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Sinfonia from La liberazione di Ruggiero
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Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1071664 Composed by Francesca Caccini. Arranged by Daniel Bukin. Classical,Contest,Festival,Instruction...
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Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1071664 Composed by Francesca Caccini. Arranged by Daniel Bukin. Classical,Contest,Festival,Instructional,Standards. Score and parts. 34 pages. T.U.X. People's Music #675351. Published by T.U.X. People's Music (A0.1071664). Extracted from Francesca Caccini's opera La liberazione di ruggiero dell'isola d'Alcina, this Sinfonia is a baroque masterpiece! Its individual lines weave around each other to create enthralling textures that your whole ensemble is sure to love!
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Sinfonia from Cantate 156
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Sinfonia from Cantate 156
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Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.931767 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Yves Bouillot. Baroque. Score and parts. 29 pages...
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Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.931767 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Yves Bouillot. Baroque. Score and parts. 29 pages. Yves Bouillot #6862369. Published by Yves Bouillot (A0.931767). This very famous opening piece of cantata 156 by J.S. Bach is here arranged for a wind orchestra. This music will sound beautiful in a resonating church or venue. The arrangement is very lyrical and will give maximum emotions to the public.
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Sinfonia
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Sinfonia
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Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1250780 Composed by H. Voxman (trans.) and Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Bruno Gouveia. Classical....
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Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1250780 Composed by H. Voxman (trans.) and Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Bruno Gouveia. Classical. Score and Parts. 28 pages. Bruno Gouveia #845044. Published by Bruno Gouveia (A0.1250780).
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A Million Dreams
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A Million Dreams
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Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1363534 By Pink. By Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Arranged by Musiscorz. Broadway,Musical/Show,Pop. 133 p...
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Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1363534 By Pink. By Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Arranged by Musiscorz. Broadway,Musical/Show,Pop. 133 pages. Musiscorz #947941. Published by Musiscorz (A0.1363534). The classic song from The Greatest Showman arranged for Concert Band or ensemble that allows the opportunity to add strings and 3 Keyboards to a standard Concert Band setup. I have added some hand held percussion to the Vibraphone and Timpani which adds some depth. The Drum Kit part gives this song some a great groove and we are having fun rehearsing it at the moment. In addition, there are parts for Strings as we are preparing for a Tour which combines a Sinfonia and Junior concert band making a big sound. The keyboard parts have the chords written and notation for both approaches and I arranged a shortened version for our House Music Competition and it worked really well. The arrangement works without the 2nd or 3rd parts as the piano picks up the harmonies along with the strings. Sheet music parts include: A3 Sized Full Score Flute 1&2 Oboe 1&2 Clarinet 1,2&3 Bassoon Alto Sax 1&2 Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone French Horn 1&2 Trumpet 1,2&3 Baritone in Bb 1 Baritone 2 (doubles Trombone 1) Trombone 1&2 Tuba Electric Organ Piano Keyboard Strings Violin 1&2 Viola Cello Bass Drums Vibraphone Timps Triangle Shaker Tambourine.
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Clocks
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Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1417827 By Coldplay. By Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jon Buckland, and Will Champion. Arranged by Musisc...
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Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1417827 By Coldplay. By Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jon Buckland, and Will Champion. Arranged by Musiscorz. Pop. 122 pages. Musiscorz #999367. Published by Musiscorz (A0.1417827). The classic song from Coldplay arranged for Concert Band or a Flex ensemble that allows the opportunity to add Strings, Electric Guitar and 3 Keyboards to a standard Concert Band setup. I have added some hand held percussion to the Marimba which adds some depth which combines a Sinfonia Strings ensemble and Junior concert band making a big sound. The arrangement works without the 2nd or 3rd parts as the piano picks up the harmonies along with the strings. The arrangements are available from: Sheet music parts include: A3 Sized Full Score - Flute 1&2 - Oboe 1&2 - Clarinet 1,2&3 - Bassoon - Alto Sax 1&2 - Tenor Saxophone - Baritone Saxophone-Â French Horn 1&2 - Trumpet 1,2&3 - Baritone in Bb - 1 Trombone 1&2 - Bass Trombone - Tuba Electric Organ - Piano - Keyboard - Electric Guitar - Bass -Â Drums - Marimba - Shaker -Â Tambourine Strings: Violin 1&2 - Viola - Cello.
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Geschwindmarsch by Beethoven
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Geschwindmarsch by Beethoven
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(6 Flöten, Piccolo, 2 Oboen, Englischhorn, 12 Klarinetten in B, Bass-Klarinette, 2 Fagotte, Kontrafagott, 4 Hörner in F, 10 Trompeten in B, 6 Posaunen, 6 ...
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(6 Flöten, Piccolo, 2 Oboen, Englischhorn, 12 Klarinetten in B, Bass-Klarinette, 2 Fagotte, Kontrafagott, 4 Hörner in F, 10 Trompeten in B, 6 Posaunen, 6 Tuben, Pauke, Schlagzeug (kleine Trommel, Becken, Triangel, Glockenspiel, Celesta) wind band - Digital Download SKU: S9.Q2827 Paraphrase from the Sinfonia Serena. Composed by Paul Hindemith. This edition: score. Downloadable, Score. Duration 4 minutes. Schott Music - Digital #Q2827. Published by Schott Music - Digital (S9.Q2827).
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Gabrieli: Sonata Pian e Forte Ch. 175 for Concert Band
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Gabrieli: Sonata Pian e Forte
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Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549215 Composed by Gabrieli. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Renaissance,Standards. Score and Part...
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Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549215 Composed by Gabrieli. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Renaissance,Standards. Score and Parts. 47 pages. Jmsgu3 #3467666. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549215). A musical monument: the first known composition in history to employ dynamics. Instrumentation: Medium-sized Concert Band. 1 PiccoloAt least 2 flutes, clarinets, alto & tenor saxesAt least 1 bass clarinetAt least  2 trumpets, horns, trombones & tubas4 timpaniScore: 20 pg. 81 measures. Duration: 3:45 at half-note = 86. Innovations First of all, Gabrieli preferred sacred vocal and certainly instrumental music. Hence, he concentrated on music that consequently took advantage of resonance and likewise reverberation for maximum effect. Seems like Gabrieli may have invented dynamics – or was rather the first to indicate them such as in his Sonata Pian’ e Forte. Consequently, he was also a pioneer in spatial techniques. He, therefore, developed and used very specific notation to indicate instrumentation. Gabrieli experimented with assembling massive instrumental forces into isolated groups separated by space. In this way, he consequently contributed heavily to the Baroque Concertato style. Polychoral Works Gabrieli probably used the layout of the San Marco church for his experiments. This is because he worked there as a musician and composer. Furthermore, the church had two choir lofts facing each other. He certainly used these to create striking spatial effects between instrumental forces. Certainly, many of his works are composed such that a choir or instrumental group could first be heard on one side, then consequently followed by a response from the group on the other side. Sometimes there was probably a third group positioned near the main altar as well. Spatial Music Above all, Gabrieli studied carefully detailed groups of instruments and singers. Furthermore, it seems like he created precise directions for instrumentation in rather than two groups. The instruments, because they could be appropriately situated, could consequently be heard with perfect clearness at distant locations. As a result, arrangements that seem bizarre on paper, can in contrast sound perfectly in balance. First Works Finally, Gabrieli published his first motets along with his uncle Andrea's compositions in Concerti (1587). These compositions furthermore indicate considerable usage of dialogue and echo effects. Consequently, here we see low and high choirs with the variance between their ranges indicated by instrumental accompaniment. Seems like Gabrieli’s later motets Sacrae Symphoniae (1597) move away from close antiphony. In contrast, he moves towards not simply echoing the material, but developing it through sequential choral entrances. Even more, he takes this procedure to the extreme in the Motet Omnes Gentes. Unlike earlier works, here the instruments are certainly an essential part of the presentation. Also, only parts marked: Capella are supposed to be sung. Homophony Hence, after 1605, Gabrieli moves to a much more homophonic style. He writes sections purely for instruments – which calls Sinfonia – and smaller sections for vocal soloists, accompanied by a basso continuo. Â
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Gabrieli: Canzon Septimi Toni Ch 172 for Concert Band
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Gabrieli: Canzon Septimi Toni
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Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549206 Composed by Gabrieli. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Renaissance,Standards. Score and Part...
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Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549206 Composed by Gabrieli. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Renaissance,Standards. Score and Parts. 29 pages. Jmsgu3 #3461981. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549206). Duration 3:00. Score 9 pg. Parts 2 pg. ea. Instrumentation: small wind band, no percussion. Innovations First of all, Gabrieli preferred sacred vocal and certainly instrumental music. Hence, he concentrated on music that consequently took advantage of resonance and likewise reverberation for maximum effect. Seems like Gabrieli may have invented dynamics – or was rather the first to indicate them such as in his Sonata Pian’ e Forte. Consequently, he was also a pioneer in spatial techniques. He therefore developed and used very specific notation to indicate instrumentation. Gabrieli experimented with assembling massive instrumental forces into isolated groups separated by space. In this way, he consequently contributed heavily to the Baroque Concertato style. Polychoral Works Gabrieli probably used the layout of the San Marco church for his experiments. This is because he worked there as a musician and composer. Furthermore, the church had two choir lofts facing each other. He certainly used these to create striking spatial effects between instrumental forces. Certainly, many of his works are composed such that a choir or instrumental group could first be heard on one side, then consequently followed by a response from the group on the other side. Sometimes there was probably a third group positioned near the main altar as well. Spatial Music Above all, Gabrieli studied carefully detailed groups of instruments and singers. Furthermore, it seems like he created precise directions for instrumentation in rather more than two groups. The instruments, because they could be appropriately situated, could consequently be heard with perfect clearness at distant locations. As a result, arrangements which seem bizarre on paper, can in contrast sound perfectly in-balance. First Works Finally, Gabrieli published his first motets along with his uncle Andrea's compositions in Concerti (1587). These compositions furthermore indicate considerable usage of dialogue and echo effects. Consequently, here we see low and high choirs with the variance between their ranges indicated by instrumental accompaniment. Seems like Gabrieli’s later motets Sacrae Symphoniae (1597) move away from close antiphony. In contrast, he moves towards not simply echoing the material, but developing it by sequential choral entrances. Even more, he takes this procedure to the extreme in the Motet Omnes Gentes. Unlike earlier works, here the instruments are certainly an essential part of the presentation. Also, only parts marked: Capella are supposed to be sung. Homophony Hence, after 1605, Gabrieli moves to a much more homophonic style. He writes sections purely for instruments – which calls Sinfonia – and smaller sections for vocal soloists, accompanied by a basso continuo.
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Gabrieli: Jubilate Deo Ch. 136 for Concert Band
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Giovanni Gabrieli
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Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549200 Composed by Giovanni Gabrieli. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Easter,Renaissance,Standards. 27 pa...
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Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549200 Composed by Giovanni Gabrieli. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Easter,Renaissance,Standards. 27 pages. Jmsgu3 #3458689. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549200). Giovanni Gabrieli: Jubilate Deo (Ch. 136). Instrumentation: small concert band, no percussion. Here is a stunningly beautiful example of Renaissance polyphony and a mesmerizing fast-paced recital number. Program this initially to set an exciting mood or as an encore to leave the listeners in a jubilant afterglow. The parts are not tricky, but plan to rehearse the many subtleties of dynamic contrast between the various sub-groups and the overall articulations. Innovations First of all, Gabrieli preferred sacred vocal and, indeed, instrumental music. Hence, he concentrated on music that consequently took advantage of resonance and reverberation for maximum effect. Gabrieli may have invented dynamics – or was the first to indicate them, such as in his Sonata Pian’ e Forte. Consequently, he was also a pioneer in spatial techniques. He, therefore, developed and used very specific notation to indicate instrumentation. Gabrieli experimented with assembling massive instrumental forces into isolated groups separated by space. In this way, he consequently contributed heavily to the Baroque Concertato style. Polychoral Works Gabrieli probably used the layout of the San Marco church for his experiments. This is because he worked there as a musician and composer. Furthermore, the church had two choir lofts facing each other. He indeed used these to create striking spatial effects between instrumental forces. Indeed, many of his works are composed such that a choir or instrumental group could first be heard on one side, followed by a group response. Sometimes there was probably a third group near the main altar as well. Spatial Music Above all, Gabrieli studied carefully detailed groups of instruments and singers. Furthermore, it seems like he created precise directions for instrumentation in rather more than two groups. Because they could be appropriately situated, the instruments could consequently be heard with perfect clearness at distant locations. As a result, arrangements that seem bizarre on paper can, in contrast, sound perfectly in balance. First Works Finally, Gabrieli published his first motets and his uncle Andrea's compositions in Concerti (1587). These compositions furthermore indicate considerable usage of dialogue and echo effects. Consequently, here we see low and high choirs with the variance between their ranges indicated by instrumental accompaniment. Gabrieli’s later motets Sacrae Symphoniae (1597) seem to move away from close antiphony. In contrast, he moves towards not simply echoing the material but developing it by sequential choral entrances. Even more, he takes this procedure to the extreme in the Motet Omnes Gentes. Unlike earlier works, the instruments are an essential part of the presentation, only parts marked: Capella are supposed to be sung. Homophony Hence, after 1605, Gabrieli moves to a much more homophonic style. He writes sections purely for instruments – called Sinfonia – and smaller sections for vocal soloists, accompanied by a basso continuo.
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