Band Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS200

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. Young Band (YPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+4+2+2+5+2+2+4+4+6+3+3+2+1+3+16+4+4+2+2 pages. Duration 2:15. Carl Fischer Music #YPS200. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS200).

ISBN 9781491152201. UPC: 680160909704. Key: D minor.

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!

Concert Band Concert Band - late intermediate

SKU: RU.10282S

Composed by Karl L. King. Edited by Timothy Rhea. Arranged by Edited by Timothy Rhea. Contest/Festival. Legacy of the March. Score. RBC Publications #10282S. Published by RBC Publications (RU.10282S).

9 x 12 inches.

March Ponderoso, composed in 1910, is representative of a King march at a higher level of difficulty. The introduction is an immediate test of the technique of the low brass players. The first strain contains melodic materials in trumpet, clarinet, & flute, scored against wonderful euphonium countermelodies. The trio is an ideal vehicle for showcasing the melodic capabilities of the euphonium and clarinet sections. The break strain, from the standpoint of technique, represents one of great difficulty for all players. A sweeping scale passage in both euphonium and French horns leads the band into the final driving strain. March Ponderoso is dedicated to Mr. Otto Bohlen, Clarinetist, of Canton, Ohio.

Grade 1

SKU: CL.LDP-7028-01

Composed by Lee. Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 2013. Duration 2 minutes, 15 seconds. Daehn Publications #LDP-7028-01. Published by Daehn Publications (CL.LDP-7028-01).

What a way to open your young band’s first concert! This little march has everything! A straight-ahead first strain, a nice little flute-clarinet feature in the second strain, a noble big tune trio, and there is even a dog-fight break-strain! A real winner!

Concert band (1st Flute, 2nd Flute, Oboe*, 1st Bb Clarinet, 2nd Bb Clarinet, 3rd Bb Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet*, Bassoon*, 1st Eb Alto Saxophone*, 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone*, Bb Tenor Saxophone*, Eb Baritone Saxophone*, 1st Bb Trumpet, 2nd Bb Trumpet, 1st F Horn, 2nd F Hor) - grade 3

SKU: CN.S11260

From 'The Childhood of Christ'. Composed by Geoffrey Brand. Arranged by Geoffrey Brand. Band Music. Score only. Duration 5:15. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.S11260).

Geoffrey Brand's arrangement of Berlioz's Shepherds' Farewell form L'Enfance du Christ is restrained, delicate, and contemplative. In this arrangement for small wind orchestra, the instruments are called upon to display their softer persuasive sounds in order to retain the sensitive nature of this tender music.

L'Enfance du Christ (The Childhood of Christ), written between 1850 and 1854, is the nearest that Berlioz got to writing an oratorio. It is in three parts; he called it a 'sacred trilogy.' Throughout, the music is restrained, delicate, and contemplative. In its original version, The Shepherds' Farewell is scored for chorus accompanied by two oboes, two clarinets, and strings. With these selected colors, Berlioz achieves a masterpiece of delicacy and serenity. In this arrangement for small wind orchestra without chorus, the wind instruments are called upon to display their softer persuasive sounds in order to retain the sensitive nature of this tender music. This arrangement may be used with chorus utilizing the original chorus parts. The key is one half tone lower than the original setting.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Trombone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Tuba, Wood Block and more. - Grade 2.5

SKU: CF.YPS263

Composed by R. Alan Carter. Set of Score and Parts. Carl Fischer Music #YPS263. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS263).

ISBN 9781491163634. UPC: 680160922420.

Camelia City March was written to celebrate the small southern city of Quitman, Georgia and Brooks County. Quitman is known as the “Camelia City” because of the many varieties of camelia plants found in the historical part of town.This march is written for young band in the traditional style of Henry Fillmore. After a short introduction, the first strain has a light, happy melody with a simple flourish from the low brass. The second strain is highlighted by dynamic changes to add depth. The new melodic content introduced by the low clarinets and euphonium first time through the trio add to the beauty of this march. This is followed by a flourish of brass to the end.

Composed by Thomas Keesecker. Easter, Easter Season, Pentecost. MorningStar Music Publishers #15-400. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Concert band - Grade 2

SKU: DH.DP200508-SC

Composed by H.A. VanderCook. Arranged by Mark Grauer. Score only. Duration 2 minutes, 31 seconds. Published by Daehn Publications (DH.DP200508-SC).

A newly-found treasure from the old VanderCook Band Book, and a tribute to the artistry of this great composer, conductor, and educator. A jaunty first strain, a driving second strain with great low brass countermelodies, a noble trio, a martial breakstrain—this little march has everything! A top-notch crowd pleaser for young bands!

Concert band - Grade 2

SKU: DH.DP200508-SET

Composed by H.A. VanderCook. Arranged by Mark Grauer. Score and parts. Duration 2 minutes, 31 seconds. Published by Daehn Publications (DH.DP200508-SET).

A newly-found treasure from the old VanderCook Band Book, and a tribute to the artistry of this great composer, conductor, and educator. A jaunty first strain, a driving second strain with great low brass countermelodies, a noble trio, a martial breakstrain—this little march has everything! A top-notch crowd pleaser for young bands!

Arranged by Gerre Hancock. For Organ solo. Organ. Level: Medium Easy Adult. Duration 8 min. Published by Hinshaw Music Inc.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.LDP-7027-00

Composed by Daehn. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2008. Daehn Publications #LDP-7027-00. Published by Daehn Publications (CL.LDP-7027-00).

A little march with everything! Catchy first strain, marcato second strain, noble Trio and blustery dog-fight. Performers and audiences of all ages will love this march!

Grade 2

SKU: CL.LDP-7027-01

Composed by Daehn. Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 2008. Daehn Publications #LDP-7027-01. Published by Daehn Publications (CL.LDP-7027-01).

A little march with everything! Catchy first strain, marcato second strain, noble Trio and blustery dog-fight. Performers and audiences of all ages will love this march!

Concert Band 3-Part Fully Adaptable with Percussion - Grade 1

SKU: FJ.B1839S

Score Only. Composed by Mekel Rogers. Concert Band. The ReImagine Initiative. Form: March. Score. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1839S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1839S).

English.

Now even the youngest of bands can play a great traditional march without excessive demands on chops or technique. Complete with opening strain, dog-fight section, and final strain, this musical march lets directors focus on teaching march style and phrasing. An excellent and welcome addition for very young bands!

Concert Band Concert Band - late intermediate

SKU: RU.10283

March. Composed by William Paris Chambers. Edited by Timothy Rhea. Arranged by Edited by Timothy Rhea. Contest/Festival. Legacy of the March. Score and Parts. RBC Publications #10283. Published by RBC Publications (RU.10283).

9 x 12 inches.

The title of this march, The Trombone Section, is rather misleading, for it is not the trombones that have the most technical parts, but rather the trumpets and upper woodwinds. Composed in 1920, the opening of the march makes a great concert opener. A bold and technical fanfare is followed by a more relaxed, yet still technical first strain, which is in turn followed by a very driving second strain. The trio features a wonderful obligato scored in first trumpet and woodwinds, while the trombones carry the melodic material. The march works well as various tempos between 108 and 144 beats per minute depending upon the technical facility of the ensemble.

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: XC.HCB2204

March. Composed by Larry Clark. Concert Concert Band. Harmony Grade 1.5. March. Set of parts. Excelcia Music Publishing #HCB2204. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.HCB2204).

12 x 9 inches.

Set in the classic fast and fun American march style, Reliance is unique in that it begins in the relative minor for the introduction and first strain, before shifting to a major key for the second strain and beyond. Exciting and different!

By Claude Debussy (1862-1918). Edited by Peter Jost. For Flute, Harp, Viola (Score and Parts). Henle Music Folios. 76 pages. G. Henle #HN1026. Published by G. Henle