Concert Band Grade: 1.5
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Australian Folk Fantasy
This tribute to the land “down under” features several Australian folk songs reflecting the heritage of this great country. Introduce your students to the homeland of Percy Grainger with this fine arrangement. Titles: The Queensland Drover * Click Go the Shears * Eugowra Rocks * With My Swag Upon My Shoulder * Kookaburra.SKU: AL18228 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Autumn Colors
Autumn is always an exciting time of the year for children as they head back to school and fall sports. For the composer John O’Reilly, autumn is a special time because of the dramatic colors that dot the Adirondack Mountains in New York State. Summer is over and autumn is the lovely season that precedes the harsh winter to come. Autumn Colors is set in a natural minor tonality and features flowing melodic lines from all the winds. This lyrical ballad portrays the warm feelings the composer experiences when the leaves put on their yearly display of beautiful colors. (2:20) Correlates with Book 2. Page 13SKU: AL31685 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Autumn Reflections
As the possibilities of summer are gone and the chill of winter is on the horizon, people may reflect on what could have been and what lies ahead. This piece depicts these inward reflections as well as the joy of abundance found during this season. (2:45)SKU: AL44167 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Awake the Iron
“Desperta Ferro!,” or “Awake the iron!” was the battle cry of Medieval Spanish soldiers called the Almogavars. In the dim light of dawn, as they prepared for battle, these fierce soldiers would beat their swords on rocks shouting this phrase.The sparks that flew from the rocks in the eerie light of dawn, together with the soldier’s call to arms, would give any enemy pause. Awake the Iron, with its insistent unisons, energetic rhythms, modal themes, and powerful percussive writing, mirrors the ferocious intensity of the medieval battlefield. This mature sounding, yet approachable work, is sure to be a favorite of both the musicians and audience. (3:30)
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Aztalan (City of Mystery)
The ancient city of Aztalan existed around a thousand years ago in southern Wisconsin, but disappeared mysteriously by around A.D. 1300. Through careful use of tone clusters, haunting melodies and creative percussion effects, this very easy work for band portrays a sense of mystery and drama. Dur: 2:45 (Grade 1-1/2)SKU: HL04002883 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Azure Hills
Azure Hills is a lyrical ballad that presents the band with many opportunities for expressive playing. The theme is lightly presented by the flutes, then followed by another statement in the trumpets with added textures in the accompaniment. The second statement features some interesting harmonies by the woodwinds before leading into a very expressive final presentation of the melody with an added woodwind countermelody. A stirring variation and development leads to a very effective and climactic ending where melodic motives are passed from section to section as the piece winds down to a quiet, reflective conclusion.SKU: AL33825 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Bach March and Musette
These two pieces from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach have been a favorite of keyboard players for centuries. This skillful arrangement finally brings these great classics well within the reach of the developing young band. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 23, this two-movement work can serve as a vehicle for introducing your band to an important period of music history.SKU: AL22246 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Banda Heroe
Here’s an uplifting original work with a novel Latin flair. The title was inspired by the popular video game, Guitar Hero. The work includes a dal segno with a brief coda which makes rehearsal and preparation a snap. Enjoy Banda Heroe and make heroes of your students one and all!SKU: AL32461 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Bang Zoom!
Three letters (F-U-N) are all you need to describe this hip new work from the pen of Vince Gassi. But if you need more, you might use words like cool, interesting, energetic. Not enough? Then how about expressive, bluesy, heroic! Oh, and with a title like “Bang Zoom!,” it’s a safe bet there are opportunities for your percussionists to shine. (3:15)SKU: AL41918 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Main Title)
Have your beginners join forces with Batman, Blue Beetle, Plastic Man, and Green Arrow with this heroic main title theme. Familiar to all your students, this energy-packed arrangement will be a certain favorite of your students and make them sound like superheroes!SKU: AL32473 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Battlestar!
Battlestar! is a piece intended to spark imagery in your students’ minds. The beginning features driving rhythms and an exciting, dramatic melody followed by a battle scene and victory! Send your students into the galaxy with this cinematic piece. (2:15)SKU: AL36685 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Big Band Bop
Your whole band will be groovin’ on your next concert when you program Big Band Bop. Steve Hodges has given us everything students love-a swing beat, jazzy harmonies and fun melodies. Show your students you’re not “square” and program Big Band Bop on your next concert!SKU: AL20532 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Big Brass on Patrol
American Patrol has been given a new personality in this delightful setting that features the entire low brass section. Regardless of the number of low brass players you have, be it one or twenty-one, this familiar march will let your big brass shine!SKU: AL22257 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Big Raven
Big Raven takes its inspiration from a painting by Canadian artist, Emily Carr. It was commissioned for the official opening of Emily Carr Public School in Oakville, Canada. Haunting forest sounds set the mood for a moving and reflective work.SKU: AL31690 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Black Is the Color…
Black Is the Color (of My True Love’s Hair) is a traditional folk song first known in the Appalachian Mountains region of United States in 1915, but most probably originated from Scotland. It is about a girl who is waiting for her lover to return from sea.SKU: AL31697 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Blessed Legacy
The American folk tune “Nettleton” first appeared in a collection of sacred music published in 1813, compiled by John Wyeth, who is sometimes listed as the composer. The melody is most often associated with the hymn, “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing.” Correlates with Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 2, Level 2.SKU: AL47256 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Blunderbuss Battles
This piece is a musical depiction of the ship-to-ship (and often close range) combat between pirates and the Royal Navy during the days of exploration and the shipping trade. So, shiver me timbers and load the Blunderbuss . . . a rich musical reward awaits all who dare embark on this high seas adventure! AAARRH! (3:00)SKU: AL38306 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Bold Journey
Bold Journey opens with an aural snapshot of the early, pristine land of North America- the land of the Louisiana Purchase before the bold and historic exploration that began in 1803 with Lewis and Clark. Immediately following the impressionistic opening of the piece, a robust main theme is stated, signaling the beginning of the journey. This energetic theme and the opening section’s more tranquil melodic material are juxtaposed, varied, and combined carrying the piece and the adventurous journey to its ultimate and exciting conclusion.SKU: AL22260 -
