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Concert Band Grade: 1
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Freedom’s March
A straight-ahead and spirited march never fails to catch the attention of your audiences. When a patriotic feeling is included in the mix, the results are a guaranteed positive concert experience. Composer James Swearingen captures that essence with this finely focused work that contains no technical difficulties for any instrumentalist. A great program opener, closer or encore. (1:36)
SKU: ALBD9832 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Game of Bones
The tongue-in-cheek title gives a hint to an upbeat original composition that sets the stage to feature the antics of a unique glissando-anxious section. With an exotic flavor and the ability to engage enhanced and doubled percussion, this piece is a compelling choice that every beginning band can conquer. (2:00)SKU: AL45770 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Gently, I Wander
This musical escape will take your audience to a quiet place during your next performance. Simple, elegant lines combine with rich harmonies and counterpoint to provide an uplifting moment of repose. (1:55) Correlates to Book 1, level 6.SKU: AL45965 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Ghost Ship
Inspired by the merchant ship Mary Celeste that set sail from New York City in early November of 1872, bound for Genoa, Italy. The ship never reached its destination and, to this day, no one knows for sure why. This original composition will fill your beginners’ imagination with some chilling effects. Highly recommended!SKU: AL38303 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Glorioso (A Fanfare and Procession for Band)
From the word ‘glory’ (to rejoice triumphantly, to exult) comes the creative force for this very talented composer’s work, perfect for your opening or closing concert selection or for your contest appearances. Bold strokes and massive sounds are balanced with soaring, lyrical statements. Percussion is extremely active and contributes to the dynamically punctuated thrusts. This is Robert W. Smith at his finest! (duration 1:42)
SKU: ALBD9766 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Glorious Sight
This setting of the German Carol, “Ihr Kinderlein, kommet,” or “O, Come Little Children” features changing textures, rich harmonies, and effective percussion writing for your beginners’ holiday program. Both your students and audiences will enjoy this new setting of this beloved carol. (1:45)SKU: AL43075 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Glory!
This composition incorporates a cherished theme from a time when simple values provided guidance for life’s challenges. The colorful scoring and frequent shifting of themes among all parts make it fun to play and create a unique musical experience for audiences while providing a wonderful opportunity for your band to sound polished and professional. Stunning! (2:00)SKU: AL44887 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Gold Medal March
In this piece for second-year players, Paul Murtha masterfully adapts the traditional military march form for young musicians. The first strain is carried by trumpets and upper woodwinds, while the low brass take the lead on the second strain. After a brief percussion break, the legato trio melody features the woodwind section. A “call and response” breakstrain is followed by the full band on the rousing finish. Keep the march alive with this marvelous piece! Dur: 2:50SKU: HL04004303 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Guardians of the Canyon
Inspired by the sandstone structures in the American southwest reminiscent of the stone cities from centuries ago, Guardians of the Canyon is a bold, yet mysterious musical tribute. Opening with an intriguing introduction, the work gallantly builds with percussive bursts throughout to a dramatic conclusion.SKU: AL32468 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Gustav Holst Band Classics
The rich Holst concert band heritage is presented for your beginners with three cherished themes from both his military band suites and the march from A Moorside Suite. Enhanced with teaching opportunities to reinforce articulations and shifting tempo, as well as a stunning through-played setting. (2:15)SKU: AL47382 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Gymnopedie No. 1
The “Gymnopedies,” originally written for piano, are French composer Erik Satie’s most famous works. In traditional Satie style, Gymnopedie No. 1 is characterized with a joyously simple melody in 3/4 time with a rich harmonic structure that is not technically demanding. A new classic arrangement at the beginning level! (2:39)SKU: AL29553 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Hack Attack
Keep those hackers and slackers engaged with this bluesy rock original. The flatted 3rds and 7ths add the blues flavor, and it shifts between the major and minor mode, but that won’t be any problem since they’ll be begging to practice this one. Victor López has shared information from his ‘international research team’ on the topic and the result is this charismatic original work for your beginners. Right in the pocket! (1:45)SKU: AL39506 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Happy Birthday, Ludwig
A celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of iconic composer Ludwig van Beethoven. This cleverly inspired arrangement stylistically intertwines strains from three of his most popular works with the traditional “Happy Birthday to You.” Intuitive fermatas and familiar meter changes provide teaching opportunities, and the initial statement of “Happy Birthday” is ideal to keep in the folders should a planned or impromptu rendition be needed. A quarter millennium of popularity! (2:15)SKU: AL48168 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Hard Times in the City
Every young band wants to rock. This is the perfect arrangement to teach the band about articulation and style. A trumpet solo and a drumset solo with an optional trade-off with congas, tom-toms, bongos (or whatever is available) allow the band to feature their “star” players. Young bands will love to get into the groove of this catchy tune. Rock on! (3:10)SKU: AL29492 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Themes from
Designed in four brief movements, all of the newest blockbuster Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ themes are included in this suite for your beginners. The piece begins with Patrick Doyle’s lilting “Potter Waltz,” combined with John William’s “Hewig’s Theme.” The charming melody from “Harry in Winter” follows and the third movement is the reverent “Hogwarts’ Hymn.” The suite concludes with the dynamic “Hogwarts’ March.” Play them all or select just a couple – a wonderful arrangement to bring pop music to your beginning band rehearsal and performance.SKU: AL24719 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, More Themes from
Here’s your beginners’ chance to play their favorite tunes from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Combining melodies from the first two films and those from this new blockbuster, this work will leave your beginners screaming for more. Titles include “A Window to the Past,” “Double Trouble,” and “Hedwig’s Theme.” (2:49)
SKU: ALCBM04018 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Harry Potter, Themes from
Two of the most memorable themes from the box office smash Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone are scored for beginning band. The colorful textures and flowing melodies remain intact and the themes are presented in two separate movements so that endurance is guaranteed. “Harry’s Wonderous World” and “Hedwig’s Theme” will certainly conjure up a great performance. (2:11)SKU: ALCBM01024 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Have a Swingin’ Merry Christmas!
Incorporating “Deck the Halls” and “Jolly Old Saint Nicholas” with a hat tip to “Jingle Bells,” this beginning medley helps teach basic swing style. It never feels like Christmas until the music starts playing, and this is sure to put a smile on Santa’s face! (1:45)SKU: AL47380 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Heavy Metal
“Heavy Metal” has the right elements to get young players excited about band! With its driving rock beat, catchy hook, and infectious power chord rhythm, your students will beg you to rehearse it and be excited about performing it in concert. And what’s more, this little gem features your band’s own “heavy metal” section, the low brass (doubled for confidence), with prominent yet playable parts. (1:50)SKU: AL31703 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Heritage (Concert Overture)
Beginning with a broad fanfare-like introduction, this new overture for beginning band by Mike Story has solid scoring combined with appealing melodic material that characterizes this composition. Your group will sound huge! (2:15)SKU: ALBDM01033 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Holiday Concert
But there’s nothing new for our holiday concert!’ you say. Boy, have we got a surprise for you! This is the total package, the whole ball of wax. How about: a Fanfare, a Hanukkah Song, a Woodwind Feature, a Brass Feature, a Percussion Feature and a Finale, all using the traditional holiday favorites that your audiences want to hear. What a sensational showcase! (duration 5:22)
SKU: ALBD9771
