent Garden in 1938. He was set for a glittering career as a composer. The Second World War intervened and he was invalidad out of the Navy in a shell-shocked state, and having written very little serious music since 1937 went to Switzerland to recuperate, looked after by his wife, Nancy. Painfully, he began writing again - symphonies Nos. 4 and 5 - and then returned to England. He needed to earn a living and he set up a mushroom farm in Dorset. But slowly he began to compose again and drafted more symphonies in short score. By this time he was virtually unknown - despite being considered the equal of Walton, Britten, and other young stars of English music some 30 years earlier. Lloyd decided to embark on a series of recordings of his symphonies, and slowly popular acclaim enabled him to regain his position. The Forest of Arden was written in 1987 as a result of a commission by the Solihull Youth Wind Band. Although Lloyd's music feels instinctively written one should not be misled - it is carefully crafted, but the craft and structure are always subordinated to create a flow with a strongly melodic content. Instead of two or three themes, The Forest of Arden contains an abundance of ideas which can be described in two groups. The first group contains the opening rhythmic motif, quickly developed into a short rising quaver passage in the woodwinds, and later then a chromatic ostinato bass - only 8 bars at this stage but later expanded. The second group is broad and expansive, initially based on intervals of rising fifths introduced by euphonium, tubas, and baritone saxophone, immediately echoed by horns. Low brass and winds expand the theme into rising sixths and octaves. There is a hint of development, bit this is arrested as the music moves to a piu tranquillo section introduced by the alto saxophone which further develops the rising sixth theme. There follows a true development of the opening material, starting with the ostinato bass and gradually passing through different tonal centers until the rising fifths of the second theme group are heralded - fortissimo and poco piu largamente shortly before the end. The structure is almost Wagnerian (albeit on a much smaller scale), with themes being used as leitmotifs, but this is music which, even within the space of ten minutes is conceived on a grand design.

Concert Band (Score) - Level 2.5

SKU: HL.4006472

Composed by Satoshi Yagisawa. De Haske Concert Band. Concert. Softcover. Duration 270 seconds. De Haske Publications #DHP 1206225. Published by De Haske Publications (HL.4006472).

UPC: 888680992613.

A wonderful new work by Satoshi Yagisawa in which flowers are the focal point. This work honors the official registration of the Dendrobium “Yishun Primary School” in the International Orchid Register. This flower was created by pupils of a Singaporean school. The dramatic mood of the piece is intended to inspire the next generation of students towards a hopeful future after overcoming difficulties and hardships.

Composed by Clifton Williams (1923-1976). Concert Band. Opus III Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR322). Score and set of parts. Composed 1976. Duration 06:31. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications

Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: BT.EMBZ12368

Composed by Árpád Balázs. EMB Concert Band Series. Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 1983. 20 pages. Editio Musica Budapest #EMBZ12368. Published by Editio Musica Budapest (BT.EMBZ12368).

9x12 inches.

The teachers under whom Árpád Balázs (b.1937) studied composition - Ferenc Farkas, Aram Khachaturian and Goffredo Petrassi - each independently formed the opinion that with his lyrical gift Árpád Balázs's true creative field would be that of choral music and wind ensembles. Their early predictions are borne out by the roughly two hundred and fifty works for choir and almost twenty for wind orchestra that the composer has since produced. It is interesting that in the suite entitled Négy kép (Four pictures) the stylistic features of these two related musical fields are united. In it the wind instruments sing! It was not by chance that the expansive second movement was given thetitle Cantilena, while the slightly livelier but just as lyrical third movement was entitled Arietta. The opening movement of the work is a stridently jolly, energetic Induló (March), but not one of the rigidly military kind: the 6/8 rhythm contributes to its light-hearted character. This music is avowedly akin to the ballet music of Prokofiev. This choice series of four character pieces is crowned by Játék (Play) in which conveying the effect of the mixture of lines moving in parallel and then colliding with each other may be more technically demanding, but is well worth the effort! (Hungaroton HCD 31353).

Composed by Robert W. Smith. Concert Band. Opus III Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR368). Score and parts. Composed 2010. Duration 14 minutes, 53 seconds. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications

Composed by Robert W. Smith. Concert Band. Opus III Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR368). Oversized spiral-bound score. Composed 2010. Duration 14 minutes, 53 seconds. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications

Concert Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.50862S

Fantasy on We Three Kings. Composed by Brian Beck. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Sound Innovations Series for Band (SIB). Christmas. Score. Duration 2:45. Alfred Music #00-50862S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50862S).

ISBN 9781470666750. UPC: 038081585369. English.

The Quest of the Magi was one of the working titles for John Henry Hopkins Jr.'s famous carol, We Three Kings. Written in 1857 for a Christmas pageant in New York City, We Three Kings tells the tale of the Magis' journey to find a newly born king in a faraway land and the precious gifts they brought with them. This piece focuses more on the journey of following yonder star. Traveling across many countries in the first century was a perilous task, full of danger, thievery, and possible death, not to mention these men were traveling with some of the most precious and expensive cargo one could possess. This piece chronicles the magi acquiring myrrh, frankincense, and gold for their journey. Each treasure is represented by its own motif and woven into Hopkins' original carol. (2:45).

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: AP.42139S

Composed by Douglas E. Wagner. Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Beginning Band. Form: March. Light Concert. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:00. Belwin Music #00-42139S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.42139S).

UPC: 038081479224. English.

A happy march, this original setting was inspired by the gift of a King Penguin to Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo in 1913. Even though there really isn't an actual Norwegian penguin, this particular penguin-mascot has even been honored with knighthood. The story is just as intriguing as the music itself. (2:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Band Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS252

Composed by Michael J. Miller. Set of Score and Parts. 12+4+4+2+4+4+4+2+2+2+2+2+2+4+4+4+2+2+3+3+3+2+4+3+1+2+3 pages. Duration 1:45. Carl Fischer Music #CPS252. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS252).

ISBN 9781491159699. UPC: 680160918287.

America is intended for any intermediate to professional concert band looking to honor the United States of America and/or members of the Armed Forces. It is therefore ideal for performance on or around any patriotic holiday. It is not a typical setting of the tune, in that many liberties are taken to showcase each instrument of the ensemble, with the melodic focus constantly shifting. The conductor and performers should seek out these moments, and bring them to life whenever possible. The introduction, mm. 1-12, should be approached in the style of a fanfare, with an emphasis on syncopation and exaggerated nuance in regards to articulation style. Here, hidden beneath woodwind flourishes and triumphant bugle calls, the low voices play quotes of familiar American tunes such as The Star-Spangled Banner (m. 1, beat 3) and Simple Gifts (m. 3, beat 4). In mm. 15-22 the melody is carefully hidden among counter lines. This should be carefully balanced to highlight the melody, while still shaping the counter melodies appropriately. A brief return to the fanfare style occurs in mm. 33-35 before melding back into the chorale style. In regards to dynamics, performers should be reminded that within any single dynamic exists a range of expressive shades. No two notes should be played at the same volume, ensuring direction in even the simplest of phrases. Generally speaking, the fortissimo dynamic should be approached thoughtfully, with the bulk of the sound coming from the lowest voices, and the least from the highest voices.
America is intended for any intermediate to professional concert band looking to honor the United States of America and/or members of the Armed Forces. It is therefore ideal for performance on or around any patriotic holiday. It is not a typical setting of the tune, in that many liberties are taken to showcase each instrument of the ensemble, with the melodic focus constantly shifting. The conductor and performers should seek out these moments, and bring them to life whenever possible.The introduction, mm. 1–12, should be approached in the style of a fanfare, with an emphasis on syncopation and exaggerated nuance in regards to articulation style. Here, hidden beneath woodwind flourishes and triumphant bugle calls, the low voices play quotes of familiar American tunes such as The Star-Spangled Banner (m. 1, beat 3) and Simple Gifts (m. 3, beat 4). In mm. 15–22 the melody is carefully hidden among counter lines. This should be carefully balanced to highlight the melody, while still shaping the counter melodies appropriately.A brief return to the fanfare style occurs in mm. 33–35 before melding back into the chorale style.In regards to dynamics, performers should be reminded that within any single dynamic exists a range of expressive shades. No two notes should be played at the same volume, ensuring direction in even the simplest of phrases.Generally speaking, the fortissimo dynamic should be approached thoughtfully, with the bulk of the sound coming from the lowest voices, and the least from the highest voices.

Composed by Michael Smith. Arranged by Michael Smith. For Concert Band. Score only. Published by Imagine Music

Concert band - Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4585-01

A Celebration for Band. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR392). Extra full score. Composed 2017. Duration 4 minutes, 44 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4585-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4585-01).

Right from the start, the captivating sounds of percussion and powerful chords lay the groundwork for an exciting and energetic work that is sure to inspire one and all. Each instrument has been scored with special attention, and you’ll find the overall musical content to be filled with themes that sing from the heart. The middle section includes an optional solo for that gifted flutist. You can be assured that this piece will be very popular with your talented musicians. A guaranteed winner!

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.

Grade 5

SKU: CL.012-4700-00

Composed by Holsinger. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2019. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4700-00. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4700-00).

Fantasy On Old Hundred, based on the Doxology, was composed in 2018 as a gift from Dr. and Mrs. Holsinger to Lee University, in commemoration of its centennial. Up-tempo variations on a theme and secondary material are presented in this composer’s famous style. An astonishing and challenging work for mature bands!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.LDP-7288-00

A River of Passing Events. Composed by Burns. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2009. Daehn Publications #LDP-7288-00. Published by Daehn Publications (CL.LDP-7288-00).

All the drama, excitement and color that we expect from this gifted composer predicated on non-harmonic passing tones. This advancing-changing-evolving piece recalls a quote from Marcus Aurelius: Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current. Stunning!