Arranged by David Shaffer. Patriotic. Young concert band. Elementary. Level: Grade 1.5. Score and set of parts. Composed 2002. Duration 0:01:45. Published by C.L. Barnhouse.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-3637-01

Composed by Robert W. Smith. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR351). Extra full score. Composed 2007. Duration 5 minutes, 15 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3637-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3637-01).

Spirit of the Winds, a concert/festival work for the developing band, was inspired by the beautiful Temecula Valley of California. Each year, the sky over the valley is filled with hot air balloons creating a visual sight that is not soon forgotten. Of course, balloons are unable to steer and must fly with the gentle breezes of the air current. As a result, those subject to the spirit of the winds can find themselves over festival grounds or floating above the beautiful Temecula Valley vineyards. Beginning with a bold, yet mysterious statement, the introduction gives way to a soaring melody as our flight begins. Cascading figures in the woodwinds create the effect of wind currents followed by a beautiful secondary melodic statement. The original theme returns leading to a very energetic conclusion. Accessible to a wide range of concert bands, Spirit of the Winds provides multiple teaching opportunities and will be enjoyed by both performer and audience.

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 Brian Balmages. Arranged by Brian Balmages. For beginning concert band. FJH Beginning Band. Full set (score and parts). Score only also available: B1120S. Grade 1. Score and set of parts. Composed 2002. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc

Concert band - Grade 1

SKU: CL.024-4411-01

(A Glorious Fanfare). Young Concert Band. Rising Band Series for Developing Bands! Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR386). Extra full score. Composed 2015. Duration 1 minute, 34 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #024-4411-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.024-4411-01).

Music that is highly inspirational and well-scored best describes the reasons why you would want to perform this outstanding new work for band. An introduction consisting of driving percussion and powerful chords leads us to a very expressive theme that musically illuminates the strong message of hope. The powerful ending will leave a lasting impact for your audience to remember. A great way to start the concert!

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.AMP-480-140

Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 2019. 40 pages. Anglo Music Press #AMP 480-140. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-480-140).

English-German-French- Dutch.

Aurora Dances was commissioned by the Hong Kong-based Winter Band Festival, and consists of three movements, to be played without a break. ‘Aurora Borealis’ opens with florid woodwind figures and highlights different sections of the band in turn. The second movement ‘Aurora Australis’ leads to a sombre chorale, which builds to a full-band climax. The finale ‘Aurora Dances’ is characterised by rhythmic, dance-like themes. A central section features a contrasting legato melody, but this doesn’t dispel the energetic feel of the opening, which returns to close the work.

Aurora Dances werd geschreven in opdracht van het Winter Band Festival in Hongkong. Het werk bestaat uit drie delen die in elkaar overlopen. ‘Aurora Borealis’ opent met sierlijke motieven in het hout en bevat korte, herhaalde frasen waarin de verschillende secties afwisselend in de schijnwerpers worden gezet. Het melancholieke koraal van deel twee, ‘Aurora Australis’, ontvouwt zich tot een climax in het hele orkest. Het laatste deel, ‘Aurora Dances’ wordt gekenmerkt door ritmische, dansachtige thema’s. Een middengedeelte bevat een contrasterende legato melodie, maar die gaat niet ten koste van het energieke gevoel van de opening, waarmee het werk wordtafgesloten.

Aurora Dances wurde vom Winter Band Festival in Hongkong in Auftrag gegeben und wird ohne Pause gespielt. Aurora Borealis“ beginnt mit überschwänglichen Holzbläserfiguren und hebt abwechselnd verschiedene Sektionen des Blasorchesters hervor. Der zweite Satz, Aurora Australis“, führt zu einem düsteren Choral, der sich zu einem Höhepunkt des kompletten Orchesters aufbaut. Das Finale, Aurora Dances“, zeichnet sich durch rhythmische und tänzerische Themen aus. Ein zentraler Abschnitt ist durch eine kontrastierende Legato-Melodie geprägt, die jedoch die energiegeladene Stimmung des Anfangs nicht aufhebt, welche am Ende des Werkes wiederkehrt

Comman de du Festival hivernal des harmonies, basé Hong-Kong, Aurora Dances se compose de trois mouvements interprétés sans interruption. « Aurora Borealis » s’ouvre avec des figures élaborées aux bois et met en avant divers pupitres de l’orchestre. Le deuxième mouvement, « Aurora Australis », introduit un choral sombre qui aboutit un climax en tutti. Le final, « Aurora Dances », se caractérise par des thèmes rythmiques et dansants. Le passage central présente un contraste avec une mélodie legato, sans pourtant dissiper la sensation d’énergie du début qui revient pour clore la pièce.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.024-3925-01

Composed by J. Wagner. Young Concert Band. Rising Band Series for Developing Bands! Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR370). Extra full score. Composed 2010. Duration 1 minute, 32 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #024-3925-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.024-3925-01).

Leading to Command of the Concert Band! A march, such as this time-tested classic, is a wonderful way to demonstrate musical style to your young performing ensemble. Maintaining a steady tempo, utilizing dynamic contrast and playing with the appropriate amount of energy are but a few of the lessons that are there for the teaching. A great opportunity for your students to learn!

Band concert band - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS122F

Composed by Larry Clark. Beginning Band (BPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #BPS122F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS122F).

ISBN 9781491152768. UPC: 680160910267.

As the title implies, this piece is written in a contemplative manner for beginning students.  It is a good piece to demonstrate basic compositional techniques that the students will be able identify easily in the piece. It begins with a lush opening section with an elegant melody to work on musicianship. This is contrasted by the uptempo section of the piece based on the same basic musical material, but in a varied style and frolicking feel. A very satisfying piece for beginning wind players.
Contemplation : the action to look thoughtfully at something for a long time.When composing music that will be used with younger students, I want to stimulate thoughtfulness in them. In this particular piece I want the students to be able to stretch their musicianship beyond their experience on their instruments to play in a contemplative manner. To me, this is the essence of musical playing in an emotional and thoughtful way. It is something that cannot be stressed enough, even in students that have just begun to play. As soon as possible, they should be asked to put themselves into the music and make it more than the notes and rhythms on the page.This piece is my attempt to provide very young students, who are just beginning their musical journey, with something they can reach technically, but have to stretch for musically. The amount of notes and rhythms is limited, but students should strive for beauty of tone, good phrasing and emotional involvement.After a short introduction, the heartfelt main theme begins at a lyrical and slow tempo. This is developed with the addition of a secondary theme, featuring the lower voices, before the piece leads to an Allegro section that is based on the same musical material with a difference in tempo and a variation in rhythm patterns. The piece can serve to show students that the same basic music can have an entirely different emotional connection with differences in tempo, rhythm and style, with the first section of the piece being sentimental and the faster section being more joyous in nature.  As with all of my pieces for younger students, it is completely acceptable to me for you to adjust the tempo to fit the educational needs of your students.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.

Band concert band - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS122

Composed by Larry Clark. Beginning Band (BPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+8+2+5+2+2+8+3+6+3+1+1 +2+4+12+2 pages. Duration 5 minutes, 1 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #BPS122. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS122).

ISBN 9781491152089. UPC: 680160909582.

As the title implies, this piece is written in a contemplative manner for beginning students.  It is a good piece to demonstrate basic compositional techniques that the students will be able identify easily in the piece. It begins with a lush opening section with an elegant melody to work on musicianship. This is contrasted by the up tempo section of the piece based on the same basic musical material, but in a varied style and frolicking feel. A very satisfying piece for beginning wind players.
Contemplation : the action to look thoughtfully at something for a long time.When composing music that will be used with younger students, I want to stimulate thoughtfulness in them. In this particular piece I want the students to be able to stretch their musicianship beyond their experience on their instruments to play in a contemplative manner. To me, this is the essence of musical playing in an emotional and thoughtful way. It is something that cannot be stressed enough, even in students that have just begun to play. As soon as possible, they should be asked to put themselves into the music and make it more than the notes and rhythms on the page.This piece is my attempt to provide very young students, who are just beginning their musical journey, with something they can reach technically, but have to stretch for musically. The amount of notes and rhythms is limited, but students should strive for beauty of tone, good phrasing and emotional involvement.After a short introduction, the heartfelt main theme begins at a lyrical and slow tempo. This is developed with the addition of a secondary theme, featuring the lower voices, before the piece leads to an Allegro section that is based on the same musical material with a difference in tempo and a variation in rhythm patterns. The piece can serve to show students that the same basic music can have an entirely different emotional connection with differences in tempo, rhythm and style, with the first section of the piece being sentimental and the faster section being more joyous in nature.  As with all of my pieces for younger students, it is completely acceptable to me for you to adjust the tempo to fit the educational needs of your students.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.

Composed by Vince Gassi. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Alfred Concert Band. Grade 4. 276 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Concert Band - Grade 4

SKU: AP.41965S

Composed by Vince Gassi. Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Concert Band. Programmatic. Score. 24 pages. Alfred Music #00-41965S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.41965S).

ISBN 9781470664732. UPC: 038081471334. English.

Inspired by the poem, High Flight, by American WWII pilot, John Gillespie Magee, Jr., this energetic work calls to mind the thrill and freedom of flight. Opening with rhythmic energy in the winds and rich harmonic statements in the brass, the mood gives way to a sensitive lyrical section. A dynamic development of the opening statement leads, ultimately, to a powerful and climactic ending. An excellent contest piece, this selection will enhance any program. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.DHP-0981118-010

Composed by Jan Van der Roost. Inspiration Series. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1998. De Haske Publications #DHP 0981118-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0981118-010).

This piece was commissioned by the ‘Concert Band Vlamertinge’ and is a plea for peace: the title translates as ‘Peace on Earth’. This is expressed by means of the vocal contribution expected from the performers. In various places of the piece you can recognize, the words ‘Et In Terra Pax’ - an appeal for peace - at first jumbled together but later more rhythmically structured, developing into synchronized massed voices.The work starts with a pentatonic theme based on the notes D, E, G, A and C (taken from ‘ConCErtbAnD VlAmErtinGE’ and the name of the conductor, NiCk VAnDEnDriessChe). A somewhat sad melody is developed during an orchestral climax which leads to the firstexplosion of sound (measure 62 onwards). Suddenly the opening measures are recaptured, albeit with a differently colored sound: the words ‘Et In Terra Pax’ bring the first movement to a close. A restless Allegro follows which abruptly stops and is replaced by a calming cho-rale-like passage. A narrator reads aloud the poem ‘Sonnet’ by the young poet Charles Hamilton Sorley, who was killed during World War I. This poem fittingly puts into words the cruelty and senselessness of war. After the expanded recapitulation of the allegro, the broad, almost infinite atmosphere of the beginning returns. Clarinet and English horn play the pentatonic opening theme once more, this time broadly, while the words ‘Et In Terra... Pax’ are repeated again and again by the rest of the orchestra.The composer has purposely avoided all forms of aggression and bombastic sounds regularly used in works about war. Fear of violence and destruction can be heard and felt during the allegro passages. The charged opening makes way in the end for hope: May peacefulness replace cruelty in everyday life, too.

Dieses Werk wurde im Auftrag der Concert Band Vlamertinge geschrieben und ist ein Plädoyer an den Frieden: Der Titel bedeutet dann auch ‘Frieden auf Erden’. Dies kommt unter anderem im vokalen Anteil der Ausführenden zum Ausdruck. An verschiedenenStellen des Werkes erklingen, anfangs durcheinander dann zu einem rhythmischen und strukturierten Synchrongesang vereint, die Worte ‘Et In Terra Pax’ wie ein flehendes Gebet für den Frieden.

Ein pentatonisches Thema formt den Anfang dieses Werkes, basierend auf den Noten D, E, G, A, und C, die dem Namen: ‘ConCErtbAnD VlAmErtingE’ und dem Namen des Dirigenten NiCk VAnDEnDriessChe entstammen. Während der orchestralen Klimax, die zu einemersten Klangausbruch führt (ab Takt 62), entsteht eine etwas traurige Melodie. Plötzlich werden dann die Eingangstakte wiederaufgenommen, wenn auch mit einer veränderten Klangfarbe; die Worte ‘Et In Terra Pax’ runden den ersten Teil daraufhin ab. Esfolgt ein unruhiges Allegro, das überraschend durch eine Choralartigen Passage voller Ruhe unterbrochen wird. Eine Sprechstimme liest währenddessen das Gedicht Sonnet des jungen Dichters Charles Hamilton Sorley vor, der im ersten Weltkriegfiel. Es findet für die Grausamkeit und Sinnlosigkeit des Krieges die passenden Worte. Nachdem das Allegro, diesmal mit einigen Ausbreitungen, wiederholt wird, kehrt die weite, beinahe unendliche Atmosphäre des Beginns wieder zurück. Klarinettenspielen zusammen mit einem Englischhorn das pentatonische Eingangsthema ein letztes Mal in ausgebreiteter Fassung, wobei das “Et In Terra Pax’ durch den Rest des Orchesters stets wiederholt wird.Der Komponist hat bewusst auf jegliche Form der Aggression oder bombastischen Vertonung, die in so vielen Werken über den Krieg zu finden ist, vermieden. Dennoch ist die Angst vor Gewalt und Zerstörung vor allem in den Allegro-Passagen deutlich zuhören und zu fühlen. Am Ende macht die anfängliche Spannung jedoch der Hoffnung Platz: Möge die Friedlichkeit auch im täglichen Leben die Grausamkeit verbannen….

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.

Composed by Conaway. For concert band. Concert Band Series. Level 3.5. Score and set of parts. Duration 5 minutes, 48 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.AMP-056-010

Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2003. Anglo Music Press #AMP 056-010. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-056-010).

As the title suggests, this piece comprises a set of variations on an original chorale,which is presented in the opening bars.The chorale uses the dark middle and lower sections of the band and is extended with minor variations until a pause leads to the first real variation, marked Vivo. This is in the form of a moto perpetuo. The second variation is a beautiful Andante introduced by a solo clarinet. Following a full band climax the final variation opens with quiet, nervous energy until its main theme is introduced.The chorale makes a brief appearance until the main theme reappears. This leads to a triumphant final augmented statement of the chorale theme, decorated by theflorid clarinet theme in the upper woodwinds. A dazzling new concert work.

Zoals de titel al aangeeft, bestaat het stuk uit een aantal variaties op een oorspronkelijk koraal, dat aan het begin wordt ge ntroduceerd. Het koraal, stevig verankerd in c mineur, komt naar voren in de donkere midden- en lage sectiesvan het orkest en wordt uitgebouwd met variaties in mineur, totdat een korte pauze de overgang vormt naar de eerste echte variatie, Vivo getiteld. Dit is een moto perpetuo. De tweede variatie, een krachtige Andante, introduceerteen soloklarinet. Na een climax in het hele orkest vangt de laatste variatie aan met een stille, nerveuze energie totdat het hoofdthema naar voren komt. Het koraal duikt even op totdat het hoofdthema weer verschijnt. Dit leidtnaar een glorierijke laatste reprise van het koraalthema in verbreding, omspeeld met het zwierige klarinetthema in het hoge hout. Een verbluffend nieuw concertwerk.

In drei sehr unterschiedlichen Variationen kommen in diesem Werk alle Register des Blasorchesters zum Zug: Die mittleren und tieferen Register stellen den originalen Choral in Moll vor, darauf folgt die erste, lyrische Variation im Tenorregister. Eine Solo-Klarinette präsentiert die metrische zweite Variation, abgelöst vom gesamten Blasorchester. Die hohen Holzbläser spielen eine wichtige Rolle in der dritten Variation, die zunächst verhalten einsetztt, dann aber das Werk zu einem triiumphalen Schluss führt. Ein interessantes Werk, das keine Wünsche bei Musikern oder Zuhörern offen lässt!

Chorale and Variations est une oeuvre de commande pour l’École Intercommunale de Gaillon Aubevoye en France (Dir. : Thierry Patel). Cette pièce est structurée selon la forme du choral suivi de trois variations sur le thème. Ancré dans la tonalité de Do mineur, le choral se développe dans les registres médium et grave de l’orchestre puis est élargi avec une succession de variations lyriques, florissantes, triomphantes et ornementées.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.AMP-056-140

Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 2003. 56 pages. Anglo Music Press #AMP 056-140. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-056-140).

As the title suggests, this piece comprises a set of variations on an original chorale,which is presented in the opening bars.The chorale uses the dark middle and lower sections of the band and is extended with minor variations until a pause leads to the first real variation, marked Vivo. This is in the form of a moto perpetuo. The second variation is a beautiful Andante introduced by a solo clarinet. Following a full band climax the final variation opens with quiet, nervous energy until its main theme is introduced.The chorale makes a brief appearance until the main theme reappears. This leads to a triumphant final augmented statement of the chorale theme, decorated by theflorid clarinet theme in the upper woodwinds. A dazzling new concert work.

Zoals de titel al aangeeft, bestaat het stuk uit een aantal variaties op een oorspronkelijk koraal, dat aan het begin wordt ge ntroduceerd. Het koraal, stevig verankerd in c mineur, komt naar voren in de donkere midden- en lage sectiesvan het orkest en wordt uitgebouwd met variaties in mineur, totdat een korte pauze de overgang vormt naar de eerste echte variatie, Vivo getiteld. Dit is een moto perpetuo. De tweede variatie, een krachtige Andante, introduceerteen soloklarinet. Na een climax in het hele orkest vangt de laatste variatie aan met een stille, nerveuze energie totdat het hoofdthema naar voren komt. Het koraal duikt even op totdat het hoofdthema weer verschijnt. Dit leidtnaar een glorierijke laatste reprise van het koraalthema in verbreding, omspeeld met het zwierige klarinetthema in het hoge hout. Een verbluffend nieuw concertwerk.

In drei sehr unterschiedlichen Variationen kommen in diesem Werk alle Register des Blasorchesters zum Zug: Die mittleren und tieferen Register stellen den originalen Choral in Moll vor, darauf folgt die erste, lyrische Variation im Tenorregister. Eine Solo-Klarinette präsentiert die metrische zweite Variation, abgelöst vom gesamten Blasorchester. Die hohen Holzbläser spielen eine wichtige Rolle in der dritten Variation, die zunächst verhalten einsetzt, dann aber das Werk zu einem triiumphalen Schluss führt. Ein interessantes Werk, das keine Wünsche bei Musikern oder Zuhörern offen lässt!

Chorale and Variations est une oeuvre de commande pour l’École Intercommunale de Gaillon Aubevoye en France (Dir. : Thierry Patel). Cette pièce est structurée selon la forme du choral suivi de trois variations sur le thème. Ancré dans la tonalité de Do mineur, le choral se développe dans les registres médium et grave de l’orchestre puis est élargi avec une succession de variations lyriques, florissantes, triomphantes et ornementées.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-2594-01

March. Composed by Alexander. Arranged by Glover. Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 2014. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-2594-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-2594-01).

A previously unpublished work by Russell Alexander (1877-1915), probably composed in the early 1900's. Dedicated to Patrick Conway, a leading conductor and bandmaster from the early 20th century. This edition, created from the coposer's original manuscripts, includes full score and parts for contemporary concert band instrumentation.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-2594-00

March. Composed by Alexander. Arranged by Glover. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2014. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-2594-00. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-2594-00).

A previously unpublished work by Russell Alexander (1877-1915), probably composed in the early 1900's. Dedicated to Patrick Conway, a leading conductor and bandmaster from the early 20th century. This edition, created from the coposer's original manuscripts, includes full score and parts for contemporary concert band instrumentation.

Concert Band - Grade 4

SKU: HL.44002765

Score and Parts. Composed by Jan Van der Roost. De Haske Concert Band. Concert. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1998. De Haske Publications #0981118-010. Published by De Haske Publications (HL.44002765).

UPC: 073999027655. 9.5x13.5x0.97 inches.

This piece was commissioned by the 'Concert Band Vlamertinge' and is a plea for peace: the title translates as 'Peace on Earth'. This is expressed by means of the vocal contribution expected from the performers. In various places of the piece you can recognize, the words 'Et In Terra Pax' - an appeal for peace - at first jumbled together but later more rhythmically structured, developing into synchronized massed voices.The work starts with a pentatonic theme based on the notes D, E, G, A and C (taken from 'ConCErtbAnD VlAmErtinGE' and the name of the conductor, NiCk VAnDEnDriessChe). A somewhat sad melody is developed during an orchestral climax which leads to the firstexplosion of sound (measure 62 onwards). Suddenly the opening measures are recaptured, albeit with a differently colored sound: the words 'Et In Terra Pax' bring the first movement to a close. A restless Allegro follows which abruptly stops and is replaced by a calming cho-rale-like passage. A narrator reads aloud the poem 'Sonnet' by the young poet Charles Hamilton Sorley, who was killed during World War I. This poem fittingly puts into words the cruelty and senselessness of war. After the expanded recapitulation of the allegro, the broad, almost infinite atmosphere of the beginning returns. Clarinet and English horn play the pentatonic opening theme once more, this time broadly, while the words 'Et In Terra... Pax' are repeated again and again by the rest of the orchestra.The composer has purposely avoided all forms of aggression and bombastic sounds regularly used in works about war. Fear of violence and destruction can be heard and felt during the allegro passages. The charged opening makes way in the end for hope: May peacefulness replace cruelty in everyday life, too.

Dieses Werk wurde im Auftrag der Concert Band Vlamertinge geschrieben und ist ein Pladoyer an den Frieden: Der Titel bedeutet dann auch 'Frieden auf Erden'. Dies kommt unter anderem im vokalen Anteil der Ausfuhrenden zum Ausdruck. An verschiedenenStellen des Werkes erklingen, anfangs durcheinander dann zu einem rhythmischen und strukturierten Synchrongesang vereint, die Worte 'Et In Terra Pax' wie ein flehendes Gebet fur den Frieden.

Ein pentatonisches Thema formt den Anfang dieses Werkes, basierend auf den Noten D, E, G, A, und C, die dem Namen: 'ConCErtbAnD VlAmErtingE' und dem Namen des Dirigenten NiCk VAnDEnDriessChe entstammen. Wahrend der orchestralen Klimax, die zu einemersten Klangausbruch fuhrt (ab Takt 62), entsteht eine etwas traurige Melodie. Plotzlich werden dann die Eingangstakte wiederaufgenommen, wenn auch mit einer veranderten Klangfarbe; die Worte 'Et In Terra Pax' runden den ersten Teil daraufhin ab. Esfolgt ein unruhiges Allegro, das uberraschend durch eine Choralartigen Passage voller Ruhe unterbrochen wird. Eine Sprechstimme liest wahrenddessen das Gedicht Sonnet des jungen Dichters Charles Hamilton Sorley vor, der im ersten Weltkriegfiel. Es findet fur die Grausamkeit und Sinnlosigkeit des Krieges die passenden Worte. Nachdem das Allegro, diesmal mit einigen Ausbreitungen, wiederholt wird, kehrt die weite, beinahe unendliche Atmosphare des Beginns wieder zuruck. Klarinettenspielen zusammen mit einem Englischhorn das pentatonische Eingangsthema ein letztes Mal in ausgebreiteter Fassung, wobei das Et In Terra Pax' durch den Rest des Orchesters stets wiederholt wird.Der Komponist hat bewusst auf jegliche Form der Aggression oder bombastischen Vertonung, die in so vielen Werken uber den Krieg zu finden ist, vermieden. Dennoch ist die Angst vor Gewalt und Zerstorung vor allem in den Allegro-Passagen deutlich zuhoren und zu fuhlen. Am Ende macht die anfangliche Spannung jedoch der Hoffnung Platz: Moge die Friedlichkeit auch im taglichen Leben die Grausamkeit verbannen...

Concert band - Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-4291-00

Composed by Neeck. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR381). Score and set of parts. Composed 2014. Duration 4 minutes, 42 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4291-00. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4291-00).

Commissioned in honor of a beloved band director who passed away at too young an age, Force of Destiny is a bold, beautiful, and upbeat celebration of the meaning of life and the pursuit of one’s destiny. A gentle introduction leads to up-tempo themes that are alternately martial and lyrical. The delicate middle section, which builds to a powerful climax, provides an expressive showcase for your band. A strong restatement of the opening theme powers to a bold and dramatic finish. The variety of themes, tempos, colors, and expressions in this piece make it ideal for contest or competition, and an excellent way to showcase the subtly and power of your ensemble.

Concert band - Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-4291-01

Composed by Neeck. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR381). Extra full score. Composed 2014. Duration 4 minutes, 42 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4291-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4291-01).

Commissioned in honor of a beloved band director who passed away at too young an age, Force of Destiny is a bold, beautiful, and upbeat celebration of the meaning of life and the pursuit of one’s destiny. A gentle introduction leads to up-tempo themes that are alternately martial and lyrical. The delicate middle section, which builds to a powerful climax, provides an expressive showcase for your band. A strong restatement of the opening theme powers to a bold and dramatic finish. The variety of themes, tempos, colors, and expressions in this piece make it ideal for contest or competition, and an excellent way to showcase the subtly and power of your ensemble.

Composed by Jacob De Haan. De Haske Concert Band. Portuguese, Concert. Softcover. Published by De Haske Publications

Commissioned by American Composers Forum. Composed by Thomas Duffy. Score and full set of parts. BandQuest. March. Published by American Composers Forum

(BandQuest Series Grade 3). By Jennifer Higdon. For Concert Band (Score). BandQuest. Grade 3. 21 pages. Published by American Composers Forum

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.DHP-0910271-010

Composed by Jan Van der Roost. Brilliant Marches. March. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1991. De Haske Publications #DHP 0910271-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0910271-010).

Mercury is a concert march composed in a typically British idiom. In 1990, Jan Van der Roost wrote this piece on the occasion of the 15-year anniversary of his own band: Brass Band Midden Brabant. Like many British marches, the main theme is written in a minor key. Powerful and virtuoso themes characterize the first part of this march, while the trio melody is much more melodical, offering the tenor register to display its lyrical skills. Follows a dynamic passage for trombones and trumpets/cornets, leading to a grandioso version of the main trio melody and thus concluding this march in a magnificent way.

Een stevige concertmars met een trio van een ongekende schoonheid. Een klassieker binnen het blaasmuziekrepertoire.

Mercury ist ohne Zweifel einer der weltweit bekanntesten Märsche für Blasorchester er stammt aus der Feder des belgischen Komponisten Jan Van der Roost.

Mercury est sans doute l’une des plus célèbres marches de concert du répertoire pour Orchestre, composée par le belge Jan Van der Roost.

Composta dal belga Jan Van der Roost, Mercury è sicura¬mente una delle marce più famose del suo repertorio.

Band Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS217F

Composed by Carl Strommen. Concert Band (CPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 24 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CPS217F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS217F).

ISBN 9781491153116. UPC: 680160910618.

The title, Aerius, is a Latin term meaning “soaring” or “rising aloft”.  This piece is signature Carl Strommen at his best. The piece begins with a lush brass chorale that is developed before leading to an energetic presto section.  The composition comes full circle and finishes with a majestic return of the chorale material from the opening.  A welcome addition to the repertoire.
The title Aerius is a Latin term meaning “soaring” or “rising aloft.” The students chose this title to signify the forward momentum and overall journey of their time in the high school band program. With new events and performances, and a first time commissioning a work, this piece signifies the great strides the band has made in recent years.The opening brass chorale section should be played very connected, observing the two-measure phrasing and breathing as one cohesive unit. The Presto section at m. 25 should be taken between 165-170 bpm. the vibraphone soloist should use medium-hard mallets with the pedal on. The sustained notes at m. 41 should be played way under the upper woodwinds to get the greatest effect as it builds in volume and intensity in m. 49, and again into m. 57.At m. 69, the percussion must sustain the pulse to the conductor’s tempo, careful not to add accents they’re hearing among the other sections. After the ritardando in m. 83, push the tempo at m. 85 slightly to where the woodwinds feel comfortable playing the triplet figure with appropriate breathing and phrasing.- Andrew Monsen, Hauppauge High School Band Director, June 2017.

Band Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS217

Composed by Carl Strommen. Concert Band (CPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+4+8+16+16+4+4+4+4+4+4+ 8+8+8+4+4+6+6+6+6+8+2+2+4 +8+24+4 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 18 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS217. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS217).

ISBN 9781491152430. UPC: 680160909933.

The title, Aerius, is a Latin term meaning “soaring” or “rising aloft”.  This piece is signature Carl Strommen at his best. The piece begins with a lush brass chorale that is developed before leading to an energetic presto section.  The composition comes full circle and finishes with a majestic return of the chorale material from the opening.  A welcome addition to the repertoire.
The title Aerius is a Latin term meaning “soaring” or “rising aloft.” The students chose this title to signify the forward momentum and overall journey of their time in the high school band program. With new events and performances, and a first time commissioning a work, this piece signifies the great strides the band has made in recent years.The opening brass chorale section should be played very connected, observing the two-measure phrasing and breathing as one cohesive unit. The Presto section at m. 25 should be taken between 165-170 bpm. the vibraphone soloist should use medium-hard mallets with the pedal on. The sustained notes at m. 41 should be played way under the upper woodwinds to get the greatest effect as it builds in volume and intensity in m. 49, and again into m. 57.At m. 69, the percussion must sustain the pulse to the conductor’s tempo, careful not to add accents they’re hearing among the other sections. After the ritardando in m. 83, push the tempo at m. 85 slightly to where the woodwinds feel comfortable playing the triplet figure with appropriate breathing and phrasing.- Andrew Monsen, Hauppauge High School Band Director, June 2017.

By Edward C. Wentz. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Alfred Debut Series. Level: grade .5. Conductor Score & Parts. 58 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-0981153-140

Arranged by Naohiro Iwai. New Sounds for Concert Band. Original Light Music. Score Only. Composed 1998. De Haske Publications #DHP 0981153-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0981153-140).

De aanstekelijke muziek van Benny Goodman was de drijvende kracht achter het swingtijdperk van de jaren dertig. Met de bekende hits Let’s Dance, Stompin' at the Savoy, Moonglow en Sing, Sing, Sing is deze energieke engoed geschreven medley een gepast eerbetoon aan het honderdste geboortejaar van de ‘King of Swing’.

An Benny Goodman, der vor mehr als 100 Jahren in Chicago gebunden wurde, knüpfen sich viele Erinnerungen. Naohiro Iwai widmete dem großen Jazzklarinettisten und Big-Band-Leader eine musikalische Hommage mit einem stilgerechten Medley für Blasorchester aus Memories of You, Don’t Be that Way, Stompin’ at the Savoy, Flying Home, Bugle Call Rag und Sing, Sing, Sing.

Le 30 mai 1909, naissait Chicago, Benjamin David Goodman, clarinettiste, saxophoniste et leader de Big Band. En 1934, Benny Goodman fonde son premier orchestre et lance l’ère du swing. Il sera sacré « roi du swing » au Carnegie Hall de New York en 1938. Il enchantera de son style et de sa sonorité plus de cinquante ans d’histoire du jazz, jusqu’ la fin de sa vie. Interprétez six des plus grands succès du King of Swing : Memories of You, Don’t Be That Way, Stompin’ at the Savoy, Flying Home, Bugle Call Rag et Sing, Sing, Sing.