By Bruce Preuninger. Music by Bruce Preuninger. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Alfred Concert Band. Spiritual. Level: 3 (Medium) (grade 3). Conductor Score and Parts. 3 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 6

SKU: BT.AMP-422-140

Composed by Philip Sparke. Elite Series. Score Only. Composed 2015. Anglo Music Press #AMP 422-140. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-422-140).

English-German-French- Dutch.

Three Washington Statues was commissioned by the United States Army Band â??Pershings Ownâ?, led by Colonel Thomas H. Palmatier. Washington D.C. contains some of the worldâ??s most iconic monuments, memorials and statues. Philip Sparke has chosenthree of these as the inspiration for this piece: â??The Lincoln Memorialâ?? in the form of a Greek Doric temple in which the composer depicts the grandeur of this monument; â??The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorialâ?? on which steps the iconic speech â??I havea dreamâ?? was given - the music is both reverential as well as powerful referring to Martin Luther Kingsâ?? speech; and the â??Encoreâ?? statue in memory of the world famousAfrican-American composer, pianist and bandleader Duke Ellington. In this finalmovement, Philip Sparke catches the virtuosic, energetic and unique dynamism of Ellingtonsâ?? music.

Three Washington Statues is geschreven in opdracht van de United States Army Band â??Pershingâ??s Ownâ?? en de leider van dit orkest, kolonel Thomas H. Palmatier. Washington D.C. is het decor van een aantal van de meest iconische monumenten,gedenktekens en standbeelden van de VS. Componist Philip Sparke heeft er drie uitgekozen als inspiratie voor dit werk: The Lincoln Memorial, in de vorm van een Griekse Dorische tempel, waarin de grandeur van het monument wordt verklankt; het MartinLuther King Jr. Memorial, het gebouw waar de iconische toespraak â??I have a dreamâ?? ooit weerklonk de sfeer is respectvol en eerbiedig, maar de muziek weerspiegelt tevens de karakteristiekekracht die ervan uitgaat; en het beeld â??Encoreâ?? vancomponist, pianist en bandleider Duke Ellington in dit laatste deel geeft Philip Sparke de virtuoze, energieke, unieke en dynamische stijl van Ellingtons muziek weer.

Three Washington Statues wurde von der United States Army Band Pershings Ownâ??, die von Oberst Thomas H. Palmatier geleitet wird, in Auftrag gegeben. Washington D.C. besitzt einige der weltberühmtesten Bauwerke, Denkmäler und Statuen. PhilipSparke hat drei von diesen als Inspiration für dieses Stück genommen. So beschreibt er die Erhabenheit des Lincoln Memorialâ??, das mit seinen dorischen Säulen in Form eines griechischen Tempels erbaut wurde. Das Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorialâ??erinnert an die legendäre Rede Martin Luther Kings I have a dreamâ?? (Ich habe einen Traumâ??). Die ehrfurchtsvolle und zugleich kraftvolle Musik ist ein Tribut an diese Rede. Die StatueEncoreâ?? erinnert an den weltbekannten afroamerikanischenKomponi sten, Pianisten und Bandleader Duke Ellington. In diesem letzten Satz fängt Philip Sparke die virtuose, energiegeladene und einzigartige Dynamik von Duke Ellingtons Musik ein.

Three Washington Statues fut commandé par la United States Army Band « Pershingâ??s Own », dirigée par le Colonel Thomas H. Palmatier. Certains des monuments, mémoriaux et statues les plus emblématiques du monde se trouvent Washington D.C.Philip Sparke en a choisi trois comme inspiration pour ce morceau : « The Lincoln Memorial » où le compositeur dépeint la grandeur de ce temple grec de style dorique ; « The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial » sur les marches duquel le discourscélèbre « I have a dream » fut prononcé la musique est révérencieuse ainsi que puissante en référence ce discours de Martin Luther King ; et la statue « Encore » en mémoire du célèbrecompositeur, pianiste et chef dâ??orchestre de jazzafro-américain Duke Ellington. Dans le mouvement final, Philip Sparke a réussi saisir le dynamisme virtuose, énergétique et unique de la musique dâ??Ellington.

Co mmissionato dalla banda dellâ??esercito statunitense, condotta dal colonnello Thomas H. Palmatier, Three Washington Statues è un brano dedicato ad alcuni dei più noti e iconici monumenti americani mai realizzati. Philip Sparke ha scelto,difatti, di musicare la stentoreit del Lincoln Memorial, della statua di Martin Luther King di West Potomac Park e di quella dedicata al gigante della musica afro-americana Duke Ellington.

Composed by James Reese Europe. Arranged by Chandler L. Wilson. Concert Band Series. Composed 2020. Duration 2 minutes, 4 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-4874-01

The Innovation Trot - Ragtime March. Composed by Europe. Arranged by Wilson. Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 2020. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4874-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4874-01).

Composer James Reese Europe, one of the most famous African-American musicians of his day, was called the Martin Luther King of music by pianist Eubie Blake. The first African-American bandmaster in the United States Army, Europe gained great popularity as a dance band leader, a military band leader, recording artist, and a composer of merit. Known in New York music circles, and also for touring Europe with his National Guard band, Europe is remembered today for composing several works, including Castles In Europe with the subtitle The Innovation Trot - Ragtime March. This delightful work is arranged for todayâ??s concert band by Chandler L. Wilson. An enjoyable ragtime work from an American composer to be remembered!

Band Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Marimba, Oboe, Percussion, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani, Triangle, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2 and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS224

Composed by Carol Brittin Chambers. Concert Band (CPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+4+8+8+2+2+2+2+2+2+4+4 +4+2+2+3+3+3+4+1+1+1+1+3+ 12+2 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 11 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS224. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS224).

ISBN 9781491152508. UPC: 680160910007.

Rainb ow in the Clouds is based on an old traditional spiritual, possibly an African-American song from the 19th century, entitled God Put a Rainbow in the Clouds.  Composer Carol Brittin Chambers was inspired by poetic Maya Angelou to create of setting of this beautiful song. It is lush and beautiful throughout and will highlight the musicianship of your students.  This would serve as a welcome change of pace piece on your program for concert or contest.
Rainbow in the Clouds was commissioned by the Pflugerville Middle School Wind Ensemble in Pflugerville, Texas, directed by Shauna Satrom. The piece premiered in May 2017, in memory and celebration of Luis Ham, who was an Assistant Principal at Pflugerville Middle School.This piece is based on an old traditional spiritual, possibly an African-American song from the nineteenth century, entitled God Put a Rainbow in the Clouds. The first time I heard reference to this song was in a Maya Angelou video, in which she sings a portion of it: “When it looked like the sun wouldn’t shine anymore, Oh, God put a rainbow in the clouds.” In the video, Dr. Angelou honors those who have demonstrated kindness to her in the past, and she suggests that we all try to be a blessing to others. The Pflugerville community believed that Mr. Ham, with his positive outlook, was definitely a “rainbow in the clouds” for other people.The piece begins with a full ensemble introduction, followed by a woodwind treatment of the first verse with a fairly reserved tempo and straight eighth-note rhythm. When brass pick up the melody on the second phrase, we start to hear the song more like the original spiritual, with dotted-eighth, sixteenth rhythms. The middle section of the piece at m. 22 begins to move at a slightly quicker tempo, and the mood becomes lighter. This section becomes a call-and-response between a euphonium solo and upper woodwinds. The final section of the piece involves everyone playing together joyously and full, eventually winding down with two more solo statements in flute and euphonium.Note to the Conductor:Use this piece to introduce or reinforce the following musical concepts:Lyrical, expressive playing varied stylesSolo responsibilitiesKey changes, tempo changes.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Marimba, Oboe, Percussion, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani, Triangle, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2 and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS224F

Composed by Carol Brittin Chambers. Concert Band (CPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CPS224F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS224F).

ISBN 9781491153185. UPC: 680160910687.

Rainb ow in the Clouds is based on an old traditional spiritual, possibly an African-American song from the 19th century, entitled God Put a Rainbow in the Clouds.  Composer Carol Brittin Chambers was inspired by poetic Maya Angelou to create of setting of this beautiful song. It is lush and beautiful throughout and will highlight the musicianship of your students.  This would serve as a welcome change of pace piece on your program for concert or contest.
Rainbow in the Clouds was commissioned by the Pflugerville Middle School Wind Ensemble in Pflugerville, Texas, directed by Shauna Satrom. The piece premiered in May 2017, in memory and celebration of Luis Ham, who was an Assistant Principal at Pflugerville Middle School.This piece is based on an old traditional spiritual, possibly an African-American song from the nineteenth century, entitled God Put a Rainbow in the Clouds. The first time I heard reference to this song was in a Maya Angelou video, in which she sings a portion of it: “When it looked like the sun wouldn’t shine anymore, Oh, God put a rainbow in the clouds.” In the video, Dr. Angelou honors those who have demonstrated kindness to her in the past, and she suggests that we all try to be a blessing to others. The Pflugerville community believed that Mr. Ham, with his positive outlook, was definitely a “rainbow in the clouds” for other people.The piece begins with a full ensemble introduction, followed by a woodwind treatment of the first verse with a fairly reserved tempo and straight eighth-note rhythm. When brass pick up the melody on the second phrase, we start to hear the song more like the original spiritual, with dotted-eighth, sixteenth rhythms. The middle section of the piece at m. 22 begins to move at a slightly quicker tempo, and the mood becomes lighter. This section becomes a call-and-response between a euphonium solo and upper woodwinds. The final section of the piece involves everyone playing together joyously and full, eventually winding down with two more solo statements in flute and euphonium.Note to the Conductor:Use this piece to introduce or reinforce the following musical concepts:Lyrical, expressive playing varied stylesSolo responsibilitiesKey changes, tempo changes.

SKU: GI.G-10546

Composed by Scott Joplin. Arranged by Anton Charles. Music Education. 16 pages. GIA Publications #10546. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10546).

UPC: 785147054610.

This edition of A Real Slow Drag for Concert Band by Scott Joplin is an exciting step forward in music education! BaobaoTree LLC, under the leadership of its founder, Dr. Georgiary Bledsoe, created the Africentric Music Education Framework. The Framework is a systematic way of teaching and learning about African American contributions to American music through perspectives grounded in Black music culture. This arrangement, as with all BaobaoTree teaching tools, was designed to reflect core principles of the Africentric Music Education Framework. Additional resources and pedagogical activities are available for free through BaobaoTree, including a companion guide to A Real Slow Drag for Concert Band. To learn more about BaobaoTree and the Africentric Music Education Framework, visit www.baobaotreelearning.co m. Words of Praise for BaobaoTree Teaching Tools.

Grade 4

SKU: CL.012-3405-01

March. Composed by Jewel. Arranged by Glover. Concert Band. Heritage of the March Series. Audio recording available separately (items CL.WFR334 & CL.WFR366). Extra full score. Composed 2005. Duration 1 minute, 50 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3405-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3405-01).

This rip-snortin' circus march will thrill audiences and performers alike! Composed by classic circus band leader Fred Jewell, this march was dedicated to P. G. Lowery, an African-American cornet virtuoso who was a pioneering headliner in circus bands and is the Jackie Robinson of the American band movement. Walloping low brass, dizzying woodwinds, and screaming trumpets bring the big top to like in this exciting and challenging march. Wow!

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Full -sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style

By Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904). Arranged by Robert W. Smith. For concert band. Young Band. Sound Foundations Series. Grade 1. Extra full score. Duration 2 minutes, 29 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: AP.47383

Composed by Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by Doug Adams. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Beginning Band. Masterwork Arrangement. Score and Part(s). 254 pages. Duration 3:00. Belwin Music #00-47383. Published by Belwin Music (AP.47383).

UPC: 038081548050. English.

Romantic and nationalistic Czech composer Antonín Dvorák's Symphony No. 9 was influenced by his research on the tonality and rhythms of Native-American and African-American music. Introduce this master composer to your beginners with the selected themes, which omit technical obstacles yet provide teaching opportunities for dynamic shading and contouring as well as diverse articulations. Bravo!

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: AP.47383S

Composed by Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by Doug Adams. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Beginning Band. Masterwork Arrangement. Score. 20 pages. Duration 3:00. Belwin Music #00-47383S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.47383S).

UPC: 038081548067. English.

Romantic and nationalistic Czech composer Antonín Dvorák's Symphony No. 9 was influenced by his research on the tonality and rhythms of Native-American and African-American music. Introduce this master composer to your beginners with the selected themes, which omit technical obstacles yet provide teaching opportunities for dynamic shading and contouring as well as diverse articulations. Bravo!

Arranged by Kevin Mixon. Traditional. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Beginning Band. Multicultural. Level: 1 (Very Easy) (grade 1). Conductor Score & Parts. 66 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Concert Band (Score) - Level 1.5

SKU: HL.4005893

Arranged by Michael Sweeney. MusicWorks Grade 1. Concert. Softcover. 12 pages. Duration 280 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4005893).

UPC: 888680940911. 9.0x12.0x0.027 inches.

Here is an emotion-filled arrangement for young players based on the folk tune Down to the River to Pray, which is thought to have been composed by an African-American slave. There is an element of sadness in the music, but also a glimmer of hope as the slaves dream of freedom and being reunited with family and friends. Dur: 2:45.

Concert Band (Score) - Grade 4

SKU: HL.50605201

Composed by Florence Beatrice Price. Arranged by Jay Bocook. G. Schirmer Band/Orchestra. Concert. Softcover. 28 pages. Duration 230 seconds. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50605201).

UPC: 196288072751. 9.0x12.0x0.056 inches.

Florence Price (1887-1953) is noted as the first African-American female composer of symphonic works, and is only in recent years beginning to receive the recognition so richly deserved. Her Symphony No. 1 was completed in 1932 and first performed in 1933 by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Here is a sparkling transcription for band of the third movement (Juba Dance). (Grade 4) Dur: 3:50.

By Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by Michael Story. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Young Band. Multicultural. Level: 2 (Easy) (grade 2). Conductor Score and Parts. 234 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

(Mvt. 2 from Three Folk Song Settings for Band). Arranged by Andrew Boysen, Jr.. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Alfred Concert Band. Folk. Grade 3.5. 158 pages. Published by Alfred Music

(My Lord What a Morning). By Bruce Preuninger. Concert Band. Concert Band; SmartMusic. Alfred Concert Band. Spiritual. Grade 3. Conductor Score. 32 pages. Published by Alfred Music Conductor Score Spiritual

By Larry Clark, Robert Macgimsey. For concert band. Carl Fischer Young Performance Series. Grade 2-2.5. Score and parts. Duration 3 minutes, 38 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer

Arranged by David Shaffer. Young Band. FJH Young Band. Score for this title: B1322S. Concert Band. Level: 2. Score and Set of Parts. Composed 2006. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc

Score Only Concert Band; Symphonic Band (Score) - Grade 4

SKU: HL.4005037

Composed by Jay Bocook. MusicWorks Grade 4. Softcover. 36 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4005037).

UPC: 888680669560. 9.0x12.0x0.114 inches.

The African-American spiritual “Down in the River to Pray” forms the basis for this creative and dramatic work for mature ensembles. Opening with a tender chorale-like statement, the piece evolves throughout with variations in mood and intensity, ultimately building to a majestic and powerful conclusion. Dur: 5:20.

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

SKU: CF.YPS118F

Composed by Larry Clark Robert MacGimsey. SWS. Young Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 38 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YPS118F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS118F).

ISBN 9780825889806. UPC: 798408089801. 9x12 inches.

This subtle, yet tasteful arrangement for the holiday season includes the African-American styled piece Sweet Little Jesus Boy by Robert MacGimsey paired with the traditional Away in a Manger. Larry Clark continues to find creative ways to merge two popular Christmas favorites and make it seem as if they were always meant to be seamlessly combined. This is the mark of a great composer/arranger. We know you and your students will enjoy this stunning arrangement.

By Gene Milford. Music by Gene Milford. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Alfred Concert Band. Level: 3 (Medium) (grade 3). Conductor Score

Composed by James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson. Arranged by Paul Murtha. Flex-Band Grade 2. African-American, Easy Listening, Spiritual. Softcover. Duration 235 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard

Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: AP.BD9628C

Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Young Band. Form: Chorale. Score. 16 pages. Belwin Music #00-BD9628C. Published by Belwin Music (AP.BD9628C).

UPC: 029156199994. English.

Few young people live closer together than do band members, as they work together, laugh together and cry together through the years of their involvement in musical activities. It is sad indeed when death strikes. RIVER SONGS was commissioned to commemorate the lives of two such young musicians (one white and one African-American). These two appropriate works, DEEP RIVER and SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER, were chosen as witness to our common bonds in this life and beyond. (duration 3:50).