By Frank Ticheli. Concert band. Suitable for advanced middle school, high school, community and college bands. Level: Grade 3. Conductor score and set of parts. Duration 6:30. Published by Manhattan Beach Music.

Score Only Concert Band (Score) - Grade 3

SKU: HL.48021201

Composed by Clare Grundman. Arranged by Robert Longfield. Boosey & Hawkes Concert Band. 28 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M051630936. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48021201).

UPC: 884088630232. 9.0x12.0x0.08 inches. Clare Grundman/adpt. Robert Longfield.

Published in 1961 commemorating 100 years after the start of the Civil War, Clare Grundman's classic work has become a staple in the repertoire. Robert Longfield's adaptation for younger bands maintains the character of the original as well as all of the tunes, but in a shorter and more concise setting. Includes Kingdom Coming, Marching Through Georgia, Tenting Tonight, The Yellow Rose of Texas, The Bonnie Blue Flag, Aura Lee, Dixie, Battle Cry of Freedom, and The Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Concert Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.43104S

Composed by Roland Barrett. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Young Band. Form: Overture. Programmatic. Score. 32 pages. Duration 4:30. Belwin Music #00-43104S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.43104S).

UPC: 038081504520. English.

In the final days of November, as the nights grew longer and the vicious North winds began to pound the embattled city, the kingdom was rapidly nearing its darkest hour. As enemy forces threatened from every side, the exhausted council gathered in the great hall for one final desperate meeting. With all hope waning, with all other options exhausted, and with one last chance to save his people, the king summoned all remaining forces and invoked The Seventh Resolution. A contemporary bold work! (4:30).

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet, Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Gong, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Tambourine, Temple Blocks, Timpani, Triangle, Trombone and more. - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS115

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. Beginning Band (BPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+8+2+5+2+2+8+3+6+3+2+1+2+5+16+2 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 22 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #BPS115. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS115).

ISBN 9781491152010. UPC: 680160909513.

The Gauntlet is a piece written to sound bold and exciting while also being accessible to young performers with a limited range. Simple yet bold rhythms add excitement, heightened by the fact that every section has an opportunity to play melodic content. The interesting “development” section provides a contrast to the opening and helps to build the suspense before the return of the main theme. The percussion helps to drive the energy of the piece by providing a variety of colorful sounds including a gong solo at the end to signal the knight’s triumph.
A knight gallops over the rise of the hill into battle, determination shining in his eyes. He must charge through the treacherous lines and survive in order to preserve his kingdom and his honor. The pounding of the battle drums echoes the desperate pounding of his heart. Swords clash and the hooves of the horses strike the muddy ground. He must run this torturous gauntlet. Will he succeed before it is too late?The Gauntlet is a piece written to sound bold and exciting while also being easy for young players to perform due to the piece’s limited range (comprised of the first seven notes in most method books). Simple but bold rhythms add an air of excitement. This is heightened by the fact that every section has an opportunity to play melodic content, even the low brass. The interesting “development” section provides a contrast to the opening section and helps to build some intrigue and suspense before the return of the main theme. The percussion helps to drive the energy of the piece by providing lots of colorful sounds including a gong solo at the end to signal the knight’s triumph.

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: FJ.B1611

Composed by Travis J. Weller. Concert Band; Masterworks. FJH Young Band. Programmatic. Score and Part(s). Duration 3:30. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1611. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1611).

UPC: 674398233335. English.

This programmatic work includes energetic rhythms and massive dissonant chords to depict an epic battle between a solitary warrior and a dragon that threatens his kingdom. A large battery of percussion and nonstop action combine to create a sense of unending drama as the fearless warrior risks fighting in close quarters with the immense beast - close enough that he will meet The Eyes of the Dragon.

About FJH Young Band

Appropriate for middle school and smaller high school groups. Second clarinets usually stay below the break. Parts are written with more independence, and instrumentation increases slightly. There is still adequate doubling in the lower voices. Grades 2 - 2.5