Concert Band/Harmonie and Bass Clarinet Solo - Grade 6

SKU: BT.DHP-1053797-140

Three Moods for Bass Clarinet and Symphonic Band. Composed by Jan Van der Roost. Solo Spectrum. Solo & Concerto. Score Only. Composed 2005. 102 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1053797-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1053797-140).

340 X 250 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

At last the bass clarinet can shine in this major new solo work for bass clarinet and concert band. This composition begins with a rather mysterious opening passage with atmospheric sounds and effects. The soloist plays-preferably backstage- a number of fragments and melodic patterns, without actually starting the piece. After this somewhat hesitant introduction, a lively, cheerful allegro entitled Con Giocondita (with joy) bursts out. It isswarming with irregular meters, changing tempos, and polyrhythm, through which the listeners (and sometimes also the musicians) constantly get the feeling that they are being tossed around. The second movement brings rest andpeace making careful use of sound colours. The upbeat finale, titled Con Allegria (with cheerfulness), is the most significant movement for the soloist. This is a challenging piece of music that demands great virtuosity, but withthe correct performer it will be a real highpoint in any concert..

In een mysterieuze openingspassage zijn atmosferische klanken te horen. Dan barst er een vrolijk allegro los: Con Giocondita (met vreugde). Een intiemer tweede deel, Con Tristezza (met droefheid), brengt rust. Het orkestspeelt hier een belangrijke rol en laat allerlei klankkleuren horen in de dialoog met de solist. De onstuimige finale getiteld Con Allegria (met vrolijkheid) vraagt grote virtuositeit van de solist, het orkest doet opnieuwmeer dan alleen begeleiden. Na een korte cadens worden de drie voorafgaande thema’s in omgekeerde volgorde herhaald en een spannend slot beëindigt dit contrastrijke werk.

Freude, Traurigkeit und Fröhlichkeit sind die drei Stimmungen, die Jan Van der Roost in diesem Werk für Bassklarinette und Blasorchester in ebenso vielen Sätzen vertonte. Während die Freude in einem rhythmischen, energiereichen und lebhaften Allegro zum Ausdruck kommt, setzt der zweite, langsamere Satz lyrische und melodische Akzente. Das schnelle Finale ist eine große Herausforderung an den Solisten. Auch das Blasorchester spielt in diesem musikalisch erfinderischen Werk eine weit mehr als begleitende Rolle.

Tre Sentimenti (Trois sentiments) pour Clarinette Basse et Orchestre d’Harmonie est un carrefour inédit de sentiments contrastés (l’exubérance, la tristesse, l’allégresse) et d’idées musicales captivantes.

Concert Band/Harmonie and Bass Clarinet Solo - Grade 6

SKU: BT.DHP-1053797-010

Three Moods for Bass Clarinet and Symphonic Band. Composed by Jan Van der Roost. Solo Spectrum. Solo & Concerto. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2005. De Haske Publications #DHP 1053797-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1053797-010).

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

At last the bass clarinet can shine in this major new solo work for bass clarinet and concert band. This composition begins with a rather mysterious opening passage with atmospheric sounds and effects. The soloist plays - preferably backstage - a number of fragments and melodic patterns, without actually “starting” the piece. After this somewhat hesitant introduction, a lively, cheerful allegro entitled Con Giocondita (with joy) bursts out. It is swarming with irregular meters, changing tempos, and polyrhythm, through which the listeners (and sometimes also the musicians) constantly get the feeling that they are being tossed around. The second movement brings rest andpeace making careful use of sound colours. The upbeat finale, titled Con Allegria (with cheerfulness), is the most significant movement for the soloist. This is a challenging piece of music that demands great virtuosity, but with the correct performer it will be a real highpoint in any concert..

In een mysterieuze openingspassage zijn atmosferische klanken te horen. Dan barst er een vrolijk allegro los: Con Giocondita (met vreugde). Een intiemer tweede deel, Con Tristezza (met droefheid), brengt rust. Het orkestspeelt hier een belangrijke rol en laat allerlei klankkleuren horen in de dialoog met de solist. De onstuimige finale getiteld Con Allegria (met vrolijkheid) vraagt grote virtuositeit van de solist, het orkest doet opnieuwmeer dan alleen begeleiden. Na een korte cadens worden de drie voorafgaande thema’s in omgekeerde volgorde herhaald en een spannend slot beëindigt dit contrastrijke werk.

Freude, Traurigkeit und Fröhlichkeit sind die drei Stimmungen, die Jan Van der Roost in diesem Werk für Bassklarinette und Blasorchester in ebenso vielen Sätzen vertonte. Während die Freude in einem rhythmischen, energiereichen und lebhaften Allegro zum Ausdruck kommt, setzt der zweite, langsamere Satz lyrische und melodische Akzente. Das schnelle Finale ist eine große Herausforderung an den Solisten. Auch das Blasorchester spielt in diesem musikalisch erfinderischen Werk eine weit mehr als begleitende Rolle.

Tre Sentimenti (Trois sentiments) pour Clarinette Basse et Orchestre d’Harmonie est un carrefour inédit de sentiments contrastés (l’exubérance, la tristesse, l’allégresse) et d’idées musicales captivantes.

Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare Band - Grade 4

SKU: BT.DHP-1216332-215

Composed by Peter Kleine Schaars. Peter's Compact Collection. Original Light Music. Score Only. Composed 2021. 22 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1216332-215. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1216332-215).

English-German-French- Dutch.

Funk is a very rhythmic music style that finds its origin in the 1960s. The American artist James Brown and the New Orleans-based group The Meters are considered the founders of this genre. Funk is characterized by an independentbass line that emphasizes each first beat of the bar (the one), as well as by a rhythmic combination of syncopated melodies and accompaniments with lots of harmonic additions. This style-conscious composition by Peter KleineSchaars contains a healthy blend of the harmonic ingredients as well as the rhythmic challenges of funk music. On the one hand, New Orleans Funk is an educational exercise with the rhythmic cells 9,10, 14, 15 and 16: on the otherhand, it is a funky highlight of your rehearsal or concert!

Funk is een sterk ritmische muziekstijl die in de jaren zestig van de vorige eeuw is ontstaan. De Amerikaanse muzikant James Brown en de uit New Orleans afkomstige groep The Meters worden beschouwd als de grondleggers van ditgenre. Naast een zelfstandige baslijn die elke eerste tel van de maat (the one) stevig benadrukt, wordt funk gekenmerkt door een ritmisch samenspel tussen syncopische melodieën en begeleidingen met veel harmonische toevoegingen.Deze stijlbewuste compositie van Peter Kleine Schaars bevat zowel de harmonische ingrediënten als de ritmische uitdagingen die erbij horen. Enerzijds is New Orleans Funk een pedagogische oefening met de ritmische cellen 9,10, 14,15 en 16, anderzijds is het werk een funky hoogtepunt van uw repetitie of concert!

Funk ist ein sehr rhythmischer Musikstil, der seinen Ursprung in den 1960er Jahren hatte. Der amerikanische Künstler James Brown und die aus New Orleans stammende Band The Meters gelten als die Begründer dieses Genres. Funkzeichnet sich durch eine unabhängige Basslinie aus, die jeden ersten Taktschlag (the one“) betont, sowie durch eine rhythmische Kombination von synkopierten Melodien und Begleitungen mit zahlreichen harmonischen Ergänzungen.Diese stilkonforme Komposition von Peter Kleine Schaars enthält eine gute Mischung aus harmonischen Zutaten sowie rhythmischen Herausforderungen der Funkmusik. Einerseits ist New Orleans Funk ein pädagogisches Übungsstück aus denRhythmus-Einheiten 9, 10, 14, 15 und 16, andererseits ist es auch ein funkiges Highlight für Proben oder Konzerte!

Né dans les années 1960, le funk est un style musical très rythmé. Le chanteur américain James Brown et un groupe de la Nouvelle-Orléans, The Meters, sont considérés comme les fondateurs de ce genre. Le funk se caractérise par uneligne de basse indépendante qui souligne le premier temps de la mesure, ainsi que par une combinaison rythmique de mélodies syncopées et d’accompagnements chargés d’adjonctions harmoniques. Adoptant pleinement ce style, lacomposition de Peter Kleine Shaars est l’heureuse fusion des ingrédients harmoniques, mais aussi des difficultés de la musique funk. D'une part, les cellules rythmiques 9, 10, 14, 15 et 16 font de New Orleans Funk un exercicepédagogique : d’autre part, cette pièce apportera une belle ambiance funky vos répétitions et vos concerts !

Concert band (Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2*, Bb Clarinet 1, Bb Clarinet 2, Bb Clarinet 3, Eb Alto Clarinet*, Bb Bass Clarinet*, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2*, Alto Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone*, Baritone Saxophone*, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Horn in F 3, Horn) - grade 4

SKU: CN.S11181

Composed by Bruce Fraser. Band Music. Score only. Duration 5:50. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.S11181).

This blazing fast work suggests spectacular fireworks and other such explosions with off-beat accents in the driving snare drum and timpani. Set in the standard fast-slow-fast sections, an alto saxophone soloist moves into the spotlight during the slower expressive section.

Firepower was the code name for the planning of the 1997 Royal Tournament by Michael Parker (producer). I met Michael Parker in the summer of 1996 and he outlined an idea based on a firework festival he had seen in Valencia Spain. This sparked off some musical ideas and the result is this piece. The off-beat accents in the percussion part suggests explosions, and there are moments which suggest spectacular fireworks. The work is in three sections, two very fast outer parts surrounding a slower, more expressive opportunity for the alto sax soloist.

Concert band (Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2*, Bb Clarinet 1, Bb Clarinet 2, Bb Clarinet 3, Eb Alto Clarinet*, Bb Bass Clarinet*, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2*, Alto Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone*, Baritone Saxophone*, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Horn in F 3, Horn) - grade 4

SKU: CN.R10181

Composed by Bruce Fraser. Band Music. Score and parts. Duration 5:50. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.R10181).

This blazing fast work suggests spectacular fireworks and other such explosions with off-beat accents in the driving snare drum and timpani. Set in the standard fast-slow-fast sections, an alto saxophone soloist moves into the spotlight during the slower expressive section.

Firepower was the code name for the planning of the 1997 Royal Tournament by Michael Parker (producer). I met Michael Parker in the summer of 1996 and he outlined an idea based on a firework festival he had seen in Valencia Spain. This sparked off some musical ideas and the result is this piece. The off-beat accents in the percussion part suggests explosions, and there are moments which suggest spectacular fireworks. The work is in three sections, two very fast outer parts surrounding a slower, more expressive opportunity for the alto sax soloist.

Band Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS144F

Composed by Andrew Balent. Bps. Full score. 16 pages. Duration 1:45. Carl Fischer Music #BPS144F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS144F).

ISBN 9781491161630. UPC: 680160920310.

Drumm er's Delight is a grade one piece featuring the percussion section. The emphasis on percussion, steady beat, and precise articulations will be fun for developing players while enhancing early rhythm instruction. Be certain that the rhythms in the accompaniment parts are together before adding the accents. The snare and bass drum parts then will complement the winds. The tempo can be increased after the piece has been well played.
Drummer� �s Delight is a grade one piece featuring the percussion section. The emphasis on percussion, steady beat, and precise articulations will be fun for developing players while enhancing early rhythm instruction. Be certain that the rhythms in the accompaniment parts are together before adding the accents. The snare and bass drum parts then will complement the winds. The tempo can be increased after the piece has been well played. .

Band Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS144

Composed by Andrew Balent. Bps. Set of Score and Parts. 8+2+4+4+2+5+2+2+4+4+3+6+2 +3+1+1+2+1+16 pages. Duration 1:45. Carl Fischer Music #BPS144. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS144).

ISBN 9781491161388. UPC: 680160919970.

Drumm er's Delight is a grade one piece featuring the percussion section. The emphasis on percussion, steady beat, and precise articulations will be fun for developing players while enhancing early rhythm instruction. Be certain that the rhythms in the accompaniment parts are together before adding the accents. The snare and bass drum parts then will complement the winds. The tempo can be increased after the piece has been well played.
Drummer� �s Delight is a grade one piece featuring the percussion section. The emphasis on percussion, steady beat, and precise articulations will be fun for developing players while enhancing early rhythm instruction. Be certain that the rhythms in the accompaniment parts are together before adding the accents. The snare and bass drum parts then will complement the winds. The tempo can be increased after the piece has been well played. .

By Stephen Bulla. (Score and Parts). Curnow Concert Band Full Set. 36 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

By Philip Sparke. (Score and Parts). This edition: AMP240. Anglo Music Press. Published by Anglo Music.

Concert band (Piccolo, 1st Flute, 2nd Flute, 1st Oboe, 2nd Oboe*, Eb Clarinet*, 1st Bb Clarinet, 2nd Bb Clarinet, 3rd Bb Clarinet, Eb Alto Clarinet*, Bb Bass Clarinet, 1st Bassoon, 2nd Bassoon*, 1st Eb Alto Saxophone, 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Barit) - grade 5

SKU: CN.R10194

Composed by Michael Brand. Band Music. Score and parts. Duration 10:00. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.R10194).

The story of a sleepless night, Dreams and Fancies uses musical episodes to depict definite pictures: the three accented pulses of the main theme signifying a kind of fate, a demented waltz which breaks down, a love theme in the middle, then a wild jazz party. The end is a huge climax - a grand ceremony in which the lovers marry, but haunted by the three accented pulses of the first theme, representing a dark fate.

This is a story of a sleepless night: fancy is the old English word for a musical fantasy. There are musical episodes, some of which are associated with definite pictures: the three accented pulses of the main theme signifying a kind of fate, a demented waltz which breaks down, a love theme in the middle, then a wild jazz party. The themes all come together as the music becomes more exciting towards the end with thematic interjections appearing as flashbacks. The end is a huge climax - a grand ceremony in which the lovers marry, but haunted by the three accented pulses of the first theme, representing a dark fate. Musically the piece is unifying in two ways. Firstly, all the themes are built from the opening 15 bars. Secondly, the pulse of the music remains virtually constant with each beat around 76 per minute. This means that the tempi need to relate to each other: a difficult task for the conductor!

Concert band (Piccolo, 1st Flute, 2nd Flute, 1st Oboe, 2nd Oboe*, Eb Clarinet*, 1st Bb Clarinet, 2nd Bb Clarinet, 3rd Bb Clarinet, Eb Alto Clarinet*, Bb Bass Clarinet, 1st Bassoon, 2nd Bassoon*, 1st Eb Alto Saxophone, 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Barit) - grade 5

SKU: CN.S11194

Composed by Michael Brand. Band Music. Score only. Duration 10:00. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.S11194).

The story of a sleepless night, Dreams and Fancies uses musical episodes to depict definite pictures: the three accented pulses of the main theme signifying a kind of fate, a demented waltz which breaks down, a love theme in the middle, then a wild jazz party. The end is a huge climax - a grand ceremony in which the lovers marry, but haunted by the three accented pulses of the first theme, representing a dark fate.

This is a story of a sleepless night: fancy is the old English word for a musical fantasy. There are musical episodes, some of which are associated with definite pictures: the three accented pulses of the main theme signifying a kind of fate, a demented waltz which breaks down, a love theme in the middle, then a wild jazz party. The themes all come together as the music becomes more exciting towards the end with thematic interjections appearing as flashbacks. The end is a huge climax - a grand ceremony in which the lovers marry, but haunted by the three accented pulses of the first theme, representing a dark fate. Musically the piece is unifying in two ways. Firstly, all the themes are built from the opening 15 bars. Secondly, the pulse of the music remains virtually constant with each beat around 76 per minute. This means that the tempi need to relate to each other: a difficult task for the conductor!

Brass Band - Grade 3

SKU: HL.44010952

Brass Band - Score and Parts. Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Concert Band. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2010. Anglo Music Press #AMP309030. Published by Anglo Music Press (HL.44010952).

UPC: 884088613068. 9.0x12.0x0.54 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Just based on its title, this piece has to be celebratory and up-beat, which it is! It opens with a stately fanfare, first played on the low brass before the entire band joins in. This gives way to a contrasting lyrical theme which develops until it joins up with the fanfare to complete the opening section. A lively and heavily syncopated vivo follows, cast as a traditional march, complete with a 'bass strain' and trio. After the original march theme returns, a climax leads back to a reprise of the majestic opening, which brings the piece to an appropriately triumphant close.

Ein Stück namens Centennial Salute (Salut zur Jahrhundertfeier) ist schon per Definition festlich: Es beginnt mit einer prachtigen Fanfare im tiefen Blech, die dann vom gesamten Blasorchester aufgenommen wird. Diese macht einem kontrastiven lyrischen Thema Platz, das dann zusammen mit der Fanfare den ersten Teil beendet. Es folgt ein lebhaftes Vivo im traditionellen Marschstil, inklusive einem Trioteil. Nach der Rückkehr des ursprünglichen Marschthemas führt ein Hohepunkt zu einer Reprise der majestatischen Eroffnung, womit das Stück angemessen triumphal endet.

Centennial Salute debute avec une majestueuse fanfare enoncee aux cuivres graves, puis reprise en tutti. Une ligne melodique vient contraster par son expressivite, avant d'etre rejointe par le theme d'ouverture pour cheminer conjointement vers un vivo passionne (une marche), suivi d'un trio. Le theme de la marche revient ; la trame s'amplifi e et la musique atteint son apogee, alors qu'eclate le contenu solennel des mesures initiales offrant une apotheose triomphale.

Centen nial Salute, come indica il nome, e un brano festivo. La composizione inizia con una splendida fanfara negli ottoni gravi, poi ripresa dall'intero organico. Fa da contrasto un tema lirico che, assieme alla fanfara, chiude la prima parte del brano. Segue un brillante vivo nello stile tradizionale della marcia. Dopo il ritorno del tema della marcia, e riproposto il tema di apertura, che accompagna il brano al suo finale.

Concert Band (Score) - Grade 3

SKU: HL.44010951

Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Concert Band. Concert. Score Only. Composed 2010. Anglo Music Press #AMP309. Published by Anglo Music Press (HL.44010951).

UPC: 884088613051. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Just based on its title, this piece has to be celebratory and up-beat, which it is! It opens with a stately fanfare, first played on the low brass before the entire band joins in. This gives way to a contrasting lyrical theme which develops until it joins up with the fanfare to complete the opening section. A lively and heavily syncopated vivo follows, cast as a traditional march, complete with a 'bass strain' and trio. After the original march theme returns, a climax leads back to a reprise of the majestic opening, which brings the piece to an appropriately triumphant close.

Ein Stück namens Centennial Salute (Salut zur Jahrhundertfeier) ist schon per Defi nition festlich: Es beginnt mit einer prachtigen Fanfare im tiefen Blech, die dann vom gesamten Blasorchester aufgenommen wird. Diese macht einem kontrastiven lyrischen Thema Platz, das dann zusammen mit der Fanfare den ersten Teil beendet. Es folgt ein lebhaftes Vivo im traditionellen Marschstil, inklusive einem Trioteil. Nach der Rückkehr des ursprünglichen Marschthemas führt ein Hohepunkt zu einer Reprise der majestatischen Eroffnung, womit das Stück angemessen trium phal endet.

Centennial Salute debute avec une majestueuse fanfare enoncee aux cuivres graves, puis reprise en tutti. Une ligne melodique vient contraster par son expressivite, avant d'etre rejointe par le theme d'ouverture pour cheminer conjointement vers un vivo passionne (une marche), suivi d'un trio. Le theme de la marche revient ; la trame s'amplifi e et la musique atteint son apogee, alors qu'eclate le contenu solennel des mesures initiales offrant une apotheose triomphale.

Centen nial Salute, come indica il nome, e un brano festivo. La composizione inizia con una splendida fanfara negli ottoni gravi, poi ripresa dall'intero organico. Fa da contrasto un tema lirico che, assieme alla fanfara, chiude la prima parte del brano. Segue un brillante vivo nello stile tradizionale della marcia. Dopo il ritorno del tema della marcia, e riproposto il tema di apertura, che accompagna il brano al suo finale.

(Score and Parts). Composed by Michael Daugherty (1954-). For Concert Band. Michael Daugherty Music. Grade 4. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

Full Score. Composed by Michael Daugherty (1954-). Michael Daugherty Music. Softcover. 120 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Grade 2

SKU: CL.026-4068-01

Composed by Huckeby. Concert Band. Build-A-Band. Extra full score. Composed 2011. Duration 2 minutes, 31 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #026-4068-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.026-4068-01).

The title says it all! A terrific novelty arrangement of Deck the Halls with a bright Latin beat will be an absolute showstopper for your holiday concert. This delightful arrangement for the Build-A-Band Series makes it playable with very small bands and those with severe instrumentation issues. A sure winner at any holiday season performance!

About Build-A-Band Series

The Build-A-Band Series provides educational and enjoyable music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation. Written using just four or five parts (plus percussion), these effective arrangements will work with any combination of brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments as long as you distribute the parts so that each of the five parts is covered. All of the publications in the Build-A-Band Series have been arranged to be playable with any instrumentation as long as each part is used: 1st Part, 2nd Part, 3rd Part, 4th Part, and Bass Part. (Please note: In some of these arrangements the 4th Part, and the Bass Part are the same, making it possible to play those arrangements with only 4 parts.)

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Brake Drum, Cabasa, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Hi-hat Cymbal, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Ride Cymbal and more. - Grade 1.5

SKU: CF.FPS150

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. First Plus Band (FPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+4+4+2+5+2+2+4+4+4+6+3 +2+1+3+8+16+2 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 6 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #FPS150. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FPS150).

ISBN 9781491152102. UPC: 680160909605.

The title is a play on words, but the composer had his own ulterior motives in mind when composing this piece. He wanted a piece that was fun to play, but that helped developing musicians work on their rhythmic skills. Matt Putnam uses the feel of action film soundtracks to create the mood of this interesting new piece. Interesting grooves in the percussion throughout add to the piece’s feel of mystery and thrill.
To understand my thoughts in writing this piece, I thought it best to define the two ideas that give the piece its title: ulterior motives and musical motifs. Ulterior motives occur when you believe that a person is doing something for some unknown or hidden reason. Often, they are used in action films or literature to increase the drama and tension of the story. Musically, a motif is a short rhythmic and/or melodic idea. When I wrote this piece, I must confess that I had my own ulterior motives: I wanted to create a piece that was fun to play, but I also wanted a piece that would help students develop their rhythmic counting skills. In this piece, I use a motif of a two eighth-note pattern which jumps from section to section to help me achieve my ulterior motive.Mimicking the mood of action films whose characters often have ulterior motives, the mood of the piece is suspenseful and exciting as the motif jumps from section to section throughout the ensemble. The motif keeps you guessing as it occurs on all four different beats of the measure sometimes ascending, sometimes descending, and occurs sometimes in the interval of a second and sometimes the interval of a third. Interesting grooves in the percussion throughout add to the piece’s feel of mystery and thrill.I have no ulterior motives when I say that I hope you enjoy playing Ulterior Motifs.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Brake Drum, Cabasa, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Hi-hat Cymbal, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Ride Cymbal and more. - Grade 1.5

SKU: CF.FPS150F

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. First Plus Band (FPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #FPS150F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FPS150F).

ISBN 9781491152782. UPC: 680160910281.

The title is a play on words, but the composer had his own ulterior motives in mind when composing this piece. He wanted a piece that was fun to play, but that helped developing musicians work on their rhythmic skills. Matt Putnam uses the feel of action film soundtracks to create the mood of this interesting new piece. Interesting grooves in the percussion throughout add to the piece’s feel of mystery and thrill.
To understand my thoughts in writing this piece, I thought it best to define the two ideas that give the piece its title: ulterior motives and musical motifs. Ulterior motives occur when you believe that a person is doing something for some unknown or hidden reason. Often, they are used in action films or literature to increase the drama and tension of the story. Musically, a motif is a short rhythmic and/or melodic idea. When I wrote this piece, I must confess that I had my own ulterior motives: I wanted to create a piece that was fun to play, but I also wanted a piece that would help students develop their rhythmic counting skills. In this piece, I use a motif of a two eighth-note pattern which jumps from section to section to help me achieve my ulterior motive.Mimicking the mood of action films whose characters often have ulterior motives, the mood of the piece is suspenseful and exciting as the motif jumps from section to section throughout the ensemble. The motif keeps you guessing as it occurs on all four different beats of the measure sometimes ascending, sometimes descending, and occurs sometimes in the interval of a second and sometimes the interval of a third. Interesting grooves in the percussion throughout add to the piece’s feel of mystery and thrill.I have no ulterior motives when I say that I hope you enjoy playing Ulterior Motifs.

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

SKU: CF.CPS216

Composed by Michael J. Miller. Concert Band (CPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+4+2+8+16+16+4+4+4+4+4 +4+8+8+8+4+4+6+6+6+8+6+2+ 2+4+10+36+4 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 3 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS216. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS216).

ISBN 9781491152423. UPC: 680160909926.

Cosmi c Expedition takes performers on a musical journey far across the galaxy via three main sections.  This fanfare composition would be perfect for opening a concert. It has bold brass fanfare figures over textural woodwinds to start and then takes the listener on a sonic journey through a variation of harmonic colors, tambural and textural shifts.
Cosmic Expedition takes performers on a musical journey far across the galaxy via three main sections. The first, a rather celebratory and triumphant fanfare in Bb major begins with the upper woodwinds and percussion creating a sound-screen, that is a busy texture consisting of a flurry of repeated notes over which the horns and alto saxophones present the opening theme. The sound-screen should be carefully balanced and give way to the melody at m. 5, which should be played extremely marcato. The timpani solo beginning in m. 11 must not be understated. A brief percussion interlude separates a restatement of the opening theme, this time with the addition of the trumpet, tenor saxophone, and euphonium, and a counter melody by the low winds. The percussion interlude is playful, light, but full of vigor and energy. An Ab in the low winds pulls the harmony towards G minor in m. 40 to start the second section, a more serious fanfare. Here, the marimba repeats an ostinato that is complemented by the bass drum and woodblock. The upper woodwinds with the xylophone and snare drum dance over the stern secondary fanfare. A longing call lead by the trombones, interrupted by a subtle snare drum beckons to the clarinets and horn who begin the third section of the piece at m. 68. This haunting melody in C minor is legato, and starkly contrasts all which came before it. A relentless concert tom-tom played with hard mallets keeps the momentum persistent, and a heartbeat-like pulse is felt from the tuba and baritone saxophone. The melody rises towards m. 84 when the brass harken back to the fanfare style before fading back into another lush woodwind strain.A recapitulation of the low winds’ call is heard at m. 100 which in this occasion intensifies into an emphatic statement by the battery percussion instruments. Now in Eb major, the opening fanfare theme is heard again once more before fading into the beginning of the piece’s conclusion.To end, the counter melody from the opening section duels with chromatic tension above before swelling to an arrival in the original key of Bb major. The full ensemble celebrates the piece’s resolution, and after a few crunchy power chords the journey is completed.

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

SKU: CF.CPS216F

Composed by Michael J. Miller. Concert Band (CPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 36 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CPS216F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS216F).

ISBN 9781491153109. UPC: 680160910601.

Cosmi c Expedition takes performers on a musical journey far across the galaxy via three main sections.  This fanfare composition would be perfect for opening a concert. It has bold brass fanfare figures over textural woodwinds to start and then takes the listener on a sonic journey through a variation of harmonic colors, tambural and textural shifts.
Cosmic Expedition takes performers on a musical journey far across the galaxy via three main sections. The first, a rather celebratory and triumphant fanfare in Bb major begins with the upper woodwinds and percussion creating a sound-screen, that is a busy texture consisting of a flurry of repeated notes over which the horns and alto saxophones present the opening theme. The sound-screen should be carefully balanced and give way to the melody at m. 5, which should be played extremely marcato. The timpani solo beginning in m. 11 must not be understated. A brief percussion interlude separates a restatement of the opening theme, this time with the addition of the trumpet, tenor saxophone, and euphonium, and a counter melody by the low winds. The percussion interlude is playful, light, but full of vigor and energy. An Ab in the low winds pulls the harmony towards G minor in m. 40 to start the second section, a more serious fanfare. Here, the marimba repeats an ostinato that is complemented by the bass drum and woodblock. The upper woodwinds with the xylophone and snare drum dance over the stern secondary fanfare. A longing call lead by the trombones, interrupted by a subtle snare drum beckons to the clarinets and horn who begin the third section of the piece at m. 68. This haunting melody in C minor is legato, and starkly contrasts all which came before it. A relentless concert tom-tom played with hard mallets keeps the momentum persistent, and a heartbeat-like pulse is felt from the tuba and baritone saxophone. The melody rises towards m. 84 when the brass harken back to the fanfare style before fading back into another lush woodwind strain.A recapitulation of the low winds’ call is heard at m. 100 which in this occasion intensifies into an emphatic statement by the battery percussion instruments. Now in Eb major, the opening fanfare theme is heard again once more before fading into the beginning of the piece’s conclusion.To end, the counter melody from the opening section duels with chromatic tension above before swelling to an arrival in the original key of Bb major. The full ensemble celebrates the piece’s resolution, and after a few crunchy power chords the journey is completed.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Cabasa, 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.YPS212F

Composed by Larry Clark. Young Band (YPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 20 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS212F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS212F).

ISBN 9781491152997. UPC: 680160910496.

Takin g its title from a poem about grief and loss by Chrissie Pinney, Live On honors the life of band director Linda Mann, to whom the piece is dedicated. The piece begins with a pensive intro before shifting to a whimsical theme that brings about happy thoughts of a life well-lived. After a return to the poignant opening material, the music surges to a triumphant conclusion based on an augmented version of the whimsical theme.
Live On was commissioned by Diplomat Middle School's staff, faculty and students, in Cape Coral, Florida, and is dedicated to the memory of their Director of Bands, Linda Mann. Director of Orchestras, Roland Forti, championed the commissioning of this piece to honor the life of Linda after her untimely passing in February of 2017. Linda Mann’s impact on the field of music education was profound and wide-reaching. She was a beloved member of the staff at Diplomat Middle School, as well as the music community of Cape Coral and the state of Florida. Linda was highly respected throughout the state, serving as recent past-president of the Florida Bandmasters Association.In discussing the type of piece the school wanted to honor Ms. Mann, they indicated the piece should “depict Linda’s personality: dynamic, sassy, yet thoughtful and almost mentor-like.” They wanted a piece that was upbeat, yet still had moments that were thoughtful, portraying the grief that the Diplomat Middle School community has suffered from the sudden loss of such a beloved teacher.After contemplating their thoughts, I did some research to find inspiration for the piece. This led me to poetry about grief and loss. In time, I stumbled upon a short, yet poignant poem that I felt perfectly depicted the sentiment that I wanted the piece to convey.  That poem is entitled Live On by Chrissie Pinney.Live OnNow as I live onWithout youI hope to keepThe pieces of youThat I loved so dearlyYour mannerismsAnd compassionate characterAnd smiles through struggleSo that youMay live on too -Chrissie PinneyI reached out to Ms. Pinney, and she graciously agreed to allow me to quote her powerful poem in these notes. She expressed that she was deeply touched that her work would inspire me to write a piece in honor of Linda Mann.The piece begins with a poignant, pensive opening section. The use of the musical interval of a tritone between the first two openly voiced chords are used to represent the sadness we all feel from this type of loss. When I sat in front of my piano and started to work on this piece, my hands seemed to naturally and immediately play these first two chords, which set the process in motion of composing the piece.After the somber opening, the piece shifts to a whimsical theme that I hope brings about happy thoughts of Linda and her personality. It was also my intent, however, to include some musical dissonance in the theme that still reflected the bittersweet loss at the same time. The piece develops into a secondary theme that is a quasi inversion of the main fast theme. This section is followed by a return of the opening material, with snippets of the fast theme intertwined, before the piece builds to a triumphant, augmented presentation of the main theme in a lush form to complete the work.It is my hope that in some small way, this piece will bring comfort to those affected by the loss of Linda Mann, and that the music will allow her memory to Live On.–Larry ClarkLakeland, FL 2017.

Concert Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Cymbal, Euphonium, Flute, Horn, Oboe, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Triangle, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Tuba, alto Clarinet, alto Saxophone, baritone Saxophone, tenor 1, tenor 2, tenor Saxophone - Grade 2-2.5

SKU: CF.YBS90F

Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Andrew Balent. SWS. Carl Fischer Young Band Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YBS90F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YBS90F).

ISBN 9780825822643. UPC: 798408022648. 9 X 12 inches.

One of Mozart's most famous melodies! Bright articulation and interplay between woodwinds and brass add to the upbeat sound of the original. With Andy Balent's knowledge of scoring for bands at this level in combination with Mozart's wonderful talent, young bands are given a super concert selection that will thrill parents and make students feel great about being in band!!

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, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Piccolo, Snare Drum, Tambourine and more. - Grade 4

SKU: CF.SPS74

Composed by Ed Kiefer. SWS FS. Carl Fischer Symphonic Performance Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 2+8+8+4+8+8+8+4+4+4+4+4+4 +6+6+6+4+4+6+6+6+4+6+8+2+ 1+4+4+24 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 56 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS74. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS74).

ISBN 9781491147696. UPC: 680160905195. 9 x 12 inches. Key: F minor.

Courage of the Cossacks is a refreshing march in the style of Russian folk music, offering a break from the standard American march style for festival performance. Composer Ed Kiefer has scored this piece to sound sonorous throughout while highlighting all sections of the band. Directors looking for a unique march need look no further.
Courage of the Cossacks was written for my friends in Union County, NC . Based on several Cossack folk tunes it is a very dark sounding march which features almost every section of the band . The trio is one of the most beautiful oppressive melodies I have ever heard, and it is set in stark contrast to the upbeat, Russian sounding opening strains . After the trio comes to a halt, the piece restarts slowly, gradually accelerating to the final strain, much like many Cossack dances . A combination of March and Dance, this piece is not too difficult to perform and is very rewarding for both students and audiences . Courage of the Cossacks is a great piece to begin or end any concert and a perfect march for showing off your group at festival .

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Cabasa, 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 2.5

SKU: CF.YPS212

Composed by Larry Clark. Young Band (YPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+4+8+8+4+4+10+4+4+8+8+8 +12+6+6+2+2+4+10+20+4 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 39 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YPS212. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS212).

ISBN 9781491152317. UPC: 680160909810. Key: C minor.

Taking its title from a poem about grief and loss by Chrissie Pinney, Live On honors the life of band director Linda Mann, to whom the piece is dedicated. The piece begins with a pensive intro before shifting to a whimsical theme that brings about happy thoughts of a life well-lived. After a return to the poignant opening material, the music surges to a triumphant conclusion based on an augmented version of the whimsical theme.
Live On was commissioned by Diplomat Middle School's staff, faculty and students, in Cape Coral, Florida, and is dedicated to the memory of their Director of Bands, Linda Mann. Director of Orchestras, Roland Forti, championed the commissioning of this piece to honor the life of Linda after her untimely passing in February of 2017. Linda Mann’s impact on the field of music education was profound and wide-reaching. She was a beloved member of the staff at Diplomat Middle School, as well as the music community of Cape Coral and the state of Florida. Linda was highly respected throughout the state, serving as recent past-president of the Florida Bandmasters Association.In discussing the type of piece the school wanted to honor Ms. Mann, they indicated the piece should “depict Linda’s personality: dynamic, sassy, yet thoughtful and almost mentor-like.” They wanted a piece that was upbeat, yet still had moments that were thoughtful, portraying the grief that the Diplomat Middle School community has suffered from the sudden loss of such a beloved teacher.After contemplating their thoughts, I did some research to find inspiration for the piece. This led me to poetry about grief and loss. In time, I stumbled upon a short, yet poignant poem that I felt perfectly depicted the sentiment that I wanted the piece to convey.  That poem is entitled Live On by Chrissie Pinney.Live OnNow as I live onWithout youI hope to keepThe pieces of youThat I loved so dearlyYour mannerismsAnd compassionate characterAnd smiles through struggleSo that youMay live on too -Chrissie PinneyI reached out to Ms. Pinney, and she graciously agreed to allow me to quote her powerful poem in these notes. She expressed that she was deeply touched that her work would inspire me to write a piece in honor of Linda Mann.The piece begins with a poignant, pensive opening section. The use of the musical interval of a tritone between the first two openly voiced chords are used to represent the sadness we all feel from this type of loss. When I sat in front of my piano and started to work on this piece, my hands seemed to naturally and immediately play these first two chords, which set the process in motion of composing the piece.After the somber opening, the piece shifts to a whimsical theme that I hope brings about happy thoughts of Linda and her personality. It was also my intent, however, to include some musical dissonance in the theme that still reflected the bittersweet loss at the same time. The piece develops into a secondary theme that is a quasi inversion of the main fast theme. This section is followed by a return of the opening material, with snippets of the fast theme intertwined, before the piece builds to a triumphant, augmented presentation of the main theme in a lush form to complete the work.It is my hope that in some small way, this piece will bring comfort to those affected by the loss of Linda Mann, and that the music will allow her memory to Live On.–Larry ClarkLakeland, FL 2017.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Mark Tree, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Timpani and more. - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS183F

Composed by Bill Calhoun. SWS. Carl Fischer Young Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 28 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YPS183F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS183F).

ISBN 9781491148051. UPC: 680160905553. 9 x 12 inches.

Original, tuneful, and upbeat, Cal's Jig is perfect for your next contest or festival performance. Thanks to Bill Calhoun's careful attention to scoring, every section of the band has a chance to shine and handle the melodic material. Beginning level groups can work on a lighter style with this unique dance piece.

Concert band Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Contra-alto Clarinet, Euphonium 1, Euphonium 2, Flute 1, Flute 2, Glockenspiel, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Marimba, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Piccolo and more.

SKU: PR.11540209F

1. From Symphonic Dances. Composed by Eric Ewazen. Contemporary. Full score (study). With Standard notation. 40 pages. Theodore Presser Company #115-40209F. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.11540209F).

UPC: 680160625024. 9 x 12 inches.

Gopak is the first movement of a set of Symphonic Dances written for the Hofstra Unibersity Wind Ensemble, directed by Peter Boonshaft, who commissioned and premiered the work in 2009. Gopak is a tribute to my Polish and Ukrainian roots. My father used to dance traditional Ukrainian dances including the Gopak, and some of my earliest musical memories include the joyful, energetic, and rhythmic feel of those wonderful folk dances.Gopak has a strong feeling of two beats, is accented quite heavily, and is energetic from beginning to end. The melodies are completely original, but the lively feel of the music calls to my mind the energy of the Gopak, notes composer Eric Ewazen.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Contra-alto Clarinet, Euphonium 1, Euphonium 2, Flute 1, Flute 2, Glockenspiel, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Marimba, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Piccolo and more.

SKU: PR.115402090

1. From Symphonic Dances. Composed by Eric Ewazen. Contemporary. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 352 pages. Theodore Presser Company #115-40209. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.115402090).

UPC: 680160598205. 9 x 12 inches.

Gopak is the first movement of a set of Symphonic Dances written for the Hofstra Unibersity Wind Ensemble, directed by Peter Boonshaft, who commissioned and premiered the work in 2009. Gopak is a tribute to my Polish and Ukrainian roots. My father used to dance traditional Ukrainian dances including the Gopak, and some of my earliest musical memories include the joyful, energetic, and rhythmic feel of those wonderful folk dances.Gopak has a strong feeling of two beats, is accented quite heavily, and is energetic from beginning to end. The melodies are completely original, but the lively feel of the music calls to my mind the energy of the Gopak, notes composer Eric Ewazen.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Brake Drum, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Snare Drum, Tambourine, Timpani and more. - Grade 1.5

SKU: CF.FPS142

Composed by Robert Thurston. SWS FS. First Plus Performance Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+4+4+2+5+2+2+4+4+4+6+2 +3+1+1+2+5+3+16 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 3 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #FPS142. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FPS142).

ISBN 9781491147269. UPC: 680160904761. 9 x 12 inches.

The Heart of a Mustang evokes the musical imagery of free-roaming horses galloping across the open plains. The music suggests an intense urgency embodying the struggles faced by mustangs in the wild. Heartbeat rhythms serve as the musical bridge throughout in this solid choice for contest and festival performances.