Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Bongos, Castanets, Celesta, Clarinet, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Contrabass Clarinet, Contrabassoon, English Horn, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3 and more.

SKU: PR.16500100F

Hymns for Wind Ensemble. Composed by Dan Welcher. Sws. Full score. 48 pages. Duration 10 minutes, 41 seconds. Theodore Presser Company #165-00100F. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.16500100F).

ISBN 9781491114421. UPC: 680160669783. 9 x 12 inches.

Commissioned for a consortium of high school and college bands in the north Dallas region, FOR THEMYSTIC HARMONY is a 10-minute inspirational work in homage to Norwood and Elizabeth Dixon,patrons of the Fort Worth Symphony and the Van Cliburn Competition. Welcher draws melodic flavorfrom five American hymns, spirituals, and folk tunes of the 19th century. The last of these sources toappear is the hymn tune For the Beauty of the Earth, whose third stanza is the quatrain: “For the joy of earand eye, For the heart and mind’s delight, For the mystic harmony, Linking sense to sound and sight,”giving rise to the work’s title.
This work, commissioned for a consortium of high school bands in the north Dallas area, is my fifteenth maturework for wind ensemble (not counting transcriptions). When I asked Todd Dixon, the band director whospearheaded this project, what kind of a work he most wanted, he first said “something that’s basically slow,” butwanted to leave the details to me. During a long subsequent conversation, he mentioned that his grandparents,Norwood and Elizabeth Dixon, were prime supporters of the Fort Worth Symphony, going so far as to purchase anumber of high quality instruments for that orchestra. This intrigued me, so I asked more about his grandparentsand was provided an 80-page biographical sketch. Reading that article, including a long section about theirdevotion to supporting a young man through the rigors of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition fora number of years, moved me very much. Norwood and Elizabeth Dixon weren’t just supporters of the arts; theywere passionate lovers of music and musicians. I determined to make this work a testament to that love, and tothe religious faith that sustained them both. The idea of using extant hymns was also suggested by Todd Dixon,and this 10-minute work is the result.I have employed existing melodies in several works, delving into certain kinds of religious music more than a fewtimes. In seeking new sounds, new ways of harmonizing old tunes, and the contrapuntal overlaying of one tunewith another, I was able to make works like ZION (using 19th-century Revivalist hymns) and LABORING SONGS(using Shaker melodies) reflect the spirit of the composers who created these melodies, without sounding likepastiches or medleys. I determined to do the same with this new work, with the added problem of employingmelodies that were more familiar. I chose five tunes from the 19th century: hymns, spirituals, and folk-tunes.Some of these are known by differing titles, but they all appear in hymnals of various Christian denominations(with various titles and texts). My idea was to employ the tunes without altering their notes, instead using aconstantly modulating sense of harmony — sometimes leading to polytonal harmonizations of what are normallysimple four-chord hymns.The work begins and ends with a repeated chime on the note C: a reminder of steeples, white clapboard churchesin the country, and small church organs. Beginning with a Mixolydian folk tune of Caribbean origin presentedtwice with layered entrances, the work starts with a feeling of mystery and gentle sorrow. It proceeds, after along transition, into a second hymn that is sometimes connected to the sea (hence the sensation of water andwaves throughout it). This tune, by John B. Dykes (1823-1876), is a bit more chromatic and “shifty” than mosthymn-tunes, so I chose to play with the constant sensation of modulation even more than the original does. Atthe climax, the familiar spiritual “Were you there?” takes over, with a double-time polytonal feeling propelling itforward at “Sometimes it causes me to tremble.”Trumpets in counterpoint raise the temperature, and the tempo as well, leading the music into a third tune (ofunknown provenance, though it appears with different texts in various hymnals) that is presented in a sprightlymanner. Bassoons introduce the melody, but it is quickly taken up by other instruments over three “verses,”constantly growing in orchestration and volume. A mysterious second tune, unrelated to this one, interrupts it inall three verses, sending the melody into unknown regions.The final melody is “For the Beauty of the Earth.” This tune by Conrad Kocher (1786-1872) is commonly sung atThanksgiving — the perfect choice to end this work celebrating two people known for their generosity.Keeping the sense of constant modulation that has been present throughout, I chose to present this hymn in threegrowing verses, but with a twist: every four bars, the “key” of the hymn seems to shift — until the “Lord of all, toThee we praise” melody bursts out in a surprising compound meter. This, as it turns out, was the “mystery tune”heard earlier in the piece. After an Ivesian, almost polytonal climax, the Coda begins over a long B( pedal. At first,it seems to be a restatement of the first two phrases of “For the Beauty” with long spaces between them, but it soonchanges to a series of “Amen” cadences, widely separated by range and color. These, too, do not conform to anykey, but instead overlay each other in ways that are unpredictable but strangely comforting.The third verse of “For the Beauty of the Earth” contains this quatrain:“For the joy of ear and eye, –For the heart and mind’s delightFor the mystic harmonyLinking sense to sound and sight”and it was from this poetry that I drew the title for the present work. It is my hope that audiences and performerswill find within it a sense of grace: more than a little familiar, but also quite new and unexpected.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2.5

SKU: FJ.JE4159

Composed by Ryan Fraley. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud. FJH Developing Jazz Ensemble. Swing. Score and Part(s). Duration 3:00. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-JE4159. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.JE4159).

UPC: 674398233465. English.

This funky swing chart uses modest ranges, a catchy melody, and features ensemble playing all the way. Students will enjoy grooving with the hip bass line and well-conceived rhythm section parts. Includes optional parts so you can involve members of your concert band!

About FJH Developing Jazz Ensemble

Ideal for middle school jazz ensembles and smaller high school programs. Playable with as few as 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, and rhythm section. Written solos are provided along with suggested parts for rhythm section and drum set. Guitar chord guide included. Grades 2 - 2.5

Grade 4

SKU: CL.032-3602-00

Composed by Hooper. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 2007. Duration 4 minutes, 6 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-3602-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-3602-00).

A very funky Chicken rock tune with a plucky feel from Les Hooper's newest Big Band CD, Out Of The Woods. Includes an open solo section for solos by any member of your flock and a short drum solo which can easily be extended. Horn and rhythm parts will demand careful rehearsal, but the result is well worth the effort. Sure to be a favorite of students and audiences alike! Very unique and enjoyable for mature bands!

(For Interchangeable Woodwind Ensemble). By Vince Gassi. For Interchangeable Woodwind Ensemble. Part(s); Score; Woodwind - Mixed Ensemble. Eighth Note Publications. Latin. 68 pages. Published by Eighth Note Publications

Jazz Ensemble plus opt. F horns 4, opt. tuba & opt. conga1st Soprano or Alto Sax doubles on flute, 2nd Alto Sax has opt. flute double, 1st Tenor Sax has opt. flute double, 2nd Tenor Sax doubles on clarinet - Grade 3.5

SKU: KN.52360S

Composed by Thad Jones. Kendor Archive Editions. Kendor Music Inc #52360S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52360S).

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their album New Life, a slow rubato intro sets up the irresistible funky rock groove that makes this an enduring favorite with better bands. Tenor, trumpet and drums/congas are the designated soloists, but additional players can be featured if desired. A drum solo in the final four bars provides a dramatic finish. Duration 8:30.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Claves, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Hi-hat Cymbal, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion 1, Mallet Percussion 2, Marimba, Oboe and more. - Grade 3.5

SKU: CF.CPS182F

Composed by Grant Michel. Full score. With Standard notation. 28 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 55 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS182F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS182F).

ISBN 9781491142318. UPC: 680160630370.

Ghost Run is a fun piece for concert band written in a theme and variations form. It begins with a bold opening statement that gives way to a funky ostinato that provides the foundation for the main theme. There are quotes of Dies Irae and the music of Bach in this exciting piece.

Grade 4

SKU: CL.032-3602-01

Composed by Hooper. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 2007. Duration 4 minutes, 6 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-3602-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-3602-01).

A very funky Chicken rock tune with a plucky feel from Les Hooper's newest Big Band CD, Out Of The Woods. Includes an open solo section for solos by any member of your flock and a short drum solo which can easily be extended. Horn and rhythm parts will demand careful rehearsal, but the result is well worth the effort. Sure to be a favorite of students and audiences alike! Very unique and enjoyable for mature bands!

Band jazz band - Grade 4

SKU: KJ.ZB402F

Composed by Dean Sorenson. Jazz Ensemble Signature Series. Jazz. Score. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #ZB402F. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.ZB402F).

UPC: 8402702578.

This traditional tune gets a funky gospel makeover that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. It begins quietly and builds throughout the arrangement, with solos for trumpet or alto along the way. It roars by the end with dazzling horn lines and exciting drum breaks. Full Score.

Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare Band - Grade 1

SKU: BT.GOB-000648-015

Composed by David Well. Set (Score & Parts). 246 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000648-015. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000648-015).

Crazy Crowd is a fun piece in which we meet a comical parade of eccentric figures: A drum major, a clumsy clown, a dancing robot, a charming princess, an ailing acrobat, a timid spy, and more! Where do you fit into this line-up?!

Maak kennis met een kleurrijke parade van personen! Zo hebben we een tambour-maître die zijn peloton niet meer in de hand heeft. Een onhandige clown die wel eens grotere successen heeft gekend. Een robot die tot leven komt. Een bekoorlijkprinses die haar buitengewone charme toont. Een funky fellow die uit zijn dak gaat. Een dominee die zijn kudde hoorbaar boeit. Een al wat op leeftijd zijnde acrobaat die het nog één keer probeert. En een verlegen spion diezich al snel te veel voelt maar een meester is in zijn vak. En? Who are you? Dat is de grote vraag!

In diesem Stück passiert eine lustige Parade schräger Figuren Revue: ein Tambourmajor ohne Stab, ein tollpatschiger Clown, ein fröhlich tanzender Roboter, eine charmante Prinzessin, ein verrückter Kerl, der außer Rand und Band gerät, ein Geistlicher, der sich Gehör verschafft, ein gealterter, nicht mehr ganz sicherer Akrobat, und ein schüchterner Spion. Wo ist Ihr Platz in dieser verrückten Parade?

Dans cette pièce défile une joyeuse parade qui passe en revue différents personnage : un tambour-major sans baguette, un clown burlesque, un joyeux robot danseur, une charmante princesse, un gars loufoque dépassant les bornes, un ecclésiastique qui cherche se faire entendre, un vieil acrobate titubant, et un timide espion. Quelle sera votre place dans cette folle parade ?

Una sfilata speciale, con tanti personaggi divertenti: un clown, un robot danzante, una splendida principessa, un tipo un po’ matto, un acrobata avanti con gli anni e una spia. Dove è il vostro posto in questa sfilata decisamente fuori dal comune?

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2.5

SKU: FJ.JE4159S

Score Only. Composed by Ryan Fraley. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud. FJH Developing Jazz Ensemble. Swing. Score. Duration 3:00. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-JE4159S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.JE4159S).

English.

This funky swing chart uses modest ranges, a catchy melody, and features ensemble playing all the way. Students will enjoy grooving with the hip bass line and well-conceived rhythm section parts. Includes optional parts so you can involve members of your concert band!

About FJH Developing Jazz Ensemble

Ideal for middle school jazz ensembles and smaller high school programs. Playable with as few as 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, and rhythm section. Written solos are provided along with suggested parts for rhythm section and drum set. Guitar chord guide included. Grades 2 - 2.5