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Concert Band Grade: 1.5
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
March Zuma
Introduce your band to the natural minor tonality and a variety of sixteenth-note rhythmic patterns with this fresh sounding concert march that correlates with Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 15. Your low brass section will love being featured on the melody in the trio section, and snare drummers get to show off their 5- and 9-stroke rolls.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
March, Opus 108
Mendelssohn wrote his “March,” op. 108, in 1841 for a festival celebrating the famous painter Peter Von Cornelius’ visit to Dresden. It is a stately and festive sounding work, and a rarely performed gem by one of the world’s great composers. Careful observance of articulations and dynamics will make this march spring to life.SKU: AL36678 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Marzo Zingaro
“Marzo Zingaro” by Randall Strandridge seeks to portray the image of a lone wanderer, happily marching across the Italian countryside. The first strain portrays a more daring mood, while the trio and finale portray a happier style. (2:10)SKU: AL45984 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Misterioso
A variety of textures and colors accent this thrilling piece featuring a catchy theme, Spanish-style harmonies and expanded percussion section. With a good contrast of textural settings, this piece will provide a lot of interest and enjoyment for the band and audience!SKU: AL26798 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Moai (Song of Ancient Giants)
The giant stone statues of Easter Island (known as “Moai”) have long been a source of mystery and wonder. Using hints of Polynesian drumming and haunting ancient-sounding melodies, this intriguing work for 2nd year players evokes a feeling of exotic majesty. Dur: 3:10SKU: HL04005056 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Moore Street Rag
Moore Street Rag is an energetic piece that was composed for the young band to enjoy the various elements of ragtime music. Each section is featured playing the syncopated melodies and counter melodies and the low brass and woodwinds provide the steady rhythmic bass line. The trombones present the initial melody and are prominently featured throughout. With precise articulation patterns and many chromatic motives, this fresh tribute to ragtime music will be fun for the young musician to rehearse and will be a hit with the audience as well!SKU: AL31693 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Mozart and Company
Scored in a light and lively Classical style, familiar excerpts from Mozart’s A Little Night Music, The Marriage of Figaro, and The Magic Flute, cleverly and subtly intertwine with the time-honored Mother Goose melodies, “Jack and Jill,” “Three Blind Mice,” and “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” Teaching opportunities include light tonguing and dynamic contrasts in this charismatic work. The challenge for the listener is to discover where Mozart begins and Mutter Gans takes over. Hint: It’s not as easy as you might think. Delightful! (2:45)SKU: AL48160 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Muskoka Landing
Inspired by a trip to the beautiful Muskoka region of Ontario, Canada, this exciting concert and contest overture will inspire your students to achieve new heights of musicianship and have a whole lot of fun at the same time. With a powerful opening, the 4/4 Allegro sets up a rhythmic vamp which is the foundation for a catchy main theme and the development which follows. The music then transitions to a lyric 3/4 Andante con moto which is filled with rich harmonies and counterpoint. A return to the music of the opening plus a brief coda bring the music to its rousing conclusion.SKU: AL24642 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Mysterion
Mystery and majesty combine to make this dynamic piece an attractive concert opener or festival piece. A bold opening, a solemn lyrical section, and a rhythmic transition, all with strong support from the percussion, bring the listener to a climactic ending. (2:50)SKU: AL39607 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Mystery Bay March
This exciting march evokes the drama of a chase. During Prohibition days the remote waters off northwest Washington’s coast were frequently used by smugglers whose regular disappearance was categorized by the Coast Guard as “mysterious,” hence the name of the bay. This piece will be a dynamic addition to any concert or festival program. (2:00)SKU: AL37794 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Mystic Journey
Mystic Journey features a dark and ominous opening that leads to a very rhythmic and jungle-like dance. The scoring brings out wonderful colors that even young bands can express. The initial theme reappears before the dance rhythms once again take over, concluding the piece with a burst of energy.SKU: AL22258 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Mystic Passage
Representing a musical journey through an enchanting and mysterious realm, Mystic Passage unfolds with a soft and evocative atmosphere of intrigue and anticipation. As the intensity gradually escalates, the listener encounters a series of twists and turns through this magical world. An engaging and creative work for 2nd year players. Dur: ca. 2:30SKU: HL4008780 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
New Life Celebration
Here is an exciting composition celebrating the joy and promise of new life. All sections of the band will enjoy the opportunity to present the melodic and harmonic material throughout. This piece is full of energy from beginning to end!SKU: AL26799 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
No Step, Go Step, Half Step, Whole Step!
Not only is this an intriguing concert piece for 2nd year players, it’s also a great way to introduce the basics of simple intervals. It’s sure to be an entertaining piece for every section of the band, plus your percussionists will be fighting over who gets to play the vibraslap! (This publication includes an optional “DroneMap” rehearsal aid created by Michael Pote) Dur: ca. 2:45SKU: HL4008765 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Noble Portrait
A memorable, plaintive melody presented in a variety of textures highlights this moving piece. Each section of the band has the opportunity to present the expressive theme, while a bold contrasting section provides an effective variation. The expressive and dynamic qualities of this piece will provide a valuable teaching opportunity for the young band. (2:45)SKU: AL44975 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Nomadic Adventure
Take a trip across the desert with this colorful piece for young band as it portrays the adventures of a group of wandering nomads. The percussion section provides the strong rhythm featuring the timpani and tambourine for added color, while the winds present the minor-key melody and harmonic minor accompaniment. With dynamic contrasts, varied articulations and longer phrases this piece will be a great learning tool for young band members.SKU: AL31708 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Of Distant Peaks
An ancient mountain poem by Li Bai (701–762) served as the inspiration for this piece, written in memory of Daniel Stritchko, a young tenor saxophone player from Longmont, Colorado. The front range of the Rocky Mountains serves as the dramatic backdrop to Longmont, providing the impetus for the grandeur and spirit of this composition. (2:30) Correlates Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 2 Level 2.“This bold new work will program well in a number of circumstances.”
-John Thomson, The InstrumentalistSKU: AL37788 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
On a Starry Night
Inspired by the painting of the same title by the famed Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, this work evokes the calmness and serenity of the starry scene while capturing the grandeur of the painting’s swirling sky and dramatic moon, providing a sense of abiding warmth, peace, and hope. (2:05)SKU: AL48120 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Orenda! (The Power Within)
Originating from the Iroquois Native Americans, the term “Orenda” describes an extraordinary and mystical force within all people that empowers us to affect positive change. From the chant-like opening strains to the faster section with its driving pulse, this mature sounding piece for young players offers an emotional and rewarding musical experience. Dur: ca. 2:45SKU: HL4008722 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Overdrive
Put down the top on the convertible and take your audience on a cruise down the highway with this irrepressible, high-energy composition for developing bands. Driving rhythms and a catchy melody combine with power chords and a rockin’ percussion section to create the tune everyone will be talking about after your next concert. (1:55)SKU: AL44150
