(from "Flashdance"). Composed by Giorgio Moroder. Arranged by Lorenzo Bocci. For concert band. Musical/Pop Music/Movies/Catalogue New Band Music Vol. 12/Catalogue Prom Concerts. Movie and Musical. Recorded on Sway (ML.311115720). Grade 3. Full set. Duration 3 minutes, 41 seconds. Published by Molenaar Edition

Composed by Kenneth Hesketh. 5 or More; Performance Music Ensemble; Solo Small Ensembles; Wind Band. Faber Edition: Faber Wind Band Series. Form: Dance. 20th Century; Masterwork. Score. Faber Music #12-0571564704. Published by Faber Music

Danceries by Kenneth Hesketh. Concert Band. For Wind Band. Part(s); Score; Wind Band. Faber Edition: Faber Wind Band Series. 20th Century; Masterwork. Published by Faber Music

Contents: Fanfare of the Bells · Chapel Gorge Overture · Under Three Flags · Jericho · Solitude and Dance · Fanfare Prelude on the Italian Hymn · Rhapsody for Hanukkah · Jungle Fantasy · Overture to a Winter Festival · Heralds foran Occasion · New Horizons · Trumpet Tune · Joy to the World · Cielito Lindo

Concert Band (optional solo piano) - intermediate

SKU: AI.AMC-WB-003SSC

Composed by Francis Johnson. Arranged by Kenneth Amis. Music of Black Composers and Artists. Study score only. Amis Musical Circle #AMC-WB-003SSC. Published by Amis Musical Circle (AI.AMC-WB-003SSC).

8.5 x 11 inches.

The 1818 publication of Francis Johnson's A Collection of New Cotillions marks the first known publication of original music by a black composer in the United States. A prolific composer, instrumentalist, teacher and conductor, Johnson led a varied and successful career in an era in U.S. history that was not inviting to black professionals. His musical interests ranged from the contemporary works of Johann Strauss Jr. to traditional, popular dances.

The cotillion is a French country dance that was popular in Europe and America in the 18th century. It was originally danced by four couples in square formation and was an important influence in the development of the square dance in the United States. Francis Johnson composed two sets of six piano accompaniments for this dance. The original 1818 publication even included movement instructions for the eight dancers. The short and charming melodies that he composed are a fitting example of popular dance music of the time.

This transcription may be performed as a piano solo, with the piano as a non-solistic instrument within the ensemble or without piano at all. If it is to be a piano solo, the other instruments should not play the passages marked “opt. tacet (optional tacet). If the piano will not be treated soloistically, the conductor can have some or all of the “opt. tacet passages played at their discretion. When there is no piano involved in the performance ,all instrumentalists should ignore the “opt. tacet instruction and play everything.

Concert Band (optional solo piano) - intermediate

SKU: AI.AMC-WB-003

Composed by Francis Johnson. Arranged by Kenneth Amis. Music of Black Composers and Artists. Score and Parts. Amis Musical Circle #AMC-WB-003. Published by Amis Musical Circle (AI.AMC-WB-003).

The 1818 publication of Francis Johnson's A Collection of New Cotillions marks the first known publication of original music by a black composer in the United States. A prolific composer, instrumentalist, teacher and conductor, Johnson led a varied and successful career in an era in U.S. history that was not inviting to black professionals. His musical interests ranged from the contemporary works of Johann Strauss Jr. to traditional, popular dances.

The cotillion is a French country dance that was popular in Europe and America in the 18th century. It was originally danced by four couples in square formation and was an important influence in the development of the square dance in the United States. Francis Johnson composed two sets of six piano accompaniments for this dance. The original 1818 publication even included movement instructions for the eight dancers. The short and charming melodies that he composed are a fitting example of popular dance music of the time.

This transcription may be performed as a piano solo, with the piano as a non-solistic instrument within the ensemble or without piano at all. If it is to be a piano solo, the other instruments should not play the passages marked “opt. tacet (optional tacet). If the piano will not be treated soloistically, the conductor can have some or all of the “opt. tacet passages played at their discretion. When there is no piano involved in the performance ,all instrumentalists should ignore the “opt. tacet instruction and play everything.

Concert Band (optional solo piano) - intermediate

SKU: AI.AMC-WB-003SCO

Composed by Francis Johnson. Arranged by Kenneth Amis. Music of Black Composers and Artists. Conductor score. Amis Musical Circle #AMC-WB-003SCO. Published by Amis Musical Circle (AI.AMC-WB-003SCO).

11 x 17 inches.

The 1818 publication of Francis Johnson's A Collection of New Cotillions marks the first known publication of original music by a black composer in the United States. A prolific composer, instrumentalist, teacher and conductor, Johnson led a varied and successful career in an era in U.S. history that was not inviting to black professionals. His musical interests ranged from the contemporary works of Johann Strauss Jr. to traditional, popular dances.

The cotillion is a French country dance that was popular in Europe and America in the 18th century. It was originally danced by four couples in square formation and was an important influence in the development of the square dance in the United States. Francis Johnson composed two sets of six piano accompaniments for this dance. The original 1818 publication even included movement instructions for the eight dancers. The short and charming melodies that he composed are a fitting example of popular dance music of the time.

This transcription may be performed as a piano solo, with the piano as a non-solistic instrument within the ensemble or without piano at all. If it is to be a piano solo, the other instruments should not play the passages marked “opt. tacet (optional tacet). If the piano will not be treated soloistically, the conductor can have some or all of the “opt. tacet passages played at their discretion. When there is no piano involved in the performance ,all instrumentalists should ignore the “opt. tacet instruction and play everything.

Score and Parts. By Wallingford Riegger. Score and full set of parts. Hal Leonard Concert Band Series. Grade 4. Published by G. Schirmer (Associated Music Publishers).

Composed by Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904). Arranged by Ton van Grevenbroek. Catalogue New Band Music Vol. 13/Arrangements of Classical Compositions. Classic Arrangement. Recorded on The Rise - 2351 (ML.311122720). Full set. Duration 2 minutes, 41 seconds. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.013219060).

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.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.1750-10-010-MS

Arranged by Naohiro Iwai. New Sounds for Concert Band. Pop & Rock. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2010. Music Sales #1750-10-010 MS. Published by Music Sales (BT.1750-10-010-MS).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Four unforgettable disco songs come together in one stunning medley. Up fi rst is the 1979 dance floor hit I’m in the Mood for Dancing by The Nolans. Next the medley quiets down with a charming love song, Lovin’ You, a song Minnie Riperton dedicated to her daughter. You Can’t Hurry Love was a huge success for The Supremes in 1966 and Phil Collins repeated their success in 1983 making the song immortal. This exciting medley ends with Olivia Newton-John’s hit-song Xanadu, from her 1980 musical of the same name.

Vier disco-evergreens in één medley voor harmonieorkest. Het begint gelijk al goed! I’m in the Mood for Dancing van de gezusters Nolans uit 1979. In alle windstreken kregen zij met dit nummer mensen de dansvloer op. Hiernavolgt de betoverende lovesong Lovin’ You. Minnie Riperton droeg het in 1975 op aan haar toen tweejarige dochtertje. You Can’t Hurry Love was zowel voor de Supremes in 1966 als voor Phil Collins een geweldige hit. Xanaduvan Olivia Newton-John uit de gelijknamige musical van 1980 besluit deze boeiende medley van Naohiro Iwai. Dat wordt swingen!

Vier Evergreens aus der Disco-Ära in einem Blasorchester-Medley: Den Anfang macht I’m in the Mood for Dancing, mit dem die Geschwister- Combo The Nolans 1979 auf vier Kontinenten die Menschen auf die Tanzflächen jagte. Danach folgt als Ruhepunkt das bezaubernde Liebeslied Lovin’ You, das Minnie Riperton 1975 ihrer kleinen Tochter widmete. You Can’t Hurry Love war in der Originalversion von 1966 für die Supremes ein Riesenhit - Phil Collins wiederholte diesen Erfolg 1983 und machte den Song unsterblich. Den Abschluss von Naohiro Iwais mitreißendem Medley bildet Olivia Newton-Johns Hit Xanadu aus dem gleichnamigen Musical von 1980.

Ce medley tonique, signé Naohiro Iwai, réunit quatre standards des années disco. I’m in the Mood for Dancing, des sœurs Nolan (The Nolans Sisters), ouvre la série. Sortie en 1979, cette chanson a fait bouger des générations de danseurs. La musique s’apaise sur les notes délicieuses de la ballade Lovin’ You, que Minnie Ripperton dédia sa fille. Au cours de l’été 1966, The Supremes connaissent la gloire, avec la version originale du titre You Can’t Hurry Love. En 1983, Phil Collins renouvelle le succès des Supremes et rend la chanson immortelle. Pour clore son medley, Naohiro Iwai a choisi Xanadu (1980), la chanson phare de la comédiemusicale éponyme, qui prolongea le succès d'Olivia Newton-John.

Questo medley racchiude quattro standard degli anni della musica disco: I’m in the Mood for Dancing delle Nolan Sisters anticipa le deliziose note della ballata Lovin’ You di Minnie Ripperton. Nel 1966, The Supremes conoscono la gloria con la versione originale di Can’t Hurry Love. Nel 1983, Phil Collins replica il successo dei Supremes e rende la canzone immortale. Per concludere il suo medley, Naohiro Iwai ha scelto Xanadu (1980) la canzone della commedia musicale interpretata da Olivia Newton John.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.1750-10-140-MS

Arranged by Naohiro Iwai. New Sounds for Concert Band. Pop & Rock. Score Only. Composed 2010. 44 pages. Music Sales #1750-10-140 MS. Published by Music Sales (BT.1750-10-140-MS).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Four unforgettable disco songs come together in one stunning medley. Up fi rst is the 1979 dance floor hit I’m in the Mood for Dancing by The Nolans. Next the medley quiets down with a charming love song, Lovin’ You, a song Minnie Riperton dedicated to her daughter. You Can’t Hurry Love was a huge success for The Supremes in 1966 and Phil Collins repeated their success in 1983 making the song immortal. This exciting medley ends with Olivia Newton-John’s hit-song Xanadu, from her 1980 musical of the same name.

Vier disco-evergreens in één medley voor harmonieorkest. Het begint gelijk al goed! I’m in the Mood for Dancing van de gezusters Nolans uit 1979. In alle windstreken kregen zij met dit nummer mensen de dansvloer op. Hiernavolgt de betoverende lovesong Lovin’ You. Minnie Riperton droeg het in 1975 op aan haar toen tweejarige dochtertje. You Can’t Hurry Love was zowel voor de Supremes in 1966 als voor Phil Collins een geweldige hit. Xanaduvan Olivia Newton-John uit de gelijknamige musical van 1980 besluit deze boeiende medley van Naohiro Iwai. Dat wordt swingen!

Vier Evergreens aus der Disco-Ära in einem Blasorchester-Medley: Den Anfang macht I’m in the Mood for Dancing, mit dem die Geschwister- Combo The Nolans 1979 auf vier Kontinenten die Menschen auf die Tanzflächen jagte. Danach folgt als Ruhepunkt das bezaubernde Liebeslied Lovin’ You, das Minnie Riperton 1975 ihrer kleinen Tochter widmete. You Can’t Hurry Love war in der Originalversion von 1966 für die Supremes ein Riesenhit - Phil Collins wiederholte diesen Erfolg 1983 und machte den Song unsterblich. Den Abschluss von Naohiro Iwais mitreißendem Medley bildet Olivia Newton-Johns Hit Xanadu aus dem gleichnamigen Musical von 1980.

Ce medley tonique, signé Naohiro Iwai, réunit quatre standards des années disco. I’m in the Mood for Dancing, des sœurs Nolan (The Nolans Sisters), ouvre la série. Sortie en 1979, cette chanson a fait bouger des générations de danseurs. La musique s’apaise sur les notes délicieuses de la ballade Lovin’ You, que Minnie Ripperton dédia sa fille. Au cours de l’été 1966, The Supremes connaissent la gloire, avec la version originale du titre You Can’t Hurry Love. En 1983, Phil Collins renouvelle le succès des Supremes et rend la chanson immortelle. Pour clore son medley, Naohiro Iwai a choisi Xanadu (1980), la chanson phare de la comédiemusicale éponyme, qui prolongea le succès d'Olivia Newton-John.

Questo medley racchiude quattro standard degli anni della musica disco: I’m in the Mood for Dancing delle Nolan Sisters anticipa le deliziose note della ballata Lovin’ You di Minnie Ripperton. Nel 1966, The Supremes conoscono la gloria con la versione originale di Can’t Hurry Love. Nel 1983, Phil Collins replica il successo dei Supremes e rende la canzone immortale. Per concludere il suo medley, Naohiro Iwai ha scelto Xanadu (1980) la canzone della commedia musicale interpretata da Olivia Newton John.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-3730-01

Composed by Shaffer. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR359). Extra full score. Composed 2008. Duration 4 minutes, 24 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3730-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3730-01).

This exciting new work for concert band is a set of three delightful dances. Opening with a bold fanfare statement, the first dance reveals the melodic material that is the basis for all three movements. The title of this movement, Double Dance, is derived from the second statement of the melody, appearing in doubled rhythmic values. The second movement, Round Dance, the melody is written as a three part round. You could not have a Round Dance without a Square Dance, which is the title of final movement. Lots of fun percussion instruments add interesting timbres throughout. This interesting and clever composition is perfect for contest and festival.

About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series

The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.

By Shaffer. For concert band. Young Band. Level: Grade 2.5. Score and set of parts. Published by C.L. Barnhouse.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1064184-140

Composed by Van McCoy. Arranged by Lorenzo Bocci. De Haske Pop Collection. Score Only. Composed 2006. 28 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1064184-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1064184-140).

9x12 inches. International.

In 1975, a new dance form took the Latin-Amercan areas of the Bronx by storm. After observing the frenzy of the dancers in that area, Van McCoy composed a melody that successfully took its basis from Latin and R&B. The Hustle was an instant success and made a large contribution to the evolution of disco music in the 1970's. Your band will not be able to resist the fantastic groove and drive of this evergreen disco hit, fantastically arranged by Lorenzo Bocci.

En 1975, une nouvelle forme de danse faisait fureur parmi la jeunesse latinoaméricaine des quartiers sud du Bronx. Après avoir observé la frénésie des danseurs, Van McCoy compose une mélodie crépitante qui évolue sur des élémentsde musique latine et de R&B. The Hustle connut un immense succès et contribua grandement l’évolution du disco qui, d’une simple musique branchée jouée le samedi soir, allait devenir une philosophie de vie dans les années1970. Personne ne résistera l’enthousiasme déclenché par les rythmes de ce tube toujours d’actualité.

Im Jahr 1975 schrieb Van McCoy, inspiriert von einem neuen Tanzstil der lateinamerikanischen Jugend in der Bronx, eine prickelnde Melodie, in welcher der unwiderstehliche Latin-Beat und Rhythm and Blues mit der verführerischen Einladung Do it, do the hustle“ verschmolz. Das Lied und der Tanzstil eroberten die Diskotheken auf der ganzen Welt. Lorenzo Boccis Bearbeitung ist ebenso packend wie das Original. Ihr Publikum wird die Tanzlust packen!

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1064184-010

Composed by Van McCoy. Arranged by Lorenzo Bocci. De Haske Pop Collection. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2006. De Haske Publications #DHP 1064184-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1064184-010).

9x12 inches. International.

In 1975, a new dance form took the Latin-Amercan areas of the Bronx by storm. After observing the frenzy of the dancers in that area, Van McCoy composed a melody that successfully took its basis from Latin and R&B. The Hustle was an instant success and made a large contribution to the evolution of disco music in the 1970's. Your band will not be able to resist the fantastic groove and drive of this evergreen disco hit, fantastically arranged by Lorenzo Bocci.

En 1975, une nouvelle forme de danse faisait fureur parmi la jeunesse latinoaméricaine des quartiers sud du Bronx. Après avoir observé la frénésie des danseurs, Van McCoy compose une mélodie crépitante qui évolue sur des élémentsde musique latine et de R&B. The Hustle connut un immense succès et contribua grandement l’évolution du disco qui, d’une simple musique branchée jouée le samedi soir, allait devenir une philosophie de vie dans les années1970. Personne ne résistera l’enthousiasme déclenché par les rythmes de ce tube toujours d’actualité.

Im Jahr 1975 schrieb Van McCoy, inspiriert von einem neuen Tanzstil der lateinamerikanischen Jugend in der Bronx, eine prickelnde Melodie, in welcher der unwiderstehliche Latin-Beat und Rhythm and Blues mit der verführerischen Einladung Do it, do the hustle“ verschmolz. Das Lied und der Tanzstil eroberten die Diskotheken auf der ganzen Welt. Lorenzo Boccis Bearbeitung ist ebenso packend wie das Original. Ihr Publikum wird die Tanzlust packen!

(I. Salsa -- II. Bossa Nova -- III. Rumba). By Clifton Jameson Jones. For concert band. Grade 3.5. Score and parts. Published by TRN Music Publisher

Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare Band - Grade 2

SKU: BT.DHP-1064040-015

Composed by Henk Hogestein. Flexible 6 Series. Original Light Music. Set (Score and Parts). Composed 2006. De Haske Publications #DHP 1064040-015. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1064040-015).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Letâ??s Dance takes you on an exciting night of dancing, being cool on the dance floor with your designer clothes, dancing the night away and forgetting about your daily worries. Itâ??s party time on the dance floor with this grooving new work.

¬Letâ??s Dance is een heel afwisselend werk in zes delen met de veelzeggende titels Be Cool, Disco Flight, Slow Motion, Party Dream, Go on and Dance en Born to Dance. Een gezellig avondje stappen tot in de kleine uurtjeswordt muzikaal belicht. Met deze levendige en hedendaagse compositie komen zowel de muzikanten als het publiek in een swingende stemming.

Partysti mmung und Discofeeling sind mit diesem Stück von Henk Hogestein garantiert. Die Titel der sechs Sätze sprechen für sich: Be Cool, Disco Flight, Slow Motion, Party Dream, Go on and Dance und Born to Dance. Wer kann bei so einem Programm noch still sitzen?

Letâ??s Dance dâ??Henk Hogestein est le morceau quâ??il vous faut pour soulever lâ??enthousiasme du public. Be cool, Disco Flight, Slow Motion, Party Dream, Go on and Dance et Born to Dance, six mouvements qui bougent et groovent !

Letâ??s Dance è il brano ideale per animare lo spirito del vostro pubblico. Be Cool, Disco Flight, Slow Motion, Party Dream, Go on and Dance e Born to Dance, sei movimenti che faranno danzare chi vi ascolta!

Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: BT.EMBZ14737

Composed by Árpád Balázs. EMB Concert Band Series. Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 2012. 20 pages. Editio Musica Budapest #EMBZ14737. Published by Editio Musica Budapest (BT.EMBZ14737).

9x12 inches.

The title of the suite Early Hungarian Dances from Gömör suggests the arrangement and harmonization of dance tunes, but this three-movement cycle is far more than that: in fact, the old court dances that provide the thematic material have been freely thought through and brought to completion. The composer has breathed new life into the 18th-century melodies, as Zoltán Kodály did with the Galanta and Marosszék dances, Antonin Dvo ák with Slav dances, and Johannes Brahms with those of Hungary. The chief virtues of the work are its colourful, varied instrumentation, the tasteful combination of its archaic style with the musical language of our day, and not least the fact thatits every bar is enjoyable to play and easy to listen to.

Der Titel der Suite Alte ungarische Tänze aus Gömör lässt die Bearbeitung und Harmonisierung von Tanzmelodien erahnen, doch der dreisätzige Zyklus ist viel mehr als das: Es ist die freie Weiterentwicklung und Vollentfaltung alter höfischer Tanzmelodien, die den Themenstoff geben. Der Komponist erweckt die Melodien aus dem 18. Jahrhundert in einer Art und Weise, wie das von Zoltán Kodály mit jenen aus Galánta und Marosszék oder von Antonin Dvo ak mit den slawischen oder von Johannes Brahms mit den ungarischen Tänzen gemacht wurde. Die Hauptvorzüge des Werkes sind die bunte und abwechslungsreiche Instrumentierung, die geschmackvolle Verknüpfung des archaisierenden Tons mit derSprache der zeitgenössischen Musik und nicht zuletzt, dass alle Takte gut zu spielen und leicht aufzunehmen sind.

By Robert W. Smith. For concert band. Young Band. Sound Foundations Series. Grade 0.5. Score and set of parts. Duration 1 minute, 54 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

(Early Hungarian Dances from Gomor). Composed by Arpad Balazs. For Concert Band (Score and Parts). EMB. Grade 3. Set of parts. Editio Musica Budapest #Z14737SET. Published by Editio Musica Budapest