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Concert Band Grade: 4
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Chase the Shouting Wind
Inspired by the poem, “High Flight,” by American WWII pilot, John Gillespie Magee, Jr., this energetic work calls to mind the thrill and freedom of flight. Opening with rhythmic energy in the winds and rich harmonic statements in the brass, the mood gives way to a sensitive lyrical section. A dynamic development of the opening statement leads, ultimately, to a powerful and climactic ending. An excellent contest piece, this selection will enhance any program. (3:40)SKU: AL41965 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Cheyenne Cañon
Written for Dan Bell and the Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School Symphonic Band, this work was named by the students for a nearby canyon. Cheyenne Cañon presents a wide variety of musical styles from the mystical opening measures through the loping double time feel of the exposition to the melancholy strains of the lyrical middle section. The tempo continues to increase in the final section, propelling the work to its exciting final measures.SKU: AL23322 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Chorale Variants
“Chorale Variants” is cast more as a fantasia than a set of variations. The woodwind flourishes purposely infer what an organist might play while improvising on a chorale theme, and the full dynamic power of the wind band brings the piece to a passionate and vibrant close.SKU: AL46673 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Classic Duke Canadian Brass
Originally scored by the legendary Luther Henderson for full orchestra and brass quintet, here is a great-sounding adaptation for concert band by Paul Murtha that features three classic Ellington compositions. Includes: Cotton Tail, Sophisticated Lady and It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing).SKU: HL08724054 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Colorado Peaks
As described by the composer, this work “suggests a person’s relation to the Colorado Rockies via a rugged and persistent climb.” Filled with twists and turns, and touches of drama as well as humor, here is a vivid and masterful composition. Dur: 5:15 (Master Level – Grade 4)Recorded by the North Texas Wind Symphony – Eugene Migliaro Corporon, conductor
SKU: HL48020689 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Confession (Movement 2 of Symphony of Prayer)
This remarkable composition is the second movement to Eric Schmidt’s colorful and dramatic symphony for band. A dark and energetic work, Confession is based on a three-note motive, beginning with a menacing opening, but finally yielding to a beautiful chorale that provides a transition to a somber and reverent conclusion. Brilliant orchestration and well-crafted use of creative thematic material make this a most expressive work. Thanksgiving, the popular third movement of the Symphony of Prayer is also available and makes an excellent choice when performed following Confession.SKU: AL24675 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Confluence (Allegheny Lament & Dance of the Monongahela)
In downtown Pittsburgh, the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers come together to form the Ohio River. This confluence of mighty waterways served as inspiration for this dynamic work for band. The impassioned “lament” features expressive melodic lines, followed by the “dance,” which utilizes mixed meters and a relentless underlying pulse. Dur: 3:15SKU: HL04002999 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Continuum
This exciting, innovative new work from Robert Buckley was commissioned by the Troy University Symphony Band in honor of the 37th annual Southeastern United States Concert Band Clinic in Alabama. Using a recurring two-measure loop, this uniquely constructed piece is built up around various musical building blocks that are constantly evolving and transforming. The music is dramatic and dynamic, with full-blown ensemble passages suddenly dropping to quiet, powerful moments without ever losing the music’s continuous drive. Following an exotic, bluesy middle section the piece builds, accelerating to a thrilling, rhythmic, percussive finish. A real tour de force! Dur: 7:00SKU: HL04003030 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Country Gardens
Grainger’s first piano arrangement of this English morris dance tune was completed in 1918 as a birthday gift for his mother. It became extremely popular and was his greatest commercial and financial success. Even this simple tune displays his genius with harmony, counterpoint, and color. This very playable arrangement is an excellent way to introduce your students to the music of Percy Grainger! (2:10)SKU: AL39643 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Covenant
With the bold entrance of the chimes, the musical celebration begins. Turbulent energy unfolds in brilliant waves of sound. A rhythmic base soon becomes established and propels this work with finely focused thrust. Intense energy is released with contrasting flowing musical lines. An important new work.
SKU: ALBD00976 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Crosslands
Creating a musical representation of earth’s grand vistas and landscapes, Crosslands opens with a delicate, simple theme that is pastoral and reflective. Building to a bold heroic theme stated by trumpets and horns, the piece then concludes as the music subsides quietly representing the soft rays of a picturesque ocean sunset. Another beautifully descriptive work for winds from the pen of Rossano Galante. Dur: 4:10SKU: HL50499564 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Cry of the Last Unicorn
Intensely descriptive from the very first note, “Cry of the Last Unicorn” portrays a fateful encounter of hunters tracking the “last unicorn.” The music is at times poignant and other times dramatic and exciting as the chase is depicted. Sweeping themes and rich scoring help to make this a memorable work for the symphonic stage. Dur: 7:00 (Grade 4)SKU: HL50490420 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Cumberland Cross
You’ll really get a nice sound with this one! Carl’s original work explores the rich American folk style in two sections. The first has broad, moving harmonies under a Shenandoah-like melody, and the second a lively dance reminiscent of Copland. “Cumberland Cross” is not too difficult, yet very impressive! (3:30)SKU: AL12974 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Dartmoor, 1912 (from War Horse)
The melodic and harmonic genius of John Williams is dramatically displayed in his powerful, yet sensitive film score from Steven Spielberg’s War Horse. This symphonic setting for band exemplifies the character and warmth of the score from soloist passages to sweeping full ensemble themes.SKU: HL04003276 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Discover the Wild (Overture for Band)
Composed in the form of a three-part orchestral overture, this powerful work opens with the horn section stating the main theme, which is based on the interval of a perfect fourth. A beautiful and lyrical middle theme creates a mesmerizing and calming effect before the opening theme and faster pace makes a return for the dramatic finish. Concisely scored with an intriguing variety of textures, this is an impressive work for contest or festival. Dur: 4:40 (Grade 4)SKU: HL04003034 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Don Hanna
Composed as a follow-up to Gabriel Musella’s popular Don Ricardo, this work in paso doble style is dedicated to and named for Don Hanna, legendary Texas music educator of 50 years. Exhibiting a brilliance of melodic lines and fiery orchestration, Don Hanna is a worthy addition to the repertoire in this classic Spanish style. Dur: 3:40SKU: HL48023802 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Duke Ellington!
The legend comes alive with “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” “Do Nothin’ Till You Hear from Me,” “Sophisticated Lady,” and “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing).” Timeless melodies matched with a dynamite arrangement equal an unsurpassed performance experience. One of the finest concert band medleys! (7:26)
SKU: ALC0352B1X -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Echoes in the Woods
The logging industry of Rib Lake in northern Wisconsin faded away 70 years ago, but echoes of that era remain today. Echoes in the Woods depicts the large mechanized logging camps of that earlier time, and also the quiet beauty of the forests and lakes in the region today. Using an overture format and a sense of bold adventure, this work features exciting rhythmic passages contrasted with a flowing and lyrical middle section. Dur: 4:55SKU: HL04005133 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Echoes of the Hollow Square Suite of Shaped Note Tunes for Band
Shaped note singing is an early American tradition handed down from colonial times, and still thrives today thanks in part to the well-known book The Sacred Harp. (Songs from this book were featured in the 2003 motion picture Cold Mountain.) In creating this distinctive and attractive setting for band, Johnnie Vinson uses the following traditional shaped note songs: The Morning Trumpet, Hallelujah, I’m Going Home, and Warrenton. Dur: 8:15SKU: HL04002947 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Emperor Waltz, Opus 437
The Emperor is the epitome of Johann Strauss, Jr. waltzes. Johann inherited his father’s title, “the Waltz King.” The Emperor Waltz is a very musical work that explores numerous textures while retaining the traditional waltz pulse in a stunningly beautiful setting. (5:14)SKU: ALBDM03038 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Enchanted Spaces
The Decorah (IA) High School Wind Ensemble commissioned Enchanted Spaces to both capture the magic of their “enchanted” city, and to be very playable at the high school level. A sparkling, full ensemble entrance gives way to musical paintings of vast spaces and natural beauty. The ebb and flow between grand sounds and lush charm perfectly balance this shimmering composition. Enchanted Spaces becomes the majesty and quaintness of the mountains, rivers, culture and cityscape of this unique town. Dur: 4:35SKU: HL04003161 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Everything Beautiful
Premiered by Maestro Eugene Migliaro Corporon conducting the National Honor Band of America, this spectacular memorial for renowned band director Charles Campbell will surround your students and audiences in layers of emotion. Expressive moments upon moments allow the ensemble to follow their musical instincts, gaining an aesthetic reward each time. Typical of performances, the work fades into introspective silence, then is followed by lengthy applause. Available in the original three-movement set, and also just Mvt. 1, The Stillness of Remembering (HL04004298). Dur: 9:00(Live concert recording by the University of Kentucky Wind Symphony – Dr. John Cody Birdwell, conductor – Samuel R. Hazo, guest conductor)
Movements:
I. The Stillness of Remembering
II. Irish Tune
III. While I Think on Thee, Dear Friend
SKU: HL04004296
