Concert Band Grade: 1.5
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Largo from New World Symphony
Here’s the famous symphonic theme from Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9 (known with added lyrics as “Goin’ Home”) artfully arranged for young bands. Colorful percussion writing and melodic opportunities for the low brass make this a first-class choice for expanding your students’ knowledge of the classical repertoire. Highly recommended!SKU: AL26800 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Latin Yuletide
Here is a unique setting of two holiday favorites set in a smooth Latin style. Bells Over Bethlehem (Andalusian Carol) uses a mixture of unison and harmony sections as the melody is passed around the band. O Tannenbaum has a contemporary flavor and utilizes interesting chord progressions. Fresh!SKU: HL4004356 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Latinesque
Here is a work for young players with an energetic feel from beginning to end. A catchy tutti ensemble riff ties each musical section together and the percussion shine as they provide a simple but effective “latinesque” feel. Performers and audience alike will find it hard to resist the upbeat mood conveyed by this delightful piece.SKU: AL22263 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Lean on Me
Originally recorded by Bill Withers in the ’70s, and recently updated on the hit TV series Glee, this familiar rock hit will be a fun one for the band and audience alike. Robert Longfield does a nice job of passing the melody around to all sections.SKU: HL8725303 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Legacy March
You’ll find yourself humming this catchy march over and over! Beginning with a fanfare in the trumpets, horns, and saxophones, the low brass soon enters followed by the woodwinds playing a countermelody. The march tune is introduced by the trumpets and saxes, then turned over to the winds. The B section brings a quieter mood, followed by a return of the A theme with a brief coda that brings the piece to a grandiose conclusion. A fantastic new addition to the march repertoireSKU: AL20675 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Legend of Eagle Caves
Experience some high adventure in this dynamic piece as each section of the band takes part in the excitement of discovery. The trek for the legendary caves begins with a brief introduction before the presentation of the main theme by the trumpets. Supported by expanded percussion and active accompaniment patterns, the theme is presented in a variety of moods and colors with a strong marziale feel throughout. The final destination is reached with an emphatic conclusion, bringing a satisfying end to the journey.SKU: AL22253 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Legend of the Water Dragon
Australian water dragons are fairly large lizards that have been around for 20 million years or so, and they can be seen along the rivers and waterways of Eastern Australia. For some Australian Aborigines, the water dragon is said to bring divine presence and a gateway to the astral world. This programmatic work portrays these mystical primordial creatures playing around in the midday sun.SKU: AL46651 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Liberty Overture
This work opens with an Andante section that features a haunting minor melody played by clarinets, a strong low brass bass line and assorted counterlines that offer interesting contrast. Cornets repeat the melody that leads to a rallentando pause; a fast-tempo variation emerges. This second upbeat section is in a new key and features the melody played by cornets, then by low brass and woodwinds, over syncopated tutti rhythmic figures. (Grade 1 1/2)SKU: AL5174 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Lo, How a Rose
This beautiful carol truly shines in this sensitive, creative treatment. After a gentle introduction and an introspective first statement of the tune, a key change signals the pairing of the main theme with “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing” and “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Great for developing tone quality and intonation, this is an ideal holiday program selection. (2:25)
Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 24.SKU: AL29443 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Looking Past the Shadows
Featuring a flowing lyric style and beautiful harmonies, this composition for beginning groups allows you to teach phrasing and musicality in a rewarding setting. With easy rhythms and moderate ranges, this is very attainable for young players. Dur: 2:30 (Grade 1-1/2)SKU: HL04002893 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Mah-ná Mah-ná
Made famous by the Muppets, but also recorded by a number of contemporary artists (including rock group Cake) this clever tune is sure to raise a smile. Arranged here in a straight 8th Latin style (rather than swing) the melody is cleverly passed from section to section. Sure to be a fun piece for your students.SKU: HL4005433 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Mallet Maniacs
Show off your mallet percussionists in this clever section feature. Use as many players as possible on bells, xylophone, vibes and marimba for this joyful tour-de-force. The parts are easy enough that you can even recruit some “non-mallet” percussionists to join in. What a cool way to promote mallet percussion Don’t miss this one! (1:45)SKU: AL20674 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
March Chromatica
Destined to become a standard of the school band repertoire, the melodies of this classic old-time 6/8 march are based on the chromatic scale. In fact, the melodies and countermelodies in the “trio” section are pure chromatic scales (moving in opposite directions), and the superb harmonization makes it sound fantastic. You have to hear it to believe it!SKU: AL26802 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
March Mixolydian
Written to introduce young musicians to the mixolydian mode, Robert Sheldon has created this stately march. An excellent choice for concerts, contest or graduations, March Mixolydian is a lyrical and majestic march, and is a companion piece to the popular Phrygian Phantasy and Dorian Dreamscape, also written in Alfred’s Debut Series.SKU: AL23298 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
March of the Hyperion Robots
Hyperion, the mysterious moon of Saturn, boasts of a very musical race of robots! (Well, it makes for a fun story!) A perfect introduction to 6/8, this appealing and fresh-sounding work is written with easy-to-learn patterns, a single moderate tempo, and careful yet creative scoring for beginners. Dur: 2:10SKU: HL04003001 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
March of the Paratroopers
This easy, yet powerful 6/8 march is one of the best written at this grade level. Contrasting sections in 2/4 help to clarify the relationship between these two meters. An excellent teaching piece and an impressive concert or contest selection.SKU: AL17139 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
March to Castle Rock
Your students will love the excitement generated by this lively march in the minor mode. Set in a “Marziale” style, this piece begins and ends forcefully, with a flowing middle section to provide an effective contrast. Abounding with rhythmic vitality and aggressive dynamics, this march is guaranteed to get your young band fully energized!SKU: AL18223
