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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
A Hefti Dose of Basie
“A Hefti Dose of Basie,” as performed by Patrick William’s big band on his brilliant CD Home Suite Home—this chart is a marvel of taste and restraint. The tempo is slow at around 74 BPM. This outstanding ballad has a trumpet 2 solo with chord changes. Brass range is not an issue, the challenge is the slow tempo. Soon to be a classic chart in everyone’s library. (4:17)SKU: AL45087 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
A Hero’s Return
A Hero’s Return was written for the West Point Middle School Band, located at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. The opening section conveys the celebratory atmosphere of when a hero comes home to friends and family. The middle section represents the quiet tribute we pay to the fond memories of heroes no longer in our midst. The return to the initial theme welcomes not only the hero returning today, but symbolizes the hopes for the safe return of all our heroes who so bravely serve this nation. (4:10)SKU: AL29476 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
A Holiday Montage
This charming holiday arrangement includes “Ding, Dong, Merrily on High,” “Good King Wenceslas,” “Jingle Bells,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Allow your audience to feast on these holiday favorites, but tell them to watch out for melodic surprises! Every section has the opportunity to shine—including percussion. (3:40)SKU: AL41959 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
A Holiday Processional
Here’s the perfect opener for your beginning band’s first holiday concert. “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “Hannukah,” and “O Come Little Children” are all arranged with interesting percussion parts supporting winds that only play whole, half, and quarter notes. Correlates to Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 22.SKU: AL23277 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
A Horse with No Name
A Horse With No Name is part of the Jazz Beginning Series designed for very beginning jazz ensembles using limited ranges and rhythms. Instrumentation includes 2 alto saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, piano, bass, and drumset. Reduced instrumentation is playable by 2 saxophones, 1 trumpet, 1 trombone, piano, bass and drumset. Optional parts include 2 flutes, 2 B-flat clarinets, baritone saxophone, tuba, horn in F, baritone T.C./tenor sax, and guitar. Solos are written out with chord changes and rhythm section parts are fully notated with guitar chord frames.SKU: AL33322 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
A Hymn Tune Rhapsody
“A Hymn Tune Rhapsody,” scored by Jerry Brubaker, is a poignant yet powerful treatment of the hymn known as “Softly and Tenderly.” The beauty of this lovely hymn tune is present from the simple statement in the beginning through the joyous faster section to the majestic and stirring conclusion! A dramatic epic work!SKU: AL35415 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
A Jamestown Trilogy
A Jamestown Trilogy is a three-movement suite inspired by the story of Captain John Smith and his crew, who sailed from England on December 20, 1606 in three small ships, the Discovery, Susan Constant and Godspeed. They first landed at Cape Henry on April 26, 1607 and then sailed up the James River where, on May 14, 1607, they landed on a site they named Jamestown.In 1608, Smith was captured by the Powhatan Indians. Legend has it that he was considered a threat to the Indians because of his interest in metals and in searching for a waterway west. Smith was sentenced to death and placed on a stone alter to be killed when a twelve year old Indian Princess rescued him. Matoaka, nicknamed Pocahontas (Playful One), the daughter of Powhatan, chief of the confederacy, threw her body across Smith’s and saved his life.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
A Jefferson Portrait
This original composition was inspired by the Declaration of Independence. The narrator revisits excerpts from Thomas Jefferson’s words in the document, leaving your audiences in awe. Patriotic by nature, yet contemporary in musical construction, this work will be an outstanding concert closer. Very emotional and highly recommended.SKU: ALBDM01004 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
A Joyful Journey
This stunning new work from Robert Sheldon is a sure winner for your next concert. The emotional introduction of the theme provides your players with great expressive opportunities. The “Allegro Spirito” section takes the same theme of quiet reflection and transforms it to a theme of pride and heroism, leading to a triumphant conclusion. Robert Sheldon has done it again!SKU: AL20538 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
A Little Night Music
Mozart’s Serenade No. 13 for strings in G Major, K. 525 is commonly referred to as “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik,” which stands for “a little serenade,” but is more familiar to music lovers as “a little night music.” This arrangement uses themes from the first movement, and is cast in a comfortable key and range for young band musicians. Careful attention to the sudden, extreme dynamic changes will make the performance of this piece really come to life.SKU: AL33829 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
A Little Night Music
It’s not very often that you see the name Mozart appears on a jazz chart! Mark Taylor cranks up the creative juices as he features a light samba groove on a familiar classical theme. Slipping into a swing style on occasion, this attractive setting features nicely scored ensemble passages, solos for tenor and drums, and a unison chorus for the full ensemble.SKU: HL7011561 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
A Longford Legend
Another outstanding composition by Robert Sheldon, A Longford Legend is destined to become a classic! It was commissioned by the Normal Community West High School Band, Normal, Illinois and is based on three poems found in a collection of Irish Street Ballades. Written in three movements, A Longford Legend is a tribute to the wonderful band literature of Grainger, Holst, and Vaughan Williams. A Longford Legend is a magnificent showpiece for every instrument in the band—a must for your next concert!SKU: AL18243 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
A Marshmallow World
“A Marshmallow World” is an easy-to-rehearse holiday chart that has appeal and a catchy melody. Includes brief written solos for trumpet, tenor, alto, and trombone. The swing tempo is around 136 BPM. This is a well-written chart! (2:15)SKU: AL43663 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman) from The Greatest Showman
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman) from The Greatest Showman
From the hit movie musical The Greatest Showman, this showstopper is an inspirational song about making your dreams come true. Michael Brown’s outstanding version for young players features a variety of textures and scoring from soft and delicate passages to the powerful full band chorus. Dramatic and nicely paced!SKU: HL04005497 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
A Mother’s Love
A mother’s love is boundless, never-ending, gentle, and caressing. Written upon the passing of the composer’s mother, this composition opens with a pure and simple melodic statement that later opens into the warmth of the full ensemble sound, much like the comfort of a mother’s embrace. The opening interval of the minor third is often heard by a child calling “mom-my,” and the piece closes with the bells playing this motive. The composer dedicates this piece to the memory of his mother, who always believed in his hopes and dreams. (3:45)SKU: AL37819 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
A Mozart Mix
A Mozart Mix is a delightful medley of several of Mozart’s most memorable and familiar melodies from The Marriage of Figaro, Rondo Alla Turca, Alleluia, and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. This is a wonderful piece for teaching style and music history while acquainting students with some of this composer’s best known works. Correlates to Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 17.SKU: AL23275 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4.5
A New Birth of Freedom
This narrative setting of Lincoln’s immortal “Gettysburg Address” was commissioned by the United States “President’s Own” Marine Band in early 2009. As beautiful as the speech is on paper, the best way to appreciate Lincoln’s musical instinct for timbre, phrasing, and rhythmic patterns is through recitation—and American composer Randol Alan Bass has created a unique musical opportunity for us to do that. (4:05)SKU: AL33862 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
A New Journey
Victor López’s latest original is both an extremely playable and effective composition for your beginning program. As the title suggests, your young musicians will embark on a new journey that will lead them to new adventures and a life-long musical experience. Although there is a modal character to this work, its effects are exciting and vibrant with an exotic melodic flavor of land far away. A solid selection that will combine both “serious” music and light contemporary idioms, embark your students on “A New Journey!”SKU: AL24713 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
A Night in Havana
Cuban excitement from Victor López! Here is an original with heart and soul—a gorgeous, haunting melody and the entire Latin flavor you expect from Victor López. Written for the high school level, A Night in Havana clicks into gear with a tempo change, a tenor solo, lots of unison lines, and accessible brass ranges. One of the distinctive Latin music specialists of our time, Victor López has the magic touch. Great chart!SKU: ALJEM01006 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
A Night in Tunisia
Written for and recorded by Mario Bauza, Michael Philip Mossman adds his own unique flare to this Dizzy Gillespie Latin jazz classic. Featured soloists include trumpet (of course), as well as trombone and alto. A great showcase for the entire ensemble!SKU: HL07011069 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
A Night in Tunisia
Michael Mossman takes Dizzy Gillespie’s signature tune into new territory, with a touch of “mambo” in this distinctive arrangement. A perfect way to showcase a trumpet soloist, the full ensemble also plays in important role in this sophisticated and dynamic arrangement for little big band.SKU: HL7011973 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
A Night in Tunisia (Saxophone Section Feature)
Helping to pioneer the Afro-Cuban style of the ’40s, Dizzy Gillepsie’s signature composition has been recorded by countless jazz artists over the years and has become a true jazz standard. Skillfully arranged here as a saxophone section feature with concert band, this sizzling arrangement alternates between Latin and swing styles like the original. A wonderful change of pace.SKU: HL04001299
