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Concert Band Grade: 4
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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
Captain America March
From the summer blockbuster film Captain America: The First Avenger, composer Alan Silvestri has created a powerful and memorable march based on the main theme. Skillfully adapted for the concert stage by Michael Brown, here is an exciting and uplifting march for mature groups.SKU: HL4003138 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Carnival of the Animals
A masterpiece of classical literature, this marvelous work adapts beautifully for concert band in the expert hands of Jay Bocook. The woodwinds and brass share the spotlight on Introduction and Royal March of the Lions. Next, the tubas are featured on The Elephant. Mallet percussion are featured on Fossils, and the entire ensemble gets a workout on the Finale. In addition to providing quality literature for your students, audiences are sure to find this enjoyable. (5:30)SKU: HL4002363 -
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 -
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
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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.
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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
