Concert band (1st Flute, 2nd Flute/Oboe*, 1st Bb Clarinet, 2nd Bb Clarinet, 3rd Bb Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet*, Eb Alto Saxophone*, Bb Tenor Saxophone*, 1st Bb Trumpet, 2nd Bb Trumpet, 1st F Horn, 2nd F Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, (TC Baritone), Tuba, Timpani (2), Percu) - grade 2

SKU: CN.R10202

Composed by Bruce Fraser. Arranged by Percy Aldridge Grainger. Band Music. Score and parts. Duration 3:40. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.R10202).

Warlike, then noble, Now is the Day is based on the great figure in Scottish history - William Wallace, often called Braveheart. Opening with the woodwinds playing drums along with the percussion section against brass fanfares, this piece will create an air of excitement. An alto saxophone solo provides a brief moment of solace between the battle scenes.

This work is based on a great figure in Scottish history - William Wallace, often called Braveheart. The song Scots wha hae wi' Wallace bled, which is Scotland's unofficial national anthem contains the line Now is the day and how is the hour, and this is the source of the title. The opening section is warlike in sound with woodwinds playing tambours of some sort - tom-toms, tambours, even old drum skins will make the kind of noise required to simulate a battle. Noisy brass fanfares are melodic fragments of Scots wha hae melody. Eventually, woodwinds join in and the music slows down to an alto saxophone solo, again based on fragments of Scots wha hae. The battle tempo resumes and percussion then lead the band noisily into an eventual full statement of the theme creating a noble sound against the continuing drum patterns, leading to a triumphant ending.

By William Windham. By William Windham. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Beginning Band. Level: Very Easy (grade I). Conductor Score & Parts. 182 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Timothy Loest. FJH Starter Series. Because Aruba Tuba is a tuba feature, tuba players should be positioned front and center. To establish a solid beat, maracas should be played with alternating up and down wrist strokes, and the claves and cowbell should be held chest high so that their sound projects. Bongos should be mounted and played with rattan sticks, with the smaller drum positioned on the player's right. If bongos are unavailable, timbales, pitched toms, or snare drums with snares off may be used. A simplified snare drum part is also included. Score for this title: B1290S. Extra part for this title: B1290P. Concert Band. Level: 0.5. Score and Set of Parts. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

Grande Marcia Italiana - Full Score and Parts. By Julius Fucik. Edited by Frederick Fennell. Arranged by Mayhew Lake. Concert band/stage band. For Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet (in Eb), Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Clarinet III, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Contralto Clarninet, Contrabass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Cornet I, Cornet II, Cornet III, Cornet IV, Horn I, Horn II, Horn III, Horn IV, Tenor I, Tenor II, Tenor III, Euphonium, Tuba, Double Bass, Kettle Drums, Glockenspiel, Triangle, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Cymbal. Carl Fischer Classic Band Edition. Score and parts. Opus 214. 16 pages. Published by Carl Fischer.

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: AP.BDM01046C

Composed by William Windham. Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Beginning Band. Multicultural. Score. 16 pages. Belwin Music #00-BDM01046C. Published by Belwin Music (AP.BDM01046C).

UPC: 654979018292. English.

Meaning fat drum, Taiko is often used to refer to the modern art of Japanese drum ensembles and is the first native Japanese music to spread throughout the world. Beginning with a unique effect, your flute section instills a sense of awe. This is a super composition for your percussionists who simulate the traditional Taiko drums on floor toms. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Concert Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Drums, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Keyboard Percussion, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Slap Stick, Snare Drum and more. - Grade 2-2.5

SKU: CF.YPS46F

Composed by Sean O'Loughlin. SWS. Carl Fischer Young Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 24 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS46F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS46F).

ISBN 9780825858802. UPC: 798408058807. 9 X 12 inches. Key: C minor.

A programmatic work based on the legend of Troy, Achilles' Wrath contains all of the bold and hard-hitting characteristics that have made O'Loughlin's music so popular. The work boasts an enormous full sound and contains many moments of powerful drama.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet, Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Gong, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Tambourine, Temple Blocks, Timpani, Triangle, Trombone and more. - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS115

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. Beginning Band (BPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+8+2+5+2+2+8+3+6+3+2+1 +2+5+16+2 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 22 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #BPS115. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS115).

ISBN 9781491152010. UPC: 680160909513.

The Gauntlet is a piece written to sound bold and exciting while also being accessible to young performers with a limited range. Simple yet bold rhythms add excitement, heightened by the fact that every section has an opportunity to play melodic content. The interesting “development” section provides a contrast to the opening and helps to build the suspense before the return of the main theme. The percussion helps to drive the energy of the piece by providing a variety of colorful sounds including a gong solo at the end to signal the knight’s triumph.
A knight gallops over the rise of the hill into battle, determination shining in his eyes. He must charge through the treacherous lines and survive in order to preserve his kingdom and his honor. The pounding of the battle drums echoes the desperate pounding of his heart. Swords clash and the hooves of the horses strike the muddy ground. He must run this torturous gauntlet. Will he succeed before it is too late?The Gauntlet is a piece written to sound bold and exciting while also being easy for young players to perform due to the piece’s limited range (comprised of the first seven notes in most method books). Simple but bold rhythms add an air of excitement. This is heightened by the fact that every section has an opportunity to play melodic content, even the low brass. The interesting “development” section provides a contrast to the opening section and helps to build some intrigue and suspense before the return of the main theme. The percussion helps to drive the energy of the piece by providing lots of colorful sounds including a gong solo at the end to signal the knight’s triumph.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet, Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Gong, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Tambourine, Temple Blocks, Timpani, Triangle, Trombone and more. - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS115F

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. Beginning Band (BPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #BPS115F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS115F).

ISBN 9781491152690. UPC: 680160910199.

The Gauntlet is a piece written to sound bold and exciting while also being accessible to young performers with a limited range. Simple yet bold rhythms add excitement, heightened by the fact that every section has an opportunity to play melodic content. The interesting “development” section provides a contrast to the opening and helps to build the suspense before the return of the main theme. The percussion helps to drive the energy of the piece by providing a variety of colorful sounds including a gong solo at the end to signal the knight’s triumph.
A knight gallops over the rise of the hill into battle, determination shining in his eyes. He must charge through the treacherous lines and survive in order to preserve his kingdom and his honor. The pounding of the battle drums echoes the desperate pounding of his heart. Swords clash and the hooves of the horses strike the muddy ground. He must run this torturous gauntlet. Will he succeed before it is too late?The Gauntlet is a piece written to sound bold and exciting while also being easy for young players to perform due to the piece’s limited range (comprised of the first seven notes in most method books). Simple but bold rhythms add an air of excitement. This is heightened by the fact that every section has an opportunity to play melodic content, even the low brass. The interesting “development” section provides a contrast to the opening section and helps to build some intrigue and suspense before the return of the main theme. The percussion helps to drive the energy of the piece by providing lots of colorful sounds including a gong solo at the end to signal the knight’s triumph.

By Sean O'Loughlin. Concert band/stage band. For Flute I, Flute II, Oboe, Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Clarinet III, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone I, Alto Saxophone II, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trumpet III, Horn I, Horn II, Tenor I, Tenor II, Baritone (Treble Clef), Baritone (Bass Clef), Tuba, Chimes, Bells, Marimba, Vibes, Timpani, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal, Tom-Tom, Triangle, Whip, Tam-Tam, Log Drums. This edition: Medium Easy Band. Carl Fischer Performance Series. Classical. Full Score - Large. 32 pages. Published by Carl Fischer.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Timpani, Trombone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Tuba, alto Saxophone and more. - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS208

Shlof, Mayn Kind. Composed by Larry Clark. Young Band (YPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+4+4+2+2+5+2+2+4+4+4+6 +3+2+3+1+1+2+6+12 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 31 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YPS208. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS208).

ISBN 9781491152287. UPC: 680160909780. Key: D minor.

A stunning and heart-wrenching composition based on the Jewish folk son Shlof, Mayn Kind. You can hear the emotional content pour out of this piece written in memory of an outstanding orchestra director. The piece beginnings with original material to set the tone, followed by a clarinet solo on the song. It then develops through a variety of different harmonic presentation before building to a nice key change and climatic moment. The piece ends as it began, but with a more hopeful tone. An amazing piece.
Sleep, My Child was commissioned by the Madison Middle School Band and Orchestra in Tampa, Florida, and is dedicated to the memory of their Director of Orchestras Kevin Frye. Director of Bands Chris Shultz championed the commissioning of this piece to honor Kevin after he passed away in December 2016. Mr. Frye was a beloved member of the staff at Madison Middle as well as the music community of Tampa and the state of Florida. I was a personal friend of Kevin’s. We were in several musical groups together when we were young that were formative to both of our musical careers. I also guest conducted his Madison Middle School Orchestra several times over the past four years. His musicianship, teaching skills and love for his students were exemplary.When taking on the challenge of writing a piece to honor Kevin’s legacy, Mr. Shultz and I decided to try and include several important aspects of Kevin’s life into the piece. Kevin was proudly Jewish, a fantastic trumpet player and loved Jazz. With that in mind, and after a lot of research, a Jewish folk song Shlof, Mayn Kind was selected as the basis for the piece, not to be religious, but to honor his faith and heritage. Plus it is a beautiful song, and I felt the title reflected the sentiment I was looking to express, which is of someone taking rest after a long battle with illness. Thus, a lullaby seemed appropriate.I also wanted to incorporate Jazz into the piece, but in a concert setting, so you will hear as the piece develops, the harmonies of the folk song expand into ones found more commonly in Jazz compositions. Not in a far out way, but in a subtle way to again honor this part of his life. For example the climactic moment of the piece at the fermata in m. 57 is a Dbmaj9#11 chord. It appropriately give the piece the angst that I was looking for at this moment in the piece, while honoring the importance of Jazz in Kevin’s musical life.The piece was also conceived to include both the Madison band and orchestra in the performance at the premiere. I wanted the pieces to work separately by the band and separately by the orchestra, but I also wanted them to be able to play the piece together to honor Kevin.The piece begins with original material designed to set the mood of the piece with a tempo/style marking of pensive, but also as material that I used as connective musical tissue between statements of the folk song.  After this introduction, the folk song is presented by a solo violin (or clarinet) with orchestral accompaniment in a simple straight forward presentation of the song. This is followed by a woodwind section statement of the folk song accompanied by muted trumpets. During this presentation the harmony starts to expand with more color notes in the chords. The low brass are added half way through this statement to add depth and lushness.The introductory material returns, but with some angry hits in the lower voices. This leads to a full ensemble state of new material that is used to transition to the climax of the piece, and to build tension. After the build, the piece modulates to a shortened statement of the folk song with more advanced harmonies and an active counter line in the violas, horns, saxes and first clarinets to further build the tension.  This tension is released at the fermata in m. 57, as mentioned above. After a thoughtful pause, the piece concludes with a completion of the folk song again with a solo violin (or clarinet) followed by a return of the introductory material to tie the piece together. The piece ends hopeful, with a solo trumpet (Kevin’s instrument) that is dissonant at first, but then resolves as if to say - everything will be OK! It has been my distinct honor to have been asked to write this piece in Kevin’s memory! I hope that in some small way the piece helps to bring comfort to his family, students, colleagues and to all those that knew him!–Larry ClarkLakeland, FL  2017.

Concert Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.33822S

Composed by Vince Gassi. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Challenger Band Series. Patriotic. Score. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-33822S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.33822S).

UPC: 038081394787. English.

Perfect for your next concert or contest performance, Code of Honor will inspire feelings of courage and adventure. A robust opening flows naturally into the main theme proposed by the trumpets, accompanied by the dauntless snare drummer. Uplifting harmonies add to the already spirited mood. Things calm down a bit during a moving but dignified lyrical section. We are soon propelled once again into action by the snare drum and our heroic theme carries us to a rousing conclusion.

By Vince Gassi. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Challenger Band Series. Grade 1.5. 126 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

For Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble,for Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble. By David Maslanka. Concert band/stage band. For Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet (in BB), BB Contrabass Clarinet, Bassoon, Contra Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Horn, Trumpet, Cornet, Tenor, Euphonium, Tubas, Piano, Percussion I, Xylophone, Small Snare Drum, Anvil, Large Woodblock, Tom-Toms, Bongo, Small Brass Bell, Percussion II, Vibraphone, Xylophone, Bongo, Medium Tom-Tom, Large Tom-Toms, Tenor Drum, Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Small Snare Drum, Wood Block, Temple Blocks, Small Suspended Cymbal, Percussion III,

(A Revolutionary Method for Beginning Musicians (Percussionâ??Snare Drum, Bass Drum & Accessories)). By Robert Sheldon, Peter Boonshaft, Dave Black, and Bob Phillips. Concert Band. For Percussionâ??Snare Drum, Bass Drum & Accessories. Band Method; Book; CD; DVD; Method/Instruction. Sound Innovations. Beginner. 48 pages

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.

Composed by Robert Starer (1924-2001). Concert band. Suitable for advanced middle school, high school, community and college bands. Grade 3. Conductor score and set of parts. Duration 3:15. Published by Manhattan Beach Music

Concert band - Grade 3

SKU: MH.1-59913-053-X

Composed by Robert Starer. Suitable for advanced middle school, high school, community and college bands. Conductor Full Score. Duration 3:15. Published by Manhattan Beach Music (MH.1-59913-053-X).

ISBN 9781599130538.

The term Rolling Earth comes from a poem by Walt Whitman and the music is a celebration of the planet we live on. It has three thematic elements: the sequence of chords of the opening, a brief staccato passage passed around different instruments in the fashion of a canon, and an expressive melody first played by the woodwinds and later repeated by the trumpet, saxophone and euphonium. A gentler section comes to a point of contemplation, when a strong rhythmic motive brings it back to the celebratory mood of the opening. Ensemble instrumentation: 2 Piccolo, 4 Flute 1, 4 Flute 2, 3 Oboe 1-2, 2 Eb Clarinet, 4 Bb Clarinet 1, 4 Bb Clarinet 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 3, 2 Eb Alto Clarinet, 3 Bb Bass Clarinet, 3 Bassoon 1-2, 3 Eb Alto Saxophone 1, 3 Eb Alto Saxophone 2, 2 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 2 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Trumpet 1, 3 Bb Trumpet 2, 3 Bb Trumpet 3, 3 Horn in F 1-2, 3 Horn in F 3-4, 3 Trombone 1, 3 Trombone 2, 3 Trombone 3, 3 Euphonium B.C., 2 Euphonium T.C., 6 Tuba, 2 Timpani, 2 Mallet Percussion: Xylophone. Glockenspiel, 6 Percussion Score: Snare Drum. Tenor Drum, Bass Drum, Gong. Suspended Cymbals, Bongo Drum.

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

SKU: CF.CPS214

Composed by John Pasternak. Concert Band (CPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+8+4+8+16+16+4+4+4+4+4+4 +8+8+8+4+4+6+6+6+8+4+2+4+ 4+24+4 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 4 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS214. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS214).

ISBN 9781491152409. UPC: 680160909902.

Adven ture Express is about a train heading out to the old west, seeking new adventures and new opportunities. The piece focuses on the beautiful country sides, breathtaking vistas and the hard work of building a new land. It is a contest style piece by budding composer John Pasternak. It is tuneful and well-scored. Perfect for your next contest/festival performance.
Adventure Express is about a train heading out to the old west, seeking new adventures and new opportunities. The piece focuses on the beautiful countrysides, breathtaking vistas and the hard work of building a new land.The beginning of the piece should have a very marcato feel. Measure 18 should have a lighter feel than the beginning, with the snare drum playing the part of the rail cars going over the tracks. Be sure to pay attention to the accents in the trumpet, xylophone and snare drum lining up with the accents played by the rest of the ensemble. At m. 55, the xylophone should ring out and should be played with intention. At m. 71, the piece returns to a marcato style, and remains until the end of the piece. There are a few sudden dynamic changes that are crucial for effect, so pay close attention to those changes.

March. By Kenneth J. Alford. Arranged by Andrew Balent. Concert Band. For Flute, Oboe, Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Horn, Tenor I, Tenor II, Euphonium, Bassoon, Tuba, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Bells, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet in Bb, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet I, Cornet I, Trumpet II, Cornet II, Horn, Tenor I, Tenor II, Bassoon, Euphonium, Baritone (Treble Clef in Bb), Tuba, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Bells. This edition: Easy Band. Carl Fischer Young Band Series. Level: Grade 2-2.5. Score and Set of Parts. 19 pages. Published by Carl Fischer.

Concert Band (2 flutes, 2 oboes, 3 clarinets in Bb, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, 2 alto saxophones, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 3 trumpets in Bb, 4 horns in F, 3 trombones, euphonium, tuba, timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals) - Intermediate

SKU: FT.FM274

Composed by Ian Vlemmiks. Score and Parts. Forton Music #FM274. Published by Forton Music (FT.FM274).

ISBN 9790570481736.

Conc ert Band - 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 3 Clarinets in Bb, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, 2 Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 3 Trumpets in Bb, 4 horns in F, 3 Trombones, Euphonium, Tuba, Timpani, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Cymbals. A set of variations on an Irish folk tune for full concert band by Ian Vlemmiks. This rousing tune is presented in many guises – folk sounding,  rousing, toe tapping sections give way to slower and more reflective/mournful variations . The music then switches from compound time to simple time for a march-like section, before a switch back to compound time for a richly chromatic version. Finally, brass fanfares and woodwind trills lead to a big finish. Great for the concert platform, the simpler phrase structures make this piece fairly straightforward to follow, even if some parts are technically harder (particularly flute 1 and clarinet 1).

(A Revolutionary Method for Early-Intermediate Musicians (Percussion---Snare Drum, Bass Drum and Accessories)). By Robert Sheldon, Peter Boonshaft, Dave Black, and Bob Phillips. Concert Band. For Percussion?ÛÓSnare Drum, Bass Drum and Accessories. Band Method; Book; CD; DVD; Method/Instruction. Sound Innovations. Early Intermediate. 48 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

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.

Concert Band (piccolo/2 flutes, 2 oboes, 3 clarinets in Bb, 2 bassoons, 2 alto saxophones, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 3 trumpets in Bb, 4 horns in F, 2 trombones, bass trombone, euphonium/baritone, tuba, side drum, bass drum) - Intermediate

SKU: FT.FM271

Composed by Ian Vlemmiks. Score and Parts. Forton Music #FM271. Published by Forton Music (FT.FM271).

ISBN 9790570481705.

Conc ert Band - Piccolo/2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 3 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons, 2 Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 3 Trumpets in Bb, 4 horns in F, 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Euphonium/Baritone, Tuba, Side Drum, Bass Drum. A rousing opening section with impressive countermelodies lead to a middle section in the relative major. Here, the tune is put into the bass parts with some interjections from the upper parts. The final section is a stately chorale reminiscent of Elgar at his finest! Straightforward phrasing and relatively straightforward parts make this accessible to the majority of bands.

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

SKU: CF.CPS214F

Composed by John Pasternak. Concert Band (CPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 24 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CPS214F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS214F).

ISBN 9781491153086. UPC: 680160910588.

Adven ture Express is about a train heading out to the old west, seeking new adventures and new opportunities. The piece focuses on the beautiful country sides, breathtaking vistas and the hard work of building a new land. It is a contest style piece by budding composer John Pasternak. It is tuneful and well-scored. Perfect for your next contest/festival performance.
Adventure Express is about a train heading out to the old west, seeking new adventures and new opportunities. The piece focuses on the beautiful countrysides, breathtaking vistas and the hard work of building a new land.The beginning of the piece should have a very marcato feel. Measure 18 should have a lighter feel than the beginning, with the snare drum playing the part of the rail cars going over the tracks. Be sure to pay attention to the accents in the trumpet, xylophone and snare drum lining up with the accents played by the rest of the ensemble. At m. 55, the xylophone should ring out and should be played with intention. At m. 71, the piece returns to a marcato style, and remains until the end of the piece. There are a few sudden dynamic changes that are crucial for effect, so pay close attention to those changes.