Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: BT.EMBZ14737

Composed by Árpád Balázs. EMB Concert Band Series. Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 2012. 20 pages. Editio Musica Budapest #EMBZ14737. Published by Editio Musica Budapest (BT.EMBZ14737).

9x12 inches.

The title of the suite Early Hungarian Dances from Gömör suggests the arrangement and harmonization of dance tunes, but this three-movement cycle is far more than that: in fact, the old court dances that provide the thematic material have been freely thought through and brought to completion. The composer has breathed new life into the 18th-century melodies, as Zoltán Kodály did with the Galanta and Marosszék dances, Antonin Dvo ák with Slav dances, and Johannes Brahms with those of Hungary. The chief virtues of the work are its colourful, varied instrumentation, the tasteful combination of its archaic style with the musical language of our day, and not least the fact thatits every bar is enjoyable to play and easy to listen to.

Der Titel der Suite Alte ungarische Tänze aus Gömör lässt die Bearbeitung und Harmonisierung von Tanzmelodien erahnen, doch der dreisätzige Zyklus ist viel mehr als das: Es ist die freie Weiterentwicklung und Vollentfaltung alter höfischer Tanzmelodien, die den Themenstoff geben. Der Komponist erweckt die Melodien aus dem 18. Jahrhundert in einer Art und Weise, wie das von Zoltán Kodály mit jenen aus Galánta und Marosszék oder von Antonin Dvo ak mit den slawischen oder von Johannes Brahms mit den ungarischen Tänzen gemacht wurde. Die Hauptvorzüge des Werkes sind die bunte und abwechslungsreiche Instrumentierung, die geschmackvolle Verknüpfung des archaisierenden Tons mit derSprache der zeitgenössischen Musik und nicht zuletzt, dass alle Takte gut zu spielen und leicht aufzunehmen sind.

Concert band - easy (grade 2)

SKU: RM.RUCQ01234-BA

Composed by Rucquois. Military marches. Orchestra. Full set. Editions Robert Martin #RUCQ01234-BA. Published by Editions Robert Martin (RM.RUCQ01234-BA).

ISBN 9790231012347.

Band concert band - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS121

Composed by George Sweet. Beginning Band (BPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+8+2+5+2+2+8+3+6+3+1+1+2+4+12+2 pages. Duration 1 minute, 50 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #BPS121. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS121).

ISBN 9781491152072. UPC: 680160909575.

A lively and exhilarating new piece for beginning bands, Effervescence lives up to it's title, but is so much more. It also contains lush harmonies, sweeping melodic gestures reminiscent of the America school of composers like Copland.  It is a sophisticated musical presentation, but with limited technical demands, making it easy for young students, but very musically satisfying.
Effervescence is commonly known as the act of a gas escaping a liquid and the “fizzing” result that occurs. A secondary definition, however, is a show of liveliness or exhilaration. It is this secondary definition that is the inspiration for this piece.The piece begins with a broad, sweeping introduction followed by a statement of the main theme in the upper voices at m. 11. The trumpets perform the melody at m. 19, while the upper voices perform a countermelody which morphs into the main idea of the B-section that follows at m. 27. The lower voices restate the main theme at m. 35 while the upper voices provide a sweeping harmony with a somewhat “Americana” feel. After a restatement of the B-section at m. 43, a subdued section with new material occurs at m. 51. This pushes into a final restatement of the main theme at m. 59 and leads to a vibrant conclusion followed by a pianissimo afterthought.

Concert Band - easy

SKU: BT.CMP-0979-06-040

Composed by Mike Hannickel. Beginning Band. Original Light Music. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2006. Curnow Music #CMP 0979-06-040. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0979-06-040).

9x12 inches. English.

Away to the Southern land of ice and snow! This one is even easier to put together for the concert than it looks. The repeated nature of each section’s easy part of the theme means your Beginning Band can put this together with very few rehearsals. Nice dynamic contrasts, easy articulations, and the contrast between staccato and full-value notes make sure that your band can sound mature even though they have been playing but a short time.Quality music for the Beginning Band!

Auf in den Süden! Aber nicht etwa in warme Gefilde, sondern in den äußersten Süden, in die Antarktis, zur heiteren Pinguin-Promenade führt dieses Stück! Es hält, was der amüsante Titel verspricht: Mit leicht zu spielenden Wiederholungen des Themas in allen Registern, einfachen Artikulationen und effektvollen, aber unkomplizierten dynamischen Kontrasten ist es leicht einzustudieren und klingt dabei richtig gut. Eine prima Kombination aus leichtem Spielspaß und Hörvergnügen!

Faisons un détour par l’Antarctique pour aller nous promener au pied des glaciers dans le grand silence blanc, royaume incontesté des manchots. Les voil qui marchent sur la banquise. La promenade musicale est pleine d’allant. La mélodie chemine de pupitre en pupitre, les articulations et les effets de nuances restent simples. Vos jeunes musiciens prendront du plaisir jouer cette drôlerie musicale.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Contrabass Clarinet, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion 1, Mallet Percussion 2, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2 and more. - Grade 4

SKU: CF.SPS82

Composed by Ed Kiefer. Symphonic Band (SPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 4+4+2+4+8+8+2+1+2+2+2+2+2+2+3+6+6+9+2+2+3+3+3+3+4+1+1+1+1+1+16+2 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 58 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS82. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS82).

ISBN 9781491152591. UPC: 680160910090. Key: Bb major.

Resignation was composed in memory of one of Ed Kiefer's best friends. Evoking the struggle of coming to grips with the loss of a dear friend, the piece is based on the hymn, My Shepherd Will Supply My Need. It is dramatic, heartfelt, and overwhelmingly beautiful. As Hans Christian Andersen once said, When words fail, music speaks..
Dr. David S. Kirby Commission Consortium Phillip Riggs, Commission CoordinatorNorthwest District Bandmasters AssociationRodney Workman, Past-Chair Andrew Jimeson, ChairWestern North Carolina Bandmasters AssociationAllen Klaes, ChairNorth Carolina School of Science and MathPhillip Riggs, DirectorA.C. Reynolds High School BandSean Smith, DirectorSouth Caldwell High School BandJason Childers, DirectorJay M. Robinson Symphonic BandAndrew Carter, DirectorApex High School BandDaniel Jarvis, DirectorPanther Creek High School BandDavid Robinson, DirectorEastern Randolph High School BandCarolina Perez, DirectorStanley County Concert Band/Pfeiffer University Concert BandCarmella Hedrick, Tim Hedrick and Frank Poolos, DirectorsLenoir Rhyne University Wind SymphonyDr. Daniel Kiser, ConductorDr. Christopher NegrelliNumerous colleagues, fellow teachers, and former studentsProgram NotesThere is no possible way I could compose a piece of music worthy of the memory of my close friend, Dr. David Kirby, who died very suddenly at an early age. Neither could I write a piece that could come close to reflecting his kind spirit, wit, personality or talent. In fact, it was almost impossible for me to write anything at all. My own grief and the stages of my grief kept getting in the way. I ended up with a setting of the hymn-tune, Resignation. Resigned.  To the fact that he is no longer with us. I know he is in a better place, but we are not. We miss him very much. And so, My Shepherd Will Supply My Need seems to speak to those of us he left behind. I apologize if this piece does not reflect your special feelings for him or help you celebrate his moving on. Unfortunately, I could only put down what I have come to accept and hope in some way it may speak to any of you that knew him or to others of you who have also lost a close friend. My Shepherd Will Supply My Need. That is my hope and my hope for you.Although technically very easy, this composition requires a maturity of musicianship to be performed properly. The Bb contrabass clarinet part is integral to the composition, but there are cues in the tuba part if you need them.  Make sure you bring horns to the fore at m. 53 and the low brass at m. 59 so the melody can be heard without effort. Exaggerate dynamics to bring more emotion to the piece. Be careful not to diminuendo too soon near the end or it will be difficult to diminish even further at the very end, where the lone clarinetist holds over a couple of measures, fading into nothing. I hope your students will enjoy this piece and take from it a greater appreciation for the way making music can express feelings.

Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.DHP-1135398-015

Composed by Roland Kernen. De Haske Easy Band Series. Original Light Music. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2012. De Haske Publications #DHP 1135398-015. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1135398-015).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

The hot tropical climate of the Caribbean makes these islands a wonderful place to be. The population is of largely African ancestry, together with people of European and Amerindian origin. The community is proud of the local Creole culture that gave rise to a musical style characteristic of these wonderful islands.This small Caribbean Cocktail includes three different dances:- A traditional calypso with vibrant rhythms driving a typically Caribbean melody;- A quieter beguine, featuring warmer and tranquil sounds;- A merengue with a strong sense of exuberance and joie de vivre is easy to hear.This popular composition captures in music the feelings of a communitywhere life’s joys are all-important. Caribbean Cocktail is a light-hearted piece that is ideally suited to youth bancs and ensembles with an incomplete or imbalanced instrumentation.

Op de eilanden in het Caribisch gebied heerst een aangenaam warm, tropisch klimaat. De meeste bewoners zijn er van Afrikaanse afkomst, maar er wonen ook mensen van Europese en indiaanse origine. De gemeenschap is trots op haar creoolse cultuur, waaruit een muziekstijl is voortgekomen die typerend is voor deze prachtige eilanden.Caribbean Cocktail omvat drie verschillende dansen:- een traditionele calypso met levendige ritmes en een typisch Caribische melodie;- een rustige beguine waarin warmere en serenere klanken naar voren komen;- een merengue in een uitbundige sfeer en met een grote joi de vivre.Deze temperamentvolle compositie weerspiegelt het muzikale gevoelvan een gemeenschap waarin men veel belang hecht aan een vreugdevol, ongecompliceerd leven. Caribbean Cocktail is een luchthartig werk dat ideaal is voor jeugdorkesten en -ensembles met een onvolledige of onevenwichtige bezetting.

Die Karibik ist eine vom heißen Tropenklima verwöhnte Inselkette. Die Einwohner sind schwarzafrikanischer Herkunft, mehr oder weniger gemischt mit Europäern und amerikanischen Ureinwohnern. Diese Gemeinschaft ist stolz auf ihre kreolische Kultur, aus der ein charakteristischer und auf diesen wunderbaren Inseln einzigartiger Musikstil entstanden ist.Dieser kleine Karibische Cocktail“ umfasst drei unterschiedliche Tänze:- einen traditionellen Calypso mit pulsierenden Rhythmen, die eine typisch karibische Melodie vorantreiben;- eine ruhigere Beguine mit wärmeren, ruhigeren Klängen;- ein Merengue, in dem eine überschwängliche Atmosphäre und Lebensfreude vorherrschen.Dieseunterhaltsame Komposition bringt musikalisch die Gefühle einer Gemeinschaft zum Ausdruck, in der Lebensfreude und Gelassenheit ganz hoch angesiedelt sind. Caribbean Cocktail ist ein unbeschwertes Stück, das sich ideal für Jugendblasorchester und Ensembles mit unvollständiger oder unausgewogener Besetzung eignet.

Les Cara bes sont un ensemble d’îles où le chaud climat tropical est agréable. La population est d’origine noire africaine plus ou moins métissée d’Européens et d’Améridiens. Cette communauté se revendique d’une culture créole qui met en évidence une musique propre cette magnifique région.Ce petit Caribbean Cocktail se compose de 3 danses distinctes :- Un Calypso traditionnel dont les rythmes chaleureux soutiennent une mélodie typiquement antillaise.- Une Beguine plus calme aux sonorités plus chaudes et sereines.- Un Merengue où l’enthousiasme et la joie de vivre sont les éléments mis en évidence.Cette composition populaire exprime les sentiments musicaux d’une population où lajoie de vivre dans la sérénité est primordiale. Caribbean Cocktail est une pièce lumineuse parfaitement adaptée aux formations de jeunes instrumentistes et aux formations confrontées un déséquilibre des pupitres.

Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare Band/Brass Band - Grade 2

SKU: BT.DHP-0940567-170

Composed by Kees Schoonenbeek. De Haske Easy Band Series. Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 1994. De Haske Publications #DHP 0940567-170. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0940567-170).

Deze compositie omvat drie heel verschillende stijlen. Het begin speelt zich af in een Latijns-Amerikaanse stemming vol exotische warmte, waarin ritme en harmonie aangenaam samengaan. Dan volgt serene, dromerige muziek, met een weelderigemelodie die de prachtige klank van de trompet benadrukt. Het laatste deel is een knipoog naar Bluesette, de bekende jazzy wals van Toots Thielemans.

Music for Fun bringt Ihren Musikern drei völlig unterschiedliche Stile näher. Auf einen Satz im lateinamerikanischen Stil - exotisch, warm, in einem gefälligen Mix aus Rhythmus und Harmonie - folgt eine Melodie in einer träumerischen Atmosphäre, welche wiederum in einen bekannten Jazz-Walzer mündet. Ein Stück, mit dem nicht nur der Solo-Trompeter glänzen kann!

Music for Fun (“La musique pour le plaisir”) pourrait être est la devise de Kees Schoonenbeek. La musique est mélodie, harmonie, rythme, nuance, timbre, et plus encore. Music for Fun est un triptyque plein de brillance et de générosité. Les voix sont finement équilibrées.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1063950-140

Composed by Satoshi Yagisawa. Brilliant Marches. Score Only. Composed 2006. 32 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1063950-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1063950-140).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

This work was commissioned by the All Japan Band Association (Chiba Prefecture) to commemorate their 45th anniversary. The composer, Satoshi Yagisawa, was requested to write a march that was easy enough for junior high school students to play, and was based on the folk songs in Chiba Prefecture. After several months of research the composer finally discovered Boushu Oiwake, a lyrical folk song sung with the Japanese bamboo flute and shamisen (three-stringed Japanese instrument). After the composition process has been completed we have here a fantastic triumphant march sure to ?raise the roof? at any performance.

Dit werk is gebaseerd op de volksmuziek uit de Chiba-prefectuur. Aanvankelijk was het erg moeilijk om een geschikt volkslied te vinden voor een mars, maar na een aantal maanden zoeken ontdekte de componist Boushu Oiwake, eenlyrisch volkslied voor zang, de Japanse bamboefluit en de shamisen (een Japans instrument met drie snaren). Hij bouwde de mars op volgens zijn eigen muzikale ideeën met als basis het betreffende volkslied. De expressie varieert,afhankelijk van de tempi en de interpretaties van passages. Geef uw orkest de mogelijkheid om een unieke uitvoering van March-Bou-Shu te geven.

Der japanische Komponist Satoshi Yagisawa kreierte March-Bou- Shu in seiner eigenen Tonsprache, unter Verwendung eines Volksliedes aus seiner Heimat, dem Regierungsbezirk Chiba. Die Aufführung des Stückes gewinnt durch die Auslotung der ursprünglichen Spielweise des Liedes. Die verschiedenen Spielweisen variieren je nach Tempo und Interpretation einzelner Passagen und erlauben Ihrem Blasorchester ganz individuelle Spielweisen zu entwickeln.

Trouver une mélodie traditionnelle qui puisse convenir au style d’une marche ne fut pas chose facile. Après plusieurs mois de recherches, le compositeur découvre finalement la mélodie Boushu Oiwake, un chant traditionnel extrêmement mélodieux accompagné par une fl te en bambou et un shamisen (luth trois cordes). March-Bou-Shu trouve son sens dans l’expression musicale propre au compositeur. Votre interprétation trouvera son originalité dans le choix des tempi et l’expressivité des passages.

Non è facile trovare una melodia tradizionale adatta allo stile di una marcia. Dopo parecchi mesi di ricerca, il compositore scopre la melodia Boushu Oiwake, un canto tradizionale molto melodioso accompagnato da un flauto in bambu e da un shamisen (liuto a tre corde). March-Bou-Shu riflette lo stile musicale caratteristico del compositore. La scelta dei tempi e l’espressivit dei passaggi da parte degli esecutori dar un’impronta originale alla composizione.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, China Cymbal, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Timpani and more. - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS204F

Long Live the King. Composed by Tyler Arcari. Young Band (YPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS204F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS204F).

ISBN 9781491152928. UPC: 680160910427.

Avalon–Long Live the King is a medieval fantasy piece depicting the Isle of Avalon where the mystical sword Excalibur of King Arthur was forged. Composer Tyler Arcari unearths a solid piece for young bands that is both bold and dramatic. This piece is sure to spark the imagination of students and give them strong musical content with which they can develop their musicianship.
Program Notes:Avalon–Long live the King began its journey as a commission in honor of a dear friend and mentor. David Riggs is one of those band directors that just seems timeless. He is a powerhouse with such a stacked resume that it is easy to forget that at the end of the day he enjoys taking long bike rides with his lovely wife and whittling a piece of wood just as much as being a band director. He has touched so many lives and inspired so many people in our field and beyond. I was humbled, and honored, when I was contacted for the commission. To David, I hope that you one day know how much you mean to so many people, including myself.About the piece:The piece is written with a little homage to David’s long tenure at Avalon Middle school in Pace, Florida. He was certainly treated like a king as the band director and rightly so. It seemed only fitting to add a little medieval fantasy. Avalon is a mystical island in the world of King Arthur where the great sword Excalibur was forged.The piece begins lyrically with a slow introduction with melodic material. This melodic motive is used throughout with slight variations depending on the instrument voicing etc. Care should be taken at m. 10 that the Timpani roll helps to bridge our transition from an exposed section to full tutti. Care should be taken so that the tempo change at m. 19 is brisk and avoids the low brass turning into stomping. Accessories like the China cymbal and tambourine can become overpowering. I recommend having students think of these effects as background in order to make sure they don’t POP out. The dynamic changes at mm. 27-35 should be subito similar to orchestral dynamic changes. Avoid unwritten crescendos in this section. Measures 60–64 are a great opportunity to teach those unwritten dynamics that make music so enjoyable as we lead up to the finale. It was originally left blank for some theatrics in the premiere at David’s retirement concert so I know he would enjoy adding some Cholesterol as David would say.Long Live the King!

By George M. Cohan. Arranged by John Kinyon. Music by George M. Cohan / arr. John Kinyon. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Mini Score Series. Patriotic. Level: 1 (Very Easy) (grade 1). Conductor Score. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Band concert band - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS112

March. Composed by Joseph Compello. Beginning Band (BPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+8+2+5+2+2+8+3+6+3+1+1+2+1+12+2 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 6 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #BPS112. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS112).

ISBN 9781491151983. UPC: 680160909483.

Joseph Compello's Best Friends Forever derives its title from the phrase popularized in social media and frequently texted with the acronym BFF. This is a strong and tuneful march in standard form for beginning bands. The composer draws on his many years of teaching to provide a well-written march that will make students sound great!.
Best Friends Forever derives its title from the phrase popularized in social media and frequently texted with the acronym BFF. As it pertains to this piece, Best Friends Forever refers to the two melodies first heard simultaneously at m. 5 after the repeat. Notice that Flutes, Clarinets and Bells play only the second time through at m. 5. Stylistically the entire piece should have the feel of a little march with an easy gait. In addition to gaining experience in independent part playing, young players will also learn the importance of balance by listening to what other sections of the band are playing.

Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare Band - Grade 2

SKU: BT.DHP-0940567-015

Composed by Kees Schoonenbeek. De Haske Easy Band Series. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1994. De Haske Publications #DHP 0940567-015. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0940567-015).

Deze compositie omvat drie heel verschillende stijlen. Het begin speelt zich af in een Latijns-Amerikaanse stemming vol exotische warmte, waarin ritme en harmonie aangenaam samengaan. Dan volgt serene, dromerige muziek, met een weelderigemelodie die de prachtige klank van de trompet benadrukt. Het laatste deel is een knipoog naar Bluesette, de bekende jazzy wals van Toots Thielemans.

Music for Fun bringt Ihren Musikern drei völlig unterschiedliche Stile näher. Auf einen Satz im lateinamerikanischen Stil - exotisch, warm, in einem gefälligen Mix aus Rhythmus und Harmonie - folgt eine Melodie in einer träumerischen Atmosphäre, welche wiederum in einen bekannten Jazz-Walzer mündet. Ein Stück, mit dem nicht nur der Solo-Trompeter glänzen kann!

Music for Fun (“La musique pour le plaisir”) pourrait être est la devise de Kees Schoonenbeek. La musique est mélodie, harmonie, rythme, nuance, timbre, et plus encore. Music for Fun est un triptyque plein de brillance et de générosité. Les voix sont finement équilibrées.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-0981286-140

Composed by Otto M. Schwarz. Applause Series. Original Light Music. Score Only. Composed 1998. De Haske Publications #DHP 0981286-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0981286-140).

The Baroque is a period of frills and ornaments, wether in architecture, painting or music. An easy melody passes through a variety of arrangements. From brass quintet and different tutti parts, all the sections are in action. Fortified by a drum set and an (optional) electric bass, the piece is given a modern touch and becomes more acceptable to the audience. A follow-up to Rondo Romantica, this piece was composed in December 1997.

De barok: een tijdperk van speelsheid in de architectuur, de schilderkunst en de muziek. In dit werk wordt een eenvoudig in het gehoor liggende melodie door veel verschillende arrangementen geleid. Van het koperkwintet tot enkele tuttidelen zijn alle secties in actie. Versterkt door de drumset en de basgitaar krijgt het stuk een moderne touch. Hierdoor wordt het extra aantrekkelijk voor het publiek!

In diesem fröhlichen Werk des österreichischen Komponisten Otto M. Schwarz kommt wirklich jede Instrumentengruppe Ihres Blasorchesters zum Zuge. Ein spielerisches Barock-Thema wird durch einen flotten Schlagzeug-Rhythmus unterlegt und wird somit zu einer swingenden Nummer für Ihr nächstes Konzert!

Le baroque : un style et une époque marqués par la légèreté qui a investi tous les domaines artistiques (architecture, peinture, musique, etc.). Dans ce morceau, la mélodie simple est jouée plusieurs fois dans des arrangements différents. Tous les pupitres sont sollicités afin que l’on entende aussi bien des tutti que des interventions du quintette de cuivres. La batterie et la guitare basse donnent au morceau une touche moderne très attrayante. Rondo Barocco, qui s’inscrit dans la lignée de Rondo Romantica, est une oeuvre adaptée aux orchestres juniors et aux formations plus expérimentées.

Il barocco: uno stile e un’epoca contraddistinti dalla leggerezza che ha infl uenzato tutti i campi artistici (architettura, pittura, musica, ecc.). In questo brano, la semplice melodia è eseguita a più riprese in diversi arrangiamenti. Tutte le sezioni della banda sono sollecitate per far sì che si possano ascoltare vari passaggi in tutti, ma anche degli interventi del quintetto di ottoni. La batteria e la chitarra apportano un tocco moderno ed accattivante. Rondo Barocco è un brano a sicuro effetto che delizier il pubblico.