By Peter Blair. For flute, Violin and oboe. Christmas, Secular Christmas. Instrumental ensemble (woodwind). Published by Heritage Music Press. (50/1140H)

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.41223

Composed by Various. Arranged by Jack Bullock. Full Orchestra; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Intermediate String/Full Orchestra. Christmas; Winter. Score and Part(s). 240 pages. Duration 5:40. Belwin Music #00-41223. Published by Belwin Music (AP.41223).

UPC: 038081504728. English. Various.

One suite provides ultimate flexibility! Select from Joy to the World, Deck the Hall, Chanukah, or Silent Night and perform any or all either as string orchestra, full orchestra, brass quintet, or woodwind quintet. All in one chart! Wow! (5:40).

(I. Joy to the World, II. Deck the Hall, III. Chanukah, IV. Silent Night). Arranged by Jack Bullock. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Belwin Young Band. Christmas; Sacred; Secular; Winter. Grade 2.5. 240 pages. Published by Belwin Music

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Gong, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Vibraslap, alto Saxophone and more. - Grade 0.5

SKU: CF.PPS60

Composed by Zachary Poulter. Set of Score and Parts. Carl Fischer Music #PPS60. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.PPS60).

ISBN 9781491163429. UPC: 680160922215.

An ancient world calls… Spirit of the Warrior explores both the beauty and the power of a forgotten civilization; man’s mighty force amidst nature’s gentle majesty. It is dedicated to all soldiers and warriors, past and present, who give their all to protect home and nation. The warrior shows courage in the face of danger, and loyalty to a cause beyond self-interest. The warrior sees life’s fragile beauty with eyes few others can understand. Long after warriors fall in battle, their spirit lives on in the people and lands they have protected.  Using only the first six notes of the concert Bb scale, Spirit of the Warrior begins boldly. Separated notes in the low brass and winds represent the warrior’s power. Nature’s inspiring beauty is represented by the high woodwinds and bells, which play in counterpoint to the lower instruments.  Fully separate the staccatos, and shape the accents throughout to help the music feel powerful without being overly heavy or loud. At m. 29, be sure that the countermelody played by the clarinets and alto saxophone can be clearly heard.If you have additional percussionists, consider doubling the snare drum part on a low tom-tom. Experiment with the gong to find the sound you prefer: strike closer to the edge for a brash “crash” sound, or closer to the center for a more mysterious tone. The piece ends with the sound of the sustaining gong . Enjoy the drama and let the sound fade without (much) dampening.  .

Band Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS200F

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. Young Band (YPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS200F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS200F).

ISBN 9781491152881. UPC: 680160910380.

Step right up, ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, step right up! See the exotic, the strange, and the magical at the Cirque de L’étrange, or “Circus of the Strange.” This piece evokes a bygone era when circuses and carnivals provided people from all walks of life a chance to see human and animal oddities. Cirque de L'étrange is an original concert march written in standard march form, but its sound is anything but standard. This piece is playable by younger groups and is a great way to expose students to the march form and style without sounding like your typical march.
Step right up ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, step right up! See the exotic, the strange, and the magical at the Cirque de L’étrange. Welcome to the Cirque de L’étrange, known in English as the “Circus of the Strange.” This piece evokes a time of a bygone era, a time when circuses and carnivals provided people from all walks of life a chance to see human and animal oddities that were sources of both delight and horror. While many of these sideshow attractions were deemed fraudulent, it did not deter the crowds from flocking to be shocked and awed. I have always held a special place in my heart for the showmanship of carnivals, because my grandfather dearly loved them. For much of his life, he worked at fairs and carnivals selling cotton candy and candy apples. A large portion of my days when growing up were spent running around fairgrounds and helping my grandfather with his stand. He imparted in me a love for the cunning, magic, and sheer joy that only carnivals and circuses can bring. In Cirque de L’étrange, I sought to capture the the mirthful, yet uncanny mood of the carnivals that I grew up exploring, thus transporting you to a different time.Cirque de L'étrange is an original concert march written in standard march form, but its sound is anything but standard. This piece is playable by younger groups, as it is a great way to expose students to the march form and style while not sounding like your typical march.Opening in D minor, the piece combines the playful feel of a march and a macabre tango. The second time through the First Strain (mm. 5-23), the upper woodwinds and bells add a second counter melody based in D harmonic minor, which heightens the peculiar nature of the piece. The Second Strain (mm. 24-43) by contrast, is a little more upbeat, thus evoking the magical ebullience of a circus, which is further highlighted by the xylophone part. The Second Strain ends in the key of F major and sets up the transition to the Trio in the key of G minor. The Trio (m. 44) begins with the G harmonic minor melody in the clarinets and a counter melody in the bassoon and tenor saxophone. The rest of the woodwinds and bells join in at m. 60 while the percussion adds a Gypsy-like feel with tambourine and triangle. At m. 76 the full band joins in the macabre parade with the trombones and baritones harmonizing the counter melody. The conclusion of the march has the upper woodwinds, adding a second counter melody complete with trills to bring the march to an exciting and dramatic finish.As the World’s Greatest Showman, P.T. Barnum, a man my grandfather greatly admired, once said “The noblest art is that of making others happy.” It is my hope that through this piece you will experience the thrill, delight, and fright that only carnivals can bring as you visit the Circus of the Strange!

Arranged by Lawrance. For Flute. Solo Woodwind. Very easy-easy. Book and CD. Published by Brass Wind Publications

Pre 1

SKU: CL.023-5036-00

Composed by V. Shanley. Young Concert Band. Score and set of parts. C.L. Barnhouse #023-5036-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.023-5036-00).

Santa travels to every corner of the world on Christmas Eve - even to the sea! Using just the first 6 notes of the Bb scale, every player in the band has a chance to shine in Santa By The Sea, a unique setting of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. Percussionists will enjoy playing a variety of auxiliary instruments, and the woodwinds and brass get to join the fun by creating beachy sound effects on their instruments. Great holiday fun!