Concert Band Grade: 3
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Dragon Prince
This descriptive and engaging work follows the ancient tale of a handsome young prince forced (through evil sorcery) to live part of his life as a dragon. He marries the beautiful Griselda under the condition she never try to uncover his dark secret. Fate and curiosity intervene and she discovers his scaly and hideous identity only to be banished from his kingdom forever. With a significant portion of the fast section scored in 6/8, the music effectively spans emotions ranging from the dramatic, to tenderness, to majestic. Dur: 4:00SKU: HL04004600 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Emerald Isle
Beautiful and poignant, The Emerald Isle is a new work from popular Alfred composer Dave Black. This wonderful piece begins with a lovely melody that features the woodwinds, with horn chords in the background. The final section begins with percussion and is a jaunty Irish jig in 6/8 time. This is a great concert piece with plenty of chances to learn ensemble playing, 3-against-2 rhythms, and musical phrasing!SKU: AL16543 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Fives Prevail!
As implied by the title, the meter of 5/4 is an important structural component of this creative and energetic work for band. After the intense opening statement, a brief lyric and calm middle section builds to a full ensemble climax before returning to the fast main theme. Blending extended jazz-like harmonies with an exciting rhythmic drive, this piece is sure to stir the interest of players and listeners alike. Dur: 4:25SKU: HL04003384 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Gathering of Eagles
From a song shared by Squamish First Nation artist and performer Bob Baker, comes a creative work for concert band shaped by Robert Buckley that will allow your students to experience the music of one of North America’s First Peoples. The Gathering of Eagles flows from a beautiful pentatonic melody and grows into a work that is both reverent and exciting. Dur: 4:05SKU: HL04005515 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Golden Compass, Concert Suite from the Original Movie Soundtrack
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3The Golden Compass, Concert Suite from the Original Movie Soundtrack
The medley from Andre Desplat’s film score for The Golden Compass, the first in a blockbuster trilogy, contains: “Roger & Lyra on the Roof,” “Serafina and Scoresby” and “Sky Ferry.” Engaging film music sure to please! (6:34)SKU: AL29626 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Golden Vanity
The Golden Vanity by Ralph Vaughan Williams is a military march that remained unfinished at his death. With the permission of his heirs and assistance from RVW Ltd., Douglas E. Wagner has completed it in a manner consistent with Vaughan Williams’ characteristic style. A stately new march!SKU: AL26754 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Haunted Carousel
Winner of the 2014 National Band Association Young Band Composition Contest, “The Haunted Carousel” was conceived as a piece for band utilizing the sound of a theremin, an electronic instrument often used in old science fiction and horror movies. The part is optional and all critical material is doubled with other instruments of the band. The theremin part is designed to be performed live on an amplified iPad with the GarageBand application. This is one Halloween piece your entire audience will be talking about long after the concert! (4:20)SKU: AL44192 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Heart’s Cry (from Riverdance)
The music and spectacle of Bill Whelan’s Riverdance forever changed how we look at Celtic music. The Heart’s Cry is one of the most magical and lush ballads from the production, beautifully scored here for winds by Sean O’Loughlin. The opening solo flute statement is answered by the ensemble in chorale style with the distinctive and close harmonies of the original.SKU: HL48023196 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Suite from
Faithfully presented in this exciting suite, these selections from Howard Shore’s brilliantly conceived original soundtrack capture the adventure, excitement, and tender moments of the first of the prequels to the epic Lord of the Rings trilogy. Including “Old Friends,” “The Adventure Begins,” “Axe or Sword?,” “Song of the Lonely Mountain,” “The Dwarf Lords,” and “Dreaming of Bag End,” this lovely arrangement, in five movements, is intended for use at the high school level and is not difficult at all to master. (9:00)For educational usage/non-profit performances only; for professional arrangements, visit our rental library at alfred.com/rental.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Homeowners Guide to Making Music
Shades of P.D.Q. you-know-who! “Guaranteed fun” is the simple but accurate description of this work featuring Solo Hair Dryer, Blender, and Vacuum Cleaner. Here is a perfect opportunity to involve your school principal, city mayor, orchestra booster president, or whomever. Best of all, your “soloists” need no musical talent or training. It’s electrifyingly funny!SKU: ALSC8601 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Hounds of Spring A Concert Overture for Winds
Alfred Reed (1921-2005) was one of America’s most prolific and frequently performed composers. The Hounds of Spring was composed in 1980 and was inspired by the poem “Atalanta in Calydon” by Algernon Charles Swinburne. In this concert overture, Reed captures the elements of youthful exuberance and tenderness of love expressed in the poem. Remaining true in form and intent to the original, Robert Longfield has masterfully shortened and adapted this work for younger bands. Dur: 5:30SKU: HL04002995 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Hunger Games – Soundtrack Highlights
The film score of James Newton Howard effectively captures the mood and drama of the blockbuster movie The Hunger Games. In this masterful adaptation for band, Jay Bocook showcases the highlights from the score including a distinctive treatment of the haunting Mockingjay call.SKU: HL04003240 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)
Composed over 40 years ago, this deliciously sinister theme for Darth Vader remains one of the most recognizable musical compositions in movie history. This authentic-sounding version captures all the feeling of dread and impending doom of the original.SKU: HL04005404 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Irish Washerwoman (from the Irish Suite)
“The Irish Washerwoman,” the first movement of Leroy Anderson’s Irish Suite, combines folk material with the composer’s own whimsicality. The score was commissioned by the Eire Society of Boston and carries a dedication to Arthur Fiedler, who conducted its first performance on June 6, 1947 at Symphony Hall in Boston. The complete suite includes six melodies which range from the nostalgic to the humorous, from the plainly sentimental to the purely exuberant. Although the melodies come from overseas, the brilliant Irish Suite is typical of Anderson’s nimble orchestration, ingenious charm, and happy inventiveness. This opening movement is a jig; brisk in tempo and gay in mood.This new edition has been freshly re-engraved with a full-score for the first time, permitting articulation uniformity throughout the work.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Knights’ Creed
The medieval knights had a code of chivalry that included courage, community and wisdom – in this composition each of these ideals is symbolized with its own melody. The percussion provides the framework as these melodies are stated individually, in pairs and ultimately all together in a triumphant conclusion. This work is an ideal high-energy concert opener or festival piece that showcases all sections of the band and allows them each to play the melody. Dur: 5:10SKU: HL04005435 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Last Rose of Summer (from the Irish Suite)
The fifth movement of Leroy Anderson’s The Irish Suite, “The Last Rose of Summer,” has never been transcribed for concert band. Skillfully scored by Douglas Wagner in Anderson’s charismatic characteristic style, this work features an emotional alto saxophone solo in place of the orchestra version’s violin solo. This dramatic work is performable as a stand-alone work or in tandem with the rest of the movements. All movements are now available: I. “The Irish Washerwoman” [00-83181], II. “The Minstrel Boy” [00-32547], III. “The Rakes of Mallow” [00-30836], IV. “The Wearing of the Green” [00-30835], V. “The Last Rose of Summer” [00-32545] and VI. “The Girl I Left Behind” [00-32546].SKU: AL32545 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable and tuneful of all Sousa marches, and here is a carefully edited version adapted for young band instrumentation. Jay has skillfully retained the flavor of the original while making it accessible to young players. Add this one to your “must have” list! Dur: 3:30SKU: HL04002641 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Lion King: Broadway Selections
The innovative and dramatic stage production of “The Lion King” continues its domination on Broadway. Featuring additional music not heard in the film version, Jay’s marvelous arrangement includes Circle of Life, They Live In You, Hakuna Matata, Can You Feel The Love Tonight and King of Pride Rock/Circle of Life.SKU: HL4000837 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Concert Medley from
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Concert Medley from
Vivid musical imagery permeates this wonderful arrangement of selections from the Academy Award®-winning Howard Shore film score. Titles included in the medley are “The Prophesy” and “In Dreams” among others. Dramatic and rich with emotion, this Jack Bullock arrangement of the film score is a welcome addition to band literature. (7:22)
For educational usage/non-profit performances only; for professional arrangements, visit our rental library at alfred.com/rental.
SKU: ALCBM02010 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Ludlows (from Legends of the Fall) (Optional Piano Solo)
The haunting style and memorable themes from the movie Legends of the Fall make it one of James Horner’s best. With the main theme, arranged here by Sean O’Loughlin, you have the option of using piano at the beginning and end for added color and beauty.SKU: HL4001289 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Maelstrom
A maelstrom is described as ‘an intense whirling mass of water circling into itself with great strength.’ With this as inspiration, composer Robert W. Smith launches the resplendent new work The Maelstrom. Soaring melodic lines, punctuated with vibrant percussion, propel this driving and dramatic piece with fury and excitement. A dazzling concert statement! (duration 5:10)SKU: ALBD9755 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Mandalorian (from Star Wars: The Mandalorian)
This popular Star Wars series follows the exploits of a bounty hunter in the post Return of the Jedi era. Featuring a stunning soundtrack by Ludwig Göransson, here is the iconic main theme in a dramatic and powerful setting for the concert stage.SKU: HLPC22930 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Olympics: A Centennial Celebration
Concert Band – Grade 3Here’s a musical montage that captures several of the signature themes used throughout Olympic history. Includes: Bugler’s Dream, Olympic Fanfare and Theme, The Olympic Spirit, and Summon the Heroes.
SKU: HL4000586