SKU: MH.1-59913-021-1

ISBN 9781599130217.

Program Notes: Festival in Russia is a transcription for concert band of Anatoli Liadov's dazzling orchestral work, Polonaise (Op. 49). Written at the turn of the century, its energetic dance rhythms and melodic expressiveness will bring a delightful Old World charm to today's audiences. Liadov (1855-1914) was a student of Rimsky-Korsakov at the St. Petersburg Conservatory, and succeeded him as the composition teacher. (One of Liadov's most notable students at the Conservatory was Sergei Prokofiev.) At the time the Polonaise was written (1899), Liadov was at the height of his profession and one of his era's most respected and widely-known composers. The first performance of this transcription for concert band was given by the West Virginia University Wind Symphony at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on February 24, 1988, Don Wilcox conducting. Ensemble instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 4 Flute I, 4 Flute II, 1 Oboe I, 1 Oboe II, 1 English Horn, 1 Bassoon I, 1 Bassoon II, 1 Eb Clarinet, 4 Bb Clarinet I, 4 Bb Clarinet II, 4 Bb Clarinet III, 1 Eb Alto Clarinet, 1 Eb ContrabassClarinet, 3 Bb Bass Clarinet & Bb Contrabass Clarinet, 3 Eb Alto Saxophone I, 3 Eb Alto Saxophone II, 2 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 2 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Cornet I, 3 Bb Cornet II, 3 Bb Cornet III, 2 Bb Trumpet I, 2 Bb Trumpet II, 2 F Horn I & III, 2 F Horn II & IV, 2 Trombone I, 2 Trombone II, 2 Bass Trombone, 3 Euphonium, 2 Euphonium T.C., 4 Tuba, 2 Timpani, 2 Bells & Vibraphone, 3 Chimes, Triangle & Cymbals, 2 Xylophone & Marimba, 2 Snare Drum & Bass Drum.

SKU: CL.DBI-BG2002-01

A collection of 10 original compositions by Dallas Brass arrangers/composers, John Wasson and John Schuberg. The pieces are written in a variety of music styles from swing to rock. They are scored for brass quintet and drums, but will also work for brass alone. This is the second volume of Brass Grooves and contain pieces that are less complex technically, and can be tackled by accomplished middle school players. These charts are appealing and fun to play - and listen to - for all ages! The COMPLETE SET includes books for: Director, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Drums, and Trombone/Baritone/ Trumpet III substitute for Horn. Plus a full performance CD recorded by the Dallas Brass CONTENTS: Victory March, Lazy Day, First Dance, Fly With Me, Movin' On, The Matador, Boogie Blues, Chillin' Out, Shake It Up, The Chase.

SKU: CL.DBI-BG2001-00

A collection of 10 original compositions by Dallas Brass arrangers/composers, John Wasson and John Schuberg. The pieces are written in a variety of music styles from swing to rock. They are scored for brass quintet and drums, but will also work for brass alone. This is the second volume of Brass Grooves and contain pieces that are less complex technically, and can be tackled by accomplished middle school players. These charts are appealing and fun to play - and listen to - for all ages! The COMPLETE SET includes books for: Director, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Drums, and Trombone/Baritone/ Trumpet III substitute for Horn. Plus a full performance CD recorded by the Dallas Brass CONTENTS: Victory March, Lazy Day, First Dance, Fly With Me, Movin' On, The Matador, Boogie Blues, Chillin' Out, Shake It Up, The Chase.

SKU: YM.GTW01101612

ISBN 9784636113037. 8.25 x 11.75 inches.

The famous aria sung in the third act of Puccini's opera Turandot has been arranged in the style of EDM (electronic dance music). Be sure to try out the trumpet solo played by Eric Miyashiro in the recording.
Instrumentation: Conductor×1; Piccolo×1; 1st & 2nd Flutes×2; *Oboe×1; *Bassoon×1; Clarinet in E♭×1; 1st Clarinet in B♭×3; 2nd Clarinet in B♭×3; 3rd Clarinet in B♭×3; *Alto Clarinet in E♭×1; Bass Clarinet in B♭×1; 1st Alto Saxophone in E♭×1; 2nd Alto Saxophone in E♭×1; Tenor Saxophone in B♭×1; Baritone Saxophone in E♭×1; 1st Trumpet in B♭×1; 2nd Trumpet in B♭×1; 3rd Trumpet in B♭×1; 1st & 2nd Horns in F×2; 3rd & 4th Horns in F×2; 1st Trombone×1; 2nd Trombone×1; Bass Trombone×1; Euphonium×2; Tuba×2; Electric Bass Guitar×1; *Electric Guitar×1; Drums×1; Timpani×1; Cymbals, Tambourine, Wood Block & Bass Drum×1; Wind Chime & Suspended Cymbal×1; Glockenspiel×1; Xylophone, Marimba & Chimes×3 The composition can also be performed without the instruments marked with *.
Performance time: Approximately 4 minutes 15 seconds
Difficulty Level: 3.

SKU: CY.CC2180

A 6 movement Baroque Dance Suite. 1st Trumpet plays Bb Trumpet and Bb Piccolo. 2nd Trumpet plays Eb trumpet. A great Baroque treat for an advanced group. About 10 minutes in length.

SKU: CF.CPS216F

ISBN 9781491153109. UPC: 680160910601.

Cosmic Expedition takes performers on a musical journey far across the galaxy via three main sections.  This fanfare composition would be perfect for opening a concert. It has bold brass fanfare figures over textural woodwinds to start and then takes the listener on a sonic journey through a variation of harmonic colors, tambural and textural shifts.
Cosmic Expedition takes performers on a musical journey far across the galaxy via three main sections. The first, a rather celebratory and triumphant fanfare in Bb major begins with the upper woodwinds and percussion creating a sound-screen, that is a busy texture consisting of a flurry of repeated notes over which the horns and alto saxophones present the opening theme. The sound-screen should be carefully balanced and give way to the melody at m. 5, which should be played extremely marcato. The timpani solo beginning in m. 11 must not be understated. A brief percussion interlude separates a restatement of the opening theme, this time with the addition of the trumpet, tenor saxophone, and euphonium, and a counter melody by the low winds. The percussion interlude is playful, light, but full of vigor and energy. An Ab in the low winds pulls the harmony towards G minor in m. 40 to start the second section, a more serious fanfare. Here, the marimba repeats an ostinato that is complemented by the bass drum and woodblock. The upper woodwinds with the xylophone and snare drum dance over the stern secondary fanfare. A longing call lead by the trombones, interrupted by a subtle snare drum beckons to the clarinets and horn who begin the third section of the piece at m. 68. This haunting melody in C minor is legato, and starkly contrasts all which came before it. A relentless concert tom-tom played with hard mallets keeps the momentum persistent, and a heartbeat-like pulse is felt from the tuba and baritone saxophone. The melody rises towards m. 84 when the brass harken back to the fanfare style before fading back into another lush woodwind strain.A recapitulation of the low winds’ call is heard at m. 100 which in this occasion intensifies into an emphatic statement by the battery percussion instruments. Now in Eb major, the opening fanfare theme is heard again once more before fading into the beginning of the piece’s conclusion.To end, the counter melody from the opening section duels with chromatic tension above before swelling to an arrival in the original key of Bb major. The full ensemble celebrates the piece’s resolution, and after a few crunchy power chords the journey is completed.

SKU: PR.11441469S

UPC: 680160606771. 8.5 x 11 inches.

The Spanish orchestra Orquesta Sinfonica de Castilla y Leon approached Ewazen for an opening fanfare for its new and impressive concert hall. The resulting Fanfarria Castellana quite naturally is colored with Spanish dance rhythms, but the music is pure Ewazen joy. For advanced performers.

SKU: CY.CC2782

Danse Macabre is a tone poem for orchestra written in 1874. According to legend, Death appears at midnight every year on Halloween. The Dead come out of their graves to dance till dawn when the cock crows and they return to their graves until the next year.

Mr. Chasanov has done a hair-raising job of scoring his 3-minute arrangement for 10-piece Brass Ensemble of 4 Trumpets, 2 Horns, 2 Trombones and 2 Tubas for advanced performers.

SKU: KN.42075

UPC: 822795420753.

Commissioned by the South Dakota Music Education Association for the First Annual SD Middle School All-State Jazz Band, this straight ahead minor blues provides medium easy groups with a multitude of learning opportunities. The lyrical melody features essential rhythmic swing figures and an abundance of ensemble writing assures that everyone gets in on the action. Written or ad lib solos are included for all. Duration 4:15.

SKU: MH.0-931329-76-0

ISBN 9780931329760.

THE STARS ASLEEP, THE BREAK OF DAY is my most instrumentally colorful Grade 1 work and I believe in this area it breaks new ground. Furthermore, the musical content greatly exceeds Grade 1 expectations. Beginning band students have something to study here that presents opportunity for real musical development. Band directors will notice immediately that the scoring does not look like Grade 1 music. The music actually sounds like a Grade 3 work but it is not. The ranges and technical demands are truly only Grade 1, but the variety in the instrumentation is ample. Numerous cues and cross-cues allow less secure bands to rehearse or perform the work. The flexibility of tempo in the first movement presents unique challenges in performance and teaching. The sparkling and dancelike second movement is cinematic in its instrumental colors and pacing, and will be fun to perform. Instrumental sections that are used to being buried in the mix will discover that their roles in band music can be significant. Ensemble instrumentation: 6 Flute 1, 6 Flute 2, 2 Oboe, 2 Bassoon, 6 Bb Clarinet 1, 6 Bb Clarinet 2, 3 Bb Bass Clarinet, 4 Eb Alto Saxophone 1, 4 Eb Alto Saxophone 2, 2 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 2 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 6 Bb Trumpet 1, 6 Bb Trumpet 2, 4 F Horn, 4 Trombone 1, 4 Trombone 2, 4 Euphonium, 2 Euphonium (T.C.), 6 Tuba, 2 Timpani, 2 Percussion 1, 4 Percussion 2, 3 Percussion 3.