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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Walk the Dinosaur
This catchy funk tune was recorded by Was (Not Was) in 1987, but more recently has been popularized in pop culture including the movies Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, The Flintstones, and Super Mario Bros. John Wasson’s funky version shows why some tunes just never go out of style. Includes a solo for tenor sax and the signature chant “boom, boom, ack-a lack-a lack-a boom.” Guaranteed fun!SKU: HL7011901 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Walkin’ On the Sun
Recorded by Smash Mouth, this moderately paced rock hit features the trombones on the melody accompanied by the infectious and ever-churning groove. The tune is eventually passed to the trumpets and saxes, and the 2-chord vamp section makes this a perfect vehicle for beginning improvisers. Scales and sample written solos are included on every part!SKU: HL07013400 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Walkin’ Shoes
Using a “band within a band” format, Mark Taylor has crafted a great-sounding arrangement of this Gerry Mulligan jazz standard perfect for younger groups. The style is a relaxed medium swing, and there are written or ad lib solos for trumpet and tenor sax.SKU: HL7012461 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Walking into History (The Clinton 12)
In August 1956, Clinton, Tennessee was the the site of one of the most significant events of the American Civil Rights movement as 12 courageous teenagers walked into history becoming the first students to desegregate a state-supported high school in the south. Commissioned by the East Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association, Richard Saucedo captures the mood of this monumental event along with its sense of anger and frustration, but also with feelings of hope and determination as the nation struggles to defeat bigotry and fear. Dur: 5:45 (Grade 5)SKU: HL04002879 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Walking to the Sky
Walking to the Sky takes an epic, cinematic approach to celebrate humankind’s collective quest for wisdom and transcendence. It was inspired by a 100-foot Jonathan Borofsky sculpture, which creates the illusion of a group of people walking skyward into infinity. With pulsing percussion, heroic brass, haunting melodies, sudden shifts in dynamics and dramatic key changes, everyone in the ensemble gets a chance to star in this exciting mini-movie score. To add even more grandeur, there is an optional choir part (that could be played on a synthesizer). Dur: 3:45SKU: HL04004590 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Walking Tune
Grainger composed this lovely tune while hiking in Scotland. This arrangement uses the main thematic material along with a combination of harmonies found in both the original wind quintet and solo piano versions. (3:20) Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 2, Level 2. (2:05)SKU: AL48105 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Waltz for Band and Water Glasses (with Apologies to Johann Strauss)
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5Waltz for Band and Water Glasses (with Apologies to Johann Strauss)
Get ready to place your tongue in your cheek with this three-four classic in an all new light; the traditional Strauss waltz melody is clanked out on water glasses. Prepared for the first year players during their second semester, this one is great fun. Teach about Strauss and have some fun with this exciting rendition. (1:44)SKU: ALBDM03007 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Waltz of the Flowers (from The Nutcracker Suite)
From Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker comes this fresh scoring for young band or wind ensemble. The technical demands have been reduced, but the musical content is strongly in evidence. With a charming flow from beginning to end, this work will find its way into thousands of holiday concerts and programs at other times of the year. Delightful! (duration 1:27)SKU: ALBD9621 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Warp Speed
Created for students in the end of their first year in band utilizing the first several notes presented in most first-year methods, the speed of the warp drive is up to you! A tremendous opportunity to teach rhythm, pitch and ensemble precision with this high energy original work. (1:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud and Music Prodigy.SKU: AL42134 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Warriors
The crunch and clash of metal is heard when ancient warriors do battle in this new work for young bands. Written in C minor, all instruments will get a chance to play the melody, while the percussion section adds rhythmic drive. A perfect selection to end your spring concert.SKU: AL24655 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Watch It Now!
Written in a classic Basie style, this medium tempo chart is based around the B-flat blues and features easy-to-learn characteristic swing patterns. A great way to introduce beginning bands to swing style!Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL7470715 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Water Music Suite
Consisting of three separate suites, Water Music is undoubtedly the most famous and popular of all of Handel’s instrumental works. This suite for band consists of six of the more popular movements. The style of the period is carefully reproduced with attention to careful musical notation.SKU: ALBD00733 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Wave(Baritone Sax Feature)
Here is one of the most tuneful of Jobim’s many familiar Latin standards in a marvelous setting featuring a baritone sax soloist. The style is a laid-back Latin groove and Michael incorporates a wealth of creative harmonic and textural devices in this distinctive arrangement. Also included is a sax soli and a lush tutti ensemble chorus to round things out.SKU: HL07011519 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
We Are Family
In the height of the disco era, this tune recorded by Sister Sledge caught fire on the R&B and pop charts in 1979. Baseball fans will remember this as the team anthem for the world champion Pittsburgh Pirates that same year. Here is a great sounding and funky version for young players.SKU: HL7012916 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
We Are the World
In 1985, an unprecedented collaboration of recording artists created this benefit project for African famine relief. Now 25 years later, the recording industry has stepped up again with a remake of this powerful anthem to aid the relief efforts for Haiti. Here is an impressive and well-crafted version for the concert stage.SKU: HL04002983 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
We Don’t Talk About Bruno (from Encanto)
Here’s the popular hit from Disney’s Encanto skillfully adapted for young jazz ensemble. This great-sounding chart features a moderate Latin groove and short solos (written or ad lib.) for tenor sax and trombone.SKU: HL07013856 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
We Meet Again (Concert Opener)
We Meet Again is a regal overture for developing bands that evolves from a powerful fanfare into a fugue-like allegro section, building to a glorious ending. This concise concert opener will excite young musicians the first time through the piece, and keep them intrigued with each repetition. Commissioned by the Waller (TX) Jr. High Band and premiered at the 2009 National Concert Band Festival. Dur: 1:50 (Grade 2.5)SKU: HL04002965 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
We Stand on Guard
Strong themes contrast with gentler statements, expressive of reverence, courage, and pride. Open your next concert with this easy concert march inspired by the bravery and honor of all those who stand on guard for our safety. (2:40)SKU: AL44160
