SKU: CF.YPS200
ISBN 9781491152201. UPC: 680160909704. Key: D minor.
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!
SKU: CF.YPS200F
ISBN 9781491152881. UPC: 680160910380.
SKU: CF.YPS105
ISBN 9780825884870. UPC: 798408084875. 9 x 12 inches. Key: Bb major.
Based on our popular New Bennett Band Book series, we have compiled march-style warm-ups in a separate publication so they may be used by all bands wishing to learn from them. These innovative warm-ups and fundamental drills are the ultimate method of teaching and reinforcing the March style.How To Use the March Warm-upsPlaying in a march style can present difficulties for young students. The most prevalent problem is that students have a tendency to play every note too short. Conversely, accented notes are usually played incorrectly with too much tongue. Do marches contain short notes? Absolutely, but these shortest of notes should be reserved for notes that precede an accent or notes that are specifically marked with a staccato. Think of unmarked notes as being separated, but not short and certainly not clipped or stopped with the tongue. Accented notes should be played with more weight using air and more length, and not just a harder tongue. Accents are given to show emphasis to a note and should be thought of in this manner.The warm-up exercises provided in this collection should give you many opportunities to stress the above-mentioned comments on march performance style. The following gives an explanation on the purpose and use of each of these exercises.No. 1 – Basic Chords and ModulationsOne of the challenges of playing marches with young students is successfully performing the key change at the Trio. This exercise presents the three basic chords (tonic, subdominant and dominant) in each of the three keys in this collection of marches. You can also use this exercise to teach and reinforce the style of accented notes. You may want to have your band play major scales in succession by fourths to reinforce the concept of modulation to the subdominant that occurs at the Trio (i.e. the B≤-major scale, then the E≤-major scale, then the A≤-major scale). I might suggest getting the students to try continuing the pattern all the way around the circle of fourths.No. 2 – March Style in B≤ MajorThis exercise contains many opportunities to teach and reinforce the difference between staccato and accented notes. The melody voices move up and down the B≤-major scale, while other instruments play chords commonly found in the marches in this collection. These include diminished chords, secondary dominant chords (i.e. the V of the V) and other common chromatic chords that Fillmore often used.No. 3 – Cakewalk Rhythm in B≤ MajorThe simple syncopated rhythm in this exercise is common to many marches. This drill gives you the opportunity to teach/ reinforce the standard ar-ticulation and natural accent of this rhythmic pattern. Again, this exercise uses an ascending and descending major-scale pattern as the melodic basis, accompanied by chords commonly found in American- style marches.No. 4 – The March Scale in B≤ MajorI call this exercise “The March Scale,†because often in marches (and especially in these marches) the descending half-step is part of the melodic material. These chromatic figures give the melodies of many marches their charm and flow. Thus, I devised this exercise and others like it in E≤ major and A≤ major to familiarize students with these patterns. I would suggest playing the pattern in a variety of ways different from what is written. Here are some other possibilities:• Tongue one, slur three• Slur two, tongue two• Tongue two, slur two• Tongue one, slur two, tongue oneGradually increase the tempo to the march tempo and the articulation style will fall right into place.Another important consideration is the performance of the bass line and the bass-drum part. Too often, the bass drum and bass instruments play their parts with equal emphasis on both beats in the measure. This is incorrect, and frequently makes the marchNo. 5 – March Style in E≤ MajorThis is a similar to exercise No. 2, but with a different rhythmic pattern. Emphasize the difference between accented and unaccented notes. Also, play the exercise with line direction moving the musical line forward. Experiment and play the exercise with different dynamic choices and with hairpins up and down in different ways.No. 6 – More March Style in E≤ MajorExercise No. 6 comprises more rhythmic patterns and harmonic materials in E≤ major to teach and reinforce the march style. This exercise em-phasizes the sixteenth-note rhythm, as notated in the third measure of the exercise. Young stu- dents have a tendency to “crush†the sixteenths; consequently, they lack clarity. It would be a good idea to work this rhythmic figure on a scale pattern with all of the instruments in the band as an additional warm-up exercise.No. 7 – The March Scale in E≤ MajorSee the information for No. 4 and apply it to this exercise. Use all of the various articulations described above as well.No. 8 – March Style in A≤ MajorSee the information for No. 2 and apply it to this exercise.No. 9 – Cakewalk Rhythm in A≤ MajorSee the information for No. 3 and apply it to this exercise.No. 10 – The March Scale in A≤ MajorSee the information for No. 4 and apply it to this exercise.Other Ideas for March PerformanceA rehearsal practice that has worked very well for me is to start out by having the band play the march very slowly at about Œ = 60 in a chorale/legato style. The slow tempo is a fine opportunity to work on clarity of harmonic move- ment and to work on the balance and blend of the tutti band sound. This will pay great dividends toward improving the sound of your band. Gradually increase the tempo to the march tempo and the articulation style will fall right into place.Another important consideration is the performance of the bass line and the bass-drum part. Too often, the bass drum and bass instruments play their parts with equal emphasis on both beats in the measure. This is incorrect, and frequently makes the march.
SKU: BT.CMP-0189-98-010
It has been said that the magic of Mozart’s music lies in its ability to truly and purely express the inner self. This delightful Grade 21/2 adaptation of a well-known theme from The Magic Flute will help your young musicians gain a deeper understanding of Mozart and the amazing gift that made him the incomparable master of flawless composition. In addition, your musicians will discover that Mozart is FUN! Douglas Court uses creative variations to skillfully bring this delightful music to your concert band stage with remarkable authenticity. A great one to program for “the Mozart year!â€The Magical Mozart van Douglas Court is een verzameling van eenvoudige variaties op een alom bekend thema uit de prachtige opera Die Zauberflöte van Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Breng met The Magical Mozart een vleugjemagie van een van de grootste componisten aller tijden in uw volgende concert.In The Magical Mozart verarbeitete der amerikanische Komponist Douglas Court ein bekanntes Thema aus der Oper Die Zauberflöte. Diese Melodie wurde über die Jahre hinweg schon mit verschiedenen Texten in sakralen Hymnen verwendet. Douglas Courts einfache, aber ansprechende Bearbeitung für Blasorchester ist ein wunderbarer Einstieg für Musiker und Publikum in die zauberhafte Musik des großen Meisters.
SKU: BT.CMP-0189-98-040
SKU: HL.4005843
UPC: 888680927356. 9.0x12.0x0.062 inches.
Our favorite magical nanny returns to the silver screen, complete with clever and catchy new songs. Here's an entertaining and fast moving medley for the concert stage including: (Underneath the) Lovely London Sky, Can You Imagine That?, A Cover Is Not the Book, The Place Where Lost Things Go, Trip a Little Light Fantastic, and Nowhere to Go but Up.
SKU: AP.41357
ISBN 9780739098004. UPC: 038081462509. English.
Over the course of ten years, legendary young-band composers John O'Reilly and Mark Williams composed and arranged over 100 creative works that correlate with specific pages in their highly successful band method, Accent on Achievement. Alfred Music is now proud to make these arrangements available in a book format that includes 22 full arrangements in each collection. The March Collection includes many original marches along with arrangements of famous march themes. Titles: March Royale * Marching Marines * Battle Creek March * March Zuma * Honor Roll March * Maritime March * and 16 others.
SKU: AP.41355
ISBN 9780739097984. UPC: 038081462486. English.
SKU: AP.41977
ISBN 9780739099254. UPC: 038081463971. English.
SKU: AP.41364
ISBN 9780739098073. UPC: 038081462578. English.
SKU: AP.41358
ISBN 9780739098011. UPC: 038081462516. English.
SKU: AP.41353
ISBN 9780739097960. UPC: 038081462462. English.
SKU: BT.DHP-1074314-140
9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
For Three Aspects of Kurt Weill Peter Kleine Schaars took inspiration from the three periods that characterise the life of Weill - he successivelylived in Berlin, Paris and New York. One theme is used to create threetotally different atmospheres, a protest march against the fascists inBerlin, a French Musette (valse de Paris) and an American big bandstyle Broadway orchestra. Let this great work show the versatility ofyour concert band! Peter Kleine Schaars werd ge nspireerd door de drie periodes die het leven van Weill (1900-1950) kenmerkten - in Berlijn, Parijs en New York. Three Aspects of Kurt Weill bevat één thema dat in drie verschillende stemmingennaar voren komt, corresponderend met de drie genoemde periodes: als een protestmars en een parodie op het fascistische gebruik van muziek, als een Franse musette en ten slotte in een Amerikaanse bigbandstijl.Kurt Weill, der unter anderem mit seiner Musik zur Dreigroschenoper berühmt wurde, lebte nacheinander in Berlin, Paris und New York. Three Aspects of Kurt Weill weist ein Thema auf, das dementsprechend in drei völlig unterschiedlichen Stimmungen erscheint: als Protestmarsch gegen die Faschisten in Berlin, als französische Musette und im amerikanischen Big- Band-Stil. Beweisen Sie die Verwandlungsfähigkeit Ihres Blasorchesters! Dans le cadre du projet “La musique de Kurt Weillâ€, organisé Leeuwarden (Pays-Bas) en 2006, Peter Kleine Schaars a donné une seconde jeunesse plusieurs œuvres que le compositeur allemand avait créées pour le Dreigroschen Orchester (L’Orchestre de quat’sous), un ensemble qu’il avait spécialement formé et dont il avait fixé l’instrumentation pour interprété sa Kleine Dreigroschenmusik (Une petite musique de quat’sous).Peter Kleine Schaars s’est inspiré des trois périodes qui ont marqué la vie de Kurt Weill (1900-1950) : ses étapes Berlin, Paris et New York. Three Aspects of Kurt Weill (“Trois impressions divertissantes de Kurt Weillâ€) développe un thèmerécurrent exposé dans trois climats musicaux différents qui correspondent aux trois étapes de la vie de Weill.Le premier mouvement est une marche protestataire “aux accents berlinois†qui parodie l’utilisation de la musique sous le fascisme. Les trompettes ont le premier rôle. Le second mouvement chemine sur une valse musette toute parisienne qui fait la part belle au saxophone alto et l’accordéon. Le troisième et dernier mouvement développe le thème dans une trame swing typique du Big Band. Votre formation se métamorphose en un grand orchestre digne de Broadway ! Per il brano Three Aspects of Kurt Weill, Peter Kleine Schaars ha preso ispirazione dai tre periodi che caratterizzano la vita di Weill - visse prima a Berlino, poi a Parigi e infine a New York. Un tema viene utilizzato per creare tre atmosfere completamente diverse: una Marcia di protesta contro i fascisti a Berlino, una Musette (valzer di Parigi) e una big band americana nello stile delle orchestre di Broadway. Lascia che questa grande opera mostri la versatilit della tua banda in concerto!
SKU: BT.DHP-1074314-010
SKU: BT.DHP-0960731-140
9x12 inches.
‘Grand March’ was composed in 1995 for the All Shizuoka Youth Band of Japan. The piece opens with a majestic fanfare. A superb-sounding march, with a commanding character, follows. The talent of this Japanese composer reveals itself in the distinctly lyrical character of the trio section, which contrasts wonderfully with the first lyrical themes of the score. Grand March werd in 1995 gecomponeerd voor de All Shizuoka Youth Band uit Japan. Het werk opent met een majestueuze fanfare. Wat volgt, is een subliem klinkende mars met een imponerend karakter. Het talent van de Japanse componist Kanagaye komt verder tot uiting in de contrasterende lyriek van het triodeel. Een grootse mars waarmee uw orkest veel eer kan inleggen! Der Grand March wurde 1995 für die All Shizuoka Youth Band of Japan komponiert. Der Marsch beginnt hoffnungsvoll mit einer majestätischen Fanfare. Darauf folgt ein toll klingender, energischer Marsch. Das Talent dieses japanischen Komponisten zeigt sich besonders im lyrischen Charakter des Trio-Abschnitts, der wunderbar im Kontrast zu den ersten lyrischen Themen steht. Grand March est une composition datant de 1995 pour l’ensemble japonais All Shizuoka Youth Band. L’œuvre commence par une fanfare majestueuse, tel que le promet le titre, suivie d’une marche superbe au caractère impérieux. Le talent de ce compositeur japonais est révélé dans le style très lyrique du trio, qui fait un magnifique contraste avec les premiers thèmes lyriques de la Grand March. Grand March (La grande marcia) fu composta nel 1995 per la Banda giovanile giapponese All Shizuoka. La marcia si apre con una maestosa fanfara. Segue una marcia dalla sonorit superba, con un carattere autorevole. Il talento del compositore si rivela nel carattere spiccatamente lirico della sezione del trio, che contrasta meravigliosamente con i primi temi lirici della marcia.
SKU: BT.DHP-0960731-010
â??Grand Marchâ?? was composed in 1995 for the All Shizuoka Youth Band of Japan. The piece opens with a majestic fanfare. A superb-sounding march, with a commanding character, follows. The talent of this Japanese composer reveals itself in the distinctly lyrical character of the trio section, which contrasts wonderfully with the first lyrical themes of the score. Grand March werd in 1995 gecomponeerd voor de All Shizuoka Youth Band uit Japan. Het werk opent met een majestueuze fanfare. Wat volgt, is een subliem klinkende mars met een imponerend karakter. Het talent van de Japanse componist Kanagaye komt verder tot uiting in de contrasterende lyriek van het triodeel. Een grootse mars waarmee uw orkest veel eer kan inleggen! Der Grand March wurde 1995 für die All Shizuoka Youth Band of Japan komponiert. Der Marsch beginnt hoffnungsvoll mit einer majestätischen Fanfare. Darauf folgt ein toll klingender, energischer Marsch. Das Talent dieses japanischen Komponisten zeigt sich besonders im lyrischen Charakter des Trio-Abschnitts, der wunderbar im Kontrast zu den ersten lyrischen Themen steht. Grand March est une composition datant de 1995 pour lâ??ensemble japonais All Shizuoka Youth Band. Lâ??Å?uvre commence par une fanfare majestueuse, tel que le promet le titre, suivie dâ??une marche superbe au caractère impérieux. Le talent de ce compositeur japonais est révélé dans le style très lyrique du trio, qui fait un magnifique contraste avec les premiers thèmes lyriques de la Grand March. Grand March (La grande marcia) fu composta nel 1995 per la Banda giovanile giapponese All Shizuoka. La marcia si apre con una maestosa fanfara. Segue una marcia dalla sonorit superba, con un carattere autorevole. Il talento del compositore si rivela nel carattere spiccatamente lirico della sezione del trio, che contrasta meravigliosamente con i primi temi lirici della marcia.