Concert Band Grade: 1.5
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Rey’s Theme (from Star Wars: The Force Awakens)
John Williams composed this compelling theme for new heroine, Rey, featured in the long awaited Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Not a typical ballad, this dynamic work features a moderate driving pulse along with a memorable melody.SKU: HL04004737 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Rhythm Rappin’ Rock
Finally, a rap/rock piece with real educational value! Consistent with many established approaches, students will learn new sixteenth-note rhythms typically introduced in the first or second year of instruction through “rap” (speech rhythms), which will ensure accuracy when played on instruments later. There are also plenty of fun licks to play on instruments using easier rhythms (nothing harder than eighth notes). This one is such great fun that students will hardly know they’re learning!SKU: AL24708 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Rise
See and hear your band mature before your eyes as they perform this energetic work that explores the many ways in which music can rise! Ascending melodies, dynamic shapes, and building rhythmic intensity unite to create an uplifting musical experience for performers and audiences alike. (2:05)SKU: AL39615 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
River City Blues
Here is an effective way to introduce some standard jazz band elements to your concert band. Featuring a walking bass line, call and response, percussion fills, blues scale patterns, dynamic contrasts and ‘sectional solo lines,’ River City Blues will be a piece that your band will thoroughly enjoy working up. A great change of pace for any concert!SKU: AL24640 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Rock Quest
Your band’s desire for some “cool” music can be met with this new dynamic rock piece. An infectious bass line provides a solid foundation for the main theme which also features some nice “blues” licks between phrases. Everybody gets a turn playing the melody, and the harmony parts provide interest as well. A terrific tune to program at any concert!SKU: AL23284 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Rock, Paper, Scissors
A driving beat, infectious melody, and finger snaps make this tune a real toe-tapper. This one will be an instant hit, and there is plenty of fun for all. Each section gets to play the melody, and the percussionists will delight in providing a driving rock beat throughout (paper and scissors optional). (2:10)SKU: AL39608 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Rogue River Venture
Take a ride down the rapids with this exciting new piece by Steve Hodges. Based on the Dorian mode, the melodies are shared by all sections of the band throughout the piece. The driving accompaniment of the first section is complemented well by the flowing triple-meter patterns of the middle section. From the opening measure to the dynamic conclusion, your young band will thoroughly enjoy this adventure!
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Romeo and Juliet (Love Theme)
In 1969, at a time when the Beatles and Rolling Stones ruled the airwaves, this mournful ballad from the movie Romeo and Juliet (also known as A Time for Us) topped the pop charts with a recording by Henry Mancini. This arrangement is beautifully scored with very limited demands, perfect for second-year players.SKU: HL04004797 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Rumpelstiltskin!
Based on the German fairy tale made popular by the Brothers Grimm in 1812, this piece is a musical depiction of the short story “Rumpelstiltskin.” In addition to the original music in this work, the composer tips his musical hat with excerpts from Grieg’s “Morning Mood,” Wagner’s “Bridal Chorus,” and Brahms’ “Lullaby.” A delightful setting with several style and tempo changes that will capture the imagination of one and all! (2:45)SKU: AL43070 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Sahara Adventure
Enjoy the rich sand of the desert as it moves across the Sahara, sing to the wind, and inspire our creativity. This energetic and adventurous composition is a perfect musical exploration of another culture. Teaching opportunities include quartal harmonies, varied accents, and an exotic repetitive percussion contribution. A hot new piece reminiscent of one of the world’s hottest deserts. (2:00)SKU: AL46610 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Sassafras Tea (Cajun Two-Step)
Composed in the style of a Cajun two-step, the simple melody is stated first by the trumpets with a zydeco-inspired accompaniment. An optional advanced trombone part is included with New Orleans style tailgate effects. A washboard and optional keyboard bass part will add to the festive, homegrown sound of a traditional Cajun band in this unique piece that is easy and fun to play! Dur: 2:15SKU: HL04003041 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
School Detective
The ever-vigilant hall monitor, always on patrol for delinquents running amok, needs a secret assistant in tough times like this. That’s where the School Detective comes in! Navigate through winding chromatic passages set to groovy ostinati and drum fills.SKU: AL47266 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Scorpion!
Featuring a relentless rhythmic drive and powerful-sounding themes, here is an effective and exciting piece for second-year players. Utilizing a single tempo and no syncopation, this is a great tool for teaching rhythmic security and ensemble balance. Dur: 2:10SKU: HL04003528 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Secret Agent Sugar Plum
Did the cookies that were left out on Christmas Eve mysteriously vanish? Does it seem like the nutcracker and toy soldier figurines have moved to different locations by themselves overnight? There’s only one operative with the right skill set for holiday capers like these: Secret Agent Sugar Plum of the Holiday Sweets Division of WinterPol! This clever arrangement fuses themes from Tchaikovsky’s “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” with classic spy music idioms. Set to a driving rock beat, this is sure to be a player and audience favorite in your holiday concert! (2:20)SKU: AL44163 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Serenade
Serenade by Robert Sheldon is a lovely and lyrical offering that will provide your young band with a gentle and poignant moment on your next concert. Subtle, yet dramatic shifts in tonality create interest and momentum to this tuneful composition. (2:35)SKU: AL44151 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Silent Night and All That Jazz!
Ho, ho, ho and feel that swingin’ beat! “Silent Night” and “The First Noel” really swing in this creative treatment of those favorite Christmas carols. Your students will love the jazz rhythms and harmonies, while your audiences will be tappin’ their toes! A great introduction to swing eighth notes for the young band.SKU: AL20671 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Six Drummers Drumming Holiday Percussion Feature
Using fragments from “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” “Jolly Old St. Nicholas,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” Johnnie has created a clever percussion feature sure to be a hit at your holiday concert and also fun for the entire band. The percussion parts can adjusted based on the number of players you have available, so just remember to change the title to fit your performance!SKU: HL4008336 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Skygazer Fanfare
Gazing into the sky, one may be overcome with the infinite possibilities of our worlds and, thus, ourselves. It is this sense of wonder and hope that has been captured in “Skygazer Fanfare.” This work for concert band uses syncopated rhythms, layered percussion, and a sense of forward motion to create an exciting soundscape for young musicians. Careful attention has been paid to range and scoring to create a work that is attainable by smaller ensembles while retaining a full sound for larger ensembles as well. (2:20)SKU: AL44175 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Snake Charmer’s March
This fun and engaging work features a recognizable melody within a not-so-traditional march. The perilous and exhilarating nature of the performance unfolds as the snake charmer plays the well-known tune, employing it to mesmerize and control the venomous cobra, which appears poised to strike at any moment! Perfect for teaching the harmonic minor scale, articulations, dynamics and eighth rests.SKU: HLPC28641
