Jazz Ensemble - Grade 1

SKU: AP.50943

Arranged by Zachary Smith. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble. Jazz; Spiritual. Score and Part(s). Duration 3:35. Alfred Music #00-50943. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50943).

ISBN 9781470669737. UPC: 038081591629. English.

The well-known classic spiritual with a funky rock feel played around 110 BPM. Brief written solo statements from various players and modest trumpet 1 range to written E top space. Optional parts include flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn, tuba, and vibes. This is a well-crafted and effective chart everyone will love! (3:35).

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49927S

Composed by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Multicultural; World. Score. Duration 2:05. Alfred Music #00-49927S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49927S).

ISBN 9781470657895. UPC: 038081575759. English.

Toes will tap, eyes will shine, and smiles will abound when playing Irish Dances! Very accessible, easier than it looks, and fun! This lively piece includes Kerry Polka and John Ryan's Polka, arranged for ease of playing by Bob Phillips. A great way to introduce basic slurring and changing bow speed. Correlated to Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 1, Level 5. (2:05).

Circus March. Composed by Brian Balmages. Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. MakeMusic Symphonic Band. Form: March. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:40. MakeMusic #00-50651. Published by MakeMusic

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.50086

Composed by Cole Porter. Arranged by Mike Kamuf. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Band Series. Great American Songbook; Jazz; Latin. Score and Part(s). Duration 5:10. Alfred Music #00-50086. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50086).

ISBN 9781470662943. UPC: 038081580159. English.

A classic jazz standard composed by the great Cole Porter, this chart bounces between samba and swing grooves. A well-crafted chart with lead trumpet range to written B-flat above the staff and suggested solos for alto1, tenor1, trumpet 2, trombone 1, and drums. The soli sections and a hot shout chorus make this a fine choice for any concert or festival. (5:10).

Concert Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49965

Composed by Amy Webb. Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud; Single Titles. Developing Band Series. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:00. Alfred Music #00-49965. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49965).

ISBN 9781470658526. UPC: 038081576084. English.

It's time to show the world that your band has what it takes to be the best. Can they push to the front, give it all they've got, and sprint to the finish line? Your students have put in hard work, time, and effort to make their concert the best it can be. What better way to end your program than with this exciting piece by Amy Webb that lets them sprint to the finish line! (2:00).

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.50771

Composed by Neil Hannon, Paul King, and Simon Farnaby. Arranged by Michael Story. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Pop Intermediate String Orchestra. Movie; Pop. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:30. Alfred Music #00-50771. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50771).

ISBN 9781470669386. UPC: 038081588209. English.

This showstopper from the movie Wonka is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! This terrific arrangement has many teachable moments, including swinging eighth notes, dynamic shifts, rhythmic interplay, independence, and more. Full of energy and excitement, this expertly scored arrangement by Michael Story is the perfect choice for your next concert. (2:30).

Jazz Ensemble Voice - Grade 3

SKU: AP.48228

Composed by Cole Porter. Arranged by Scott Ragsdale. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Vocal Series. Jazz. Score and Part(s). 90 pages. Duration 3:15. Alfred Music #00-48228. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48228).

UPC: 038081557342. English.

Night and Day arranged by Scott Ragsdale is a great Cole Porter standard for your vocalist with a bossa groove around 160 BPM. Lead trumpet range is to a written A above the staff with a written-out tenor sax solo and optional C, B-flat, E-flat, and trombone solo lead parts for flexibility. Vocal range is from low F below middle C to B third line treble clef. Excellent chart! (3:15).

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.50773

Composed by Michael Giacchino. Arranged by Michael Kamuf. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Pop Intermediate String Orchestra. Movie; Pop. Score and Part(s). Duration 3:30. Alfred Music #00-50773. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50773).

ISBN 9781470667467. UPC: 038081586342. English.

Bring the drama and tension of Oscar, Emmy, and GRAMMY winning Michael Giacchino's epic soundtrack to your concert stage. Arranger Michael Kamuf brings expressive melodies and dark harmonies to life for intermediate strings in this fun and playable arrangement that your students and audiences will enjoy! (3:30).

Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49213

Composed by Robert Sheldon. 5 or More; MakeMusic Cloud; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles. Sound Innovations for Concert Band. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:10. Alfred Music #00-49213. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49213).

ISBN 9781470648541. UPC: 038081569345. English.

This version of As Twilight Falls by Robert Sheldon is part of our Alfred FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 5 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys.

The sense of peace and tranquility of twilight on a summer's evening inspires this lovely, lyrical offering. An excellent teaching opportunity for phrasing and expression, As Twilight Falls provides a moment of contrast at any young band's concert performance and is now available in Alfred's 5-part FLEX format. Correlates to Book 1, Level 5 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band.

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Choir Secular

SKU: AP.49852

Arranged by Victor C Johnson. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Folk; Secular; World. CD. Alfred Music #00-49852. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49852).

UPC: 038081571669. English. South African Folk Song.

A stellar setting of the South African folk song with logical partwriting, stylistic rhythms, and an energized accompaniment! As part of the PerformancePlus+ series, this title is in the MakeMusic Cloud interactive library. Subscribers can access additional resources, including assessment and recording tools, part-predominant and accompaniment tracks, PDF rehearsal guides, and more.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.49936

Composed by Richard Meyer. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score and Part(s). Duration 4:40. Highland/Etling #00-49936. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49936).

ISBN 9781470657741. UPC: 038081575605. English.

Give your young string orchestra a chance to learn the all-important skills needed to accompany a soloist with this compact, one-movement work that features a soloist playing ANY string or band instrument: oboe, viola, tuba---you name it! A Chameleon Concerto, by Richard Meyer, has catchy melodies that explore various moods. The constant give-and-take between the soloist and strings keeps every section of your group active. There is even a short cadenza toward the end of the piece to offer everyone on stage a complete concerto learning experience. (4:40).

Concert Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.49964S

Composed by Brian Beck. Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Sound Innovations Series for Band (SIB). Score. Alfred Music #00-49964S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49964S).

ISBN 9781470658557. UPC: 038081576114. English.

Battle Cry, by Brian Beck, is an intense and exciting piece for musicians who are not afraid of a fight. The many shifts in style, dynamic markings, and various accidentals in every part help provide a rich harmonic and melodic contrast. Each part's range is very conservative, allowing even the youngest musicians an opportunity for an impressive performance. (2:40) (Correlates to Sound Innovations, Book 2, Level 4).

Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: AP.50830

American Fiddle Tune. Arranged by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Fiddle. Score and Part(s). Alfred Music #00-50830. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50830).

ISBN 9781470668600. UPC: 038081587486. English. Traditional Fiddle Tune.

This easy tune features all sections with clever rhythmic variations. Readily accessible and as easy to put together as any Bob Phillips fiddle tune arrangement, the traditional melody appears in all sections and may be taught aurally. Though its origin is unknown, Spotted Pony appears to have roots in the Ozarks in Missouri, Arkansas, or Texas. Fiddlers in the early 20th century claim to have learned it from their grandparents' generation, so it most likely has been played since the late 19th century or earlier. (2:20) Correlates to Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 4.

Concert Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.50891S

Arranged by Steve Hodges. Concert Band - Flex Instrumentation; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Challenger Band Series. Light Concert; Rock. Score. Alfred Music #00-50891S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50891S).

ISBN 9781470665593. UPC: 038081583662. English.

Take some of the more memorable scary musical motives, set them to an exciting rock beat and you have the perfect end-of-rehearsal piece! Challenging and engaging, this clever FLEX arrangement of Dr. ROCKenstein, by Steve Hodges, provides plenty of opportunities for each section of the band to shine. With active percussion and solid scoring, this piece will be a real hit with the band and audience alike!

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Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.49898

From African Suite. Composed by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Arranged by Kirk Moss. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Form: Dance. Masterwork Arrangement. Score and Part(s). Duration 3:00. Belwin Music #00-49898. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49898).

ISBN 9781470657314. UPC: 038081575469. English.

Originally composed for piano as the final movement of African Suite, Danse begins with two introductory chords followed by energetic swinging rhythms and repeated angular melodies. Students will love the moods in this festive overture, evocative of later Broadway musicals. The artistic turning point of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's career happened in his twenties when he met the African-American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. Dunbar influenced the young composer to concentrate on his African heritage. Born in suburban London to Alice Martin, an Englishwoman and the daughter of a blacksmith, his father, Dr. Daniel Peter Hughes Taylor, was a Creole of Sierra Leone who qualified as a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) and returned to Africa before his son's birth. Called Coleridge by his family, he was raised in Croydon, Surrey, by his mother and her father, Benjamin Holmans, who taught him the violin. (3:00).

Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: AP.49967S

Composed by Vince Gassi. Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud; Single Titles. Developing Band Series. Light Concert; Meters. Score. Duration 2:30. Alfred Music #00-49967S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49967S).

ISBN 9781470658496. UPC: 038081576053. English.

Themes are pliable; they can evolve and exist in more than one time signature. Once Upon a Time Signature is the perfect opportunity for your young musicians to improve their craft by adapting to frequent changes in time. 4/4 to 3/4, and back again, they will rise to the challenge. Count on it! (2:30).

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.49899

Composed by Michael Story. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Programmatic. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:40. Belwin Music #00-49899. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49899).

ISBN 9781470657338. UPC: 038081575483. English.

Kingsgate Castle, by Michael Story, named for the majestic 18th-century structure on the southeast coast of England, is set in a traditional ABA overture form. (2:40).

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.49617

Composed by Nat Simon. Arranged by Mike Dana. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Jazz Ensemble. Jazz. Score and Part(s). Duration 4:22. Alfred Music #00-49617. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49617).

ISBN 9781470651367. UPC: 038081572277. English. Words by Buddy Bernier.

This jazz standard is treated with a light and sorta funky groove played around 92 BPM. Written-out solos provided for trumpet 1 (optional flugelhorn) and alto 1 with some very nice ensemble sections. Trumpet 1 range is to written G on top of the staff and includes optional vibes. Poinciana arranged by Mike Dana is a tasty chart! (4:22).

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.50947

Composed by Drew Zaremba. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Band Series. Funk; Jazz. Score and Part(s). Duration 5:35. Alfred Music #00-50947. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50947).

ISBN 9781470669812. UPC: 038081591704. English.

Oh yeah, check out this happy Second Line groove played around 174 BPM. Every section gets some action plus a huge ensemble sound for the shout chorus. Lead trumpet range is to written A-flat above the staff, solos are provided for tenor 1, trumpet 2, and trombone 1, plus the drummer will want to have a cowbell. There's excitement and positive energy throughout this chart! (5:35).

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.49919

Composed by Benjamin McKee, Daniel Platzman, Daniel Reynolds, Daniel Sermon, Mattias Larsson, and Robin Fredriksson. Arranged by Victor Lopez. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Pop Intermediate String Orchestra. Light Concert; Pop; Pop/Rock; Radio; Rock. Score and Part(s). Duration 3:10. Alfred Music #00-49919. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49919).

ISBN 9781470662103. UPC: 038081579306. English.

Give your students and audience a special treat with this outstanding arrangement of Bones by one of the most compelling bands in the world. Veteran arranger Victor López crafted a chart that is easy to learn and teach. This piece has all the elements of a top-notch pop tune. (3:10).

Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.50327S

Composed by Roland Barrett. Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Young Band. Score. Duration 4:10. Belwin Music #00-50327S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.50327S).

ISBN 9781470659059. UPC: 038081576312. English.

From the pen of veteran band composer Roland Barrett, Reflections and Furies presents an alternating combination of quiet-contemplative and high-energy passages, offering ensembles an excellent opportunity to work on the performance of contrasting styles. (4:10).

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: AP.50080

Arranged by Rick Hirsch. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Band Series. Great American Songbook; Jazz; Standard. Score and Part(s). Duration 4:25. Alfred Music #00-50080. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50080).

ISBN 9781470662929. UPC: 038081580135. English. Words by Lorenz Hart; Music by Richard Rodgers.

This is an extraordinary ballad feature for your lead alto. Beautiful, sensitive, and truly captivating, the chart features a suggested written solo section, lead trumpet range to written A above the staff (opt. 8va), a double-time feel section, and some effective backgrounds behind the soloist. Optional flute and vibes parts included. This is an excellent arrangement! (4:25).

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.50945

Composed by William Steffe. Arranged by Mike Kamuf. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Jazz Ensemble. Score and Part(s). Duration 4:35. Alfred Music #00-50945. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50945).

ISBN 9781470669775. UPC: 038081591667. English. Words by Julia Ward Howe.

Wow! This terrific chart is inspired by the iconic Clark Terry version featuring two trumpets with plungers. A swing chart played around 112 BPM with sample solos provided for tenor 1 and trumpet 2, a hot sax soli, a stop-time shout chorus with bari sax setting the groove. Check this fine chart out! (4:35).

Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: AP.49970S

Composed by Steven J. Pyter. Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Symphonic. Programmatic. Score. Duration 4:05. Alfred Music #00-49970S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49970S).

ISBN 9781470662493. UPC: 038081579702. English.

Where in the galaxy, other than Earth, could human life survive? Proxima B may be the answer to this cosmic question. The planet orbits the red dwarf star Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our Sun. First discovered in 2016, NASA says, The exoplanet is at a distance from its star that allows temperatures mild enough for liquid water to pool on its surface. Journey over four light years to the twin star system of Alpha Centauri in Proxima B, by Steven J. Pyter. Hear and feel the excitement and danger of traveling beyond our solar system in this sci-fi-inspired, cinematic-style concert work that is sure to capture the imagination of performers and audiences! This piece was the 2022 winner of the National Band Association Young Band Composition Contest. (4:05).

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49906

Composed by Tanner Otto. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Programmatic. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:05. Belwin Music #00-49906. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49906).

ISBN 9781470657949. UPC: 038081575803. English.

A sequel to his earlier work Sunchasers, Starchasers by Tanner Otto is a dark, driving piece that makes B minor accessible to younger players by carefully avoiding any extensions in the violin, viola, and cello parts. Its memorable themes, reminiscent of a nighttime adventure, are spread across all instruments. The middle section becomes ethereal with the pizzicato in the viola, evoking an image of twinkling stars. Starchasers is a great teaching piece for 3/4 time and uses low-2 and high-2 work to reinforce the 1-2 finger pattern for intermediate students. (2:05).

Orchestra - Grade 1-2

SKU: AP.49069

Composed by Mark Wood. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Mark Wood Series. Pop/Rock; Rock. Score and Part(s). Duration 3:40. Alfred Music #00-49069. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49069).

ISBN 9781470647803. UPC: 038081567020. English.

This multi-level piece includes a full set of parts for grade 1 as well as a full set for grade 2 ensembles. Mix and match the parts as you need---perfect for mixed-ability ensembles!

Hunters of Avatar by Mark Wood captures the energy of new string players, filled with awe and fire, depicted by incorporating body movements, stomping, and shouting. Inspired by characters in the movie Avatar, orchestra musicians are conveyed as a type of string warrior. For string orchestra with optional rock rhythm section parts. For string orchestra with optional rock rhythm section parts. (3:40)

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Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: AP.48224

Composed by John L. (Wes) Montgomery. Arranged by Alan Baylock. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Band Series. Jazz. Score and Part(s). 108 pages. Duration 4:35. Alfred Music #00-48224. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48224).

UPC: 038081560281. English.

Road Song arranged by Alan Baylock has a groove that is a funky-rock played around 140 BPM. This chart is a great tune and excellent vehicle for guitar or any instrument. A suggested written solo is provided for guitar and for C, B-flat, E-flat, or bass clef instruments for flexibility. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. Quality! (4:35).

Orchestra - Grade 3-4

SKU: AP.49879S

As Performed by Van Halen. Composed by Alex Van Halen, Eddie Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and Sammy Hagar. Arranged by Mark Wood. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Mark Wood Series. Light Concert; Pop/Rock; Radio; Rock. Score. Duration 4:35. Alfred Music #00-49879S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49879S).

ISBN 9781470663780. UPC: 038081580807. English.

Dreams is one of the great Van Halen songs now transcribed for string orchestra. As a string player, I was enamored with Eddie Van Halen. He was a big influence on me while I was studying at Juilliard. I purposely lowered the key to A major for better playability. The tempo is brisk, yet very attainable. The upbeat and positive posture of this composition was a big attraction to me as a musician, and it was an honor for me to show great respect to the song and our string world! The play-along tracks feature my personal band! (4:35).