Concert Band Grade: 3
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
…To Realms of Endless Day
Here’s a beautifully scored lyric piece featuring a flowing melody passed from section to section. There is also a nice variety of lighter, delicate textures contrasted with dramatic full ensemble passages. Composed in memory of a mother and daughter who lost their lives in an automobile accident, this is a sensitive and poignant setting appropriate for times when a memorial is called for. Dur: 3:45SKU: HL04003071 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
1812 Overture
This powerful arrangement makes one of Tchaikovsky’s most popular and dramatic orchestral works accessible for grade 3 concert bands. The expressive chorale that opens the work has been reworked for brass and bass clarinet, and its dramatic restatement near the end of the piece has been transposed down a perfect fourth so your trumpets will ring through right to the end. Mark Williams also offers some creative alternatives to achieve the cannon sounds. Close your next concert with this all-time classic!SKU: AL17116 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
A Classic Christmas
A cherished holiday medley containing three Baroque holiday masterworks woven together in this festive musical celebration of the season. Building on the work of Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel, Douglas Wagner’s arrangement has been scored to work alone as a concert band work, or to include a variety of choral voicings and/or the optional string orchestra set. A dramatic holiday program work to showcase your entire music department! (4:30)SKU: AL38357 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
A Disney March Spectacular
The magical music world of Walt Disney is responsible for some of the most memorable marches ever written. Including Mickey Mouse March, Colonel Hathi’s March, Step In Time, It’s A Small World, Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, this highly entertaining medley is sure to raise a smile.SKU: HL04000827 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
A Holiday Montage
This charming holiday arrangement includes “Ding, Dong, Merrily on High,” “Good King Wenceslas,” “Jingle Bells,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Allow your audience to feast on these holiday favorites, but tell them to watch out for melodic surprises! Every section has the opportunity to shine—including percussion. (3:40)SKU: AL41959 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
A Night in Tunisia (Saxophone Section Feature)
Helping to pioneer the Afro-Cuban style of the ’40s, Dizzy Gillepsie’s signature composition has been recorded by countless jazz artists over the years and has become a true jazz standard. Skillfully arranged here as a saxophone section feature with concert band, this sizzling arrangement alternates between Latin and swing styles like the original. A wonderful change of pace.SKU: HL04001299 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
A Percy Grainger Portrait
The boundless energy and passion for life of Australian-born composer Percy Aldridge Grainger is reflected in the four works included in this eclectic sampling of his music: “Irish Tune From County Derry,” “Mock Morris,” “My Robin Is To The Greenwood Gone,” and closing with “Children’s March: Over the Hills and Far Away.” Combining Grainger’s genius with a contemporary scoring by Douglas Wagner, this one is a sure-fire winner!SKU: AL32521 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
A Prairie Portrait
A Prairie Portrait was inspired by the poetry of Carl Sandburg. The lyrical quality of the music is a testament to the loving words he wrote as a tribute to his birthplace. The pioneer spirit shines through the opening of the work, full of youthful optimism and energy. The lyrical section that follows represents the poet’s “hankering” for another day and beautiful night on the prairie, giving us the warm feelings of love and security we all feel about the place we call home.SKU: AL24668 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
A Quiet Music
This flowing work commences with dignity and charm. The teaching possibilities, such as legato, control, and dynamic shadings, are limitless. As rewarding to play as it is to hear, “A Quiet Music” will present programming opportunities year after year. Enjoy the seamless flow of the pensive melody and harmony in the fabric of this cherished work! (4:11)SKU: AL29610 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
A Simple Song (from Mass)
From Leonard Bernstein’s masterwork Mass, this tuneful ballad has become its best-known and most often recorded song. Here is a beautifully poignant setting for band, authentically transcribed by Michael Sweeney, that features a trumpet soloist (or flugelhorn) as well as short solo spots for baritone or trombone. (Grade 3)SKU: HL48020910 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
A Touch of Jazz!
In the words of the great Duke Ellington, ‘It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing),’ and that song title is just one of the tasty morsels in this concert band salute to the world of jazz. The medley just plain cooks when these other classics are added to the pot: The Swingin’ Shepherd Blues * ‘Round Midnight * Take Five * Li’l Darlin’ * C Jam Blues * Cute. Cool, man! (6:25)
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
A Westward Expedition
A Westward Expedition is a musical tribute to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Louis and Clark expedition and its mission to explore the uncharted West. After a powerful introduction, the main theme is introduced in a spirited Allegro section, portraying the excitement as the Corps of Discovery set out on its westward journey. This is followed by the lush and beautiful Andante section, which depicts the thousands of miles of spectacular mountains, rivers and wildlife encountered along the route. The anticipation and thrill of reaching the Pacific Ocean (upon arriving at what is now the state of Oregon) is brought to life with a recapitulation of the opening theme, bringing the historic journey to an exciting end.SKU: AL22289 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Adventum
This arrangement captures the anticipation, arrival, and celebration of the holidays through the use of sacred and secular carols alike. The piece opens with a quiet setting of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” then continues with a colorful and energetic rendition of the “Ukrainian Bell Carol” before drawing the piece to an exciting conclusion against a cacophony of ringing bells. (4:05)SKU: AL39641 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
African Dreams
William Kamkwamba was raised in Malawi, an African country where magical thoughts prevailed but modern technology was a mystery. From books he read, young William imagined building a windmill that might, one day, bring electricity and water to his village and drastically change the lives of his neighbors. Hoping to someday study science, his country was debilitated by famine that forced William to drop out of school and forage for food as thousands throughout the country died of starvation. However, William’s passion remained indefatigable and, using scrap metal, tractor parts, and bicycle halves, he ingeniously built a crude yet operable windmill that powered four lights and his radio. News of William’s achievement soon spread beyond his country’s borders, and the young boy who was once thought of as crazy became a hero to many around the world. (5:30)SKU: AL37840 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Air & Rigaudon
Edvard Greig’s “Air,” in ABA form, is one of his most beautiful and tender works while the “Rigaudon” is a characteristically playful French baroque-style dance. (9:00)This installment concludes the complete Holberg Suite, Op. 40 including: Praeludium (00-38363) * Sarabande (00-39537) * Gavotte (00-39537) * Air (00-42202) * and Rigaudon (00-42202). All five movements may be performed in order as originally intended or independently.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Alan Silvestri: A Night at the Movies
Film composer Alan Silvestri has penned some of the most distinctive and memorable moments in recent cinema history. Sure to be a favorite year after year, this impressive setting includes music in a wide variety of styles with familiar themes from The Avengers, The Polar Express, Night at the Museum, Forrest Gump, and Back to the Future.SKU: HL04003702 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
All the Starry Band
Your band will demonstrate their mastery of phrasing and expression when they play this new work based on the hymn “God of Our Fathers.” Motives are drawn from the hymn and provide the melodic and harmonic basis for this lyrical and expressive work. From the gentle opening to the glorious climax, All the Starry Band is perfect for concert/contest season.SKU: AL23317 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Amparito Roca
This classic Spanish march by Jaime Texidor has been expertly re-cast for younger players in this authentic-sounding edition by Gary Fagan. Instrumentation and brass ranges have been modified, however, the charm and energy of the original has been left unchanged. (Grade 3)SKU: HL48019816 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
An Irish Ayre for Winds
Lush harmonizations and mellifluous melodies characterize this gorgeous Irish ballad-style piece by Warren Barker. The warm introduction gives way to the first statement of the lilting melody by a solo clarinet. After adding the rest of the clarinet section, the trumpets take over the theme, leading to a soaring statement by the entire ensemble. Eventually, the stirring theme modulates and unfolds into an expansive climax. This lyrical showcase will make a beautiful impression on your band as well as your audience!
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
An October Sky
Inspired by an October afternoon when the sun had not yet lost its warmth, this piece is an attempt to recreate that moment—being thankful for all we are given, appreciating the beauty around us, and reflecting upon the importance of family and those we love.SKU: AL47292 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
An Unending Legacy
The legacy we leave will be as a result of what we taught; what is our legacy to our children, country and/or world? This beautiful melody will evoke a remembrance of someone who has had or is having a profound impact on your life; remember to thank them for it. (4:35)SKU: AL29487
