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Concert Band Grade: 1.5
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Castles and Dragons
Your students are going to love this one! On their journey towards the castle, the knights must slay a dragon that is threatening the local village. The battle ensues, the dragon is defeated, and the knights return once again to their noble procession home. Perfect for introducing your students to program music. (3:30)SKU: AL23292 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Catalina March
Catalina March, an original composition by Steve Hodges, contains elements of both traditional and contemporary marches. The spirited opening theme features a playful give-and-take between the brass and the upper woodwinds. A contrasting minor trio section is presented by the clarinets, saxophones and horns before returning to a charming woodwind variation of the initial presentation. Following an effective modulation, the piece finishes with a powerful restatement of the opening theme with woodwind countermelodies complementing the strong brass and percussion. This exciting march would be an excellent way to begin a concert! (2:35)SKU: AL29444 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Cedar Canyon Roundup
This original Mark Williams work is the perfect vehicle for a second year fall concert. The infectious opening theme is passed between woodwinds and brass leading to a lyrical middle section which is orchestrated to make your band sound mature and full. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 19.SKU: AL20521 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Cedar Valley March
This spirited march begins with a dynamic “echo” introduction that leads to the memorable main theme. All sections share the spotlight before transitioning into the contrasting B section with a minor, more lyrical theme. After an understated presentation, this section builds to a big cymbal crash that leads to a repeat of the A section. The coda features a variation of the echo introduction before ending in a dynamic fashion. The vitality of this new work makes Cedar Valley March an ideal concert opener that both the band and audience will enjoy.
SKU: AL19518 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Cedarwood Holiday
Take your students on a musical holiday with this engaging selection for young bands. This festive concert and contest overture features rich harmonies and rhythmic interest that will help make your group sound its very best. From the syncopated allegro of the opening to the lyric andante, this piece offers many opportunities for developing tone and expression. Highly recommended! (3:45)SKU: AL29447 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Cellular Symphony
In the style of Mozart’s Kinder Symphony and Haydn’s Toy Symphony, this tongue-in-cheek composition not only is great fun for the audience, but also makes a statement about the use of cell phones during concert performances! The classical style is an excellent teaching tool for younger players, while the percussion section has an opportunity to try out their latest ring-tones. This could also feature your Principal, Superintendent, school board members or the Mayor as the “cellular soloists”.SKU: AL23291 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Celtic Air & Dance No. 3
Continuing with Michael’s popular series of “Celtic Air and Dance” arrangements, the third installment opens with “Red is the Rose” (or “Loch Lomond”) in a flowing ballad treatment. The lively “Bill Sullivan’s Polka” follows and features various sections of the band. The flutes start things off followed by the rest of the woodwinds, trumpets, percussion, low brass and finally the entire ensemble in an energetic finish. Dur: 3:10SKU: HL04003077 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Celtic Air and Dance
Drawing on the rich and varied tradition of Celtic folk songs, this piece opens with the touching and melodious “The Parting Glass.” The flutes and percussion take center stage on the dance-like “Tha Mi Sgith (A Fairy’s Love Song)”, then finally the entire band gets into the act for the rousing finish. Dur: 3:05 (Includes full performance CD)SKU: HL04002573 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Celtic Air and Dance No. 2
Written in a style similar to Michael’s popular Celtic Air and Dance, here is another terrific setting of Celtic tunes arranged for very young bands. This arrangement opens with a beautiful and flowing version of the familiar air Danny Boy. The setting concludes with the lively Star of the County Down featuring the percussion section and a dance-like melody. Dur: 2:50SKU: HL04002673 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Celtic Air and Dance No. 5
Continuing the popular format of previous Celtic Air and Dance settings, this work for second year players opens with the tender Irish ballad “Ned of the Hill.” The dance segment combines two popular Irish polkas with the melodies skillfully traded between various sections of the band. Perfect for teaching both legato and detached styles, and also keeping the percussion engaged.SKU: HLPC22983 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion)
Following in Michael’s popular Celtic Air and Dance format, here are two contrasting melodies associated with centuries of Irish conflict and turmoil. The haunting ballad The Foggy Dew was composed shortly after the Easter Rising of 1916, and is followed by the inspirational march The Minstrel Boy from the Irish Rebellion of 1798. A great-sounding piece for young players with an historical connection. Dur: 2:55SKU: HL04003884 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Centennial March
This uplifting march begins with the clarinets presenting the melody over a single snare drum accompaniment. The textures increase as the melody is developed, leading to a heavier minor section featuring strong lines by the low brass and woodwinds. A modified “roll-off” by the percussion section leads to a seamless modulation and the final presentation of the melody. A dynamic augmentation of the melody brings the march to a stirring conclusion.SKU: AL36676 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Chant and Ceremony
This colorful work begins with a reflective, call-and-response Andante section featuring rich harmonies and lush counterpoint. A brief transition leads to a bold Allegro vivo section in 3/4 (with 6/8-style syncopations). Filled with driving rhythms and sounds reminiscent of a heroic movie theme, this work will be popular with students and audiences alike. An excellent concert or contest selection. Correlates to Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 25.SKU: AL23281 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Chorale from Jupiter (from The Planets)
Grade 1–1.5One of the most moving melodies ever written is this well-known theme from Holst’s “Jupiter”(from The Planets). Paul Murtha has beautifully adapted this for the beginning level through skillful scoring and careful pacing. Dur: 1:50
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Christmas for Clarinets
Feature your clarinet section this holiday season in this skillfully constructed, fun arrangement for young band. “We Wish You a Merry Chrismas,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” from The Nutcracker, and the familiar French carol “He Is Born” are combined to provide a highly listenable and motivating showcase for developing clarinets. Voicings have been carefully chosen to allow your clarinets. Voicings have been carefully chosen to allow your clarinets to be easily heard over the band. A superior programming choice!
SKU: AL19522 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Christmas Pipes
Most notably performed by Celtic Woman, this lilting Celtic style song features a distinctive melody and a striking quote of the traditional carol “O Holy Night.” Arranged here for second year players this is sure to be a highlight of any holiday concert.SKU: HL4005617 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Civil War Echoes
As the nation commemorates 150 years since the Civil War, here is an appealing medley for young players that uses music of the period. The bugle call “Taps” originated during the Civil War and is used here at the beginning of the piece and incorporated again at the end. The tender ballad Tenting on the Old Campground provides lyric contrast before closing with the rousing spiritual Free At Last. Dur: 3:25SKU: HL04003960 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Clowning Around
When the circus comes to town, one of the main attractions for children of all ages is the clowns. Their humorous antics always get the show rolling and they frequently move through the audience with their happy and sometimes sad faces. This work is a delightful composition that reflects on both personalities of the circus clowns. (2:30)SKU: AL39621 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Code of Honor
Perfect for your next concert or contest performance, Code of Honor will inspire feelings of courage and adventure. A robust opening flows naturally into the main theme proposed by the trumpets, accompanied by the dauntless snare drummer. Uplifting harmonies add to the already spirited mood. Things calm down a bit during a moving but dignified lyrical section. We are soon propelled once again into action by the snare drum and our heroic theme carries us to a rousing conclusion.SKU: AL33822 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Coldwater Crossing
Even developing bands need to be challenged with music that stirs the imagination. Here’s a great-sounding overture with bold melodies, creative harmonies, and contrasting styles that’s still within the capabilities of beginning players. Dur: 2:50SKU: HL04002953
