By Alexander Gretchaninoff (1864-1956). For SATB choir (div). Russian Title: Poydu-l' ya, viydu-l' ya. Language: Church Slavonic. Published by Musica Russica

By Jay Althouse. Arranged by Steve Herold. For Choir. (2-Part). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Broadway, Christmas. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: FJ.B1799

Composed by Jack Wilds. Concert Band. FJH Young Band. Score and Part(s). The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1799. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1799).

UPC: 241444413524. English.

This dynamic concert opener is built on an American shape-note melody. Rich percussion textures and modern harmonies breathe new life into a charming pentatonic tune. The result is a unique composition full of exceptional opportunities for music-making.

About FJH Young Band

Appro priate for middle school and smaller high school groups. Second clarinets usually stay below the break. Parts are written with more independence, and instrumentation increases slightly. There is still adequate doubling in the lower voices. Grades 2 - 2.5

Orchestra Symphonic Orchestra - Grade 5

SKU: FJ.OR5018

Composed by Soon Hee Newbold. Full Orchestra. FJH Symphony Orchestra. Score and Part(s). The FJH Music Company Inc #98-OR5018. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.OR5018).

UPC: 241444420836. English.

This dramatic work for symphony orchestra is a perfect opener or closer. From mysterious and dark melodies to driving rhythmic lines and a relentless pulse, the music provides an opportunity to showcase the power of your ensemble, the beauty of the various soloists featured throughout, and the talent of your percussionists who will be extremely busy! Many cues are provided for groups without full instrumentation, making this accessible to many. Riveting!

(A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Piano Styles and Techniques of a Jazz Legend) Transcribed by Brent Edstrom, by Bill Evans. Collection and accompaniment CD for solo piano. Series: Hal Leonard Keyboard Signature Licks. 64 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Composed by Stephen Bulla. Quartet. For Tuba Quartet (EETT). Published by Tuba-Euphonium Press

(Includes: The Sound of Music). By Oscar Hammerstein and Richard Rodgers. Arranged by Jay Dawson. Score and Parts. Arrangers' Publ Marching Band. Grade 3. Published by Arrangers' Publishing Company

Concert band - Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4493-01

Composed by Coles. Young Band, closer. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR390). Extra full score. Composed 2016. Duration 2 minutes, 42 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4493-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4493-01).

Insurrection is a bold, ominous and aggressively spirited musical juggernaut, full of energy from start to finish! Depicting the intensity and unsettled feel of sudden conflict, it begins with a powerfully introspective statement, and quickly shifts gears to a faster, eerier direction with colliding dissonances and staccato rhythms in the high woodwinds. A calmer emotional release follows, before the revolt against authority returns with the relentless and forceful energy of the opening. The dynamics, choppy woodwind flourishes, powerful low brass riffs, and frenzying percussion brings the idea of a rebellion to your next concert program. This a crisp and exciting concert opener or closer that makes even the youngest of players sound advanced beyond their abilities. Exciting music!

Composed by Dan Davison. Walton Choral. Music Education. Octavo. 8 pages. Walton Music #WW1606. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1606).

Marching Band Marching Band - Grade 2

SKU: AP.33776S

Composed by Green Day. Arranged by Michael Story and Mike Story. Marching Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Big and Easy. Rock. Score. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-33776S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.33776S).

UPC: 038081376363. English.

Green Day is one of the hottest groups around, and they made a huge impact with their 2009 album release 21st Century Breakdown. This arrangement of the album's title track features both straight-ahead rock and a swinging rock shuffle. Perfect for both field and stands, or as the opener to our Green Day show.

Composed by Pepper Choplin. Choral, cantatas. Eastertide, Holy Week. Choral score. Lorenz Publishing Company #55/1197L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

Wind band

SKU: FG.55011-580-4

Score & parts. Composed by Armas Jarnefelt. Arranged by Robert J. Ambrose. Classical. Score and parts. Fennica Gehrman #55011-580-4. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-580-4).

The strong voice of Finnish national romanticism Armas Jarnefelt (1869-1958) composed his jubilant Festouverture (Festive Overture) for the official opening of the Finnish National Theatre on 9 April 1902 Robert J. Ambrose's transcription follows the tradition and makes this excellent work available for band platform. The work is well suited as a concert opener. The overture is a grade 4 work.

((At Midnight)). Arranged by Bob Lipton. Orchestra. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra. Christmas; Latin; Light Concert; Sacred; Winter. Grade 2. 124 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

SAB choir and piano

SKU: LO.65-2100L

Composed by Marty Parks. Choral, cantatas. Singable Solutions. Advent, Christmas, Sacred. Choral score. Lorenz Publishing Company #65/2100L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.65-2100L).

ISBN 9780787767075.

This celebratory work from Marty Parks is filled with festive interpretations of classic carols and worshipful original songs that highlight the beauty of the Christmas story. Arranged with practicality in mind, it is sure to make choirs of all sizes and skill levels sound their best. The choral voicings are rich and full while the vocal ranges maintain an accessibility throughout. The orchestration, also written by Marty, beautifully complements the choral writing. From the anticipatory, joy-filled opener, O Come, Emmanuel!, to the exciting finale that combines O Come, All Ye Faithful and Son of the Father’s Love, this incredible selection is filled with the sounds and spirit of Christmas!

By John Edmondson. Concert Band. Music Book. Published by Queenwood Publications.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-4829-00

Composed by LaBounty. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Score and set of parts. Composed 2020. Duration 5 minutes, 36 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4829-00. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4829-00).

Flight of Falcons is an original composition for band, evoking vibrant imagery inspired by Biblical text depicting Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Premiered in Paris and London, the distinctive motivic and melodic foundation of this work makes it suitable as a concert opener or closer, and is sure to impact instrumentalists and audiences everywhere. Majestic and uplifting music!

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.36004S

Composed by Pietro Antonio Locatelli. Arranged by Tim McCarrick. Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Baroque; Masterwork Arrangement. Score. 16 pages. Belwin Music #00-36004S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.36004S).

UPC: 038081415697. English.

Are your string players ready to take the challenge? This high-spirited showcase from Corelli's most famous student will instantly grab your audience's attention. Made to play fast, this is just the kind of Italian Baroque music that string players love to play! It's ideal as an opener or even as an encore.

Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: AP.47396

Composed by Michael Kamuf. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Young Band. Score and Part(s). 250 pages. Duration 3:00. Belwin Music #00-47396. Published by Belwin Music (AP.47396).

UPC: 038081545912. English.

With a rhythmic drive and punctuated melodic components flowing freely throughout the ensemble, this high-energy concert opener or closer reinforces shaping phrases while using a contemporary harmonic palate and driving rhythms. Bound to be a favorite of students and audiences alike. This is a real crowd-pleaser! (3:00).

Young concert band - Grade 1

SKU: CL.024-4090-01

Composed by Weller. Young Concert Band. Rising Band Series for Developing Bands! Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR377). Extra full score. Composed 2012. Duration 1 minute, 38 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #024-4090-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.024-4090-01).

What better way to welcome new musicians to their first concert festival performance? Winds of A New Day is an energetic opener that heralds the beginning of a young musician’s career! Following the majestic opening statement, flowing legato lines for all instruments provide powerful teaching opportunity. The opening theme returns bringing the piece to an exciting conclusion. A rousing choice for your next concert!

Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.49119S

Composed by Vince Gassi. 5 or More; MakeMusic Cloud; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles. Challenger Band Series. Score. 20 pages. Duration 2:35. Alfred Music #00-49119S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49119S).

UPC: 038081563503. English.

This version of Where Stand the Dauntless by Vince Gassi 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.

A fanfare, a lyrical theme, and driving energy embody the spirit of the dauntless---the brave and amazing young musicians of Dolphin Senior Public School in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Where Stand the Dauntless by Vince Gassi is an exciting work---and a perfect concert opener and contest piece. (2:35)

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Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-5028-01

Composed by Shaffer. Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 2023. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-5028-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-5028-01).

Viva Noel is a medley of glorious holiday favorites in a fast/slow/fast form. Opening with a musical fanfare based on the French hymn He is Born the Holy Child the arrangement transitions quickly into a fanciful rendition of Deck the Halls. The following section opens with a beautiful brass choir adaptation of It Came Upon A Midnight Clear and develops into a lush, full band setting of this charming carol. The finale begins as a quick, light version of Here We Come a-Wassailing ending with a declarative brass fanfare with small bits of Bring a Torch, Jeannette Isabella and Angels We Have Hear on High. This high-energy holiday arrangement features all sections of the ensemble with exceptional emphasis on the percussion writing. Viva Noel! will be a solid opener or closer for any holiday concert!

Composed by Douglas E. Wagner. For 2-part voices and piano (with optional percussion). Secular Christmas. Octavo. Heritage Music Press #15/3267H. Published by Heritage Music Press

Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: AP.44904S

Composed by Douglas E. Wagner. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Young Band. Form: Overture. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:00. Belwin Music #00-44904S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.44904S).

UPC: 038081516165. English.

Written in the style of a Broadway overture, here's a colorfully scored original work in A-B-A form. Spirited rhythms, soaring melodies, and delightful tonality shifts provide the joyfully musical materials for a most satisfying and happy-sounding program offering that sounds more difficult than it plays. Perfect for contest or concert as well as an uplifting opener or closer for any program. (2:00).

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.41251S

Composed by Giacomo Meyerbeer. Arranged by Andrew H. Dabczynski. MakeMusic Cloud; Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Explorer. Form: March; Transcription. Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Score. 12 pages. Highland/Etling #00-41251S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.41251S).

UPC: 038081483757. English.

The powerful sound of this classic march is now approachable for young players, bringing a spirit of grand excitement to your concert. An effective vehicle for introducing triplets to students, it makes a perfect opener or closer that players and audiences will long remember. (2:30)
Correlates to String Explorer Book 1, Unit 14. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Grade 4

SKU: CL.RWS-2322-01

Composed by Green. Concert Band. Extra score. Composed 2023. RWS Music Company #RWS-2322-01. Published by RWS Music Company (CL.RWS-2322-01).

This epic fanfare will make your ensemble shine like a radiant beam of dawn’s light. Perfect as a concert opener, Dawn’s Triumph was written to bring inspiration and joy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Soaring melodies in the brass with technical passages in the woodwinds make this piece appropriate for any concert or festival performance.

Composed by Victor C Johnson. Fold. Octavo. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Duration 0:02:07. BriLee Music #BL907. Published by BriLee Music (CF.BL907).

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: XC.HCB2001

Composed by Carol Brittin Chambers. Harmony Band Series. Concert and Contest. Concert and contest. Set of parts. Excelcia Music Publishing #HCB2001. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.HCB2001).

UPC: 812598033250. 9 x 12 inches.

Rhythmania! is an exciting new work for a developing band! Introduce your students to new sound effects produced with hands, sticks, and pencils on stands in this rock-inspired opener! We know your students are going to ask to play this one more than once!

(Grade 3 Edition). Composed by Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953). Arranged by James Meredith. Opener. G. Schirmer Band/Orchestra. Score and Parts, Softcover. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50600877).

Grade 1

SKU: CL.023-4613-00

Composed by J. McBride. Young Concert Band. Sound Foundations Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR396). Score and set of parts. Composed 2018. Duration 1 minute, 46 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #023-4613-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.023-4613-00).

Chasing The Future opens with a soft, yet stirring, ostinato that builds into an anthem of inspiration and hope. Interweaving melodies and countermelodies give this work a mature sound, while individual parts are written to be easily accessible for young players. Ample percussion parts add intensity, while a more delicate middle section provides the opportunity to develop legato playing. Captivating and exciting, Chasing The Future is an excellent opener or closer for your next concert!