Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4756-01

Composed by Budiansky. Young Concert Band. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4756-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4756-01).

Music can at times feel as if it is a secret code. Cracking the code, be it notation on a page or a new set of vocabulary words, is cause for celebration, and The Codebreakers is a joyous look at music as a shared language. Scored generously to accommodate young bands both large and small, this concert work presents distinct melodies both independently and stacked on top of one another, meant to interlock like a solved puzzle. The Codebreakers serves as a teaching opportunity to discuss melodies and countermelodies; interpreting the same material in different styles; and listening across the band for shared lines. Every section gets a chance to be featured, and the low brass and woodwinds will especially love their moment in the spotlight.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4756-00

Composed by Budiansky. Young Concert Band. Score and set of parts. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4756-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4756-00).

Music can at times feel as if it is a secret code. Cracking the code, be it notation on a page or a new set of vocabulary words, is cause for celebration, and The Codebreakers is a joyous look at music as a shared language. Scored generously to accommodate young bands both large and small, this concert work presents distinct melodies both independently and stacked on top of one another, meant to interlock like a solved puzzle. The Codebreakers serves as a teaching opportunity to discuss melodies and countermelodies; interpreting the same material in different styles; and listening across the band for shared lines. Every section gets a chance to be featured, and the low brass and woodwinds will especially love their moment in the spotlight.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.024-4654-01

Composed by P. Clark. Young Concert Band. Rising Band Series for Developing Bands! Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR396). Extra full score. Composed 2018. Duration 2 minutes, 20 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #024-4654-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.024-4654-01).

Imagine a band made up of panda bears marching in a parade. They'd be marching, and they'd be playing, but there would be a few cute and funny moments because, well, they're pandas, and they can't help it! This is a great little march that's fun for everyone. Your audiences and your band (especially the percussionists) will love it. Lots of musical fun! Un-bear-ably enjoyable!

Grade 2

SKU: CL.024-4654-00

Composed by P. Clark. Young Concert Band. Rising Band Series for Developing Bands! Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR396). Score and set of parts. Composed 2018. Duration 2 minutes, 20 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #024-4654-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.024-4654-00).

Imagine a band made up of panda bears marching in a parade. They'd be marching, and they'd be playing, but there would be a few cute and funny moments because, well, they're pandas, and they can't help it! This is a great little march that's fun for everyone. Your audiences and your band (especially the percussionists) will love it. Lots of musical fun! Un-bear-ably enjoyable!

By Vince Gassi. By Vince Gassi. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Alfred Concert Band. Level: 4 (Medium Difficult) (grade 4). Conductor Score

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Finger Cymbals, Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Piccolo, Snare Drum, Timpani, Trombone and more. - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS196F

Composed by Joseph Compello. Young Band (YPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 20 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS196F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS196F).

ISBN 9781491152843. UPC: 680160910342.

Aeolu s is the Greek mythological god of the winds. The title of this piece was chosen, in part, because of the Aeolian quality of the music. Although not strictly harmonized in the Aeolian mode, the themes themselves are purely Aeolian. The compositional form bookends a broad and dramatic middle section with two sections in regal march style. Aeolus is sure to be a great teaching tool for young bands!.
Aeolus is the god of the winds in Greek mythology. The title was chosen to indicate the Aeolian quality of the music. Although not strictly harmonized in the Aeolian mode, the themes themselves a purely Aeolian. The opening section of the music should be performed in a march-like manner at a brisk tempo deemed appropriate by the director for the ensemble. The countermelody first heard at m. 31 should soar above the ensemble. The transition to the middle section at m. 49 should be played broadly and dramatically with careful attention to the ritardando dimuendo, both of which should be performed smoothly and gradually. Do not rush the fermata in m. 51. A sudden shift in tempo and dynamics in the transition will detract from the entrance of the contrasting theme played soli by the clarinet section at m. 52. The counter lines found in the contrasting middle section beginning at m. 53 will require careful attention to balance. The second transition section beginning at m. 79 requires a flexible tempo and a smooth blending of the horn line into the clarinet line. An effective,  unrushed rallentando at m. 81 will make the sudden forte entrance of the brass fanfare at m. 83 all the more dramatic. At m. 109, the tempo may begin to quicken at the discretion of the director.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Finger Cymbals, Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Piccolo, Snare Drum, Timpani, Trombone and more. - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS196

Composed by Joseph Compello. Young Band (YPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+4+8+8+4+4+10+4+4+8+8+8 +12+6+6+2+2+4+2+20+4 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 39 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YPS196. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS196).

ISBN 9781491152164. UPC: 680160909667. Key: C minor.

Aeolus is the Greek mythological god of the winds. The title of this piece was chosen, in part, because of the Aeolian quality of the music. Although not strictly harmonized in the Aeolian mode, the themes themselves are purely Aeolian. The compositional form bookends a broad and dramatic middle section with two sections in regal march style. Aeolus is sure to be a great teaching tool for young bands!.
Aeolus is the god of the winds in Greek mythology. The title was chosen to indicate the Aeolian quality of the music. Although not strictly harmonized in the Aeolian mode, the themes themselves a purely Aeolian. The opening section of the music should be performed in a march-like manner at a brisk tempo deemed appropriate by the director for the ensemble. The countermelody first heard at m. 31 should soar above the ensemble. The transition to the middle section at m. 49 should be played broadly and dramatically with careful attention to the ritardando dimuendo, both of which should be performed smoothly and gradually. Do not rush the fermata in m. 51. A sudden shift in tempo and dynamics in the transition will detract from the entrance of the contrasting theme played soli by the clarinet section at m. 52. The counter lines found in the contrasting middle section beginning at m. 53 will require careful attention to balance. The second transition section beginning at m. 79 requires a flexible tempo and a smooth blending of the horn line into the clarinet line. An effective,  unrushed rallentando at m. 81 will make the sudden forte entrance of the brass fanfare at m. 83 all the more dramatic. At m. 109, the tempo may begin to quicken at the discretion of the director.

Score and Parts Concert Band (Score & Parts) - Level 2.5

SKU: HL.4008548

Concert Band, Grade 2.4 6:00 Score and Parts. Composed by Andreas Ziegelbä and ck. Symphonic Dimensions. Concert. Softcover. 107 pages. Duration 360 seconds. Hal Leonard #SDP1972302. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4008548).

ISBN 9798350110371. UPC: 196288179177.

Bleak Forest is a piece for smaller concert bands and offers the musicians above all space to improve their sound and their effect playing. The technical requirements are therefore deliberately kept low. With this piece, the composer won the VLAMO International Composition Contest 2022. Thematically, the work is influenced by the composer's childhood memories. In his hometown there was a dark and mysterious forest, that seemed to the children in the small village to be magical. Without a reasonable explanation, every trip into the woods was exciting and somewhat terrifying. There were tales of dangerous animals, which can be heard at the beginning of the piece, as well as magical beasts. The magic of the forest is depicted musically from bar 70 in the andante section. The snapping of the fingers represents single raindrops. From bar 99 onwards, we hear the trek home, with the occasional moments of trepidation as the children spook each other with their fanciful tales. In the end, though, we arrive safely at home because after all, magical beasts only exist in fairy tales don’t they? Andreas Ziegelbäck studied music education at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, and history at the Paris Lodron Universität, Salzburg. In addition to his studies, he trained in ensemble conducting for wind orchestra with conductor and composer Thomas Doss. It was Doss who sparked Ziegelbäck's interest in composing. In 2021, Andreas Ziegelbäck completed his composition studies with Johannes Maria Staud. In 2020, he took part in a brass band composition masterclass in Bern with Oliver Waespi, followed by a premiere by the Swiss Army Brass Band.

Score and Parts Concert Band (Score & Parts) - Level 2.5

SKU: HL.4008983

Concert Band, Grade 2.5 6:00 Score and Parts. Composed by Andreas Ziegelbä and ck. Symphonic Dimensions. Concert, Concert Band. Softcover. Duration 360 seconds. Hal Leonard #SDP293-24-202. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4008983).

UPC: 196288283775.

Bleak Forest is a piece for smaller concert bands and offers the musicians above all space to improve their sound and their effect playing. The technical requirements are therefore deliberately kept low. With this piece, the composer won the VLAMO International Composition Contest 2022. Thematically, the work is influenced by the composer's childhood memories. In his hometown there was a dark and mysterious forest, that seemed to the children in the small village to be magical. Without a reasonable explanation, every trip into the woods was exciting and somewhat terrifying. There were tales of dangerous animals, which can be heard at the beginning of the piece, as well as magical beasts. The magic of the forest is depicted musically from bar 70 in the andante section. The snapping of the fingers represents single raindrops. From bar 99 onwards, we hear the trek home, with the occasional moments of trepidation as the children spook each other with their fanciful tales. In the end, though, we arrive safely at home because after all, magical beasts only exist in fairy tales don’t they? Andreas Ziegelbäck studied music education at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, and history at the Paris Lodron Universität, Salzburg. In addition to his studies, he trained in ensemble conducting for wind orchestra with conductor and composer Thomas Doss. It was Doss who sparked Ziegelbäck's interest in composing. In 2021, Andreas Ziegelbäck completed his composition studies with Johannes Maria Staud. In 2020, he took part in a brass band composition masterclass in Bern with Oliver Waespi, followed by a premiere by the Swiss Army Brass Band.

Grade 1

SKU: CL.024-4688-00

An Old Fashioned Hymn. Young Concert Band. Rising Band Series for Developing Bands! Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR396). Score and set of parts. Composed 2018. Duration 1 minute, 57 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #024-4688-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.024-4688-00).

Beautifully stunning, highly reflective, and deeply emotional best describes this well-crafted hymn penned by celebrated composer James Swearingen. The flowing lines and rich harmonies are scored to touch the human spirit in every way possible. Because the technical demands are well within reach, your band will be able to focus on playing not just the notes themselves, but on the expressive meaning of the notes as well. Simply breathtaking!

Grade 1

SKU: CL.024-4688-01

An Old Fashioned Hymn. Young Concert Band. Rising Band Series for Developing Bands! Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR396). Extra full score. Composed 2018. Duration 1 minute, 57 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #024-4688-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.024-4688-01).

Beautifully stunning, highly reflective, and deeply emotional best describes this well-crafted hymn penned by celebrated composer James Swearingen. The flowing lines and rich harmonies are scored to touch the human spirit in every way possible. Because the technical demands are well within reach, your band will be able to focus on playing not just the notes themselves, but on the expressive meaning of the notes as well. Simply breathtaking!

For Trumpet. Composed by Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837). Arranged by Douglas McLain. Full score and set of parts. Duration 17:30. Published by Baton Music (BF.BM524-SET).

Band concert band - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS13F

Composed by Larry Clark. Full score. With Standard notation. 12+12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #BPS13F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS13F).

ISBN 9780825839658. UPC: 798408039653. 9 X 12 inches.

Because of its popularity for festival use, Monmouth March is available in full score once again. Clark specifically composed the piece for young students within the first year of study. The trio does not modulate, in keeping with comfort levels for young players, and cites the traditional Aura Lee, as so many famous marches do. Enjoy a YouTube performance by a middle school band.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.CMP-0258-99-010

Composed by James Curnow. Praise and Adoration Series. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1999. Curnow Music #CMP 0258-99-010. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0258-99-010).

FANFARE PRELUDE: O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST is based on the hymn-tune “St. Anne,” which was used by G.F.Handel in the Chandos anthem “O Praise the Lord,” and by J.S.Bach in his triple fugue in E-flat “The St. Anne Fugue.” James Curnow’s FANFARE PRELUDE: O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST captures the thoughts of this magnificent hymn, which speaks of our country’s reliance upon God. The unusual 4/4 meter setting with artfully crafted re-harmonizations and lush counterpoint gives each listener cause to reflect on the importance and meaning of this melody to patriotic Americans everywhere.Inspired!

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 1.5

SKU: BT.GOB-000737-140

Composed by Dagmar Kildevann. Score Only. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000737-140. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000737-140).

Is there something to be celebrated? Then let's play 'Let's Celebrate'! This four-part suite has been based on two birthday songs: the world-famous 'Happy Birthday to you' (which is also sung in many other languages), and the Dutch song 'Lang zal hij/zij leven'. The Fanfare opens in grand style with the motif of 'Lang zal hij leven' and is followed by a cheerful March in which the motifs of both songs can be heard. The third part, Song, forms a moment of contemplation, and the birthday presents are unwrapped by the percussion section in the fourth part, Surprise Party. The yell may be adapted to the occasion. (the sleigh bells caused the composer to note down this somewhat peculiar yell). Of course everybody is expected to join in.

Valt er wat te vieren? dan spelen we ‘Let’s Celebrate’! Deze vier delige suite is gebaseerd op twee verjaardagsliedjes. het wereldbekende (en in vele talen gezongen) ‘Happy Birthday to you’ , en het Nederlandse ‘Lang zal hij/zijleven’. De Fanfare opent groots met het ‘Lang zal hij leven’-motief, gevolgd door een vrolijke March waarin beide liederen zijn verwerkt. Het derde deel, Song, vormt het moment van bezinning en de pakjes worden in het vierde deel,Surprise Party, uitgepakt door het slagwerk. De yell kan aangepast worden aan de gelegenheid. (de sleighbells waren de aanleiding voor de componist om deze wat vreemde yell te noteren). Het is natuurlijk wel de bedoeling datiedereen meedoet.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 1.5

SKU: BT.GOB-000737-010

Composed by Dagmar Kildevann. Set (Score & Parts). 118 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000737-010. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000737-010).

Is there something to be celebrated? Then let's play 'Let's Celebrate'! This four-part suite has been based on two birthday songs: the world-famous 'Happy Birthday to you' (which is also sung in many other languages), and the Dutch song 'Lang zal hij/zij leven'. The Fanfare opens in grand style with the motif of 'Lang zal hij leven' and is followed by a cheerful March in which the motifs of both songs can be heard. The third part, Song, forms a moment of contemplation, and the birthday presents are unwrapped by the percussion section in the fourth part, Surprise Party. The yell may be adapted to the occasion. (the sleigh bells caused the composer to note down this somewhat peculiar yell). Of course everybody is expected to join in.

Valt er wat te vieren? dan spelen we ‘Let’s Celebrate’! Deze vier delige suite is gebaseerd op twee verjaardagsliedjes. het wereldbekende (en in vele talen gezongen) ‘Happy Birthday to you’ , en het Nederlandse ‘Lang zal hij/zijleven’. De Fanfare opent groots met het ‘Lang zal hij leven’-motief, gevolgd door een vrolijke March waarin beide liederen zijn verwerkt. Het derde deel, Song, vormt het moment van bezinning en de pakjes worden in het vierde deel,Surprise Party, uitgepakt door het slagwerk. De yell kan aangepast worden aan de gelegenheid. (de sleighbells waren de aanleiding voor de componist om deze wat vreemde yell te noteren). Het is natuurlijk wel de bedoeling datiedereen meedoet.

(for Violin). By Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908). Arranged by Gerhart Drijvers. For Violin and Concert Band. Grade 4. Full score and set of parts. Duration 12:30. Published by Baton Music

(for Violin). By Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908). Arranged by Gerhart Drijvers. For Violin and Concert Band. Grade 4. Score. Duration 12:30. Published by Baton Music

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.GOB-000298-010

Composed by Timothy Travis. Set (Score & Parts). 81 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000298-010. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000298-010).

A little work almost begging to be kissed ! So deceptively simple but because of that also containing a good many of the well-known snakes in the grass.
The work was premiered as a warm-up for a contest, but it may be played in many ways in various occasions.
Whiffs of baroque and pinches of romanticism melt in this little contemporary work. Een beeldschoon werkje, refererend aan de barok en de romantiek. Zeer geschikt als inspeelwerk voor een concours/festival of als rustpunt tijdens een concert.

Gobelin Music Publications.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.GOB-000298-140

Composed by Timothy Travis. Score Only. 12 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000298-140. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000298-140).

A little work almost begging to be kissed ! So deceptively simple but because of that also containing a good many of the well-known snakes in the grass.
The work was premiered as a warm-up for a contest, but it may be played in many ways in various occasions.
Whiffs of baroque and pinches of romanticism melt in this little contemporary work. Een beeldschoon werkje, refererend aan de barok en de romantiek. Zeer geschikt als inspeelwerk voor een concours/festival of als rustpunt tijdens een concert.

Gobelin Music Publications.

Grade 1

SKU: CL.RWS-2004-01

I Am Because We Are. Composed by Bankston. Young Concert Band. Extra full Score. Composed 2020. RWS Music Company #RWS-2004-01. Published by RWS Music Company (CL.RWS-2004-01).

Teach your young musicians to work together with this African groove that comes from the heart. With limited ranges and technical demands, your students will be able to focus on balance, intonation and rhythmic accuracy. Not only will they enhance their musical skills, they will have fun playing music together and presenting it to their audience.

Grade 1

SKU: CL.RWS-2004-00

I Am Because We Are. Composed by Bankston. Young Concert Band. RWS Beginning Band Series. Score and set of parts. Composed 2020. Duration 1 minute, 51 seconds. RWS Music Company #RWS-2004-00. Published by RWS Music Company (CL.RWS-2004-00).

Teach your young musicians to work together with this African groove that comes from the heart. With limited ranges and technical demands, your students will be able to focus on balance, intonation and rhythmic accuracy. Not only will they enhance their musical skills, they will have fun playing music together and presenting it to their audience.

Grade 1

SKU: CL.028-5040-00

Composed by Shanley. Young Concert Band. Score and set of parts. C.L. Barnhouse #028-5040-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.028-5040-00).

Looking for a piece to feature an advanced soloist with your young band? Look no further, because Dormez Vous? Not You! Is the perfect choice! The solo part can be performed by any instrument, and could be used to feature an advanced student, a former student, a fellow music teacher, or a local professional musician. It uses melodic material from Frère Jacques (Are You Sleeping?) along with original jazzy melodies and harmonies. The title very loosely translates to, Are you sleeping? Well, you won't be after you hear this amazing solo! First rate!

Grade 1

SKU: CL.028-5040-01

Composed by Shanley. Young Concert Band. Extra score. C.L. Barnhouse #028-5040-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.028-5040-01).

Looking for a piece to feature an advanced soloist with your young band? Look no further, because Dormez Vous? Not You! Is the perfect choice! The solo part can be performed by any instrument, and could be used to feature an advanced student, a former student, a fellow music teacher, or a local professional musician. It uses melodic material from Frère Jacques (Are You Sleeping?) along with original jazzy melodies and harmonies. The title very loosely translates to, Are you sleeping? Well, you won't be after you hear this amazing solo! First rate!

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 0.5

SKU: FJ.B1608S

Score Only. Composed by Brian Balmages. Concert Band. FJH MOS Performance. Programmatic. Score. Duration 1:30. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1608S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1608S).

English.

This fun and somewhat whimsical dance depicts a broken marionette that is attempting to dance, but struggles because of tangled strings and other problems. Eventually, it appears that the marionette has found its way, only to unravel completely while the curtain begins to come down. One last hurrah helps leave a smile with the audience just before the curtain closes completely. Fun and extremely unique for this level!