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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
La Furia
La Furia (The Fury) is an original composition by veteran arranger and composer Victor López. Well scored and energetic, this composition is certainly solid and effective for young ensembles. The fury is unleashed in forceful and enthusiastic musical statements from beginning to end. Constant rhythmic interaction with melodic lines intensifies throughout and engages everyone in a powerful way. Relevant motifs create the necessary intensity throughout and makes it easier to learn and teach. Guaranteed to be a winner with students and audience, as well as a great choice for contest or festivals. (2:40)SKU: ALPK-0008580 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
La Luz En Ti (The Light Within You)
Composed in the Cuban Bolero style, here is a poignant and richly scored ballad featuring solo flugelhorn and band. Inspired by the idea that “each of us has a mysterious, captivating glow within that fuels us to reach heights we never imagined,” this beautiful piece features a tuneful melody and masterfully notated rhythm section parts for an authentic interpretation.SKU: HL07013802 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
La Madre de los Gatos
With tempo markings like Allegro con passione and Prestissimo con fuego, this work includes all the passion and fire needed to grab the audience at your next concert. La Madre de los Gatos derives its title from a nickname given to Mrs. Verda Shine (Mama Kitty) by her colleagues and fellow band directors at Byrd Middle School, Duncanville, Texas. Along with her fondness for cats, Mrs. Shine earned her nickname for her commitment to the nurturing and support of program staff and students. The piece was written to celebrate her zeal and dedicated service as a Duncanville band director and was premiered at the 2009 Byrd Middle School Spring concert, with Mrs. Shine as featured clarinetist.SKU: AL36696 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
La Negra Tiene Tumbao
La Negra Tiene Tumbao is the Latin Grammy® winner in the Best Salsa category. Cuban-born Celia Cruz is known as the soulful “Queen of Salsa” throughout the world and the arranger, Victor López, former lead trumpet player with the Miami Sound Machine, has performed many times with Celia. The repetitive rhythmic figures provide tremendous drive to this chart. Ranges are modest and the overall chart will take minimum rehearsal time. Optional auxiliary percussion plus all the usual additional parts make this a sure-fire hit with the band and the audience. It is hot!SKU: ALJEM03017 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
La Rejouissance from Royal Fireworks Music
Originally written for an outdoor performance by a Baroque wind band of double reeds, brass and percussion, Handel’s historic celebration comes to life in this joy-filled, skillful arrangement. This piece will serve as an excellent introduction to the music of Handel and the Baroque period.SKU: AL16535 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
La Suerte de los Tontos
Victor López, who knows the Latin idiom inside and out, has given us a powerhouse 6/8 Latin chart that will make your ensemble sound like the Kenton Band. Majestic, powerful and noble! Included solo space for tenor sax (written) and an optional Latin percussion part. This is a must-have chart. (3:44)SKU: AL29796 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
La Tregenda
Enchant everyone at your next concert with this colorful and dramatic arrangement of Puccini’s “La Tregenda.” This intermezzo from the opera, Le Villi, depicts the evildoings of the ghost maidens deserted by their lovers. According to the legend of Le Villi, when a woman dies of a broken heart, the fairies disguised as beautiful women cast a spell over the heart breaker and force him to dance until death. (2:30)SKU: AL37817 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Labyrinth
The term “labyrinth” refers to an intricate and confusing maze of pathways. In similar fashion, William Himes’ somewhat devious, yet delightful musical representation takes the listener (and performer) on a journey of increasing complexity and musical twists and turns before ultimately revealing the familiar path leading to the exit. Composed using a single tempo, Labyrinth offers a unique and effective setting for band. Dur: 3:20SKU: HL04003290 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Labyrinth
In Greek mythology, the labyrinth is a deviously intricate maze constructed to be complex and difficult to navigate. However, you won’t find Michael Story’s Labyrinth difficult to navigate at all. From its striking opening statement to the final chord, this original composition will make your beginners sound grand! (2:11)SKU: ALBDM05035 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
Lady Bird
Written by bebop composer Tadd Dameron as a tribute to jazz vocalist Billie Holiday, this jazz standard belongs in every jazz musician’s repertoire. With a short 16-bar form, this tune is a great introduction to the harmonic language of bebop, and Mike Tomaro’s setting for Little Big Band includes some added bebop-inspired lines.SKU: HL07013472 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Lady Bird
This jazz gem from the pen of Tadd Dameron features an easy flowing swing style and adapts wonderfully for full jazz ensemble. Mark’s arrangement includes a small group (alto, tenor, bari., trumpet, trombone, guitar and vibes) off the top that contrasts nicely with the full ensemble figures. Also included is a swingin’ sax soli, solos for trombone and alto, and a tutti full band chorus that starts out soft minus drums, then builds to a peak.SKU: HL7011307 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Lady in the Water
Paul Cook’s arrangement of the main theme from Lady in the Water is an emotional ballad. In order to remain true to James Newton Howard’s film-score, very easy meter changes are introduced in this captivating theme. A charming arrangement from the big screen!SKU: AL26734 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Lago del oeste
A Latin salsa groove with a funky flavor played at 120 BPM. With a very engaging melody line, written solos for alto and trumpet 2, and a building interlude followed by a big modulation, it all fits together easily. Lead trumpet range is to written B above the staff. It’s a great chart. (5:13)SKU: AL41129 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Laideronnette: Impératrice des Pagodes (from Ma mère l’oye )
From Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite, this piece tells the tale of a Chinese princess falling under a curse that transforms her into an ugly little girl. Laideronnette exiles herself from her family and land but is rescued by a green serpent. As their love grows for one another, the curse is lifted, and they live happily ever after on the island of the Pagodas. (3:30)SKU: AL39644 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Lake County Landscapes
Lake County Landscapes is a mini-suite that pays tribute to four charming places. An excellent teaching piece, developing bands are presented with brief musical tableaus, each having a distinctive style while exploring common time, 3/4, and 6/8 meters. (4:30)SKU: AL44179 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Lakeside
Transport to the serene waters and peacefulness of Salem Lake, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, that helped inspire this piece for young band. This piece is a musical interpretation of the scenic views experienced on an especially bright, sunny day.SKU: AL47268 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Land of a Thousand Dances
Recorded by Wilson Pickett in the ’60s, here is a high-energy rock tune that everyone is sure to recognize. Rick’s easy chart features the trademark riffs, solo breaks for drums, and a written or ad lib. solo for tenor sax. Guaranteed crowd pleaser. 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: HL7011804 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Land of Make Believe
Chuck Mangione’s hit is available for young players. The melody is doubled with alto sax and trumpet, along with a drum solo. Ranges are very easy, and the rhythms are slightly tricky but will lock in with repetition. A superb chart that will really come together for success!SKU: AL24832 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Land of the Healing Waters
According to legend, Tolenas Springs, in Solano County, CA was once known as “The Land of the Healing Waters” due to the restorative powers of the water. This beautiful descriptive work begins with a slow, lyrical melody reminiscent of the flowing water, followed with the music evolving into a faster, heroic theme stated by the brass. The piece culminates in a riveting conclusion suggesting the healing waters washing over us. (Grade 4) Dur: 4:30 Recorded by Central Winds (NY) – Andrew Perry, conductorSKU: HL50601574 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Land of the Midnight Sun
Follow Crow on his epic journey southward and back as he attempts to bring daylight to the people of the far north. Inspired by the Inuit myth “Crow Brings the Daylight,” this colorful piece, filled with haunting harmonies and energetic rhythms, was written for and dedicated to the Inuksuk High School Band in Iqaluit, Canada. (2:45)SKU: AL29464 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Land of the Midnight Sun (Second Movement of “Portraits of the North”)
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4Land of the Midnight Sun (Second Movement of “Portraits of the North”)
Land of the Midnight Sun is a cinematic, musical journey depicting the awe-inspiring expanse of the far north and the raw beauty of this magnificent panorama. The piece opens with the breaking of the ice and the warming of the land. Featuring a lyrical trumpet or flugelhorn solo, a rich and reverent brass chorale and a luminescent woodwind choir, the music ebbs and flows and builds to a celebration of light. Full of lush colors and sweeping melodies, this will give any ensemble an opportunity to soar! Dur: 6:00SKU: HL04003401