By Brian S. Mason. Percussion Ensemble. For 3 vibraphones, 3 marimbas (low A), timpani, bass guitar, drum set, djembe, vibra slap, 4 suspended cymbals, crotales (1 octave), mark tree, triangle, African claves, 2 gong drums, 2 shekeres, woodblock. An additional marimba can be used for lead/solo setup. (10 or 11 players). Level: Advanced. Full score and CD-Rom (containing printable parts). Duration 4:00. Published by Tapspace Publications.

Marching percussion ensemble (Snare, Tenor Drums, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Vibes, Tambourine, Cowbell, Wood Block, Congas, Impact Bass Drum, Triangle, Hi Hat, China Cymbal, Medium Suspended Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, 8 Concert Toms (graduating in pitch)) - Grade 6

SKU: RF.0312-WTCD

Composed by Tony Sawyer. Marching Series. Score and digital audio. Duration 1:06. Row-Loff Publications #0312-WTCD. Published by Row-Loff Publications (RF.0312-WTCD).

Afro, Latin and Modern Grooves for Percussion Ensemble. Composed by Herwig Stieger. Music Styles & Regions, Latin American, Percussion: Hand Percussion and Bodhran, Method. Book/CD Set. 140 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Afro, Latin and Modern Grooves for Percussion Ensemble. Composed by Herwig Stieger. Music Styles and Regions, Latin American, Percussion: Hand Percussion and Bodhran, Method. Book/CD Set. 80 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Composed by Herwig Stieger. Music Styles and Regions, Latin American, Percussion: Hand Percussion and Bodhran, Method. Book/CD Set. 143 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.610477).

Full orchestra Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Contrabass, Crash Cymbals, Flute 1, Flute 2, Glockenspiel, Harp, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Oboe 2, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Piccolo, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trumpet 1 and more.

SKU: CF.SC88

Composed by William Grant Still. Full score. 32 pages. Duration 9 minutes, 20 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SC88. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SC88).

ISBN 9781491158845. UPC: 680160917563.

Willi am Grant Stillas catalog of works comprises over 200 pieces, including five symphonies, nine operas, four ballets and numerous works for chamber ensembles. He initially found employment as an oboist in pit orchestras in New York City, later as an arranger of popular music for various ensembles, including those by William C. Handy, James P. Johnson and Paul Whiteman. His career as a composer was launched with a performance in 1931 of his Symphony No. 1 aAfro-Americana by the Rochester Philharmonic, conducted by Howard Hanson, who would remain a life-long champion of Stillas orchestral works. By the 1950s the symphony had been performed in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and various European capitals. This notoriety earned Still a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1934, after which he moved to Los Angeles. He is credited as the first African-American to conduct a major orchestra (the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra), the first to have an opera performed by a major company (Troubled Island by the New York City Opera in 1949), and one of the first composers to write for radio, films and television. So numerous were his awards and accolades, including three Guggenheim Fellowships and a variety of honorary doctorates, that he was designated as the aDean of Afro-American Composers.a Still composed his Serenade for Orchestra in 1957 on a commission by the Great Falls High School in Great Falls, Montana. He later transcribed the work for a chamber ensemble of flute, clarinet, harp and strings. The piece reflects Stillas interest in American folk idioms, with conventional melodies and harmonies that nonetheless express a fresh and individual compositional voice.
William Grant Still's catalog of works comprises over 200 pieces, including five symphonies, nine operas, four ballets and numerous works for chamber ensembles. He initially found employment as an oboist in pit orchestras in New York City, later as an arranger of popular music for various ensembles, including those by William C. Handy, James P. Johnson and Paul Whiteman. His career as a composer was launched with a performance in 1931 of his Symphony No. 1 Afro-American by the Rochester Philharmonic, conducted by Howard Hanson, who would remain a life-long champion of Still's orchestral works. By the 1950s the symphony had been performed in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and various European capitals. This notoriety earned Still a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1934, after which he moved to Los Angeles. He is credited as the first African-American to conduct a major orchestra (the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra), the first to have an opera performed by a major company (Troubled Island by the New York City Opera in 1949), and one of the first composers to write for radio, films and television. So numerous were his awards and accolades, including three Guggenheim Fellowships and a variety of honorary doctorates, that he was designated as the Dean of Afro-American Composers. Still composed his Serenade for Orchestra in 1957 on a commission by the Great Falls High School in Great Falls, Montana. He later transcribed the work for a chamber ensemble of flute, clarinet, harp and strings. The piece reflects Still's interest in American folk idioms, with conventional melodies and harmonies that nonetheless express a fresh and individual compositional voice.
William Grant Still’s catalog of works comprises over 200 pieces, including five symphonies, nine operas, four ballets and numerous works for chamber ensembles. He initially found employment as an oboist in pit orchestras in New York City, later as an arranger of popular music for various ensembles, including those by William C. Handy, James P. Johnson and Paul Whiteman. His career as a composer was launched with a performance in 1931 of his Symphony No. 1 “Afro-American† by the Rochester Philharmonic, conducted by Howard Hanson, who would remain a life-long champion of Still’s orchestral works. By the 1950s the symphony had been performed in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and various European capitals.This notoriety earned Still a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1934, after which he moved to Los Angeles. He is credited as the first African-American to conduct a major orchestra (the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra), the first to have an opera performed by a major company (Troubled Island by the New York City Opera in 1949), and one of the first composers to write for radio, films and television. So numerous were his awards and accolades, including three Guggenheim Fellowships and a variety of honorary doctorates, that he was designated as the “Dean of Afro-American Composers.”Still composed his Serenade for Orchestra in 1957 on a commission by the Great Falls High School in Great Falls, Montana. He later transcribed the work for a chamber ensemble of flute, clarinet, harp and strings. The piece reflects Still’s interest in American folk idioms, with conventional melodies and harmonies that nonetheless express a fresh and individual compositional voice.

By Chris Crockarell. For marching percussion ensemble (Snare, Tenor Drums, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone (2 players), Large Tom, Sleigh Bells, Large Cowbell, Large Shaker or Shekere, Samba Whistle, Triangle, A Van Full of African Drums!). Grade 1. Score and parts. Duration 1:20. Published by Row-Loff Publications

Marching percussion ensemble (Snare, Tenor Drums, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Gong, Large Shaker, Cowbell, Suspended Cymbal, Glass Bottle, Vibraslap, Large Tom, Concert Bass Drum, Sleigh Bells, Drum Set, African Drums (Djembes), Optional Electric Bass, Full Band) - Grade 2

SKU: RF.0401-WTCD

Arranged by Chris Crockarell and Joe Murphy. Marching Series. Score and digital audio. Duration 1:50. Row-Loff Publications #0401-WTCD. Published by Row-Loff Publications (RF.0401-WTCD).

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Chimes, 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, Timpani, Trombone and more. - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS118F

Composed by Larry Clark Robert MacGimsey. SWS. Young Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 38 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YPS118F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS118F).

ISBN 9780825889806. UPC: 798408089801. 9x12 inches.

This subtle, yet tasteful arrangement for the holiday season includes the African-American styled piece Sweet Little Jesus Boy by Robert MacGimsey paired with the traditional Away in a Manger. Larry Clark continues to find creative ways to merge two popular Christmas favorites and make it seem as if they were always meant to be seamlessly combined. This is the mark of a great composer/arranger. We know you and your students will enjoy this stunning arrangement.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Bongos, Cabasa, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Claves, Cowbell, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Gong, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Mallet Percussion, Oboe and more. - Grade 5

SKU: CF.SPS45F

Fanfare, Theme and Variants. Composed by Larry Clark. SWS. Carl Fischer Symphonic Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 44 pages. Duration 6 minutes, 48 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS45F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS45F).

ISBN 9780825874420. UPC: 798408074425. 9x12 inches.

This piece is a tribute to the Da Vincian model of creativity. Using a single theme, Larry Clark uses da Vinci's approach to view this theme from every angle. Clark starts with a fanfare, followed by an original theme, then presents a multitude of variations on the themes in different keys, styles and time signatures. You'll find everything from African style to jigs in this incredibly complex piece; well worth the effort for your band.

By Gene Koshinski. Percussion Ensemble. For Percussion Ensemble (Conga Djembe, Low Woodblock Dundun (or low drum), Wood Drum (or wooden box w/ mallet) Bongos 2 Piccolo Woodblocks, Caxixi (basket shaker) Chinese Cymbals (pair) Gliss Gong African Double Bel

Band Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Percussion 4, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani and more. - Grade 3.5

SKU: CF.CPS97

Movement II - 'Sundowner'. Composed by Paul Basler. Carl Fischer Concert Performance Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 4+4+2+4+4+4+2+2+2+2+2+2+4 +4+4+2+2+3+3+2+3+4+1+1+1+ 2+12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CPS97. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS97).

ISBN 9780825870606. UPC: 798408070601. Key: F minor.

Sundowner, the second movement to Ngoma za Kenya, is a quiet interlude, depicting that time of the day when one relaxes under a favorite tree, sipping a drink, having a bite to eat and talking with friends while the sun goes down over the African savannah. Composer Paul Basler uses a wide array of harmonic shifts and colors in this musically satisfying piece.

Marching percussion ensemble (Snare, Tenor Drums, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone (2 players), Large Tom, Sleigh Bells, Large Cowbell, Large Shaker or Shekere, Samba Whistle, Triangle, A Van Full of African Drums!) - Grade 2

SKU: RF.0702-WTCD

Composed by Chris Crockarell. Marching Series. Score and digital audio. Duration 1:20. Row-Loff Publications #0702-WTCD. Published by Row-Loff Publications (RF.0702-WTCD).

Easy Marching Feature with Tutor CD.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Percussion 4, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani and more. - Grade 3.5

SKU: CF.CPS97F

Movement II - 'Sundowner'. Composed by Paul Basler. Carl Fischer Concert Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CPS97F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS97F).

ISBN 9780825870613. UPC: 798408070618.

Sundo wner, the second movement to Ngoma za Kenya, is a quiet interlude, depicting that time of the day when one relaxes under a favorite tree, sipping a drink, having a bite to eat and talking with friends while the sun goes down over the African savannah. Composer Paul Basler uses a wide array of harmonic shifts and colors in this musically satisfying piece.