Concert Band Grade: 1
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime
Also known as the “Huron Carol,” this carol melody is as expressive as the tale it depicts. Michael Story has musically captured the essence of this beautiful theme in ‘Twas In the Moon of Wintertime. A charming addition to traditional holiday fare!SKU: AL26698 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
A (Very) Short History of Music
And they said it couldn’t be done—a genuine setting that will demonstrate the unique roots of Western music in two-and-a-half minutes. This straightforward, compelling work chronicles the entire transformation throughout history. Certain to capture your students’ imagination.SKU: AL46609 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
A Canadian Ballad
The traditional Newfoundland lyric ballad, “She’s Like a Swallow,” is presented for band with all the passion and emotion it deserves. This tragic tale has many interpretations, but in all its forms is certainly a story of love and loss. A Canadian Ballad provides young bands with an opportunity to play with great color and expression, bringing a moment of repose and lyricism to any concert performance. Correlates to Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 2, Level 2.SKU: AL33818 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
A Celtic Celebration
As the title suggests, this wonderful work presents three Celtic folk favorites in a very playable fashion for Grade 1 bands. Songs included are “Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes,” “Wearing of the Green” and “My Wild Irish Rose.” As always for the Mini-Score Series, careful attention has been given to ensure all prominent parts are doubled, allowing for any instrumental “shortcomings” one may encounter. A Celtic Celebration is another winner from John Kinyon!
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
A Christmas Festival
Highlights from Leroy Anderson’s revered holiday overture have been scored for younger players. In just over two minutes, this holiday classic offers many teachable moments, including staccato and accented articulations, tone quality, and a broad range of dynamic levels. Happy holidays! (2:15)SKU: AL48171 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
A Festival Chime
The third movement of Opus 34 (Three Festival Choruses), which Gustav Holst penned in 1916, was originally scored for chorus with piano, orchestra, or military band. The easily recognized melody is a nineteenth century Welsh ballad, known to most as the hymn tune “St. Denio,” set to the words of English poet, Clifford Bax. In 3/4, this characteristically delightful Holst theme has been freely arranged to incorporate elements of his original score with additional material included to heighten musical interest for contemporary concert bands and audiences alike. As the title implies, chimes are an integral part of this arrangement; however, there are alternate options provided in the program notes if a suitable instrument is unavailable. This musical setting is complete with a variety of teaching and performance opportunities and a perfect fit for beginning concert bands. (2:00)SKU: AL45767 -
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 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
A River Trilogy
A River Trilogy provides a wonderful opportunity for first year bands to work on legato style. After an original introduction, the full ensemble plays the African-American spiritual “Deep River.” A clarinet and flute duet ushers in the early English folk song “The Water is Wide,” and the full band concludes with a lovely treatment of the American classic “Shenandoah.” (2:15)Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 28.
SKU: AL29438 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
A Shaker March
Here’s a charming and unique march-style arrangement of the well-known Shaker melody “The Gift to be Simple.” Countermelodies and contrasting question-and-answer sections add plenty of musical interest without over-extending the technique of your beginning band. Add a slice of Americana to your next concert!SKU: AL16596 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
A Very Respectable Hobbit (from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey)
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1A Very Respectable Hobbit (from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey)
A very playable, choice selection from the hit movie The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, this tune will delight audiences and players alike. Crafted specifically for beginners in their first or second year of instruction, solo sections are included which easily divide between sections to spread the fame. (2:30)For educational usage/non-profit performances only; for professional arrangements, visit our rental library at alfred.com/rental.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
A Yiddish Lullaby
“Raisins and Almonds” (Rozhinkes mit Mandlen) is a Jewish lullaby by Abraham Goldfaden (1840–1908) that has become so well-known that it is now considered a folk song. It is a common lullaby among European Jews (Ashkenazim). Correlated to Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 2, Level 2, this lovely arrangement of this beautiful song allows bands to play with expression and color, lending a charming and heartfelt moment to any concert. (3:00)SKU: AL37786 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Academic Festival Overture
Brahms’s Academic Festival Overture was composed in the summer of 1880 for the conferment of his own honorary doctorate of philosophy degree by Breslau University. The piece is based on a number of student songs that would have been familiar to those in attendance at the time. The themes derived from four of those songs have been used in this arrangement for young band and are presented in the same order in which they appear in Brahms’s original. Careful attention to the written dynamics and articulations will aid your students in creating an authentic performance of this transcription. A perfect choice for young bands at festival.SKU: AL20709 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
African Adventure
Take your young musicians and the audience on a trip to a mysterious continent with this tuneful and rhythmic offering. The tribal Swahili beat and authentic-sounding harmonies will provide a colorful and vibrant moment on your next concert.“African Adventure” correlates to Book 2, Level 3 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band. It is an enhanced version of the popular piece of the same name that appears in Sound Innovations, Book 2.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
African Alleluia
This piece is a joyous arrangement of the popular Kenyan song “Wana Baraka.” Repeating percussion patterns utilizing cowbell, claves, tom tom, and bass drum provide a solid rhythmic foundation for the catchy syncopated melody. A typical call-and-response section gives this arrangement an authentic African feel. (2:00)SKU: AL41933 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Alchemy
Alchemy is an ancient philosophy that sought to turn iron into gold. The composer saw a parallel in music: taking the notes of a scale and turning them into music seems just as magical. The notes are like iron and the process of turning them into music makes them as precious as gold.SKU: AL46654 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Allegro from Water Music
Your audience is sure to recognize this famous melody from Water Music. Mark Williams has skillfully arranged this classic for your young band. You may also perform this work as the first part of a three-movement suite by following this arrangement with the Water Music arrangement found on page 21 of the Accent on Achievement, Book 2.SKU: AL23272 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Along the Western Trail
From radio to motion pictures to television, all have glamorized what we know as “The Wild West,” but the folk songs from that era have lived on in an unaltered state. They tell stories of the lives, loves, and losses of the brave souls who ventured into a then uncharted landscape. Here is a musical salute to that time and its people, featuring SWEET BETSY FROM PIKE, THE STREETS OF LAREDO, THE LONE PRAIRIE, and LITTLE BROWN JUG. Head ’em up and move ’em out! (2:04)SKU: ALBD9813 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Alpha Squadron
Powerful unisons open this piece and continue as the trumpets state the heroic melody. A countermelody is then placed over this in the woodwinds. Alternating between marcato and legato sections, this is a good piece for teaching contrasting styles. Students will love the minor key and the power of playing tutti. A great opener for your fall concert.SKU: AL20705 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Alpine Meadow
This lyrical piece provides the young band with many opportunities for expressive playing. A simple, memorable melody sets the stage for interesting harmonic and textural treatments by all sections of the ensemble. An effective transition builds to a seamless modulation which gradually diminishes to a quiet conclusion. Alpine Meadow is great teaching tool for phrasing, articulation and dynamics. (3:00)SKU: AL31702
