Concert Band Grade: 4
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
At the End of the Rainbow
Referring to the ongoing quest in which we all embark when trying to find our place in the world, Richard Saucedo’s At the End of the Rainbow takes us on a journey of varied moods and styles. After the stark and dramatic opening unison statements, this imaginative works features a lighthearted and spirited 12/8 section with plenty of rhythmic vitality. This is beautifully paired with a lyric middle section that showcases a solo for horn and flowing melodic lines that build to an emotional climax. The fast 12/8 section returns with an exciting and energized finish. Dur: 4:10SKU: HL04004729 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Autumn on White Lake
Autumn on White Lake was commissioned by Lakeland High School of White Lake, Michigan. Sounds that conjure golden leaves, crisp air and rustic memories envelop your ensemble as well as the audience in this flourishing work as it recalls an October visit to this beautiful region. Dur: 6:30SKU: HL04002967 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Band of Brothers, Symphonic Suite from
From the HBO mini-series, Jerry Brubaker has captured the essence of Michael Kamen’s score in this diverse medley. From the lovely soaring ballads to the drivingly intense splashes of sound, it’s all there. Simply stunning! (5:13)SKU: ALCBM02031 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Bayou Breakdown
This fun and whimsical work creates a piece that will provide musical and technical challenges for performers yet can be immediately enjoyed by the listener, musician, and non-musician alike. Starting with a four-part fugue scored for woodwinds, the work then moves to a folk song-like lyrical theme, then eventually back to the initial fugue. Bayou Breakdown is a perfect showpiece for your band! (4:30)SKU: AL22279 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Beyond the Clouds and Into the Heavens!
Richard takes the listener and performer on an extended journey through various mood styles in this impressive work for mature ensembles. The stately opening strains gather momentum and intensity, leading to a fast-paced section that features intertwining solo and small group fragments passed throughout the texture. An overall soaring theme adds a tone of triumph and grandeur throughout, and the final push to the end is both exhilarating and rhythmically dynamic. Dur: 6:50SKU: HL04003508 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Beyond the Horizon
“Beyond the Horizon” is a dynamic composition encompassing majestic brass fanfares and sweeping melodic lines. The piece is comprised of two themes that musically paint a picture of the Earth’s breathtakingly beautiful horizon. (5:35)SKU: AL31729 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Big Band Spectacular
Big band is here to stay with Jack Bullock’s fantastic medley of some of the greatest big band tunes of all time. A crowd pleaser for sure! Titles are “Racing With the Moon,” “Sing, Sing, Sing,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “Johnson Rag,” “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You,” “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree,” “Little Brown Jug,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing),” “Stomping at the Savoy,” “Don’t Be That Way,” “Eager Beaver,” “Moonlight Serenade,” and “Two O’clock Jump.” (5:57)SKU: ALC0121B1X -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Bond… James Bond
Over the past five decades music from the James Bond film franchise has become a part of our musical culture. This powerful setting of familiar film themes will appeal to all audiences. Includes: James Bond Theme, Goldfinger, Nobody Does It Better, Skyfall and Live and Let Die.SKU: HL04003478 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Bright Lights!
Bright Lights!” is a fast-paced, high-energy showcase for concert band. A strong rhythmic pulse drives the tuneful melodies and technical flourishes that are present throughout. Written in a modified rondo form, this joyful offering works well as an opener, closer, or encore piece. (4:00)SKU: AL44193 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Cahaba Dances
Commissioned for the Shelby County (AL) All-County Honor Band, this work draws its title from the Cahaba River, the longest free-flowing river in Alabama. The outward dances are lively and busy, reflecting the growth and prosperity of the region, while the middle section is more contemplative, portraying the area’s scenic natural beauty. Magnificently scored and effectively paced. Dur: 6:45SKU: HL04004101 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Cakewalk (Grade 4 edition)
Known for his extensive orchestration work with Leonard Bernstein and numerous Broadway hits, Hershy Kay was a notable composer in his own right. This movement is taken from his popular Cakewalk ballet suite for orchestra, which was based on piano melodies of Louis Moreau Gottschalk. The style of this music adapts beautifully for band in this effective setting by Robert Longfield. Dur: 3:30SKU: HL48022882 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Canarios Fantasia
Driving syncopation and woodwind flourishes will transform your next concert into a festival! A rhythmic showpiece for your whole band, Doug Akey’s Canarios Fantasia makes tremendous use of the trumpet and percussion sections which supply the driving pulses throughout the work. A flowing melody provides a brief contrast about two-thirds in, only to be overtaken by the exciting “Vivo” section that drives Canarios Fantasia home. A spectacular finish to any concert!
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Carols of the Season
This tuneful medley of holiday favorites will be sure to get your audience in the holiday spirit with colorful settings of four old English carols. You’ll feel the happy “wassailing” spirit immediately as the piece begins with The Wassail Song, then sail right on with I Saw Three Ships. A fluid transition leads into the lovely, lilting Coventry Carol. The sounds of holiday bells accent the final, driving passage, lifting anticipation and excitement with Ding Dong, Merrily on High. Surprising harmonies will captivate your concert audience in this well-crafted arrangement that is sure to become holiday favorite.SKU: AL33870 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Cartoon Carnival
Everyone loves to laugh! This medley of cartoon favorites is sure to get that started for your performers and audiences. The medley includes “Merrily We Roll Along,” “(Meet) The Flintstones,” “Jetsons Main Theme,” “Animaniacs,” “This Is It!” (Bugs Bunny’s main theme), and “The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down.” Lots of effects for the percussion section. A sure hit at any concert. (3:26)SKU: ALCBM00015 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Celtic Carol
Robert W. Smith has scored a hit with this Irish treatment, based on the holiday classic “What Child Is This?”. Beginning with a piccolo solo staged over the tuba, the work builds to a frenzy. This year’s most exciting holiday choice. (2:35)SKU: ALBDM02054 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Charleston Harbor Celebration
Charleston Harbor Celebration was commissioned by the Charleston Community Band of Charleston, South Carolina (Stephen B. Giove, Conductor). The band commissioned the piece to honor its past conductors — Earl R. Mays, Edwin S. Toporek, Herbert L. Day and John R. Spitler — for their faithful service to education, music and musicians. The piece itself is a concert overture that captures the beauty and energy of Charleston’s important and historic harbor.SKU: AL26832