Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Glockenspiel, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion 1, Mallet Percussion 2, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2 and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS207

Composed by George Sweet. SWS FS. Carl Fischer Concert Performance Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+8+4+8+8+8+4+4+4+4+4+4+8 +4+4+2+2+3+3+3+2+4+1+1+1+ 2+4+20 pages. Duration 6 minutes, 24 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS207. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS207).

ISBN 9781491147634. UPC: 680160905133. 9 x 12 inches.

Virgo is a lush and dramatic piece for concert band that reflects upon lost loved ones. In the case of the composer, the piece is in remembrance of his late brother whose astrological sign was Virgo. It is an emotional harmonic journey with well-placed dissonance tied together by a memorable motive. Musically, this piece is beautiful, emotive, and will stretch your young musicians to strive for musical elegance.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Glockenspiel, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion 1, Mallet Percussion 2, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2 and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS207F

Composed by George Sweet. SWS. Carl Fischer Concert Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 20 pages. Duration 6 minutes, 24 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS207F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS207F).

ISBN 9781491148334. UPC: 680160905836. 9 x 12 inches.

Virgo is a lush and dramatic piece for concert band that reflects upon lost loved ones. In the case of the composer, the piece is in remembrance of his late brother whose astrological sign was Virgo. It is an emotional harmonic journey with well-placed dissonance tied together by a memorable motive. Musically, this piece is beautiful, emotive, and will stretch your young musicians to strive for musical elegance.

By Alexandra Shealy (Editor). For Piano. Classical. 192 pages. Published by Music Sales.

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!

For marimba duo. Composed by Dustin Schulze. Score and parts on CD-Rom. 8 pages. Duration 4 minutes. Published by Tapspace Publications (TA.TSPCD15-001).

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Percussion, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 1

SKU: CF.FAS137

Composed by Isaiah Mason. Fas. Set of Score and Parts. Duration 2 minutes, 23 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #FAS137. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FAS137).

ISBN 9781491164808. UPC: 680160923717. Key: E minor.

Shadowland allows young orchestra students to perform a fun and exciting piece while using familiar notes and rhythms. The piece opens with a mysterious introduction that forces the listener to question its musical direction. Suddenly the piece explodes into a thrilling segment that takes the listener on a journey through the shadows. The optional percussion and piano parts add energy and harmonic support, providing a complete listening experience. Shadowland was created with the composer's fourth-grade orchestra in mind and was first performed at their spring concert in 2022.

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!

Grade 3 - Score Only. Composed by William Himes. Curnow Music Concert Band. 24 pages. Curnow Music #1795140. Published by Curnow Music

Grade 1

SKU: CL.023-3914-01

Composed by Neeck. Young Concert Band. Sound Foundations Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR370). Extra full score. Composed 2010. Duration 1 minute, 10 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #023-3914-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.023-3914-01).

Real music using only the first octave! Exciting and dramatic, Time Traveler is a perfect introduction to mixed meters. The energetic, repeating ostinato (3/4 + 2/4) coupled with soaring melodies provides an easily achievable, but truly musical experience for your young musicians. On your next concert, take your band and audience on a journey through time withTime Traveler..

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.374953

Composed by Stuart Hamblen. Arranged by Mary McDonald. Daybreak Choral Series. General Worship, Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 16500 seconds. Published by Daybreak Music (HL.374953).

UPC: 196288017479. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches. I Peter 1:18-21, Jeremiah 29:11, John 14:1-3.

A true gospel classic is thoughtfully crafted into a choral gem in this engaging octavo. Recorded by many inspirational artists through the years, this musical testimony of faith reminds us that although life's journey is filled with challenges, we are people of promise and hope. Timeless in impact, this sacred evergreen will be a favorite with your congregation. Inspiring!

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Percussion, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 1

SKU: CF.FAS137F

Composed by Isaiah Mason. Fas. Full score. Duration 2 minutes, 23 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #FAS137F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FAS137F).

ISBN 9781491165201. UPC: 680160924110. Key: E minor.

Shadowland allows young orchestra students to perform a fun and exciting piece while using familiar notes and rhythms. The piece opens with a mysterious introduction that forces the listener to question its musical direction. Suddenly the piece explodes into a thrilling segment that takes the listener on a journey through the shadows. The optional percussion and piano parts add energy and harmonic support, providing a complete listening experience. Shadowland was created with the composer's 4th-grade orchestra in mind and was first performed at their spring concert in 2022.

Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: AP.49217S

Composed by Ralph Ford. 5 or More; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles. Belwin Beginning Band. Score. Duration 3:25. Belwin Music #00-49217S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49217S).

ISBN 9781470648619. UPC: 038081569413. English.

This version of Dark Adventure by Ralph Ford is part of our Belwin 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. The 5-part instrumentation will support balanced instrumentation of the lower voices. 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 musical adventure through mysticism and magic. This unique setting offers a wide variety of dynamics, textures, and styles while remaining playable. The momentum is quickly established, and your students are part of the journey. This is a super piece that will capture the imagination of students and listeners alike.

Percussion Accompaniment Track Downloads:
with click
without click. (3:25).

Composed by Dianne Campbell. Games, Reproducible. Published by Heritage Music Press

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.61029

Composed by Bill Liston. Jazz Journey. Swing. Score and set of parts. Duration 5 minutes, 10 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #61029. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.61029).

UPC: 822795610291.

Commi ssioned by John Rush and the Los Alamitos Jazz Band #1, this original for advancing groups is exactly what you need to open your next concert or festival performance. Several musical generations work together as the chart combines elements of 1930's swing with a fresh harmonic approach. Ranges and technical requirements are reasonable, and tenor sax and trumpet are featured soloists. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:10. Available in SmartMusic.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.61029S

Composed by Bill Liston. Jazz Journey. Kendor Music Inc #61029S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.61029S).

UPC: 822795610291.

Commi ssioned by John Rush and the Los Alamitos Jazz Band #1, this original for advancing groups is exactly what you need to open your next concert or festival performance. Several musical generations work together as the chart combines elements of 1930's swing with a fresh harmonic approach. Ranges and technical requirements are reasonable, and tenor sax and trumpet are featured soloists. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:10. Available in SmartMusic.

Band concert band - Grade 4.5

SKU: CF.SPS71

Composed by Carl Strommen. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 2+16+4+8+8+8+4+4+2+4+4+4+ 4+6+6+6+4+4+4+4+6+6+6+6+4 +8+3+2+12+2+4+28 pages. Duration 6 minutes, 26 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS71. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS71).

ISBN 9781491143544. UPC: 680160901043. Key: G minor.

Nordanvind is a tour de force symphonic rhapsody that is built on three Scandinavian folk songs. Composer Carl Strommen has composed these Viking-influenced melodies into a concert setting that brings out all of the history of the Scandinavian people. The piece is at times bold and aggressive, at other times beautiful. Carl employs all of the instrumental colors of the concert band to create a new work for more advanced ensembles.
Modern Scandinavians are descendants of the Vikings, an adventuresome people who were known for their love of the sea, their naval prowess, and as fierce fighters . The Scandinavian Vikings were warriors from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden who traded, raided and settled in various parts of Europe, Russia, the North Atlantic islands, and the northeastern coast of North America .Starting around 1850, over one million Swedes left their homeland for the United States in search of religious freedom and open farm land . Augustana College was founded in 1860 by graduates of Swedish universities and is located on the Mississippi River in Rock Island, Illinois . Home of the “Vikings,” Augustana College is the oldest Swedish- American institution of higher learning in the United States . This powerful and lively piece takes inspiration from Swedish history and from Swedish folk songs and hymns .Havsdrake (Dragon of the Sea)The Nordanvind or “North Wind” blows a cold wind during a journey of a group of courageous Viking rowers . The “Dragon-ship” or long ships designed for raiding and war was a sophisticated, fast ship able to navigate in very shallow water . To musically portray these magnificent seafaring vessels, the director is encouraged to use an Ocean Drum (or a rain stick) during the introduction . Wind players may consider blowing air through their instruments to suggest the North wind . Adding men’s voices to accompany the haunting low brass and percussive “rower” sounds can be helpful in creating the dark and ominous portrayal of Viking adventurers .Slangpolska efter Byss - KalleIn Sweden, a “polska” is a partner dance where the dancers spin each other (släng in Swedish “to sling or toss”) . Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle is attributed to Byss-Kalle, who was a notable Swedish folk musician, specifically a nyckelharpa player . Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle is a traditional “polska” dance song most often played on the Nyckelharpa or keyed fiddle and is commonly heard in pubs and at festive events throughout Sweden . Approximately 10,000 nyckelharpa players live in Sweden today, and the Swedish and the American Nyckelharpa Associations are dedicated to this Swedish National instrument . The director is encouraged to share video and audio examples of the nyckelharpa playing the original Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle .Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara (Children of the Heavenly Father)Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara Is a traditional Swedish melody, possibly of German roots, and was believed to be arranged as a hymn by the Swedish hymn writer, Karolina Wilhelmina Sandell-Berg (1832–1903) . As a daughter of a Swedish Lutheran minister, she began writing poems as a teenager and is said to have written over 1,700 different texts . There are two different accounts as to the inspiration for this hymn . The first story is that Lina (as she was called) wrote the hymn to honor her father and to say thank you to him for raising her and protecting her . A second belief is of her witnessing the tragic death of her father . She and her father were on a boat, when a wave threw her father overboard . It was said that the profound effect of watching her father drown is what caused Lina to write the text to this hymn . Although this is a treasured song to people of Swedish descent everywhere, it speaks to all people about a father tending and nourishing his children, and protecting them from evil .SPS71FThe Augustana College Concert BandFounded in 1874, the Augustana Band program is one of the oldest continuously active collegiate band programs in the country . The Concert Band is one of two bands on campus and was formed more than thirty years ago . The Concert Band attracts students of every skill level and from a wide variety of majors . Students in the ensemble play a large part in choosing their music for performance, which include works from the standard repertoire, orchestral transcriptions, and the latest compositions from leading composers .Rick Jaeschke began his musical career as a clarinet player in the 1st US Army Band . He received a Bachelor of Music degree from Susquehanna University, a Masters of Music from James Madison University, and a doctorate from Columbia University in New York . He was also fortunate to study conducting with Donald Hunsburger and with Frederick Fennell .Dr . Jaeschke taught band and choir at Great Mills High School in Southern Maryland, and for fifteen years, he was the district Music Supervisor in Armonk, New York, where he taught high school concert and jazz bands, beginning band, and music technology . During that time, the music program flourished, and the high school band consistently received Gold Medals in the New York State Festivals, as well as in national, and international festivals . As a clarinet and saxophone player, Dr . Jaeschke performed in the New York metropolitan area with the Rockland Symphony Orchestra, the Putnam Symphony Orchestra, Fine Arts Symphony Orchestra, and served as the concert master for the Hudson Valley Wind Symphony .For several years, Dr . Jaeschke served as the Fine Arts Coordinator for the District 204 schools in Naperville, IL, a district selected as One of the Best 100 Schools in America for Music . Currently, Dr . Jaeschke is an Associate Professor at Augustana College where he teaches music and music education courses, and directs the Concert Band . He has served on various educational boards, is a National edTPA scorer, and has presented at state, national and international music conferences . He lives with his family in Bettendorf Iowa, and enjoys any opportunity to explore the open water in his sea kayak .

Composed by Gary Schocker. For guitar and harp. Published by Tuscany Publications

Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: AP.49217

Composed by Ralph Ford. 5 or More; MakeMusic Cloud; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles. Belwin Beginning Band. Score and Part(s). Duration 3:25. Belwin Music #00-49217. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49217).

ISBN 9781470648602. UPC: 038081569406. English.

This version of Dark Adventure by Ralph Ford is part of our Belwin 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. The 5-part instrumentation will support balanced instrumentation of the lower voices. 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 musical adventure through mysticism and magic. This unique setting offers a wide variety of dynamics, textures, and styles while remaining playable. The momentum is quickly established, and your students are part of the journey. This is a super piece that will capture the imagination of students and listeners alike.

Percussion Accompaniment Track Downloads:
with click
without click. (3:25).

Piano

SKU: BT.MUSAM1000868

By Jenni Wheeler. By Glee Cast. TV-Film-Musical-Show. Book Only. Wise Publications #MUSAM1000868. Published by Wise Publications (BT.MUSAM1000868).

ISBN 9781849385893.

This great songbook features a selection of the best music from Season 1 of the hit show Glee. Re-live all the great moments as a group of ragtag performers is transformed into a Show Choir Nationalscompetingteam.
Features time-proven classics as well as modern hits, including the Bill Withers soul classic, Lean On Me, My Life Would Suck Without You by Kelly Clarkson, Cyndi Lauper's hit, TrueColoursand the hit single, Don't Stop Believin', originally by Journey.

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: AP.45769

Composed by Douglas E. Wagner. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Beginning Band. Score and Part(s). 130 pages. Duration 2:30. Belwin Music #00-45769. Published by Belwin Music (AP.45769).

UPC: 038081523071. English.

The title for this hopeful composition is defined as the confidence, belief, hope, or reliance on someone, or something, that guides each of us on our journey through life. Cast in triple meter, the introspective melody of Trust by Douglas E. Wagner will reinforce the concept of balance while displaying a charming variety of sections and timbres seamlessly interwoven within the rich harmony. A sensationally musical choice. (2:30).