Transcribed by R. Mark Rogers for Symphonic Wind Band. Composed by Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975). Edited by Mark Rogers. Southern Music. Concert. Softcover. Southern Music Company #S977CB. Published by Southern Music Company

Concert Band (SCORE) - Grade 4.5

SKU: HL.4007849

Composed by Oliver Waespi. Beriato Music Concert Band Set. Concert. Softcover. Duration 675 seconds. Beriato Music #033673. Published by Beriato Music (HL.4007849).

UPC: 196288105480.

This piece comprises a series of variations on the melody of “Ami, dans cette vie” (“Friend, in this life”), an 18th century French song. Like the famous poem “Canzona de Bacco” by Lorenzo de' Medici, this song invites the listener to enjoy life, friendships, love and wine while there is still time to do so. The epicurean nature of this text contrasts with a deeply melancholic melody, a contradiction which is explored in the present work. After a somewhat turbulent first part, the original melody is revealed in a serene and pensive middle section which highlights several soloists. In the last movement, the atmosphere is transformed to become increasingly exuberant, like a Bacchus incantation. The piece concludes with a final dazzling statement of the original theme. Canzona di Bacco was commissioned by the Vesoul Municipal Wind Band, who premiered the work on 24 June 2022 at the Edwige Feuillère Theatre in Vesoul (France), under the direction of Mathieu Anguenot.

Concert Band (SCORE+PARTS) - Grade 4.5

SKU: HL.4007848

Composed by Oliver Waespi. Beriato Music Concert Band Set. Concert. Softcover. Duration 675 seconds. Beriato Music #033673. Published by Beriato Music (HL.4007848).

UPC: 196288105473. 9.0x12.0 inches.

This piece comprises a series of variations on the melody of “Ami, dans cette vie” (“Friend, in this life”), an 18th century French song. Like the famous poem “Canzona de Bacco” by Lorenzo de' Medici, this song invites the listener to enjoy life, friendships, love and wine while there is still time to do so. The epicurean nature of this text contrasts with a deeply melancholic melody, a contradiction which is explored in the present work. After a somewhat turbulent first part, the original melody is revealed in a serene and pensive middle section which highlights several soloists. In the last movement, the atmosphere is transformed to become increasingly exuberant, like a Bacchus incantation. The piece concludes with a final dazzling statement of the original theme. Canzona di Bacco was commissioned by the Vesoul Municipal Wind Band, who premiered the work on 24 June 2022 at the Edwige Feuillère Theatre in Vesoul (France), under the direction of Mathieu Anguenot.

(As performed by Beyoncé). By Mack Gordon, music by Harry Warren; [Beyoncé]. Concert Band. Concert Band. Hot Pop Band. Pop. Grade 2. Conductor Score and Parts. 122 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

(As performed by Beyoncé). By Mack Gordon, music by Harry Warren; [Beyoncé]. Concert Band. Concert Band. Hot Pop Band. Pop. Grade 2. Conductor Score. 12 pages

Orchestra Concert Band

SKU: PR.116400500

Composed by Carter Pann. Folio. Set of Score and Parts. 28+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+ 2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2 +2+2+2+4+16+16+20+20+10 pages. Duration 5 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #116-40050. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.116400500).

ISBN 9781491130773. UPC: 680160676729. 9 x 12 inches.

TINY TATTOO was written after the composer visited a “treetop” bistro at Big Sur, California. The restaurant is named Nepenthe, after an ancient Greek elixir fabled to relieve any and all sorrows. This spot-on-the-cliff made such an impression on Pann that musical ideas immediately started flowing, giving rise to the opening hook of this 5-minute orchestral work. Written as a gift to conductor Alastair Willis, TINY TATTOO is a highly catchy and colorful work with exciting percussion parts, equally suitable for advanced student orchestras, professional ensembles, and everything in between.
TINY TATTOO (2017) was written after visiting a “treetop” bistro at Big Sur, California with my wife after driving the entire day up from L.A. The restaurant is called “Nepenthe,” named after an ancient Greek elixir fabled to relieve one from any and all sorrows. This spot-on-the-cliff made such an impression on me (in my exhausted state) that I immediately began humming the opening minimal hook in what is now this piece. Any well-known excerpts containted within the work are happy accidents.Tiny Tattoo was written as a gift to conductor Alastair Willis.

(March). By Julius Fucik (1872-1916). Arranged by Andrew Glover. Concert band. Heritage of the March Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR372). Grade 3.5. Score and set of parts. Composed 2011. Duration 3 minutes, 6 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-4001-75

March. Composed by Julius Fucik. Arranged by Glover. Concert Band. Heritage of the March Series. Audio recording available separately (items CL.WFR372 & CL.WFR197). Oversized, spiral-bound score. Composed 2011. Duration 3 minutes, 6 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4001-75. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4001-75).

This march masterpiece, famous for generations to children of all ages is at last available in this concert edition arranged by Andrew Glover. This delightful, entertaining, and familiar march will be a hit at any concert performance. An excellent choice also for contest and festival performances.

About Heritage of the March

Full -sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style

Concert band - Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4259-01

Composed by J. McBride. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR382). Extra full score. Composed 2014. Duration 4 minutes, 14 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4259-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4259-01).

The mythological story of Orion's deadly battle with the giant scorpion comes to life in Orion's Last Battle, a unique and exciting work for developing bands. The peaceful opening presents accidentals in a harmonically consistent way, while the action-packed battle drives forward with its syncopated melodies and unison ostinatos. Orion's Last Battle will be a musically rewarding and exciting addition to any developing band library.

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 John Philip Sousa. Arranged by David Lovrien/James Gann. For concert band. Sousa's long-lost march, available at last. March. Full score and set of parts. Duration 2:30. Published by Lovebird Music. (105) Level: Grade 4 (Intermediate).

From the Opera Gotterdammerung. Composed by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Arranged by Christiaan Janssen. Full score and set of parts. Duration 7:30. Published by Baton Music (BF.BM561-SET).

Brass Band (Score & Parts) - Grade 5

SKU: HL.44012770

Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Concert Band. Concert Piece. Softcover. Composed 2008. Anglo Music Press #AMP236-030. Published by Anglo Music Press (HL.44012770).

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

Philip Sparke's The Saga Of Haakon The Good for Brass Band. Score and parts.

The Saga of Haakon the Good werd geschreven in opdracht van Frei Hornmusikk uit Noorwegen, ter gelegenheid van het samengaan van de twee Kommuner (gemeenten) Frei en Kristiansund op 1 januari 2008. Deze brassband gebruikte het werk bij het Noorse Nationale Brassbandkampioenschap in februari. De compositie is gebaseerd op belangrijke gebeurtenissen in het leven van Haakon de Goede (ca. 920-961), die koning Haakon 1 van Noorwegen werd - THE FUTURE KING. Hij werd opgevoed door koning Adelstein (Athelstan van Engeland) als onderdeel van een vredesovereenkomst die zijn vader had gesloten. De Engelse koning bracht hem de christelijke godsdienst bij. Toen het nieuws kwam dat zijnvader was overleden, kreeg Haakon een aantal schepen met bemanning mee om ten strijde te trekken tegen zijn halfbroer Erik Bloedbijl, die tot koning was uitgeroepen. In Noorwegen aangekomen trok hij noordwaarts - THE JOURNEY TO TRONDHEIM -, waar hij de steun van landeigenaren wist te verkrijgen door ze te beloven dat hij de belastingen die zijn vader hief, zou afschaffen.De zoons van Erik zochten steun bij de Denen, maar ze werden verslagen door Haakon, die slaagde in alles wat hij deed, behalve in zijn pogingen het christendom in het land te introduceren - THE MISSIONARY KING. Hij voelde zich niet opgewassen tegen het verzet dat hij hierin ondervond. Een van zijn beroemdste overwinningen was de slag bij Rastarkalv (dicht bij Frei) - THE BATTLE OF RASTARKALV - in 955. Door tien vaandels ver van elkaar te plaatsen langs een lage bergkam (om de indruk te wekken dat zijn leger groter was dan in werkelijkheid) lukte het hem om Eriks zoons het idee te geven dat zij in de minderheid waren. De Denen vluchtten en het leger van Haakon zegevierde. De genoemde tien vaandels worden weergegeven door tien luide akkoorden vanaf maat 420.

The Saga of Haakon the Good reflektiert das Leben von Konig Haakon I von Norwegen (um 920-961). Jeder der vier Satze dieses Werkes hat etwas Besonderes zu bieten - von ausdrucksvollen Lento-Passagen bis zu dynamischen rhythmischen Abschnitten und vielen spannenden Soli. The Saga of Haakon the Good war bereits Pflichtstück bei den British National Brass Band Championships 2008. Wahrhaft meisterlich!

Un superbe morceau impose, par le roi des imposes Philip Sparke. Base sur la legende de Haakon le bon (vers 920-961).

Composed by Bedrich Smetana (1824-1884). Arranged by Capitao Joao Afonso Cerqueira. For concert band. Arrangements of Classical Compositions/Catalogue New Band Music Vol. 12. Classic Arrangement. Recorded on Ma Vlast (ML.311119720). Grade 5. Score only. Duration 14 minutes, 49 seconds. Published by Molenaar Edition

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.DHP-1064045-140

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Wil van der Beek. Your Favorite Classics. Classical. Score Only. Composed 2006. 16 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1064045-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1064045-140).

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

The Last Rose of Summer is a popular Irish folksong. The original text was written by Thomas Moore (1779-1852) and the melody is a traditional air titled The Groves of Blarney. The German composer Friedrich von Flotow (1812-1883) cleverly used this song in his opera Martha, a light-hearted, successful work that is still regularly performed. The melancholy character of The Last Rose of Summer still appeals to many people in the present day and this arrangement by Wil van der Beek certainly does justice to the beauty of the melody. A wonderful item to change the mood of any performance.

Th e Last Rose of Summer is een geliefd Iers volkslied. De originele tekst is van Thomas Moore (1779-1852) en de melodie is een traditionele air met de titel The Groves of Blarney. De Duitse componist Friedrich von Flotow(1812-1883) gebruikte dit lied op handige wijze in zijn opera Martha, een lichtvoetig, succesvol werk, dat tot op heden repertoire gehouden heeft. Het melancholische karakter van The Last Rose of Summer spreekt ook vandaagde dag nog veel mensen aan. Dit arrangement van Wil van der Beek doet beslist recht aan de schoonheid van de melodie.

The Last Rose of Summer ist ein beliebtes irisches Volkslied. Der ursprüngliche Text stammt von Thomas Moore, die Melodie ist ein überliefertes Air mit dem Titel The Groves of Blarney. Der deutsche Komponist Friedrich von Flotow verarbeitete das Lied geschickt in seiner Oper Martha, ein heiteres, erfolgreiches Werk, das heute noch aufgeführt wird. Der melancholische Charakter dieses Liedes hat auch in der Gegenwart nichts von seinem Reiz verloren. Diese Bearbeitung von Wil van der Beek wird Schönheit der Melodie absolut gerecht.

The Last Rose of Summer est un des plus célèbres chants traditionnels irlandais. En 1847, le compositeur allemand Friedrich von Flotow (1812-1883) intègre cette mélodie dans son opéra Martha. Le succès est immédiat et l’opéra jouit encore de nos jours d’une immense notoriété. L’arrangement de Wil van der Beek conserve la beauté de la mélodie originale.

The Last Rose of Summer è uno dei più celebri canti tradizionali irlandesi. Nel 1847, il compositore tedesco Friedrich von Flotow (1812-1883) include questa melodia nell’opera Martha. Il successo è immediato e gode ancora oggi di immensa notoriet . L’arrangiamento di Wil van der Beek conserva la bellezza della melodia originale.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.DHP-1064045-010

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Wil van der Beek. Your Favorite Classics. Classical. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2006. De Haske Publications #DHP 1064045-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1064045-010).

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

The Last Rose of Summer is a popular Irish folksong. The original text was written by Thomas Moore (1779-1852) and the melody is a traditional air titled The Groves of Blarney. The German composer Friedrich von Flotow (1812-1883) cleverly used this song in his opera Martha, a light-hearted, successful work that is still regularly performed. The melancholy character of The Last Rose of Summer still appeals to many people in the present day and this arrangement by Wil van der Beek certainly does justice to the beauty of the melody. A wonderful item to change the mood of any performance.

Th e Last Rose of Summer is een geliefd Iers volkslied. De originele tekst is van Thomas Moore (1779-1852) en de melodie is een traditionele air met de titel The Groves of Blarney. De Duitse componist Friedrich von Flotow(1812-1883) gebruikte dit lied op handige wijze in zijn opera Martha, een lichtvoetig, succesvol werk, dat tot op heden repertoire gehouden heeft. Het melancholische karakter van The Last Rose of Summer spreekt ook vandaagde dag nog veel mensen aan. Dit arrangement van Wil van der Beek doet beslist recht aan de schoonheid van de melodie.

The Last Rose of Summer ist ein beliebtes irisches Volkslied. Der ursprüngliche Text stammt von Thomas Moore, die Melodie ist ein überliefertes Air mit dem Titel The Groves of Blarney. Der deutsche Komponist Friedrich von Flotow verarbeitete das Lied geschickt in seiner Oper Martha, ein heiteres, erfolgreiches Werk, das heute noch aufgeführt wird. Der melancholische Charakter dieses Liedes hat auch in der Gegenwart nichts von seinem Reiz verloren. Diese Bearbeitung von Wil van der Beek wird Schönheit der Melodie absolut gerecht.

The Last Rose of Summer est un des plus célèbres chants traditionnels irlandais. En 1847, le compositeur allemand Friedrich von Flotow (1812-1883) intègre cette mélodie dans son opéra Martha. Le succès est immédiat et l’opéra jouit encore de nos jours d’une immense notoriété. L’arrangement de Wil van der Beek conserve la beauté de la mélodie originale.

The Last Rose of Summer è uno dei più celebri canti tradizionali irlandesi. Nel 1847, il compositore tedesco Friedrich von Flotow (1812-1883) include questa melodia nell’opera Martha. Il successo è immediato e gode ancora oggi di immensa notoriet . L’arrangiamento di Wil van der Beek conserva la bellezza della melodia originale.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1043755-010

Composed by Edvard Grieg. Your Favorite Classics. Transcription. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2004. De Haske Publications #DHP 1043755-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1043755-010).

English-German-French- Dutch.

In 1880, Edvard Grieg composed twelve song poems by Aasmund Olavsson Vinje. He arranged two of these songs for String Orchestra published under the title of Two Elegiac Melodies, Op. 34. These two deeply meloncholy pieces were titled The Wounded Heart and Last Spring. The latter of these two titles inspired Tohru Takahashi to produce this expressive and sensitive transcription for Concert Band, which will make a fantastic encore piece for any concert.

Last Spring komt uit de Two Elegiac Melodies for String Orchestra, opus 34. Deze muziek, gecomponeerd in 1880, is oorspronkelijk geschreven voor twee liederen uit Grieg's album opus 33: The Wounded Heart en Spring.De laatste van deze twee titels inspireerde Tohru Takahashi tot het maken van een prachtige transcriptie die heel geschikt is als toegift. Met hart en ziel gespeeld zal deze muziek uw beslist raken.

Edvard Grieg komponierte Zwölf Lieder zu Gedichten von Aasmund Olavsson Vinje. Zwei dieser Lieder arrangierte er für Streichorchester unter dem Titel Zwei elegische Melodien. Diese Lieder heißen The Wounded Heart (Der Verwundete) und The Last Spring (Letzter Frühling). Letzteres inspirierte Tohru Takahashi zu einer emotionalen Transkription, die mehr Musikverständnis als technische Fertigkeiten verlangt und sich hervorragend als Zugabenummer eignet.

En 1880, Edvard Grieg achève ses Douze mélodies sur des poèmes d’Aasmund Olavsson, Op. 33. Par la suite, il réalise une version pour Orchestre Cordes de deux mélodies extraites de ce cycle, et les publie sous le titre de Deux mélodies élégiaques, Op. 34. Il s’agit de deux pièces profondément mélancoliques, comme l’annoncent les sous-titres : Coeur blessé et Dernier printemps. Tohru Takahashi a réalisé une superbe transcription de la seconde mélodie, expressive et pleine de sensibilité (Dernier printemps/Last Spring).

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.AMP-200-010

Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2007. Anglo Music Press #AMP 200-010. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-200-010).

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

The Camelot Chronicles is a series of contrasting musical tableaux,each describing the famous characters from the Arthurian legend. Noone knows exactly where Camelot was situated (favourite choices areTintagel and Glastonbury) but the story has passed into legend and isthe subject of many poems and novels, each of which have cloudedthe truth and added to the mystery. Let Philip Sparke?s music inspireyour band with this magical tale.

Rondom het thema Camelot creëerde Philip Sparke een serie contrasterende tableaus die de figuren uit de Arthur-legenden beschrijven. At the Castle Gates is een muzikale weergave van Camelot. King Arthur beschrijft demajestueuze aankomst van de koning bij het kasteel. Merlin the Wizard is spookachtig van sfeer en weerspiegelt een van Merlijns toverkunsten. Lancelot and Guinevere is een romantisch duet dat de edele liefde van deridder voor de koningin verklankt. Knights of the Round Table geeft een indruk van hoe de ridders vol vuur de strijd aangaan, het werk eindigt glorierijk.

The Camelot Chronicles besteht aus einer Reihe von musikalischen Bildern, von denen jedes eine Figur aus der Artussage beschreibt. Niemand weiß genau, wo die Burg Camelot einst stand, in der König Artus seine Ritter um die Tafelrunde versammelte, aber die Legende fasziniert die Menschen bis heute. Lassen Sie mit Philip Sparkes Musik Ihr Publikum die Atmosphäre der sagenumwobenen Burg und der Geschichte derer, die darin ein und aus gingen, nacherleben!

Th e Camelot Chronicles (“Chroniques de Camelot”) est une œuvre de commande pour l’Orchestre d’Harmonie du Collège Canarelli [Canarelli Middle School] de Clark County (Nevada, États-Unis). L’œuvre fut donnée en première par la formation dédicataire (Rick McEnaney, dir.), le 13 mars 2007. Le choix de la composition s’est porté sur la ville légendaire de Camelot. Philip Sparke a composé une série de tableaux contrastants et contrastés qui illustrent quelques célèbres personnages de la légende arthurienne. Personne ne sait avec certitude où se situait Camelot. On l'identifie souvent Tintagel et Glastonbury, deux villes situées dans l’ouest de l’Angleterre.Quoiq u’il en soit, son histoire est entrée dans la légende et de nombreux poèmes et romans lui ont été consacrés, chacun contribuant obscurcir la vérité et nourrir le mystère.1. At the Castle Gates (“Aux portes du Ch teau”) est un portrait de Camelot.2. King Arthur (Le roi Arthur) illustre l’arrivée majestueuse du roi au ch teau de Camelot.3. Merlin the Wizard (Merlin l’Enchanteur) met en scène un des mauvais tours du magicien. L’atmosphère est sinistre.4. Lancelot and Guinevere (Lancelot et Guenièvre) : la musique chante l’amour courtois qui s’est tissé entre le chevalier et la reine travers un duo romantique.5. Knights of the Round Table (Les Chevaliers de la Table Ronde) : les Chevaliers partent au galop pour livrer bataille. Le finale est triomphal.

Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1043755-040

Your Favorite Classics. Transcription. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2004. De Haske Publications #DHP 1043755-040. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1043755-040).

English-German-French- Dutch.

In 1880, Edvard Grieg composed twelve song poems by Aasmund Olavsson Vinje. He arranged two of these songs for String Orchestra published under the title of Two Elegiac Melodies, Op. 34. These two deeply meloncholy pieces were titled The Wounded Heart and Last Spring. The latter of these two titles inspired Tohru Takahashi to produce this expressive and sensitive transcription for Concert Band, which will make a fantastic encore piece for any concert.

Last Spring komt uit de Two Elegiac Melodies for String Orchestra, opus 34. Deze muziek, gecomponeerd in 1880, is oorspronkelijk geschreven voor twee liederen uit Grieg's album opus 33: The Wounded Heart en Spring.De laatste van deze twee titels inspireerde Tohru Takahashi tot het maken van een prachtige transcriptie die heel geschikt is als toegift. Met hart en ziel gespeeld zal deze muziek uw beslist raken.

Edvard Grieg komponierte Zwölf Lieder zu Gedichten von Aasmund Olavsson Vinje. Zwei dieser Lieder arrangierte er für Streichorchester unter dem Titel Zwei elegische Melodien. Diese Lieder heißen The Wounded Heart (Der Verwundete) und The Last Spring (Letzter Frühling). Letzteres inspirierte Tohru Takahashi zu einer emotionalen Transkription, die mehr Musikverständnis als technische Fertigkeiten verlangt und sich hervorragend als Zugabenummer eignet.

En 1880, Edvard Grieg achève ses Douze mélodies sur des poèmes d’Aasmund Olavsson, Op. 33. Par la suite, il réalise une version pour Orchestre Cordes de deux mélodies extraites de ce cycle, et les publie sous le titre de Deux mélodies élégiaques, Op. 34. Il s’agit de deux pièces profondément mélancoliques, comme l’annoncent les sous-titres : Coeur blessé et Dernier printemps. Tohru Takahashi a réalisé une superbe transcription de la seconde mélodie, expressive et pleine de sensibilité (Dernier printemps/Last Spring).

Band Bagpipes, Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Double Bass, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion, Mark Tree, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2 and more. - Grade 3.5

SKU: CF.CPS225

Composed by Larry Clark. Concert Band (CPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 12+12+6+12+24+24+6+4+6+6+ 6+6+8+8+8+4+4+6+6+6+8+2+1 +6+2+4+10+32+4 pages. Duration 6 minutes, 9 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS225. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS225).

ISBN 9781491152515. UPC: 680160910014.

Tarta n Tapestries is an original piece that sets out to emulate Scottish folk music. Composer Larry Clark has created a concert overture in triple meter to capture the essence of music from Scotland. After a lilting first section,  lush and beautiful moments weave a tapestry of sounds with the lyrical, middle section of the piece. There is an optional part for bagpipes, and an optional ending should you chose to use this instrument as part of the piece. Alert your contest music committee about this strong new piece for advancing groups.
Tartan Tapestries was commissioned by Friends of the Arts for the Saint Andrew's School Band in Boca Raton, Florida. The band program at Saint Andrew’s School is under the direction of Andrea Wolgin. The premiere took place on November 29, 2017.When I was asked by their conductor Ms. Wolgin to write a piece for the Saint Andrew’s School, I asked her what kind of involvement she wanted the students to have in the process. We discussed several options for having the students involved in the process of creating with the type of piece they wanted.  We set up a “Skype” meeting with members of the band to discuss the piece. During this discussion, the consensus of the students was that they wanted a piece depicting the Scottish influence to the school. They also wanted a piece that would challenge all sections of the band and to include bagpipes if possible. I asked that the students be involved in helping to name the piece once it was completed, for which they agreed and were very helpful. Armed with this information, I set out to compose a piece for them, and Tartan Tapestries is the result.The piece begins with a fanfare gesture based upon rhythms and harmonies that appear throughout the piece. I chose the lilting triple feel to the piece, to bring about the Scottish flavor. I wanted the fanfare to be bardic sounding, to depict the strength of the Scottish people and for the piece to have a dynamic opening. The fanfare contains material that alludes to the main theme and with a bit of dissonance and tension that is resolved in the main body of the piece.The main theme is a lilting original melody, but one that I hope with have the essence of Scottish folk songs. The main idea is followed by a more modal and dark sounding secondary theme, first stated in the horns. This material is later used in the development section of the piece. The main theme returns several times, with different and varied orchestrations and harmonic treatments. This is followed by a short transition leading to the more lyrical and slower second section of the piece. A transparent presentation of the lyrical theme, which is based on aspects of the main theme, is presented first by a solo flute. This section is a nod to famous composer Malcom Arnold’s wonderful works for orchestra in its style and orchestration. After a transition or bridge section with a solo euphonium, the piece builds to a dramatic climax of the lyrical theme by the full band. This subsides to a return of the solo flute to end this second section of the piece, followed by a transition back the main theme.The solo bagpipes play a central role in the return of the main theme and take center stage after being heard in the distance earlier in the work. The piece brings back a shortened version of the darker secondary theme, followed by a hint of the fanfare material that builds to one last statement of the main theme by the full band, before leading to a dramatic coda to complete the work.It has been my pleasure to have been given the opportunity to compose this piece for the Saint Andrew’s School Band! I thank Andrea Wolgin for making it happen, and I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed bringing the piece to life.–Larry ClarkLakeland, Florida 2017.

Band Bagpipes, Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Double Bass, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion, Mark Tree, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2 and more. - Grade 3.5

SKU: CF.CPS225F

Composed by Larry Clark. Concert Band (CPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 32 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CPS225F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS225F).

ISBN 9781491153192. UPC: 680160910694.

Tarta n Tapestries is an original piece that sets out to emulate Scottish folk music. Composer Larry Clark has created a concert overture in triple meter to capture the essence of music from Scotland. After a lilting first section,  lush and beautiful moments weave a tapestry of sounds with the lyrical, middle section of the piece. There is an optional part for bagpipes, and an optional ending should you chose to use this instrument as part of the piece. Alert your contest music committee about this strong new piece for advancing groups.
Tartan Tapestries was commissioned by Friends of the Arts for the Saint Andrew's School Band in Boca Raton, Florida. The band program at Saint Andrew’s School is under the direction of Andrea Wolgin. The premiere took place on November 29, 2017.When I was asked by their conductor Ms. Wolgin to write a piece for the Saint Andrew’s School, I asked her what kind of involvement she wanted the students to have in the process. We discussed several options for having the students involved in the process of creating with the type of piece they wanted.  We set up a “Skype” meeting with members of the band to discuss the piece. During this discussion, the consensus of the students was that they wanted a piece depicting the Scottish influence to the school. They also wanted a piece that would challenge all sections of the band and to include bagpipes if possible. I asked that the students be involved in helping to name the piece once it was completed, for which they agreed and were very helpful. Armed with this information, I set out to compose a piece for them, and Tartan Tapestries is the result.The piece begins with a fanfare gesture based upon rhythms and harmonies that appear throughout the piece. I chose the lilting triple feel to the piece, to bring about the Scottish flavor. I wanted the fanfare to be bardic sounding, to depict the strength of the Scottish people and for the piece to have a dynamic opening. The fanfare contains material that alludes to the main theme and with a bit of dissonance and tension that is resolved in the main body of the piece.The main theme is a lilting original melody, but one that I hope with have the essence of Scottish folk songs. The main idea is followed by a more modal and dark sounding secondary theme, first stated in the horns. This material is later used in the development section of the piece. The main theme returns several times, with different and varied orchestrations and harmonic treatments. This is followed by a short transition leading to the more lyrical and slower second section of the piece. A transparent presentation of the lyrical theme, which is based on aspects of the main theme, is presented first by a solo flute. This section is a nod to famous composer Malcom Arnold’s wonderful works for orchestra in its style and orchestration. After a transition or bridge section with a solo euphonium, the piece builds to a dramatic climax of the lyrical theme by the full band. This subsides to a return of the solo flute to end this second section of the piece, followed by a transition back the main theme.The solo bagpipes play a central role in the return of the main theme and take center stage after being heard in the distance earlier in the work. The piece brings back a shortened version of the darker secondary theme, followed by a hint of the fanfare material that builds to one last statement of the main theme by the full band, before leading to a dramatic coda to complete the work.It has been my pleasure to have been given the opportunity to compose this piece for the Saint Andrew’s School Band! I thank Andrea Wolgin for making it happen, and I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed bringing the piece to life.–Larry ClarkLakeland, Florida 2017.

By Anatoli Liadov. Arranged by Johan De Meij. Score and Parts. Amstel Music. Grade 3. Softcover. Amstel Music #AM99. Published by Amstel Music

By Benjamin R. Hanby. Arranged by William Owens. FJH Starter Series. The piece from beginning to end has a special festive quality, and should be bouncy, not heavy. At measure 6, percussion and low voices must be considerate of the upper woodwind melody. Play the sections at measures 14 and 26 in the same festive manner as the introduction. The slide whistle and the "Ho!, Ho!, Ho!" parts should be bold and without reservation. The section at measure 34 (especially the last three notes) should be climactic in nature but not overplayed. Score for this title: B1294S. Extra part for this title: B1294P. Concert Band. Level: 0.5. Score and Set of Parts. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.1919-12-140-MS

Composed by Michael Jackson and Paul Anka. Arranged by Hideaki Miura. Pop & Rock. Score Only. Composed 2012. 20 pages. Music Sales #1919-12-140 MS. Published by Music Sales (BT.1919-12-140-MS).

9x12 inches. English.

This Is It is the title track from the film of the same name that first appeared after the death of Michael Jackson. The title, that should have represented the climax of a great career, has now taken on a second, unintentionally sadder meaning. In a brand new arrangement for wind orchestra by Hideaki Miura, the last hit of the ‘King of Pop’ is a must for your entertaining repertoire!

This Is It is de titelsong van de gelijknamige film die pas na de dood van Michael Jackson werd uitgebracht. De titel was eigenlijk bedoeld als afsluiting van een grootse carrière van de grote Michael Jackson. Onbedoeld heeft het door zijn vroegtijdige dood een treurige bijbetekenis gekregen. De laatste hit van de King of Pop geven wij nu uit in een gloednieuwe bewerking voor orkest. Een must-have voor op uw amusementsrepertoire!

This Is It ist das Titellied zum gleichnamigen Film, der erst nach dem Tod von Michael Jackson veröffentlicht wurde. Der Titel Das war’s“, der eigentlich den Abschluss einer großartigen Karriere markieren sollte, hat nun ungewollt eine zweite, traurige Bedeutung bekommen. Der letzte Hit des King of Pop“ für Blasorchester von Hideaki Miura ist ein Muss für Ihr unterhaltsames Repertoire!

This Is It est le titre principal du film éponyme qui est sorti après la mort de Michael Jackson. Ce titre, qui aurait d représenter l’apogée d’une grande carrière, a maintenant pris une autre signification beaucoup plus triste. Dans un tout nouvel arrangement de Hideaki Miura pour orchestre d’harmonie, le dernier succès du «roi de la pop» est indispensable votre répertoire !

This Is It è il titolo della canzone che accompagna l’omonimo documentario del 2009, in gran parte realizzato utilizzando il materiale girato da Michael Jackson nei giorni immediatamente precedenti il suo decesso, mentre preparava le coreografie per il tour. Un titolo, che dopo la tragica morte del grande artista, suonò come una premonizione. L’arrangiamento di Hideaki Miura è un must del repertorio di musica da intrattenimento.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.1919-12-010-MS

Composed by Michael Jackson and Paul Anka. Arranged by Hideaki Miura. Pop & Rock. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2012. Music Sales #1919-12-010 MS. Published by Music Sales (BT.1919-12-010-MS).

9x12 inches. English.

This Is It is the title track from the film of the same name that first appeared after the death of Michael Jackson. The title, that should have represented the climax of a great career, has now taken on a second, unintentionally sadder meaning. In a brand new arrangement for wind orchestra by Hideaki Miura, the last hit of the ‘King of Pop’ is a must for your entertaining repertoire!

This Is It is de titelsong van de gelijknamige film die pas na de dood van Michael Jackson werd uitgebracht. De titel was eigenlijk bedoeld als afsluiting van een grootse carrière van de grote Michael Jackson. Onbedoeld heeft het door zijn vroegtijdige dood een treurige bijbetekenis gekregen. De laatste hit van de King of Pop geven wij nu uit in een gloednieuwe bewerking voor orkest. Een must-have voor op uw amusementsrepertoire!

This Is It ist das Titellied zum gleichnamigen Film, der erst nach dem Tod von Michael Jackson veröffentlicht wurde. Der Titel Das war’s“, der eigentlich den Abschluss einer großartigen Karriere markieren sollte, hat nun ungewollt eine zweite, traurige Bedeutung bekommen. Der letzte Hit des King of Pop“ für Blasorchester von Hideaki Miura ist ein Muss für Ihr unterhaltsames Repertoire!

This Is It est le titre principal du film éponyme qui est sorti après la mort de Michael Jackson. Ce titre, qui aurait d représenter l’apogée d’une grande carrière, a maintenant pris une autre signification beaucoup plus triste. Dans un tout nouvel arrangement de Hideaki Miura pour orchestre d’harmonie, le dernier succès du «roi de la pop» est indispensable votre répertoire !

This Is It è il titolo della canzone che accompagna l’omonimo documentario del 2009, in gran parte realizzato utilizzando il materiale girato da Michael Jackson nei giorni immediatamente precedenti il suo decesso, mentre preparava le coreografie per il tour. Un titolo, che dopo la tragica morte del grande artista, suonò come una premonizione. L’arrangiamento di Hideaki Miura è un must del repertorio di musica da intrattenimento.

Pre 1

SKU: CL.023-4639-01

Composed by J. McBride. Young Concert Band. Sound Foundations Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR396). Extra full score. Composed 2018. Duration 1 minute, 46 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #023-4639-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.023-4639-01).

Named in tribute to the powerful Atlas rocket that carried the first Americans into orbit during the space race, Atlas Rising is a surprisingly mature-sounding work that only uses the first six notes learned in most band methods. Atlas Rising is carefully composed in an ABA overture style, with the success of young players in mind, while memorable themes will make it a favorite with students and audiences. Blast off with Atlas Rising!

Pre 1

SKU: CL.023-4639-00

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 #023-4639-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.023-4639-00).

Named in tribute to the powerful Atlas rocket that carried the first Americans into orbit during the space race, Atlas Rising is a surprisingly mature-sounding work that only uses the first six notes learned in most band methods. Atlas Rising is carefully composed in an ABA overture style, with the success of young players in mind, while memorable themes will make it a favorite with students and audiences. Blast off with Atlas Rising!

Band concert band - Grade 0.5

SKU: CF.PPS51F

March. Composed by Larry Clark. Primer Band (PPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #PPS51F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.PPS51F).

ISBN 9781491152638. UPC: 680160910137.

The march style is important to the heritage of the modern concert band. Why not get beginners off to a great start by teaching them this essential band style as early as possible? Achieve u ses only the first six notes of the Bb-major scale and utilizes two repeated eighth notes as the most difficult rhythm. It is written in traditional march form and style, but without modulation in the trio.
The march style is important to the heritage of the modern concert band, and it is my opinion that even the youngest of students should be taught the march style and form as early as possible. This march sets out to give these students that opportunity. It uses only the first six notes of the Bb-major scale, and the most difficult rhythm is two repeated eighth notes. Yet it has all of the traditional march form and style. The form of this easy march is the traditional intro, first strain, second strain and trio. The only difference from more challenge marches is that the key does not change to the subdominant at the trio. Most everything else is the same as you would find in the American marches of Sousa, Fillmore or King.The march begins forte with a quote from the end of the second strain, something that is common in many marches. This is followed by the first strain at a softer dynamic level. Additional voices are added on the repeat for variety. The second strain has tradition changes in dynamics, first starting out loud, then getting soft with crescendos to the end of the strain. The trio following again in typical fashion with the first time being very soft and legato. There are some suggestions for changing the orchestration, but you can use your creativity to tailor the instrumentation to your musical taste. The repeat of the trio should then be back to a more marcato march style. This should start with the last note of the first ending in m. 70. The march then ends with the traditional stinger.It is my opinion that in marches with this form that the repeats should not be eliminated. By doing so, it changes the form and makes the march lopsided, with the first half of the marching being too short compared to the trio section.It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this piece. I hope you and your students enjoy it and find it useful for your program.—Larry ClarkLakeland, FL 2018.