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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
What the World Needs Now Is Love
Paying tribute to legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach, Mark Taylor uses a driving up-tempo 4/4 swing style in this standout arrangement. Saxes are featured at the start with tasty contributions from the brass. Also featured is a solo for trumpet, sax soli, key change and full ensemble shout to end the end. Skillfully done!SKU: HL07014014 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
What Time Is It (from High School Musical 2) From High School Musical 2
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3What Time Is It (from High School Musical 2) From High School Musical 2
Get ready for the next wave of teen hysteria, High School Musical 2 is definitely on the move! Here’s the energetic and driving hit single from the show in a solid setting for band. Dur: 2:00SKU: HL04505699 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
What You Dealin’ With
This is the show closer that will bring down the house. The main groove is a funky boogaloo at 103 BPM plus a band chant, a swing section, and a gospel feel. Flexible solo space with written solos provided for trombone 1, alto, tenor, and trumpet 2, and lead trumpet range is to high C. Hey, there’s something for everyone! (6:05)SKU: AL42593 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
What’d I Say
From the driving rock style to the familiar call and response refrain, this easy arrangement of the Ray Charles classic will be fun to play and easy to learn. (Remember the John Belushi “Beethoven” skit from Saturday Night Live?)Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7470723 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
What’s Cookin’
Written in a Latin/rock style, this chart sounds more difficult than it actually is. With a call-and-response effect, reduced instrumentation, included optional parts, and a written solo for any player, this tune will work with even the youngest groups. (3:00)SKU: AL33321 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
What’s Going On
This classic Marvin Gaye hit has always been a favorite with jazzers and has great crossover appeal. From the CD “Out of the Woods” by the Les Hooper Band, this funky version is infused with a West Coast attitude and is packed with energy and drive. A solo for alto sax is featured.From the CD “Out of the Woods” by the Les Hooper Band. Courtesy of Hooperman Records. Visit: www.leshooper.comSKU: HL07011241 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
What’s Up at the Symphony?
Bugs and Porky invite you to take part in this classic(al) cartoon medley. All the greats are here: “This Is It,” “William Tell,” “Barber of Seville,” “The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down,” Liszt’s “Hungarian Rhapsody,” Brahms’ “Hungarian Dance,” “The Ride of the Valkyries,” and “Merrily We Roll Along.” Every cartoon mood and effect you could expect. You’ve got to get up pretty early on Saturday morning to hear a medley better than this! (4:45)SKU: ALCBM04028 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
When I Fall in Love
Show off the sensitive side of your ensemble with this ballad with no featured soloist. There is a brief 4-bar written trumpet melody; otherwise, it’s all ensemble blend with a lush texture, a double-time section and lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. The drummer plays brushes and sticks, the band emotes and everybody sounds great. Arranged by Craig Skeffington, you’ll fall in love with this excellent chart. (3:40)SKU: AL29790 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
When I Fall in Love
You’ll love this gorgeous ballad arranged by Dave Wolpe in two keys for flexibility. Vocal ranges: female key (low) of C, from G below middle C to third line B. Male key (high) of E-flat from B-flat below middle C to fourth space D, treble clef. Superb chart. (3:50)SKU: AL30658 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
When Johnny Comes Struttin’ Home
This easy-to-play shuffle swings at around 144 BPM. This is a well-known melody scored for young players that features accessible ranges, brief written-out solos for tenor, alto, trumpet, and trombone, a nice modulation, and plenty of optional parts to include vibes. (2:10)SKU: AL46149 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
When Summer Takes Flight
This brilliant new work at the young level by master composer Robert W. Smith begins with a characteristic fanfare with an elegant ballad-like section. The rhythms sounds hard but are easy to conquer. A stirring new work! (3:23)SKU: ALBDM02006 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
When the Lovely Miss
Arranged in a beautiful and flowing chorale style, Richard Saucedo brings life and musicality to this marvelous 18th century Polish carol. This offers an excellent opportunity to teach expressive and lyric playing with your younger groups, yet will sound rich and sophisticated with more mature groups.SKU: HL04004851 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
When the Saints Go Marching In
New in the Jazz Expressions™ Series, When the Saints Go Marching In is well-known as a jazz classic. The focus in this chart is on melodic improvisation and the second-line New Orleans style at the medium-easy level. This arrangement begins with a slow funeral-like march then breaks into a spirited swing. Mike Lewis has crafted this chart to include the following: modest ranges, easy rhythms, plenty of section and ensemble work, a solo section for all wind players, optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn, and tuba. And check this out: STRING PARTS include violin (2), viola, and cello. The jazz band can include everyone!SKU: ALJEM03037 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Where Mountains Touch the Sky
With sensitive scoring and use of colors and textures, this descriptive piece sounds more advanced and sophisticated than its grade level would suggest. Where Mountains Touch the Sky is a tone poem inspired by springtime in the alpine meadows of British Columbia. While the lofty peaks are still covered with snow, the rivers are flowing and the meadows are coming alive with wildflowers. This lyrical work begins quietly and peacefully, building steadily to a soaring climax before returning to a soft and reverent conclusion. Dur: 3:00SKU: HL04003742 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Where Stand the Dauntless
A fanfare, a lyrical theme, and driving energy embody the spirit of the dauntless—the brave and amazing young musicians of Dolphin Senior Public School in Mississauga in Ontario, Canada. This exciting work is a perfect concert opener and contest piece. (2:35)SKU: AL48113 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Where the Black Hawk Soars
After a majestic fanfare, a soaring melodic line appears, reminiscent of the flight of a hawk. With limitless freedom, the winged creature is master of all it surveys. The presence of the wind can be detected throughout as it carries our musical subject to new heights. A major new work by one of our generation’s most successful composers. (5:55)
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Where the Sun Breaks Through the Mist
Written for the Temecula Middle School Band (CA), this vibrant work features sophisticated sounds expertly scored for young players. The dramatic opening statement is followed by an exciting and rhythmic main theme. Contrast is provided by a tender slow section with a flowing melody and beautiful harmonies. With careful pacing throughout and interesting parts for every section of the band, this is a perfect piece for motivating middle school players. Dur: 4:30 (Includes access to full performance recording online.)SKU: HL04002418 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Whirligigs
This attractive suite of three concise movements depicts various types of “whirligig” contraptions, or “wind-toys” which were popular in Europe as early as the 16th century. Marching Soldier features an optional “marching machine” creating the effect of soldiers on parade, while Flower Lady depicts a figure in constant fluid motion moving up and down while picking flowers. The concluding movement, The Flying Horse, describes a very active whirligig with moving feet and flapping wings. A unique and descriptive programming option for young players. Dur: 4:15SKU: HL04003872 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Whirlwind
This easy yet exciting composition for young players captures the energy and forward motion of a whirlwind. James Curnow creates musical diversity through melodic development and rhythmic contrast, plus a brief bit of calm before the frantic pace and windstorm returns. Sure to be an engaging work for your band.SKU: HL04003195 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Whirly Bird
You may have heard Basie’s band play this great swinger, but this version is very accessible for young players at around 166 BPM. Features include a written-out alto solo, a great sax soli, and well-notated rhythm section parts. Includes a vibes part, too! (2:59)SKU: AL41117 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4.5
Whirlybird
This fast-paced, swirling vortex of sound, with swift melodies and grooving background rhythms, is woven together with changing time signatures and plentiful use of percussion. It is an aural impression of the whirling rotors and unique maneuvers of a helicopter. (3:05)SKU: AL39645 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Whisper to Their Souls (based on “Greensleeves”)
Here is a unique and creative setting of the familiar tune Greensleeves (What Child Is This?) that opens with the melody scored softly for the woodwinds. The full ensemble contributes a series of harmonically rich phrases until the work reaches an emotional climax at the powerfully scored key change. While this is certainly effective as a holiday offering, it can be performed as a memorable tone poem any time of the year. Dur: 4:10SKU: HL04002667 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Whispers from Beyond
Composed as a tender tribute to a lost friend, this is meant not to be a mournful piece, but rather a joyous remembrance of a life ended too soon. The work features two primary themes that ebb and flow as the music progresses. Soaring melodic lines and rich orchestration help bring character and distinction to this effective and emotional piece. Dur: 4:00SKU: HL50600604
