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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Ritual Dance
Tribal and ethnic, this original composition will feature your percussion section on a variety of instruments along with the clarinets on the melody. Characterized by vivid dynamic contrasts and strong counter-melodic textures, it’s a traditionally scored multicultural adventure for your very first performance. (1:27)SKU: ALBDM04039 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Ritual Fire Dance (From El Amor Brujo)
From de Falla’s ballet El Amor Brujo the very familiar “Ritual Fire Dance” is scored especially for your young band from the pen of Michael Story. Beginning with the haunting sound of low trilling clarinets, the melody is initially stated by the alto voices. The dance in the opera takes place before a campfire and increases in energy and speed to a frenzied climax. A big sounding setting for your developing band!SKU: AL35365 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Ritual Images
Inspired by the definition, a ritual is a group or set of actions, performed primarily for their symbolic value. The purposes of rituals are greatly varied, and are a feature of nearly all known human societies. This original contemporary musical setting opens with percussion and haunting winds but builds to a powerful, dramatic melodic statement. With fury, the work drives to an emotional conclusion. Very programmatic, this original composition will be well received on concerts and contest programs. (4:30)SKU: AL38337 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Rivanna River March
The flowing Rivanna River and the beautiful Southwest Mountains of central Virginia are depicted in this spirited march. Commissioned by the Albemarle County Public Schools for the Middle School Honor Band, this march features buoyant melodies, a solid bass line, and a stately trio section that leads to an exciting finish. (2:40)SKU: AL39633 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
River City Blues
Here is an effective way to introduce some standard jazz band elements to your concert band. Featuring a walking bass line, call and response, percussion fills, blues scale patterns, dynamic contrasts and ‘sectional solo lines,’ River City Blues will be a piece that your band will thoroughly enjoy working up. A great change of pace for any concert!SKU: AL24640 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
River of Dreams
The initial eerie flute solo is joined by other members of the woodwind family, then the full ensemble, and the piece takes off! The energetic section builds to a frenzy interrupted with bright bursts of sound. The beautiful melody returns again in the trumpet, then low brass, building to a dynamic close. Real music for your young band. This one is certain to be a winner. (4:36)SKU: ALBDM02040 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
River of Hope (Based on “Down to the River to Pray”)
The centerpiece of this work for band is the memorable Appalachian folk hymn “Down to the River to Pray,” which was featured in the 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thou? Interspersed with this melody is a faster original theme that provides a complementary yet contrasting tone to the emotional statements of the folk hymn. Richly scored and flowingly beautiful. Dur: 4:25 (Grade 2-1/2)SKU: HL04002863 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
River Rendezvous (for Multi-Level Combined Bands)
River Rendezvous conceived as a work for multi-level band festivals, however it also serves as a dynamic stand-alone composition for grade 3 bands. Representing moods and scenes of the Fox River in southern Wisconsin, the two contrasting movements may be performed separately or together. The primary themes in each movement are simple enough for beginning players, and are then embellished and developed in the more advanced levels. Sure to be an exciting extravaganza for parents and students alike! Dur: c. 6:00SKU: HL04004711 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
River Trail Expedition
Written for the Streator High School Band in Illinois, River Trail Expedition is named for the Hopalong Cassidy River Trail that winds along the banks of the Vermilion River. The trail borrows its name from the Hopalong Cassidy series of books, written by Streator native Clarence E. Mulford. This concert overture has an energetic drive which is enhanced by punctuated rhythms and edgy dissonances that contrast with the lyrical and tuneful melodies found throughout the piece.SKU: AL36705 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Road Song
Composed by jazz legend Wes Montgomery, here is a moderate Latin treatment of this popular standard that features a tuneful melody over great changes. A “call and response” style is used throughout, first with smaller group scoring and later the entire ensemble. Solos are included for trumpet and tenor sax.SKU: HL07013312 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Roar
Here’s a pop tune that your jazz ensemble will enjoy playing and that the audience will recognize and enjoy. A tempo of around 164 BPM, no solos, and a big ensemble sound with trumpet 1 range to written F top line and a solid drum back-beat. It works great. (2:47)SKU: AL41165 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Rock Classics Of The Seventies
From a musical decade of high energy and wild diversity, here is a medley of purely rock hits from those fabulous seventies. Includes: Smoke on the Water (Deep Purple), Night Moves (Bob Seger), Dust in the Wind (Kansas), and More Than a Feeling (Boston). Dur: 4:40SKU: HL04505679 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Rock Hero
This easy-to-play rock chart with a haunting melody is very accessible to young players with little or no jazz ensemble experience. Everything is written out, plus the chart has a solo section with a written-out solo for all or some winds. Brass ranges are limited but sound full with reduced instrumentation.SKU: AL36016 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Rock of Gibraltar
Inspired by the majestic area surrounding the legendary rock at the strait of Gibraltar, Victor López has created this dynamic overture for beginners. Fabled in Greek lore to be one of the two pillars of Hercules, this bold work is sure to be a stunning addition to your beginning band program.SKU: AL26694 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Rock On Merry Gents
Arranger Victor López transforms “God, Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” into a fun and easy to play holiday chart for your young players. With an easy rock groove, modest brass ranges, some simple counterpoint and a flexible solo section for one or all winds, this is ideal for the holiday concert. Your band will sound great, it’s easy to rehearse and has optional parts for flutes, clarinets, horn, baritone horn and tuba. Try it, you’ll like it. (3:49)SKU: AL29767 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Rock Quest
Your band’s desire for some “cool” music can be met with this new dynamic rock piece. An infectious bass line provides a solid foundation for the main theme which also features some nice “blues” licks between phrases. Everybody gets a turn playing the melody, and the harmony parts provide interest as well. A terrific tune to program at any concert!SKU: AL23284 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Rock That Bach!
Bach’s “Minuet in G Major” provides the inspiration for this lively rock-style piece for young bands. A statement of the original theme gives way to a rousing rock version of this famous melody. Correlated to Book 1, Level 5 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band, this selection is playable by young players in their first year of training and provides a great toe-tapping tune for your appreciative audience. (1:30)SKU: AL37785 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 0.5
Rock the House
Rock on! Even the youngest band can sound great on this simple yet effective rock-jazz chart. Featuring a written drum solo, ensemble handclaps, and a solo section for all wind instruments, this will make the band will sound terrific from the first note. Easy to rehearse and quick to come together, Rock the House is an outstanding choice. Optional parts for two flutes, two clarinets, horn, baritone horn, tuba, baritone sax, and guitar. A gem from Victor López, this is a perfect choice for jazz beginners.SKU: ALJEM03008 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Rock This Band!
Your beginning band can “rock out” on their very first concert with this sure-fire crowd pleaser. A catchy bass line and handclaps start the piece, then the melody joins in, followed by a countermelody—and this all happens using only the first six notes the students have learned! (2:00) (Correlates with Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 2).SKU: AL47255 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Rock This Town
Brian Setzer recorded this originally with the Stray Cats, then updated it with a sizzling version for his big band. Rick Stitzel’s uptempo chart features the saxes on the head followed by the full ensemble on the chorus and short solo (or soli) for any sax. Hot sounds for young players!Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7011915 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Rock with You
From the acclaimed album Off the Wall, this familiar rock hit was tops on the charts for four weeks in 1979 and helped establish Michael Jackson as a creative force in pop music. This arrangement features a great groove and distinctive horn riffs, along with brief solos for trumpet and tenor.SKU: HL7011714 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Rock You Like a Hurricane
Recorded in 1984 by the German rock group Scorpions, this classic hard rock hit remains popular in today’s culture thanks to sporting events, video games, TV and film. This version for jazz ensemble is easy to learn yet remains true to the original, and will sound great with young players. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7012473 -
