George Gershwin

The honking of auto horns conjures up a vision of Parisian drivers careening and lurching around the streets of this fabulous city. We're off on a madcap whirl from the genius of George Gershwin. Close your eyes and listen to the colors -- you'll know exactly where you are. A stunning setting!

Series: Pop Symphonic BandCategory: Concert BandFormat: Conductor Score and PartsInstrument: Concert BandLevel: 4 (Medium)The music from this timeless masterwork has fascinated generation after generation. Oddly enough, at its premiere the critics presented mixed reaction: some calling it the pioneering work of a new folk-opera genre, and others condemning it as merely a succession of hit songs. Fortunately, time has secured its place in history. James Barnes has skillfully crafted a wonderful scoring of I Got Plenty O' Nuttin', It Ain't Necessarily So, Summertime, Crab Man, and Bess, You Is My Woman Now. Gershwin at his best! (8:19)

Here is a tasteful adaptation for the young ensemble of several of the most memorable themes from George Gershwin's monumental work. The scoring is brief and to the point, and will serve as a phenomenal attention-getter for any concert audience. This is a great opportunity to introduce your students to a masterpiece. (1:54)

Summertime is one of those special, memorable melodies that finds its way into everyone's lives and is so evident of the genius that is Gershwin. Calvin Custer's silken scoring for concert band presents a great opportunity to teach phrasing, legato and dynamic shadings, and serves as the all-important 'crowd pleaser.' (3:10)

Summertime is one of those special, memorable melodies that finds its way into everyone's lives and is so evident of the genius that is Gershwin®. Michael Story's silken scoring for your concert band presents a great opportunity to teach phrasing, legato, and dynamic shadings, and serve as that all important crowd-pleaser. (2:17)