Concert Band Grade: 3
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Silver Winds
Inspired by the official Command Exhibition Parachute Demonstration Team from Fort Benning, Georgia, your performers and the audience will enjoy Victor López’s musical journey from the haunting beginning to the dark heroic melody with the ostinato skillfully written in a seamless fashion. Beautiful color is brought to the melody with the joining of the baritones, flutes, and clarinets. The lyrical section involves a chorale-like clarinet choir accompanying a beautiful oboe solo. The rousing finale brings built upon a driving pulse carried by the low voices as this work races to a close. “Silver Winds” is exciting to conduct and to prepare.SKU: AL24769 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Sketches of Spain
Take two Spanish dances and one noted composer and what do you have? Sketches of Spain from the pen of Dave Black. This original work captures the essence of old Spain in two movements inspired by well-known Spanish dances, the tango and paso doble, that shows off the talents of your band. This barn-burner is a great way to end your concert with a musical “olé!”SKU: AL20557 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Sky Dance
Using a recurring four-note motif and a variety of textural punctuations, here is a stunning and fresh-sounding overture from Richard Saucedo. A slow and lyric middle section featuring woodwind colors and rich emotional contours provides a stark contrast to the rhythmic intensity of the opening and closing sections. Dramatic and powerful! Dur: 4:15SKU: HL04002985 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Skydive
This piece starts with immediate exhilaration and velocity, and is full of energy, with uplifting syncopated rhythms and strong melodic lines that will engage both the students and audience. The legato section is representative of the time when a skydiver enjoys the beauty of the scenery. The energy and thrill come back and drive to the end with non-stop excitement. (3:40)SKU: AL44987 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Slavic Rhapsody
This latest work from Elliot Del Borgo will delight performers and audiences alike! Slavic Rhapsody is a three-part tone poem, which combines Slavic and Hungarian-style melodies with syncopated accompaniments. The melody and accompaniment parts alternate from the flute section to the trumpet section and back, marking this a real treat for the listener. The Cantabile middle section contrasts the spirited first and third sections. Elliot Del Borgo has done it again!SKU: AL18250 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Slumber, My Darling
With music and lyrics both composed by Stephen Foster in 1862 its elegantly simple and lyrical melody allow for a variety of colors and textures including low woodwinds, predominant melodic material played by low brass and low woodwinds, solo voices, and flowing counterpoint. The contrasting interlude includes short quotes of other Foster songs and should carry the listener, not to sleep, but into a realm of exuberance and gratitude.SKU: AL24680 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Snow Day Celebration!
This delightful holiday treat captures the joyous mood of the happiest of childhood feelings—a snow day! Opening with just a hint of the icy wonderland outside, the piece quickly moves into a gleeful celebration capturing the playfulness of this treasured winter event. The perfect addition to any winter concert, this piece is sure to be a perennial holiday favorite. (2:50)SKU: AL26835 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Solamente Una Vez
Written in the Mexican bolero style, this Latin classic from the 1940s has enjoyed continual popularity and airplay, often recorded with English lyrics as “You Belong to My Heart.” Robert Longfield’s version is expertly crafted using lush harmonies and varied scoring, and offers an appealing change of pace.SKU: HL04003728 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Something
George Harrison’s most successful contribution to the Beatles catalog is no doubt this familiar iconic ballad. Paul Murtha’s setting for band features alto sax on the melody, followed by the low brass, and a light swing style treatment of the bridge section. Scored with nice variety throughout, this offers a welcome change of pace number for any concert.SKU: HL04001287 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Song for Hope
Written as a memorial for a middle school band student, this sensitive and moving work opens with a chorale played by off-stage brass. A flowing melody stated in the low register is then developed before leading to a brief fanfare-like affirmation. The Korean folk song “You and I” is briefly quoted before returning to the off-stage brass and calm closing passage. A beautifully scored lyric piece for band. (Extra players are not required for the off-stage parts.) Dur: 4:30SKU: HL04003057 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Soundtrack Highlights from Avengers: Endgame
Movies just don’t get any bigger than this one, and thanks to the talents of Alan Silvestri, it features a film score to match! Effectively blending the familiar Avengers main theme with impressive and dramatic new material, here is a powerful medley destined to be the highlight of any concert.SKU: HL04006062 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Soundtrack Highlights from Guardians of the Galaxy
Rarely does a blockbuster movie include a soundtrack that becomes such an important element of the film itself. With songs from character Peter Quill’s “Awesome Mix” here is a dynamic medley for band that features the Marvel Studios Fanfare, Hooked on a Feeling, Come and Get Your Love, Groot Cocoon (lyric theme from the score), Cherry Bomb, and Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.SKU: HL04004135 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Soundtrack Highlights from Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Opening with the familiar strains of the main theme, this carefully paced medley also includes important themes for new characters Rey and Kylo Ren, and the rousing march theme of the good guys. Film music at its best from John Williams, and effectively adapted for younger players.SKU: HL04004655 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Soundtrack Highlights from Star Wars: The Last Jedi
From the blockbuster movie Star Wars: The Last Jedi, John Williams continues to display his mastery of music for film. This dynamic medley includes poignant new themes along with familiar older melodies as some of our favorite characters return for this episode.SKU: HL04005453 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Sousa Palooza
During his career, Sousa composed more than 130 marches with a wide variety of styles. Sousa Palooza contains only nine! Can you name them all? Musical fragments of these cherished marches are masterfully combined with traditional fervor and even a bit of musical humor. A wonderful opportunity to program a work that embraces so much of the contemporary concert band’s musical heritage. Bravo!SKU: AL26751