SKU: CF.YPS114
ISBN 9780825888007. UPC: 798408088002. 9x12 inches. Key: Eb major.
This fresh new setting of two traditional Scottish folk songs, Will Ye No Come Back Again and Keel Row, was written in honor of its namesake, the Scottish village Castlebay. Composer Gene Milford has crafted a well-scored offering for contest/festival performance that is reminiscent of English-style band pieces. After the striking opening, the piece moves to the more fiddle-like Keel Row in a lilting 6/8. All of the sections of the ensemble get to shine and the band will sound formidable with this piece.
SKU: CF.YPS28
ISBN 9780825848506. UPC: 798408048501. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Eb major.
Commissioned by a South Carolina Middle School Band, Eagle Lake March, has the stately character of the great British marches of Gustav Holst and Eric Coates. As with all good marches the main theme is memorably tuneful, and there is a fine collection of worthy counter melodies, as well. A modulation to F Major leads to a grandly scored and sonorous conclusion Duration: 4’ Keys: Eb, F Ranges: Trumpet – F; Horn – Eb; Trombone – Eb.
SKU: CF.CPS73F
ISBN 9780825867446. UPC: 798408067441. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Eb major - ab major - eb major.
Bom Dia (pronounced Bom Gee-ahh) means good morning in Brazilian Portuguese. This cheerful piece uses the form of the Brazilian choro, with three melodies played in A-B-A-C-A order. An original march, Bom Dia was inspired by Andrew Balent's frequent trips to Brazil. This piece will serve as a welcome change this year for directors seeking a new warm-up march for a contest or festival.
SKU: 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.
SKU: CF.BPS118F
ISBN 9781491152720. UPC: 680160910229.
SKU: CF.YPS95
ISBN 9780825884672. UPC: 798408084677. 9 x 12 inches. Key: Eb major.
A feature for the tuba section or tuba soloist, Tubasaurus Rex will put your tubists in the spotlight and make them feel like royalty. Containing the opportunity to demonstrate both light march and swing styles, everyone in the band will enjoy performing this number. You could also use Tubasaurus Rex to highlight a soloist in a repeat performance. An advanced download version of the solo part is available free as a printable PDF from the publisher's website.
SKU: CF.SPS15
ISBN 9780825848223. UPC: 798408048228. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Eb major.
A dynamic concert overture that derives most of its force and material from the striking fanfare motive announced in the opening measure by horns and trumpets (concert Eb, Bb, Ab, Db). The bold opening in compound time is followed by a suave and flowing Adagio in 4/4 meter that makes a lovely tune out of a variant of the opening motive. At measure 103, with a marimba solo, the Allegro style and compound meter return for a rousing and invigorating climax. This piece is a significant addition to the band repertoire for concert and contest. Duration: 6'30 Keys: Eb, Ab Ranges: Trumpet-A; Horn-F; Trombone-G.
SKU: CF.BBS40
ISBN 9780825820571. UPC: 798408020576. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Eb major.
SKU: PR.11540200F
UPC: 680160020560. 8.5 x 11 inches. Key: Eb major.
SKU: CF.CPS216
ISBN 9781491152423. UPC: 680160909926.
Cosmic Expedition takes performers on a musical journey far across the galaxy via three main sections. This fanfare composition would be perfect for opening a concert. It has bold brass fanfare figures over textural woodwinds to start and then takes the listener on a sonic journey through a variation of harmonic colors, tambural and textural shifts.Cosmic Expedition takes performers on a musical journey far across the galaxy via three main sections. The first, a rather celebratory and triumphant fanfare in Bb major begins with the upper woodwinds and percussion creating a sound-screen, that is a busy texture consisting of a flurry of repeated notes over which the horns and alto saxophones present the opening theme. The sound-screen should be carefully balanced and give way to the melody at m. 5, which should be played extremely marcato. The timpani solo beginning in m. 11 must not be understated. A brief percussion interlude separates a restatement of the opening theme, this time with the addition of the trumpet, tenor saxophone, and euphonium, and a counter melody by the low winds. The percussion interlude is playful, light, but full of vigor and energy. An Ab in the low winds pulls the harmony towards G minor in m. 40 to start the second section, a more serious fanfare. Here, the marimba repeats an ostinato that is complemented by the bass drum and woodblock. The upper woodwinds with the xylophone and snare drum dance over the stern secondary fanfare. A longing call lead by the trombones, interrupted by a subtle snare drum beckons to the clarinets and horn who begin the third section of the piece at m. 68. This haunting melody in C minor is legato, and starkly contrasts all which came before it. A relentless concert tom-tom played with hard mallets keeps the momentum persistent, and a heartbeat-like pulse is felt from the tuba and baritone saxophone. The melody rises towards m. 84 when the brass harken back to the fanfare style before fading back into another lush woodwind strain.A recapitulation of the low winds’ call is heard at m. 100 which in this occasion intensifies into an emphatic statement by the battery percussion instruments. Now in Eb major, the opening fanfare theme is heard again once more before fading into the beginning of the piece’s conclusion.To end, the counter melody from the opening section duels with chromatic tension above before swelling to an arrival in the original key of Bb major. The full ensemble celebrates the piece’s resolution, and after a few crunchy power chords the journey is completed.
SKU: CF.CPS216F
ISBN 9781491153109. UPC: 680160910601.
SKU: CF.CPS18F
ISBN 9780825843716. UPC: 798408043711. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Eb major.
SKU: CF.YPS72F
ISBN 9780825868085. UPC: 798408068080. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Bb major - f major - eb major.
A frosty, snowy day and a horse-drawn sleigh on its way to Grandma's house are the visions that Christmas Bells evokes. Memorable melodies and the jingling sounds of sleigh bells function as a holiday Currier and Ives portrait set to beautiful music.
SKU: CF.CPS80F
ISBN 9780825867583. UPC: 798408067588. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Eb major - ab major.
First introduced by Sousa in 1895, this march has become one of his most popular. Andrew Balent has worked his magic to tame the difficulties down for the abilities of the advancing band. Best of all, the result does not sound diluted in the least. This is what Balent does best!
SKU: CF.CB134F
ISBN 9780825867385. UPC: 798408067380. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Eb major - ab major.
Gifted Leadership is a most interesting march with some unique scoring that sets it apart from many more ordinary marches. The woodwind parts are especially intriguing, with much more variety and independence than is frequently found in a traditional march. Fillmore wrote this march to honor the leadership of famed band leader and cornet soloist Frank Simon. It is authentically presented here as Fillmore intended, carefully edited by Robert E. Foster.
SKU: HL.4005544
UPC: 888680748760. 9.0x12.0x0.36 inches.
Drawing on his many years of experience building nationally acclaimed band programs and also his work as a successful guest conductor and clinician, Richard Saucedo has created a much-needed set of key-based chorales. These chorales incorporate the concept of drones (included on every part), and in addition to helping your ensemble focus on tuning these are great for developing tone, balance and phrasing. Vol 1 includes three chorales: Bb major, D minor, Eb major.
SKU: CF.FPS68F
ISBN 9780825868153. UPC: 798408068158. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Eb major - ab major.
Another classic Harold Bennett (pseudonym for Henry Fillmore) march, first presented as part of the Bennett Band Book series. Every year, more and more band directors choose these little march gems, arranged by Larry Clark, for contest warm-up. They are tuneful, easy to play, and simply sound great!
SKU: CF.YPS49F
ISBN 9780825858864. UPC: 798408058869. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Eb major.
Silva brings you an open Copland-type sound in a work that is musically descriptive. With its big angular gestures that contrast with sweeping melodic lines, this piece is a perfect vehicle to promote lyrical playing. With Path to the Pacific, you get a r.
SKU: CF.R1401S
ISBN 9780825827624. UPC: 798408027629. 6.75 X 10.5 inches. Key: Eb major.
SKU: CF.BPS29F
ISBN 9780825850790. UPC: 798408050795. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Eb major.
SKU: CF.SPS30
ISBN 9780825864872. UPC: 798408064877. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Eb major.
Using the musical styles and forms of the Medieval and Renaissance periods, Mike Forbes has written a striking and powerful three movement suite that is a major addition to serious band literature. The music is entirely original, but the style and approach is similar to such pieces as the Courtly Dances from Gloriana by Benjamin Britten, and makes effective use of the coloristic possibilities of the modern concert band.
SKU: BT.DHP-1053790-010
9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
Der erste Satz des Klarinettenkonzerts, das Allegro, ist kühn und brilliant in seinen technischen Anforderungen in den schnellen Passagen und flüssig und ausdrucksvoll in den lyrischen Abschnitten. Er ist eine spannende Herausforderung für Klarinettisten von heut und war sehr wahrscheinlich ein virtuoses Stück für Klarinettisten im frühen 19. Jahrhundert.Wie so viele Komponisten der Klassik, beschrieb Krommer die Aritkulation von kaum mehr als ein paar Phrasen seiner Soli für Bläser. Infolgedessen nahmen sich die einzelnen Spieler viel Freiheiten, wo und wann sie angestoßen oder gebunden spielten. Artikulation für Bläser, genau wie Bogenbewegung für Streicher, mussflexibel in ihrer Auslegung und Durchführung sein. Die richtige Spielweise ergibt aus dem technischen Können und der Ausdrucksstärke des jeweiligen Spielers. Der Dirigent sollte dies zusammen mit seinem Solisten erarbeiten. Le compositeur et violoniste tchèque Frantisek Vincenc Kramar dont le nom fut germanisé en Franz Vinzenz Krommer, est né le 27 novembre 1759 Kamenice en Moravie occidentale et mort le 8 janvier 1831 Vienne en Autriche. l’adolescence, il est initié l’art du violon et l’orgue par son oncle Anton Matthias Krommer lui-même organiste et chef de chœur. En 1785, il fait un premier séjour Vienne avant de rejoindre l’orchestre du Comte de Limburg-Stirum dont la résidence se trouve Simontornya en Hongrie. Il est engagé d’abord en tant que violon solo de l’orchestre puis plus tard en tant que maître de chapelle. Vers 1790, il obtient le poste de chef de chœur la cathédrale de Pécs. Il quitte cette fonction en 1793 pour entrer au service du Comte Károlyi puis du Prince Antal Grassalkovich. En 1795, suite au décès du prince hongrois, Franz Krommer revient Vienne. Après une longue période d’infortune, il entre comme Maître de Chapelle au service du Duc Ignaz Fuchs, en 1806. Quatre ans plus tard, il est nommé au poste de directeur musical du Thé tre Royal et Impérial de Vienne (Wiener Hoftheater). En 1818, succédant Leopold (Johann Anton) Kozeluch, il devient le dernier Maître de musique de chambre et compositeur de la cour des Habsbourg. Il gardera ses fonctions jusqu’ sa mort en 1831.Franz Krommer était l’un des plus illustres compositeurs tchèques de la Vienne impériale vers la fin du XVIIIe siècle. Sa musique était très appréciée de son vivant et certains le considéraient comme le digne héritier de Joseph Haydn. Son style est indéniablement apparenté ce dernier mais aussi celui de Mozart. Franz Krommer a composé de nombreuses symphonies, des concertos (essentiellement pour instruments vent solistes), des duos pour violons, des quatuors cordes, de la musique de chambre et des œuvres sacrées. Le Concerto pour Clarinette Opus 36 de Krommer a été publié pour la première fois en 1803 chez l’éditeur allemand Johann Anton André.
SKU: BT.DHP-1053790-140
SKU: CF.YPS38
ISBN 9780825852152. UPC: 798408052157. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Eb major. Text: Al Stillman. Al Stillman.
The classic holiday favorite by Al Stillman and Robert Allen is presented here in a playable arrangement for concert band. It is my hope that this arrangement will be equally satisfying for the young band with ample rehearsal time or for the more mature band that wants a holiday favorite they can perform with limited rehearsal. The piece is presented first in a lush chorale format with the use of extended jazz harmonies. Special care should be given to balancing and tuning the inner voices for the most pleasant sound. After the lush opening on the famous refrain the arrangement moves to the bridge in an up-tempo swing. In this section the percussion is written to imitate a drum set, but if a set is available it may be preferable to use it in order to get the right feel. Following the bridge is another statement of the refrain followed by a hymn-style section by the reeds with jazz interjections by the brass straight out of the famous Perry Como rendition. This is followed by a D.S. to the bridge, one more refrain and then a short coda It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this arrangement. I hope you and your students enjoy it and find it useful for your program. -LARRY CLARK New York, NY 2003.The classic holiday favorite by Al Stillman and Robert Allen is presented here in a playable arrangement for concert band. It is my hope that this arrangement will be equally satisfying for the young band with ample rehearsal time or for the more mature band that wants a holiday favorite they can perform with limited rehearsal.The piece is presented first in a lush chorale format with the use of extended jazz harmonies. Special care should be given to balancing and tuning the inner voices for the most pleasant sound. After the lush opening on the famous refrain the arrangement moves to the bridge in an up-tempo swing. In this section the percussion is written to imitate a drum set, but if a set is available it may be preferable to use it in order to get the right feel. Following the bridge is another statement of the refrain followed by a “hymn-style†section by the reeds with jazz interjections by the brass straight out of the famous Perry Como rendition. This is followed by a D.S. to the bridge, one more refrain and then a short coda It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this arrangement. I hope you and your students enjoy it and find it useful for your program.-LARRY CLARKNew York, NY 2003.
