Concert Band Grade: 3
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Echoes of Egypt
Travel musically to a land far away. Echoes of Egypt joins five components of this mystical land. “The Nile” is depicted with African percussion setting the stage for the flow of that historic body of water. The magnificent construction of the pyramids is presented as well as sounds from a sandstorm. The epic work concludes paying homage to the Pharaohs. (6:23)SKU: AL29609 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Echoes of the Silent
In 1917 two ships collided in the harbor of Halifax, Canada. The resulting explosion devastated most of the city. Echoes of the Silent is a hymn that pays homage to those who perished and to the resilient souls who survived. This music is reverent and reflective, with emotional ebbs and swells and an eventual build to a stirring theme of hope and inner strength. Ideal as a festival or memorial piece, this work is an opportunity for your ensemble to explore softer dynamics, expression and nuance. Dur: 5:05SKU: HL04005355 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Eighties Flashback
The decade of the ’80s gave us an eclectic blend of musical styles and colorful personalities. Here is an action-packed sampling of the top hits from this rich period of popular music. Includes: Thriller (Michael Jackson), Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper), You Give Love a Bad Name (Bon Jovi), Up Where We Belong (Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes) and Eye of the Tiger (Survivor). Get ready to rock the house!SKU: HL4001064 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Eire
This charming and colorful work creates vivid images of Ireland. The rocky coast beckons you toward the ocean and a distant sound directs you to a village where a tin whistle and drumbeat create the music for dance and celebration. The beautiful scenery and peacefulness of this wonderful place come alive in this very accessible work for concert band. (4:00)SKU: AL26836 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
El Capitan
When one thinks of “marches,” one almost automatically thinks of John Philip Sousa. Perhaps the greatest march writer of all time, he composed literally hundreds of these works. El Capitan ranks high in his list of classics. The first several strains are written in six-eight, and the last strains in two-four, giving a unique change of character. This scoring has reduced the technical difficulties while keeping the integrity of this well-known work. (2:21)SKU: ALBD9934 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Embers of the Ancient Realms
Go on an emotional and thrilling adventure. The exotic sounds of the harmonic and double harmonic minor scales along with syncopated and 16th note rhythms, great percussion scoring and dramatic melodies will make this the highlight of your next concert program.SKU: HLPC28635 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Emerald Awakening
Splashes of color and striking textures combine with an underlying “street beat” driving pulse in this joyous overture for band. Throughout, Michael skillfully manipulates melodic and rhythmic fragments as they are developed and passed from section to section. A brief slow section and tender chorale provide a poignant calm before the celebration of rhythm and dance returns for the uplifting conclusion. A rewarding piece that is fun to play!SKU: HL04003207 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Encanto
One of Robert W. Smith’s most impressive festival works to date, Encanto opens with a distinctive full brass fanfare and evolves into an infectious rhythmic statement that makes younger bands sound strong and confident. Directors everywhere have heralded this distinctive piece as one of their favorites. Dur: 5:00 (Includes full performance CD)SKU: HL26405010 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Equilibrium
Propelled throughout by a constant driving pulse, Michael Oare’s exciting work pits opposing elements of harmony and rhythm against each other, portraying a sense of musical equilibrium. Creative interplay between winds and percussion, along with shifting meters and changing textures, adds to the effectiveness of this unique piece commissioned by the U.S Navy Band for their performance at the 2014 Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois. Dur: 4:00SKU: HL04004109 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Escape from Dead Raider’s Hollow
“Escape from Dead Raider’s Hollow” is a fast-paced adventure. Opening quietly, the introduction gradually builds in volume and energy up to a tempo change where the piece takes off and doesn’t relent until the end. Combining rhythms of 3 over a pulse of 2 creates a hemiola effect that drives the piece forward, creating a feeling of anxiety and being chased. This is a bombastic, action-packed piece with loud percussive hits, huge brass, and soaring woodwinds that ends with a bang. (2:30)SKU: AL44988 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Evening Song (Abendlied)
Written in 1873, Evening Song is one of the best-known choral works of Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901), German composer, organist and teacher. Displaying an exceptional lyric quality and utilizing a full range of dynamic contrast, Shelley Hanson’s arrangement is specifically designed with flexible instrumentation to be performed in a variety of ways. This piece is equally effective whether performed by a traditional concert band or by a smaller chamber ensemble. Dur: 2:50SKU: HL48023804 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Evensong
Evensong is a beautiful ballad in standard song (ABA) form with a brief coda. The lyric nature of the composition offers opportunities to develop the ensemble’s expressive playing with concentration on tone, intonation, balance, and phrasing. The contrasting B section features the woodwind voices and moves through several non-traditional key areas (B, D, C major) before returning to the tonic key (E-flat major) for a varied restatement of the A section. The coda provides a quiet and peaceful conclusion. (3:45)SKU: AL29482 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Extraordinary Machines of Clockwork and Steam
This imaginative piece brings the magical sounds of steampunk to your concert band. Enter the world of Jules Verne, H. G. Wells, and others whose fascinating, limitless view of the future—from a Victorian vantage point—presented all sorts of fanciful contraptions: forward-looking modes of transportation, time travel, weaponry, and more!SKU: AL47285 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Fairytale of New York
Recorded by the Celtic punk band The Pogues and featuring singer Kirsty MacColl, Fairytale of New York was released in 1987 and has remained an enduring and popular holiday favorite ever since. Comprised of two main sections, the opening is melancholy and lyrical, followed by the second part in a driving and energetic Irish-flavored groove. Sure to be a distinctive and appealing addition to any holiday concert.SKU: HL04004328 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Falcon Lake Overture
This work takes the form of a lively overture with a spirited opening theme followed by a lyrical, expressive section. A brief development leads to a return to the opening theme and ending. The careful attention to musical line and orchestration makes this a very colorful and energetic work suitable for the opening of your next concert.SKU: AL22281 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Falling Water (Fantasia for Concert Band)
Taking inspiration from the lakes of northern New York state, as well as Niagara Falls, Falling Water is composed in the form of a fantasia, featuring multiple sections of varied textures, restless tonality, and dramatic energy. Breaking free from some of the usual conventions of traditional concert band writing, this work is fresh sounding and a welcome addition to the repertoire for young bands. Dur: 4:45SKU: HL4004107 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Fanfare for Justice
Commissioned by the Owen J. Roberts Middle School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, the piece honors the school’s namesake, Supreme Court Justice Roberts who served from 1930-1945. Composed using a single tempo Fanfare for Justice provides a nice feature spot for the entire percussion section along with variety in scoring from chamber-like passages to dynamic full band statements. Dur: 2:40SKU: HL04005519 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Fanfare to Joy
A contemporary setting of Beethoven’s revered melody is scored in a fanfare-style that will certainly draw acclaim. Following the introductory statement, the arrangement builds with intensity and intricacy to a dramatic conclusion. Bold and magnificent, this setting will be a dynamic opening to any program! (2:43)SKU: AL29607 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Fanfare to New Beginnings
Featuring an exuberant and joyful mood throughout, Richard beautifully weaves together layers of rhythms and melodies along with dynamic contrasts and impact points. This concise work celebrating an optimistic outlook on the future is perfect as a concert opener.SKU: HL4006093 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Fantasie Brillante
Scored for trumpet soloist Wynton Marsalis, Donald Hunsberger’s band accompaniment arrangement of Fantasie Brillante No. 3 in Jean-Baptiste Arban’s collection of Fantasias and Variations possesses a breadth of musical styles that demand strict formal analysis in addition to interpretative and technical requirements. The opening section features a flowing melodic passage followed by a technical passage with a return to the style of the opening melody. The theme is then stated which leads into three variations that employ variants in triplet groupings, quadruple 16th-note groupings, and finally, the ever-present triple tonguing, once again a primary technical resource utilized in this and others of the Fantasias.
Fantasie Brillante is one of eleven solos in the Marsalis/Hunsberger Carnaval project. The recital version of all eleven trumpet solos with piano accompaniment is available in one book for soloist use in preparation or for recital performance (00-35429).
Hunsberger’s band accompaniments for all eleven solos are available from Alfred either for sale or as rental works. Recordings of all eleven tunes performed by Wynton Marsalis with band accompaniment (performed by the Eastman Wind Ensemble, conducted by Donald Hunsberger) remain available from Sony BMG Music Entertainment, on iTunes and a variety of other retail sources. A truly remarkable sparkling collection to feature your trumpet soloist.
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