Concert Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.26802S

Composed by Mark Williams. Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Challenger Band Series. Form: March. Meters. Score. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-26802S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.26802S).

UPC: 038081301631. English.

Destined to become a standard of the school band repertoire, the melodies of this classic old-time 6/8 march are based on the chromatic scale. In fact, the melodies and countermelodies in the trio section are pure chromatic scales (moving in opposite directions), and the superb harmonization makes it sound fantastic. You have to hear it to believe it! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

By McKinzey. For concert band. Concert Band. Symphony Band Series. Grade 3.5. Score and parts. Composed 2010. Duration 1 minutes, 56 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.AMP-494-140

Composed by Philip Sparke. Debut Series (Anglo). Concert March. Score Only. Composed 2021. 28 pages. Anglo Music Press #AMP 494-140. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-494-140).

English-German-French-Dutch.

March of the Robot Army was commissioned by Linda Anzolin & Giordano-Bruno Tedeschi for Campobanda 2019, with funds made available by JUST ITALIA. Campobanda is an Italian summer music camp for 8- to 18-year-olds (held inCamposilvano in 2019) which has a different theme every year. The theme for 2019 was ‘science fiction’, so composer Philip Sparke chose to write a robot march. After a quirky introduction featuring trumpet calls and chromaticfigures, the main theme appears in a minor mode on clarinet and tenor sax and is then taken up by the full band. A change of key heralds a new theme, led by the trumpet and again repeated by the full ensemble. A further change ofkey introduces a legato ‘trio’ melody over a rather robotic accompaniment: instruments are added bit by bit until a climax is reached. Small motifs from the introduction then lead back to a full recapitulation, revisiting thefirst two themes in new guises before finishing the march with a flourish.

March of the Robot Army werd geschreven in opdracht van Linda Anzolin & Giordano-Bruno Tedeschi voor Campobanda 2019: de financiering werd mogelijk gemaakt door JUST ITALIA. Campobanda is een Italiaans zomermuziekkamp vooracht- tot achttienjarigen (dat in 2019 werd gehouden in Camposilvano) met elk jaar een ander thema. Het thema voor 2019 was sciencefiction, dus besloot componist Philip Sparke een robotmars te schrijven. Na een grilligeinleiding met trompetsignalen en chromatische motieven verschijnt het hoofdthema in mineur op klarinet en tenorsax, waarna het door het hele orkest wordt overgenomen. Een verandering van toonsoort kondigt een nieuw thema aan, weeringeleid door de trompet en herhaald door het volledige ensemble. Een verdere toonsoortverandering introduceert een legato ‘triomelodie’ boven een nogal robotachtige begeleiding: er worden stapsgewijs instrumenten toegevoegd totde muziek uitmondt in een hoogtepunt. Korte figuren uit de inleiding nemen ons dan mee naar een volledige herneming, met een terugkeer naar de eerste twee thema’s in een nieuwe gedaante, waarna de mars in stijl wordt afgesloten.

Der March of the Robot Army wurde von Linda Anzolin und Giordano-Bruno Tedeschi für Campobanda 2019“ in Auftrag gegeben und finanziell von JUST ITALIA unterstützt. Das italienische Sommermusikcamp Campobanda für 8- bis18-Jährige fand 2019 in Camposilvano statt und hat jedes Jahr ein anderes Motto. 2019 lautete das Thema Science Fiction“, daher entschied sich der Komponist Philip Sparke dazu, einen Robotermarsch zu schreiben. Nach einerskurrilen Einleitung mit Trompetenrufen und chromatischen Figuren erklingt in Klarinetten und Tenorsaxophonen das Hauptthema in Moll, das dann vom gesamten Orchester aufgegriffen werd. Ein Tonartwechsel kündigt ein neues Thema an,das von der Trompete vorgestellt und anschließend vom gesamten Ensemble wiederholt wird. Ein weiterer Tonartwechsel führt zu einem melodischen, legato gespielten Trio-Abschnitt über einer roboterhaften Begleitung. Nach und nachkommen weitere Instrumente hinzu, bis der Höhepunkt erreicht ist. Kleine Motive aus der Einleitung führen dann zu einer Reprise, wobei die ersten beiden Themen in neuer Gestalt wieder aufgegriffen werden, bevor der Marsch zum Endehin noch einmal musikalisch aufblüht.

March of the Robot Army est une commande de Linda Anzolin et Giordano-Bruno Tedeschi pour Campobanda 2019, gr ce des fonds mis disposition par JUST ITALIA. Destinée aux jeunes de 8 18 ans, Campobanda est une école demusique d’été dont le thème change chaque année. Celui de l’édition 2019 étant « sciencefiction », Philip Sparke décida d’écrire une marche pour robots. Après une introduction insolite rassemblant appels de trompette et figureschromatiques, le premier thème apparaît dans un mode mineur la clarinette et au saxophone ténor avant d’être repris par l’orchestre entier. Un changement de tonalité annonce un nouveau thème, mené par la trompette et repris,encore une fois, par l’orchestre entier. Un autre changement de tonalité introduit une mélodie legato « en trio » sur un accompagnement quelque peu robotique : divers instruments s’y ajoutent progressivement pour aboutir unclimax. Des petits motifs tirés de l’introduction mènent une récapitulation complète qui reprend les deux premiers thèmes sous des formes différentes, avant de conclure la marche avec un bouquet final.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-3895-01

Composed by McKinzey. Concert Band. Symphony Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR368). Extra full score. Composed 2010. Duration 1 minute, 56 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3895-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3895-01).

Fingers will fly and ears will perk up to this unique quick-step march titled Half Step March by Kyle McKinzey. As the title suggests, it is a flurry of chromatic runs and licks that will make your students WANT to practice, and have your audience’s toes tapping. For many, it will bring back memories of the old circus marches. You will be able to see clowns running about, trapeze artists flying around and much more. A great opener to a concert, or a quick encore piece that will leave them wanting more.

By Barrie Gott. Edited by Bruce Pearson. For concert band. Concert Band. Standard of Excellence - in Concert. Score. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.
Level: Grade 1.5.

Concert Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.48112S

Composed by Brian Beck. Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Sound Innovations for Concert Band. Form: March. Score. 16 pages. Duration 2:30. Alfred Music #00-48112S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48112S).

UPC: 038081558769. English.

Zion March is written in classic march style, using many permutations of quarter/eighth-note rhythms. Though range is limited, the use of many chromatic notes creates interesting harmonies. Groups performing piece will soon become rhythm masters! Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 2, Level 3. (2:30) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Glockenspiel, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Timpani, Trombone 1 and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS193F

Composed by R. Alan Carter. SWS. Carl Fischer Concert Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 20 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 17 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS193F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS193F).

ISBN 9781491148198. UPC: 680160905690. 9 x 12 inches.

Azalea City is an original march that has been composed in the style of famous march composer Henry Fillmore. A tuneful, chromatic melodic figure, fanfare-like themes, and bold, march style harmonies are highlighted in this well-written piece by newcomer Alan Carter. The march is in 2/4 making it more accessible to bands at this level. This piece is perfect for both introducing march styles and for use in your next festival.

Composed by R. Alan Carter. Carl Fischer Concert Performance Series. Score and part(s). With Standard notation. Duration 3 minutes, 17 seconds. Carl Fischer #CPS193. Published by Carl Fischer (CF.CPS193).

(March). Composed by John Philip Sousa (1854-1932). Arranged by Brion. For concert band. Sousa Legacy. Grade 3.5. Score and parts. Duration 3 minutes, 35 seconds. Published by Willow Blossom Music

Concert band - Grade 1

SKU: RM.FODD02630-BA

Composed by Giovanni Foddai. Parade. Orchestra. Full set. Editions Robert Martin #FODD02630-BA. Published by Editions Robert Martin (RM.FODD02630-BA).

ISBN 9790231026306.

Band concert band - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS191F

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. SWS. Carl Fischer Young Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 12 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YPS191F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS191F).

ISBN 9781491148136. UPC: 680160905638. 9 x 12 inches.

Generosity is an original march in standard form, but written with developing players in mind. It is reminiscent of the wonderful marches of Bennett or King, with tuneful melodies, interesting harmonies, and a few chromatic twists thrown in to make it more exciting. Mathew Putnam has written a perfect vehicle to teach the march style and form to developing players.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4889-00

Composed by J. Johnson. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Score and set of parts. Composed 2020. Duration 3 minutes, 33 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4889-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4889-00).

A Haunted Trilogy is guaranteed to become a favorite for student and audience alike. Set as a trilogy of three short movements, your band can play one for a quick novelty piece, or all three as a divertimento or program music. March of the Gremlins opens the suite with an eerie march. Tarantella For Trolls continues the spooky musical fun with a slightly twisted little dance. Goblin’s Gavotte closes our haunted suite with an ominous romp. It’s mischievously impish, looming, conniving, and a great learning piece for chromatics in three different styles. Boo!

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.

Concert band - Grade 4

SKU: MH.0-931329-53-1

Composed by Gregory B.Rudgers. Suitable for high school, community, and college bands. Conductor score and set of parts. Duration 7:30. Published by Manhattan Beach Music (MH.0-931329-53-1).

ISBN 9780931329531.

Journey back to ancient Greece and view a place of long-gone legend. Follow the trail to the Kingdom of Ithaca, from the heroic palace, to a place of tranquility, to a reckless dance of abandon, to the return of Odysseus. The melodic material used in 200 B.C. is from a two thousand year old Greek hymn to Apollo. The legendary adventures of Odysseus as described by Homer in the Odyssey (ca. 700 B.C.) provide the programmatic material. The music is freely based upon the First Delphic Hymn (or Paen to Apollo), composed ca. 200 B.C. The source is a transcription appearing on pages 363 - 367 of Ancient and Oriental Music, Edited by Egon Wellesz (Oxford University Press: London, 1957). Each movement of the work depicts a key event in the epic Homeric poem, as described below. Movement I: Intrada - The first four notes of this movement, C - Bb - G - Bb, are the melodic and harmonic foundation for the entire work. These pitches, introduced in a simple and direct manner, are subsequently developed in more complex fashions throughout the suite. Following this stately introduction is a militaristic fanfare that introduces the dotted-eighth and sixteenth-note figure later reprised in the second and fourth movements. Indeed, all the musical ideas which will be central to the remaining movements first appear in the Intrada. This movement depicts the grandeur of Odysseus and his kingdom in Ithaca, and establishes the heroic mood of the entire work. Movement II: Ballad - After a brief restatement of the opening dotted-eighth-and-sixteenth fanfare, the second movement extracts the falling third (Bb to G) from the C - Bb - G - Bb motif and extends it and expands it into a haunting solo for alto saxophone. The C - Bb - G - Bb motif appears again (see measures 23 - 33 in trumpets) as counterpoint to this melody, now pulsing through the thick texture of the band. Many performers have come to view the Ballad as the emotional epicenter of the entire suite; my conception of the Ballad is to achieve a union of pathos and strength. Programmatically, this movement depicts Odysseus's son, Telemachos, as he both longs for Odysseus's return and stoically defends his father's kingdom. Movement III: Dance - It will take Odysseus twenty years to return to Ithaca. During his absence, noblemen besiege his palace, violating the sanctity of the household and seeking the hand of his wife, Penelope. This movement depicts the wanton revelries that result. The original four-note motif is chromatically altered and the meter is made irregular. The rapid tempo, driving percussion, and angular meter and melodies combine in an explosion of reckless abandon. Movement IV: March Building from a delicate woodwind ensemble accompanied by finger cymbals to a fully orchestrated statement replete with thundering percussion, this is a resounding march of victory. Odysseus has returned in triumph to restore dignity to his household and to reclaim the throne of the Kingdom of Ithaca. Ensemble instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 8 Flute 1 - 2, 2 Oboe 1 - 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 1, 4 Bb Clarinet 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 3, 1 Eb Alto Clarinet, 3 Bb Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoon 1 - 2, 3 Eb Alto Saxophone 1, 3 Eb Alto Saxophone 2, 2 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 1 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Trumpet 1, 3 Bb Trumpet 2, 3 Bb Trumpet 3, 2 F Horn 1-2, 2 F Horn 3-4, 2 Trombone 1, 2 Trombone 2, 2 Trombone 3, 3 Euphonium (B.C.), 2 Euphonium T.C., 4 Tuba, 1 Timpani, 2 Mallet Percussion: Bells, Xylophone, 2 Percussion 1: Snare Drum, Tambourine, 2 Percussion 2: Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Tom-Tom, Finger Cymbals, 1 Percussion 3: Bass Drum.