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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Festival of the Gladiators
This bold new work will appeal to the imagination and sense of adventure of younger instrumentalists with its driving beat and heroic harmonies. Perfect as an closer for your next concert, or as a selection for contest season. Correlates to Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 15.SKU: AL23276 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Fiesta Time
Whether you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo or looking for a musical tour of the Caribbean at your next concert, this original characteristic piece provides an opportunity for your band students to be introduced to Latin music. Spicy and fun to play, this original characteristic piece is definitely a winner. Get going ’cause it’s Fiesta Time! (1:30)SKU: AL42146 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Final Impact
Imagine a huge meteor striking the earth! That event occurred nearly 50 years ago near Winslow, Arizona, and was the inspiration for this work. You’ll experience the anticipation before the strike with bold sweeping sounds. A bold addition to the beginning band repertoire sure to make a sizable impact!SKU: AL30754 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Finale from The Firebird
First performed at the Paris Opera in June 1910, this piece put Stravinsky on the map and is considered one of his greatest works. In 3/4 time, the arrangement serves as a wonderful opportunity to introduce or reinforce triple meter. The grandiose conclusion is certain to be met with grandiose applause. (1:45)SKU: AL42142 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
First Band Clinic
This new warm-up program is designed for student transposition to any appropriate key. This single band part for inclusion in the students’ folders will exceed your daily warm-up and teaching objectives while meeting the National Standards. There are four segments in each “clinic”: tone, technique, theory and composition, and a chorale. Progressive, in-depth and highly organized, this is the first of four comprehensive warm up programs used by Robert W. Smith from the podium at every honor band he guest conducts. The recording included is only the fourth segment; the chorale. (chorale only: 1:13)SKU: ALBDM05028 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
First Holiday Concert
Here’s a great vehicle for featuring your band at that very first holiday concert. “Jingle Bells,” “The Dreydl Song” and “Jolly Old St. Nicholas” are combined in a simple but very effective manner. Correlated to Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 13.SKU: AL17130 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Flourish for Winds and Percussion
This regal theme is presented three times but is interrupted by two contrasting statements. Scored in rondo form, this work is packed with a variety of tonal colors and is certain to be a welcomed piece on your beginner’s program. Bravo! (1:53)SKU: AL29561 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Flutopia
Section features have long been a favorite medium for both performers and audiences, as they create the opportunity to showcase the talent of particular instrument groups within bands. Since many of today’s ensembles have a ‘healthy’ number of flutes, this charming composition focuses the proverbial spotlight on these musicians. It’s an absolute winner! (duration 1:51)SKU: ALBD9775 -
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)
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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)
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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
