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Concert Band Grade: 1.5
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
¡El Tiburón!
Cast in G minor, this compelling original work contains all the anticipated components with a musical depiction of circling the prey and the strike. The effects are complete with the use of vivid dynamic shifts and a solid percussion contribution. All musical components are easily attainable by beginning students. Dating back to more than 420 million years ago, these continuously moving “soulless eating machines” have been the subject extensive study and graphic horror. “¡El Tiburón!” by Ralph Ford is musically menacing yet audience pleasing! (2:00)SKU: AL45768 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
A Carol Français
“Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella” is a French Christmas carol written in the 16th century. In the carol, visitors to the manger speak in hushed tones so as not to wake the sleeping child. This gentle arrangement highlights the spirit of the season with enchanting harmonies and sparkling settings of this charming tune. (2:05) Correlates to Book 2, level 2.SKU: AL44969 -
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 -
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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: 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 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
A Prehistoric Suite
Beginning groups will love this unique programmatic suite of four short movements, each of which portrays a well known prehistoric creature (or two!). Clever and very easy, it includes: Stegosaurus, Brontosaurus, Pteradactyls and The Battle (Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops). A really different work at this level! Originally published in 1987. (5:40)SKU: HL24816010 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Advance of the Roman Legions
Musically presenting all the majesty and grandeur of ancient Rome, this original is a bold contest opener or closer that will permit your ensemble to sound confident. Introducing just a few accidentals and reviewing how long they last, this regal and distinguished original work will fill the stage! (2:15)SKU: AL43072 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
African Marching Song
The South African folk classic “Siyahamba” is authentically treated in this special arrangement for young band. Repeating percussion patterns using tom toms, bass drum, claves, and cowbell keep the African feel moving while syncopated block harmonies round out the accompaniment. Trumpets and flutes get to shine on the opening melody, and in typical African call and response tradition, everyone gets to join in as the arrangement progresses. Correlated to Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 23.SKU: AL22247 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
African Spirit Dance
Treat your students to an upbeat, fun arrangement that evokes the spirit of South African traditional dance music. Great percussion parts, a catchy melody, traditional call-and-response sections and even some “blue notes” will make this piece a favorite!Correlates with Accent on Achievement Book 2, page 23.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Air and Jig
A tuneful way to introduce students to the lyrical style and rollicking feel of traditional Scottish/Irish music. The “Air” is the melody from Gilderoy and is set with a contemporary harmonic palette that concludes with an exciting climax before transitioning to the jig. “The Jig of Slurs” is a traditional Irish dance with a melody and feel that is infectious! (2:30) “Air and Jig” correlates to Book 2, Level 2 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band.SKU: AL41915 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
All I Want For Christmas Is You
First recorded by Mariah Carey in 1994, this holiday favorite has remained popular every year since. Arranged in a swing style similar to the original, this arrangement minimizes the use of 8th notes making it very playable by most second year players.SKU: HL4006045 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
All Through the Silent Night
In this gorgeous arrangement by Mark Williams, the Welsh hymn “All Through the Night” and the favorite Austrian carol “Silent Night” coexist easily in this unique setting for young bands. A beautiful change of pace for your next holiday program.SKU: AL22249 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Along the Crystal Coast
Stretching along the North Carolina coast are the barrier islands, ports and beaches collectively known as the Crystal Coast. Rich in history and natural beauty, Michael Oare’s impressive-sounding overture for young players paints a descriptive picture of this wondrous area. Dur: 2:30SKU: HL04004975 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
An Angel Fantasie
Here is an outstanding opportunity to both ring in the season and help your students to develop the important skills of rhythmic independence and stylized articulations. An Angel Fantasie is a creative treatment of the well-known Christmas carol Angels We Have Heard On High. This arrangement forgoes the usual melody/harmony scoring in favor of introducing the young musician to simple contrapuntal writing. The theme is treated lyrically for the first half of the arrangement before introducing lighter articulations “alla baroque.”SKU: AL23296 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
An Australian Sea Ballad
The Australian folk song “Catalpa” was inspired by the escape of Irish prisoners from a jail in Freemantle, Western Australia in 1876. It is said that the song became so popular in area pubs that it was banned and anyone caught singing it would be arrested. This beautiful setting allows for the utmost blend and sonority of the full band and provides a wonderful contrasting moment in any concert program.SKU: AL26807 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
An English Ode (Come, Ye Sons of Art)
Based on Purcell’s “Come, Ye Sons of Art,” this carefully crafted arrangement for second year players features a nice variety in scoring and dynamic contrasts. Phrases are traded between the woodwind and brass sections (cues included), then the full band comes together for the final segment.SKU: HLPC22980 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
An Irish Air
This lovely setting of the popular Irish folk song, Molly Malone, provides the perfect moment of lyricism for a program of young band music. Well-crafted and tastefully scored, this arrangement allows the beauty of the original melody to speak in a most charming way.SKU: AL24646 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
And to All a Good Night
Subtitled “A Holiday Encore for Band,” this cheery arrangement of “Up on the Housetop” features virtually every section of the band with its own characteristic rendition. Ample cross cuing makes this attainable by every ensemble. Happy Holidays! (2:45)SKU: ALBDM04056 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Andromeda Overture
Trumpet melodies soar over a background of driving eighth notes in this contemporary overture by Mark Williams. The Allegro uses syncopation and full band scoring to start this one off with a bang. The Andante features a trumpet solo and rich accompaniments for a tranquil mood. The main theme returns for an exciting finish. A perfect opener for your festival or concert!SKU: AL5652 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Anthem of Liberty
Anthem of Liberty is introduced with a warm major-key chorale presented by the woodwinds and then again by the brass. This leads to an intense second presentation in the relative minor, featuring exciting rhythmic motives passed from section to section. Following a dynamic transition, the initial chorale is again presented in a majestic manner over the driving double-time percussion and is complemented with active woodwind countermelodies. From the sensitive introduction to the stirring conclusion, this piece provides many expressive opportunities for the young musicians. (2:40)SKU: AL29445
