Concert Band - Grade 5

SKU: ML.013762070

Overture. Composed by Bedrich Smetana. Arranged by Harrie Janssen. Full set. Molenaar Edition #013762070. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.013762070).

Libuše is a 'festival opera' in three acts, with music by Bedřich Smetana. The libretto was originally written in German by Josef Wenzig and then translated into Czech by Ervín Špindler. In Czech historical myth, Libuše, the title character, predicts the founding of Prague. This arrangement was very skillfully made by Harrie Janssen.

Libuše is een 'festivalopera' in drie bedrijven, met muziek van Bedřich Smetana. Het libretto werd oorspronkelijk in het Duits geschreven door Josef Wenzig en vervolgens in het Tsjechisch vertaald door Ervín Špindler. In de Tsjechische historische mythe voorspelt Libuše, de titelfiguur, de stichting van Praag. Dit arrangement werd zeer vakkundige gemaakt door Harrie Janssen.

Libuše est un 'opéra-festival' en trois actes, sur une musique de Bedřich Smetana. Le livret a été écrit à l'origine en allemand par Josef Wenzig, puis traduit en tchèque par Ervín Špindler. Dans le mythe historique tchèque, Libuše, le personnage principal, prédit la fondation de Prague. Cet arrangement a été réalisé avec beaucoup d'expertise par Harrie Janssen.

Libuše ist eine 'Festoper' in drei Akten mit Musik von Bedřich Smetana. Das Libretto wurde ursprünglich von Josef Wenzig auf Deutsch verfasst und dann von Ervín Špindler ins Tschechische übersetzt. Im tschechischen historischen Mythos sagt Libuše, die Titelfigur, die Gründung von Prag voraus. Diese Bearbeitung wurde von Harrie Janssen sehr gekonnt umgesetzt.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.GOB-001135-140

Composed by Carl Wittrock. Score Only. 36 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 001135-140. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-001135-140).

The Baron of Dedem once ruled over a large plot of peat in the Netherlands. 1809 saw the beginning of the construction of a canal to transport this fuel, so important in those days. The canal was named after the Baron, as was the nearby village. This work describes the establishment of the canal and the village, but also life in the region nowadays, thereby setting a slice of Dutch life to music.

Met The Baron of Dedem verklankt Wittrock op bijzondere wijze een mooi stukje Nederlandse geschiedenis. Baron van Dedem heerste 200 jaar geleden over een aanzienlijk gebied waar turf werd gewonnen. Toen begin negentiende eeuween groot kanaal werd gegraven om deze brandstof te vervoeren, kreeg deze vaart de naam Dedemsvaart mee. Ook een nabijgelegen dorp kreeg deze toepasselijke naam. Dit werk beschrijft het ontstaan van het kanaal en het dorp. Maarook staat het hedendaagse leven op en rond de vaart centraal. Dit werk werd speciaal geschreven ter gelegenheid van het tweehonderdjarig jubileum van Dedemsvaart. The Baron of Dedem is geschreven in opdracht van muziekverenigingJubal uit Dedemsvaart (Nederland) ter gelegenheid van het 200-jarig jubileum van De Dedemsvaart.

Der Baron von Dedem herrschte einst über ein großes Torfabbaugebiet in den Niederlanden. Im Jahre 1809 begann man zum Abtransport des damals so wichtigen Brennstoffs einen Kanal zu bauen, der nach dem Baron Dedemsvaart genannt wurde und in der Folge auch einem nahe gelegenen Dorf seinen Namen gab. Dieses Werk beschreibt die Entstehung des Kanals und des Dorfes, aber auch das Leben in der Region heute und setzt damit ein Stück niederländischer Geschichte in Musik um.

Le Baron de Dedem était propriétaire d’une grande tourbière dans une province située au nord des Pays-Bas. En 1809, l’idée lui vint de construire un canal pour faciliter le transport de combustibles. Le canal fut nommé tel son propriétaire, ainsi que le fleurissant village avoisinant. Alors que le canal était l’apogée de son influence commerciale, le Baron dut réduire son projet par manque de financement. Carl Wittrock signe avec passion une page musicale dans l’histoire de la province d’Overijssel.

Il Barone di Dedem possedeva una torbiera in una provincia dei Paesi Bassi. Nel 1809, l’uomo ebbe l’idea di costruire un canale per facilitare il trasporto della torba. Il canale prese il nome del proprietario e contribuì alla prosperit dei villaggi limitrofi. Al culmine delle attivit commerciali, il barone dovette ridurre l’importanza del progetto per mancanza di fondi. Carl Wittrock firma con passione una pagina musicale della provincia olandese di Overijssel.

By George W. Warren and William Steffe. Arranged by James D. Ployhar. By George W. Warren and William Steffe / arr. James D. Ployhar. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Concert Band. Patriotic. Level: Medium Easy (grade 3). Conductor Score & Parts. Duration 4:09:00. Published by Alfred Publishing.

(Grade 3 - Score Only). By Stephen Bulla. For Concert Band. Curnow Music Concert Band. Grade 3. 40 pages. Published by Curnow Music

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, China Cymbal, 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, Tambourine, Timpani and more. - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS204

Long Live the King. Composed by Tyler Arcari. Young Band (YPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+4+4+2+2+5+2+2+4+4+4+6 +3+3+1+1+4+16+2+4 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 24 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YPS204. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS204).

ISBN 9781491152249. UPC: 680160909742. Key: D minor.

Avalon� ��Long Live the King is a medieval fantasy piece depicting the Isle of Avalon where the mystical sword Excalibur of King Arthur was forged. Composer Tyler Arcari unearths a solid piece for young bands that is both bold and dramatic. This piece is sure to spark the imagination of students and give them strong musical content with which they can develop their musicianship.
Program Notes:Avalon–Long live the King began its journey as a commission in honor of a dear friend and mentor. David Riggs is one of those band directors that just seems timeless. He is a powerhouse with such a stacked resume that it is easy to forget that at the end of the day he enjoys taking long bike rides with his lovely wife and whittling a piece of wood just as much as being a band director. He has touched so many lives and inspired so many people in our field and beyond. I was humbled, and honored, when I was contacted for the commission. To David, I hope that you one day know how much you mean to so many people, including myself.About the piece:The piece is written with a little homage to David’s long tenure at Avalon Middle school in Pace, Florida. He was certainly treated like a king as the band director and rightly so. It seemed only fitting to add a little medieval fantasy. Avalon is a mystical island in the world of King Arthur where the great sword Excalibur was forged.The piece begins lyrically with a slow introduction with melodic material. This melodic motive is used throughout with slight variations depending on the instrument voicing etc. Care should be taken at m. 10 that the Timpani roll helps to bridge our transition from an exposed section to full tutti. Care should be taken so that the tempo change at m. 19 is brisk and avoids the low brass turning into stomping. Accessories like the China cymbal and tambourine can become overpowering. I recommend having students think of these effects as background in order to make sure they don’t POP out. The dynamic changes at mm. 27-35 should be subito similar to orchestral dynamic changes. Avoid unwritten crescendos in this section. Measures 60–64 are a great opportunity to teach those unwritten dynamics that make music so enjoyable as we lead up to the finale. It was originally left blank for some theatrics in the premiere at David’s retirement concert so I know he would enjoy adding some Cholesterol as David would say.Long Live the King!

(Symphonic Suite from the Opera). By Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924). Arranged by Christiaan Janssen. For Concert Band. Grade 5. Full score and set of parts. Duration 14:30. Published by Baton Music

Concert band (Piccolo, Flute 1/2, Oboe 1/2, Bassoon 1/2, Bb Soprano Clarinet 1-3, Eb Alto Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Cornet (in Bb) 1-3, Trumpet (in Bb) 1/2, French Horn 1-4 , Trombone 1-3, Euphonium, Tuba, Stri) - grade 4

SKU: CN.S11242

Composed by Adam Gorb. Arranged by Michael Brand. Band Music. Score only. Duration 4:20. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.S11242).

Scenes from an English Landscape is a brief nostalgic tone poem taking its inspiration from visions of rural England as depicted in the paintings of John Constable, the novels of Thomas Hard, and the music of Gustav Holst and Ralph Vaughan Williams. A chorale-like theme is stated in the brass and then taken up at three times the tempo in the woodwinds. At the end of the work, both versions of the theme are stated together to bring the piece to a triumphant climax.

This is a brief nostalgic tone poem taking its inspiration from visions of rural England as depicted in the paintings of John Constable, the novels of Thomas Hard, and the music of Gustav Holst and Ralph Vaughan Williams. I imagined a community of villagers coming out of church and filling a village square with their vibrant presence. A chorale-like theme is stated in the brass and then taken up at three times the tempo in the woodwinds. At the end o the work, both versions of the theme are stated together to bring the piece to a triumphant climax. Adam Gorb was born in Cardiff and started composing at the age of ten. His first work broadcast on national radio was written when he was fifteen. He studied at Cambridge University (1977-1980) and the Royal Academy of Music (1991-1993) where he graduated with the highest honours including the Principal's Prize. He has been on the staff at the London College of Music and Media, the junior Academy of the Royal Academy of Music and, since 2000 he has been the Head of School of Composition at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester . International recognition came in 1994 with the US Walter Beeler Prize for his work Metropolis . With it began what has developed into probably the most important wind ensemble catalogue by a contemporary composer, ranging from extremely challenging to the most accessible, at all technical levels, seized on by players internationally, widely recorded and now absolutely central to the world's wind repertoire. Equally important though are his works for dance, and concert pieces like the chamber orchestral Weimar , the Violin Sonata , a Clarinet Concerto for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Diaspora for strings (for the Goldberg Ensemble). Deceptively mainstream at first glance, they display the same inventive brilliance, pulsating sound world, striking use of rhythm and an undogmatic absence of stylistic hang-ups to embrace jazz and serialism in works where power, poetry, irony and pathos, often underlaid by a theatrical and deeply subversive element, coalesce in an integrated, highly individual musical voice. Gorb is also not afraid to draw on the vivid musical heritage of his Jewish roots, sometimes directly, often in a more subsumed or radically creative way. The crucial and consistent feature of Gorb's work though is that it communicates strongly without patronizing players or audiences. He firmly believes that if contemporary music - any music - does not impact on listeners then its message is irrelevant; it is lost.

Concert band - Grade 4

SKU: MH.0-931329-53-1

Composed by Gregory B.Rudgers. Suitable for high school, community, and college bands. Conductor score and set of parts. Duration 7:30. Published by Manhattan Beach Music (MH.0-931329-53-1).

ISBN 9780931329531.

Jour ney back to ancient Greece and view a place of long-gone legend. Follow the trail to the Kingdom of Ithaca, from the heroic palace, to a place of tranquility, to a reckless dance of abandon, to the return of Odysseus. The melodic material used in 200 B.C. is from a two thousand year old Greek hymn to Apollo. The legendary adventures of Odysseus as described by Homer in the Odyssey (ca. 700 B.C.) provide the programmatic material. The music is freely based upon the First Delphic Hymn (or Paen to Apollo), composed ca. 200 B.C. The source is a transcription appearing on pages 363 - 367 of Ancient and Oriental Music, Edited by Egon Wellesz (Oxford University Press: London, 1957). Each movement of the work depicts a key event in the epic Homeric poem, as described below. Movement I: Intrada - The first four notes of this movement, C - Bb - G - Bb, are the melodic and harmonic foundation for the entire work. These pitches, introduced in a simple and direct manner, are subsequently developed in more complex fashions throughout the suite. Following this stately introduction is a militaristic fanfare that introduces the dotted-eighth and sixteenth-note figure later reprised in the second and fourth movements. Indeed, all the musical ideas which will be central to the remaining movements first appear in the Intrada. This movement depicts the grandeur of Odysseus and his kingdom in Ithaca, and establishes the heroic mood of the entire work. Movement II: Ballad - After a brief restatement of the opening dotted-eighth-and-sixteen th fanfare, the second movement extracts the falling third (Bb to G) from the C - Bb - G - Bb motif and extends it and expands it into a haunting solo for alto saxophone. The C - Bb - G - Bb motif appears again (see measures 23 - 33 in trumpets) as counterpoint to this melody, now pulsing through the thick texture of the band. Many performers have come to view the Ballad as the emotional epicenter of the entire suite; my conception of the Ballad is to achieve a union of pathos and strength. Programmatically, this movement depicts Odysseus's son, Telemachos, as he both longs for Odysseus's return and stoically defends his father's kingdom. Movement III: Dance - It will take Odysseus twenty years to return to Ithaca. During his absence, noblemen besiege his palace, violating the sanctity of the household and seeking the hand of his wife, Penelope. This movement depicts the wanton revelries that result. The original four-note motif is chromatically altered and the meter is made irregular. The rapid tempo, driving percussion, and angular meter and melodies combine in an explosion of reckless abandon. Movement IV: March Building from a delicate woodwind ensemble accompanied by finger cymbals to a fully orchestrated statement replete with thundering percussion, this is a resounding march of victory. Odysseus has returned in triumph to restore dignity to his household and to reclaim the throne of the Kingdom of Ithaca. Ensemble instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 8 Flute 1 - 2, 2 Oboe 1 - 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 1, 4 Bb Clarinet 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 3, 1 Eb Alto Clarinet, 3 Bb Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoon 1 - 2, 3 Eb Alto Saxophone 1, 3 Eb Alto Saxophone 2, 2 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 1 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Trumpet 1, 3 Bb Trumpet 2, 3 Bb Trumpet 3, 2 F Horn 1-2, 2 F Horn 3-4, 2 Trombone 1, 2 Trombone 2, 2 Trombone 3, 3 Euphonium (B.C.), 2 Euphonium T.C., 4 Tuba, 1 Timpani, 2 Mallet Percussion: Bells, Xylophone, 2 Percussion 1: Snare Drum, Tambourine, 2 Percussion 2: Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Tom-Tom, Finger Cymbals, 1 Percussion 3: Bass Drum.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.DHP-1043706-010

Composed by Jacob De Haan. Performance Series. Festive and Solemn Music. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2004. De Haske Publications #DHP 1043706-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1043706-010).

Remembrance Day (Totengedenken) is a chorale-like piece in memory of those who have died in service. Jacob de Haan composed this work for a concert by the symphonic wind orchestra Symphonic Winds, which he conducted in Germany on Volkstrauertag (national remembrance day). The composition is based on a text from Totengedenken (Commemoration of Those Who Have Died). This narrative text is provided in four languages, and is intended to be spoken (using a microphone) ad libitum during the performance. Choir parts are also available to complement the performance.

Remem brance Day ist ein choralartiges Stück zum Angedenken an die Verstorbenen. Die Komposition basiert auf einem Text aus Totengedenken, herausgegeben vom Volksbund deutsche Kriegsgräberfürsorg e. Ein beiliegender Text kann zur angegebenen Zeit während der Aufführung gesprochen werden. Das Ganze kann ad libitum durch einen gemischten Chor, der lange Töne ohne Text singt, vervollständigt werden. Remembrance Day ist ein recht langsames, erhabenes Werk zur würdevollen Umrahmung von Trauer- oder Gedenkfeiern, zum Volkstrauertag und ähnlichen feierlichen Anlässen. Textauszug A Remembrance DayWir denken heute an die Opfer von Gewalt und Krieg, Kinder, Frauen und Männeraller Völker. Wir gedenken der Soldaten, die in den Weltkriegen starben, der Menschen, die durch Kriegshandlungen oder danach in Gefangenschaft, als Vertriebene und als Flüchtlinge ihr Leben verloren. Wir gedenken derer, die verfolgt und getötet wurden, weil sie einem anderen Volk angehörten, einer anderen Rasse zugerechnet wurden oder deren Leben wegen einer Krankheit oder Behinderung als lebensunwert bezeichnet wurde. Wir gedenken derer, die ums Leben kamen weil sie Widerstand gegen die Gewaltherrschaft geleistet haben, und derer, die den Tod fanden weil sie an ihrer Überzeugung oder an ihrem Glauben festhielten. Wir trauern um die Opfer der Kriege und Bürgerkriege unserer Tage, um die Opfer von Terrorismus und politischer Verfolgung. Wir gedenken heute auch derer, die in diesem Jahr bei uns durch Hass und Gewalt gegen Fremde und Schwache Opfer geworden sind. Wir trauern mit den Müttern und mit allen, die Leid tragen um die Toten. Aber unser Leben steht im Zeichen der Hoffnung auf Versöhnung unter den Menschen und Völkern, und unsere Verantwortung gilt dem Frieden unter den Menschen zu Hause und in der Welt.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Timpani, Trombone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Tuba, alto Saxophone and more. - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS208

Shlof, Mayn Kind. Composed by Larry Clark. Young Band (YPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+4+4+2+2+5+2+2+4+4+4+6 +3+2+3+1+1+2+6+12 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 31 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YPS208. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS208).

ISBN 9781491152287. UPC: 680160909780. Key: D minor.

A stunning and heart-wrenching composition based on the Jewish folk son Shlof, Mayn Kind. You can hear the emotional content pour out of this piece written in memory of an outstanding orchestra director. The piece beginnings with original material to set the tone, followed by a clarinet solo on the song. It then develops through a variety of different harmonic presentation before building to a nice key change and climatic moment. The piece ends as it began, but with a more hopeful tone. An amazing piece.
Sleep, My Child was commissioned by the Madison Middle School Band and Orchestra in Tampa, Florida, and is dedicated to the memory of their Director of Orchestras Kevin Frye. Director of Bands Chris Shultz championed the commissioning of this piece to honor Kevin after he passed away in December 2016. Mr. Frye was a beloved member of the staff at Madison Middle as well as the music community of Tampa and the state of Florida. I was a personal friend of Kevin’s. We were in several musical groups together when we were young that were formative to both of our musical careers. I also guest conducted his Madison Middle School Orchestra several times over the past four years. His musicianship, teaching skills and love for his students were exemplary.When taking on the challenge of writing a piece to honor Kevin’s legacy, Mr. Shultz and I decided to try and include several important aspects of Kevin’s life into the piece. Kevin was proudly Jewish, a fantastic trumpet player and loved Jazz. With that in mind, and after a lot of research, a Jewish folk song Shlof, Mayn Kind was selected as the basis for the piece, not to be religious, but to honor his faith and heritage. Plus it is a beautiful song, and I felt the title reflected the sentiment I was looking to express, which is of someone taking rest after a long battle with illness. Thus, a lullaby seemed appropriate.I also wanted to incorporate Jazz into the piece, but in a concert setting, so you will hear as the piece develops, the harmonies of the folk song expand into ones found more commonly in Jazz compositions. Not in a far out way, but in a subtle way to again honor this part of his life. For example the climactic moment of the piece at the fermata in m. 57 is a Dbmaj9#11 chord. It appropriately give the piece the angst that I was looking for at this moment in the piece, while honoring the importance of Jazz in Kevin’s musical life.The piece was also conceived to include both the Madison band and orchestra in the performance at the premiere. I wanted the pieces to work separately by the band and separately by the orchestra, but I also wanted them to be able to play the piece together to honor Kevin.The piece begins with original material designed to set the mood of the piece with a tempo/style marking of pensive, but also as material that I used as connective musical tissue between statements of the folk song.  After this introduction, the folk song is presented by a solo violin (or clarinet) with orchestral accompaniment in a simple straight forward presentation of the song. This is followed by a woodwind section statement of the folk song accompanied by muted trumpets. During this presentation the harmony starts to expand with more color notes in the chords. The low brass are added half way through this statement to add depth and lushness.The introductory material returns, but with some angry hits in the lower voices. This leads to a full ensemble state of new material that is used to transition to the climax of the piece, and to build tension. After the build, the piece modulates to a shortened statement of the folk song with more advanced harmonies and an active counter line in the violas, horns, saxes and first clarinets to further build the tension.  This tension is released at the fermata in m. 57, as mentioned above. After a thoughtful pause, the piece concludes with a completion of the folk song again with a solo violin (or clarinet) followed by a return of the introductory material to tie the piece together. The piece ends hopeful, with a solo trumpet (Kevin’s instrument) that is dissonant at first, but then resolves as if to say - everything will be OK! It has been my distinct honor to have been asked to write this piece in Kevin’s memory! I hope that in some small way the piece helps to bring comfort to his family, students, colleagues and to all those that knew him!–Larry ClarkLakeland, FL  2017.

Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare Band/Brass Band - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-0960710-216

Composed by Joey Tempest. Arranged by Ron Sebregts. De Haske Pop Collection. Pop and Rock. Score Only. Composed 1996. 18 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 0960710-216. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0960710-216).

9x12 inches.

Everyone knows this rock anthem which was released in 1986 the Swedish rock band Europe. This driving arrangement retains all the grandiose pomp of the original and will ensure every member of both band and audience will leave singing those immortal words â??Itâ??s the Final Countdownâ??.

De opzwepende song The final Countdown, geschreven door leadzanger Ioey Tempest, was in 1986 een ernorme Europeese hit voor de Sweedse rockgroep Europe. Er gingen meer dan acht miljoen exemplaren van de single over e toonbank.Dit arrangement voor harmonieorkest is zeker zo doeltreffend als het origineel.

The Final Countdown war der grö�te Hit für die schwedische Rockgruppe Europe. Europe füllte im Jahr 1986 damit ganze Fu�ballstadien und heute ist der Titel in den Stadien auf der ganzen Welt zu Hause. Ein absoluter Stimmungsmacher, mit dem Sie nur gewinnen können!

En 1986, le groupe Europe sâ??est classé au sommet des hit-parades du monde entier avec son titre The Final Countdown, composé par Joey Tempest le chanteur du groupe. The Final Countdown sâ??est vendu plus de 8 millions dâ??exemplaires. Le succès fut planétaire. Ron Sebregts en a réalisé un arrangement très rythmé qui enthousiasmera les musiciens et les auditeurs.

Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare/Bra ss Band - Grade 3

SKU: HL.44002590

Composed by Joey Tempest. Arranged by Ron Sebregts. De Haske Concert Band. Pop & Rock. Score Only. Composed 1996. 18 pages. De Haske Publications #960710. Published by De Haske Publications (HL.44002590).

UPC: 073999025903. 6.75x10.5 inches.

Everyone knows this rock anthem which was released in 1986 the Swedish rock band Europe. This driving arrangement retains all the grandiose pomp of the original and will ensure every member of both band and audience will leave singing those immortal words 'It's the Final Countdown'.

De opzwepende song The final Countdown, geschreven door leadzanger Ioey Tempest, was in 1986 een ernorme Europeese hit voor de Sweedse rockgroep Europe. Er gingen meer dan acht miljoen exemplaren van de single over e toonbank.Dit arrangement voor harmonieorkest is zeker zo doeltreffend als het origineel.

The Final Countdown war der grosste Hit fur die schwedische Rockgruppe Europe. Europe fullte im Jahr 1986 damit ganze Fussballstadien und heute ist der Titel in den Stadien auf der ganzen Welt zu Hause. Ein absoluter Stimmungsmacher, mit dem Sie nur gewinnen konnen!

En 1986, le groupe Europe s'est classe au sommet des hit-parades du monde entier avec son titre The Final Countdown, compose par Joey Tempest le chanteur du groupe. The Final Countdown s'est vendu a plus de 8 millions d'exemplaires. Le succes fut planetaire. Ron Sebregts en a realise un arrangement tres rythme qui enthousiasmera les musiciens et les auditeurs.

Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare Band - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-0960710-015

Composed by Joey Tempest. Arranged by Ron Sebregts. De Haske Pop Collection. Pop and Rock. Set (Score and Parts). Composed 1996. De Haske Publications #DHP 0960710-015. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0960710-015).

9x12 inches.

Everyone knows this rock anthem which was released in 1986 the Swedish rock band Europe. This driving arrangement retains all the grandiose pomp of the original and will ensure every member of both band and audience will leave singing those immortal words â??Itâ??s the Final Countdownâ??.

De opzwepende song The final Countdown, geschreven door leadzanger Ioey Tempest, was in 1986 een ernorme Europeese hit voor de Sweedse rockgroep Europe. Er gingen meer dan acht miljoen exemplaren van de single over e toonbank.Dit arrangement voor harmonieorkest is zeker zo doeltreffend als het origineel.

The Final Countdown hielt sich 1986 monatelang an den Spitzen der Hitparaden auf fünf Kontinenten. Mittlerweile ist aus der Rockhymne der achtziger Jahre eine Fu�ballhymne geworden, die in den Stadien auf der ganzen Welt Fans und Akteure in Stimmung bringt. Läuten Sie mit dem Hit der schwedischen Gruppe Europe den musikalischen Countdown zur Fu�ball-EM 2008 ein!

En 1986, le groupe Europe sâ??est classé au sommet des hit-parades du monde entier avec son titre The Final Countdown, composé par Joey Tempest le chanteur du groupe. The Final Countdown sâ??est vendu plus de 8 millions dâ??exemplaires. Le succès fut planétaire. Ron Sebregts en a réalisé un arrangement très rythmé qui enthousiasmera les musiciens et les auditeurs.

Nel 1986, il gruppo Europe si è trovato in vetta alla hit-parade mondiale con The Final Countdown, composta da Joey Tempest, il cantante del gruppo. The Final Countdown si è venduto in oltre 8 milioni di esemplari. Ron Sebregts ha realizzato un arrangiamento molto ritmato che entusiasmer musicisti e pubblico.

Composed by Larry Clark. For concert band. Beginning Band. Full score - large. 16 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 16 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Tam-tam, Tambourine, Timpani, Triangle and more. - Grade 0.5

SKU: CF.PPS10F

Composed by Sean O'Loughlin. SWS. Premiere Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 22 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #PPS10F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.PPS10F).

ISBN 9780825887505. UPC: 798408087500. 9x12 inches.

Harkening back to the past, this modal-sounding piece from Sean O'Loughlin will make your students feel like they are playing some serious music! In fact they are, but it just happens to be dapted well for the youngest of students with limited rhythms and notes, as well as carefully crafted aggressive minor sounds, making your band sound marvelous. This is the piece your students will want to play again and again, and is certain to be a winner!

By Sean O'Loughlin. For concert band (flute, oboe (opt. flute 2), clarinet in Bb, bass clarinet in Bb (opt. euphonium t.c. in Bb), alto saxophone in Eb, tenor saxophone in Bb, baritone saxophone in Eb, trumpet in Bb, alternate horn in F, horn in F, alternate trombone, trombone, euphonium b.c.). Premiere Performance Series. Score and part(s). Duration 2 minutes, 22 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer

Composed by Larry Clark. For concert band. Beginning Band. Score and parts. 16+12 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 16 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer

Grade 1

SKU: CL.LDP-7189-75

Composed by Bernotas. Concert Band. Oversized, spiral-bound score. Composed 2009. Duration 2 minutes, 20 seconds. Daehn Publications #LDP-7189-75. Published by Daehn Publications (CL.LDP-7189-75).

Concert Band - Grade 5

SKU: HL.44003517

Grade 5 - Score Only. Composed by James Curnow. Curnow Music Concert Band. Curnow Music #45800140. Published by Curnow Music (HL.44003517).

UPC: 073999173727. 9x12 inches.

A concert centerpiece, this major work from James Curnow explores the spiritual perspectives of the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest in North America. The five movements investigate the cosmos and its four worlds; with such complete contrasts as “The Undersea World” and the ceremonial dance in “The Mortal World,” an authentic First Nations melody in “The Spirit World” and the ethos of “The Sky World,” the wonders are many.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion 1, Mallet Percussion 2, Marimba, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Shaker, Snare Drum and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS226

Composed by Carol Brittin Chambers. Concert Band (CPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+4+8+16+16+4+4+4+4+4+4+ 8+8+8+4+4+6+6+6+8+2+2+2+6 +12+24+4 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 55 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS226. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS226).

ISBN 9781491152522. UPC: 680160910021.

Inspi red by the memory of an influential music educator, Carol Brittin Chambers has woven a multitude of grooves, colors, and uplifting themes into To Create a Voice. Chambers has attempted to convey distinct moods and emotions that this educator tried to instill in his students. In honor of this dynamic teacher, you will hear Hot Cross Buns cleverly placed throughout the composition.
To Create a Voice was commissioned by the Valley Concert Band in Stockton, California. The piece premiered in October 2017, in memory and celebration of Chris Anderson, a local musician and educator.When writing this piece, I tried to convey certain moods and emotions throughout: soulful at the beginning with calm woodwind chords and solo trombone; increased energy throughout the various sections of the piece; exploration of different grooves and colors; an uplifting, emotional ending that leaves the listener with a sense of how positive and loving Chris was.This piece is largely inspired by a specific quote from Chris:Most people would consider the sounds students first make on their instruments to be cringe-worthy, but to me that’s music to my ears, because that’s the first time students put a voice to their instrument. Over time those voices become stronger; they become clear, more confident, and get to a point where they use those voices to communicate with each other, and to their audiences.To relate to the first notes on the instrument idea, I used motifs based on the first notes most beginners ever play, do-re-mi, which are introduced at the beginning of the piece with the trombone solo, Chris’ instrument. During the section at m. 15, the brass introduce a chorale that I named Chris’ Theme while the woodwinds keep reminding us of do-re-mi. Later in the piece (mm. 71 and 79), I use these notes again, but in reverse, which becomes a reference to the first song most beginners learn, Hot Cross Buns. This section is also meant to portray Chris’ quirky and joking side. In mm. 75 and 83, Chris’ Theme presents itself again a couple of times in response to Hot Cross Buns.Toward the end, at the uplifting moment (m. 97), do-re-mi is heard again, but this time in harmony with mi-fa-sol. This represents the ultimate satisfaction we all feel as musicians when we have finally progressed enough to play in harmony with others. The half-time feeling in 3 at that moment also has significance, relating (rhythmically) to those important three notes again.I really hope you enjoy performing and listening to this piece as much as I have enjoyed creating it!

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion 1, Mallet Percussion 2, Marimba, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Shaker, Snare Drum and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS226F

Composed by Carol Brittin Chambers. Concert Band (CPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 24 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CPS226F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS226F).

ISBN 9781491153208. UPC: 680160910700.

Inspi red by the memory of an influential music educator, Carol Brittin Chambers has woven a multitude of grooves, colors, and uplifting themes into To Create a Voice. Chambers has attempted to convey distinct moods and emotions that this educator tried to instill in his students. In honor of this dynamic teacher, you will hear Hot Cross Buns cleverly placed throughout the composition.
To Create a Voice was commissioned by the Valley Concert Band in Stockton, California. The piece premiered in October 2017, in memory and celebration of Chris Anderson, a local musician and educator.When writing this piece, I tried to convey certain moods and emotions throughout: soulful at the beginning with calm woodwind chords and solo trombone; increased energy throughout the various sections of the piece; exploration of different grooves and colors; an uplifting, emotional ending that leaves the listener with a sense of how positive and loving Chris was.This piece is largely inspired by a specific quote from Chris:Most people would consider the sounds students first make on their instruments to be cringe-worthy, but to me that’s music to my ears, because that’s the first time students put a voice to their instrument. Over time those voices become stronger; they become clear, more confident, and get to a point where they use those voices to communicate with each other, and to their audiences.To relate to the first notes on the instrument idea, I used motifs based on the first notes most beginners ever play, do-re-mi, which are introduced at the beginning of the piece with the trombone solo, Chris’ instrument. During the section at m. 15, the brass introduce a chorale that I named Chris’ Theme while the woodwinds keep reminding us of do-re-mi. Later in the piece (mm. 71 and 79), I use these notes again, but in reverse, which becomes a reference to the first song most beginners learn, Hot Cross Buns. This section is also meant to portray Chris’ quirky and joking side. In mm. 75 and 83, Chris’ Theme presents itself again a couple of times in response to Hot Cross Buns.Toward the end, at the uplifting moment (m. 97), do-re-mi is heard again, but this time in harmony with mi-fa-sol. This represents the ultimate satisfaction we all feel as musicians when we have finally progressed enough to play in harmony with others. The half-time feeling in 3 at that moment also has significance, relating (rhythmically) to those important three notes again.I really hope you enjoy performing and listening to this piece as much as I have enjoyed creating it!

Concert Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.CMP-1001-06-040

Composed by James Curnow. Young Band. Original Light Music. Set (Score and Parts). Composed 2006. Curnow Music #CMP 1001-06-040. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-1001-06-040).

9x12 inches. English.

Tender and expressive! Two of the most popular settings of the Away in a Manger text give the audience pause to reflect on the meaning of the season. This is one of those beautiful arrangements that is a worthwhile endeavor for bands at every level of ability. Younger groups can work on shaping phrases, balancing chords, blending the ensemble and so much more, while advanced groups have the mastery to explore their own deeply expressive and freely conducted interpretation. For groups in the middle, remember, itâ??s always good to include a performance piece that does not require too much â??note chasingâ? so the subtler aspects of the musical art can be examined and reinforced.Charming!

Mit zwei reizvollen Variationen über das Lied Away in a Manger will der Komponist und Arrangeur James Curnow zum Nachdenken über den eigentlichen Sinn von Weihnachten anregen: die Geburt Christi (englisch Nativityâ??). Mit viel Ausdruck interpretiert, kommt diese musikalische frohe Botschaft in (kirchlichen) Weihnachtskonzerten ganz bestimmt beim Publikum an!

Il existe plus dâ??une quarantaine de mélodies associées au texte Away in a Manger (â??Sur la paille fraîcheâ?). Nativity (La Nativité) développe deux des plus célèbres mélodies datées du XIXe siècle. Tel un peintre, James Curnow nous invite découvrir peu peu le sens profond du mystère de la Nativité. La musique est fluide, expressive et méditative ; une pièce idéale pour éveiller la sensibilité musicale de vos jeunes interprètes.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, China Cymbal, 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, Tambourine, Timpani and more. - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS204F

Long Live the King. Composed by Tyler Arcari. Young Band (YPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS204F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS204F).

ISBN 9781491152928. UPC: 680160910427.

Avalo n–Long Live the King is a medieval fantasy piece depicting the Isle of Avalon where the mystical sword Excalibur of King Arthur was forged. Composer Tyler Arcari unearths a solid piece for young bands that is both bold and dramatic. This piece is sure to spark the imagination of students and give them strong musical content with which they can develop their musicianship.
Program Notes:Avalon–Long live the King began its journey as a commission in honor of a dear friend and mentor. David Riggs is one of those band directors that just seems timeless. He is a powerhouse with such a stacked resume that it is easy to forget that at the end of the day he enjoys taking long bike rides with his lovely wife and whittling a piece of wood just as much as being a band director. He has touched so many lives and inspired so many people in our field and beyond. I was humbled, and honored, when I was contacted for the commission. To David, I hope that you one day know how much you mean to so many people, including myself.About the piece:The piece is written with a little homage to David’s long tenure at Avalon Middle school in Pace, Florida. He was certainly treated like a king as the band director and rightly so. It seemed only fitting to add a little medieval fantasy. Avalon is a mystical island in the world of King Arthur where the great sword Excalibur was forged.The piece begins lyrically with a slow introduction with melodic material. This melodic motive is used throughout with slight variations depending on the instrument voicing etc. Care should be taken at m. 10 that the Timpani roll helps to bridge our transition from an exposed section to full tutti. Care should be taken so that the tempo change at m. 19 is brisk and avoids the low brass turning into stomping. Accessories like the China cymbal and tambourine can become overpowering. I recommend having students think of these effects as background in order to make sure they don’t POP out. The dynamic changes at mm. 27-35 should be subito similar to orchestral dynamic changes. Avoid unwritten crescendos in this section. Measures 60–64 are a great opportunity to teach those unwritten dynamics that make music so enjoyable as we lead up to the finale. It was originally left blank for some theatrics in the premiere at David’s retirement concert so I know he would enjoy adding some Cholesterol as David would say.Long Live the King!

Concert band - Grade 3

SKU: MH.1-59913-054-8

Composed by Bob Margolis. Suitable for advanced middle school, high school, community and college bands. Conductor score and set of parts. Duration 4:45. Published by Manhattan Beach Music (MH.1-59913-054-8).

ISBN 9781599130545.

Roya l Coronation Dances is the first sequel to the Fanfare Ode & Festival, both being settings of dance music originally arranged by Gervaise in the mid 16th-century (the next sequel is The Renaissance Fair, which uses music of Susato and Praetorius). Fanfare Ode & Festival has been performed by many tens of thousands of students, both in high school and junior high school. I have heard that some of them are amazed that the music they are playing was first played and danced to over 400 years ago. Some students tend to think that music started with Handel and his Messiah to be followed by Beethoven and his Fifth Symphony, with naught in between or before of consequence. Although Royal Coronation Dances is derived from the same source as Fanfare Ode & Festival, they are treated in different ways. I envisioned this new suite programmatically -- hence the descriptive movement titles, which I imagined to be various dances actually used at some long-ago coronation. The first movement depicts the guests, both noble and common, flanked by flag and banner bearers, arriving at the palace to view the majestic event. They are festive, their flags swirling the air, their cloaks brightly colored. In the second movement, the queen in stately measure moves to take her place on the throne as leader and protector of the realm. In the third movement, the jesters of the court entertain the guests with wild games of sport. Musically, there are interesting sonorities to recreate. Very special attention should be given to the tambourine/tenor drum part in the first movement. Their lively rhythms give the movement its power. Therefore they should be played as distinctly and brilliantly as possible. The xylophone and glockenspiel add clarity, but must not be allowed to dominate. Observe especially the differing dynamics; the intent is to allow much buzzing bass to penetrate. The small drum (starting at meas. 29) should be played expressively, with attention to the notated articulations, with the brass light and detached, especially in a lively auditorium. It is of some further interest that the first dance is extremely modal. The original is clearly in G mixolydian mode (scale: G-A-B-C-D-E-F-G). However, other editors might put in F-sharps in many places (changing the piece almost to G major), in the belief that such ficta would have been automatically put in by the 16th-century performers as they played. I doubt it. I have not only eschewed these within the work, but even at the cadences. So this arrangement is most distinctly modal (listen to the F-naturals in meas. 22 and 23, for instance), with all the part-writing as Gervaise wrote it. In the second movement, be careful that things do not become too glued together. In the 16th century this music might have been played by a consort of recorders, instruments very light of touch and sensitive to articulation. Concert band can easily sound heavy, and although this movement has been scored for tutti band, it must not sound it. It is essential, therefore, that you hear all the instruments, with none predominating. Only when each timbre can be heard separately and simultaneously will the best blend occur, and consequently the greatest transparency. So aim for a transparent, spacious tutti sound in this movement. Especially have the flutes, who do this so well, articulate rather sharply, so as to produce a chiffing sound, and do not allow the quarter-notes to become too tied together in the entire band. The entrance of the drums (first tenor, then bass) are events and as such should be audible. Incidentally, this movement begins in F Major and ends in D Minor: They really didn't care so much about those things then. The third movement (one friend has remarked that it is the most Margolisian of the bunch, but actually I am just getting subtler, I hope) again relies upon the percussion (and the scoring) to make its points. Xylophone in this movement is meant to be distinctly audible. Therefore, be especially sure that the xylophone player is secure in the part, and also that the tambourine and toms sound good. This movement must fly or it will sink, so rev up the band and conduct it in 1 for this mixolydian jesting. I suppose the wildly unrelated keys (clarinets and then brass at the end) would be a good 16th-century joke, but to us, our put-up-the-chorus-a-half- step ears readily accept such shenanigans. Ensemble instrumentation: 1 Full Score, 1 Piccolo, 4 Flute 1, 4 Flute 2 & 3, 2 Oboe 1 & 2, 2 Bassoon 1 & 2, 1 Eb Clarinet, 4 Bb Clarinet 1, 4 Bb Clarinet 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 3, 2 Eb Alto Clarinet, 1 Eb Contra Alto Clarinet, 3 Bb Bass & Bb Contrabass Clarinet, 2 Eb Alto Saxophone 1, 2 Eb Alto Saxophone 2, 2 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 2 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Trumpet 1, 3 Bb Trumpet 2, 3 Bb Trumpet 3, 4 Horn in F 1 & 2, 2 Trombone 1, 4 Trombone 2 & 3, 3 Euphonium (B.C.), 2 Euphonium (T.C.), 4 Tuba, 1 String Bass, 1 Timpani (optional), 2 Xylophone & Glockenspiel, 5 Percussion.