Concert Band Grade: 4
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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
Devious Dance
From the striking and somewhat sinister opening strains you’ll know immediately that this is not just a normal “dance”! This energetic and rhythmic work features a driving pulse throughout, along with a sprinkling of dissonances and cluster chords to create a sense of tension and excitement. The dynamic percussion writing helps propel this creative piece from start to finish. Dur: ca. 4:30SKU: HL4008501 -
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
Down in the River
The African-American spiritual “Down in the River to Pray” forms the basis for this creative and dramatic work for mature ensembles. Opening with a tender chorale-like statement, the piece evolves throughout with variations in mood and intensity, ultimately building to a majestic and powerful conclusion. Dur: 5:20SKU: HL4005036 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Dublin Sketches
James Curnow’s Dublin Sketches features a rich blend of textures and moods and represents a distinctive work in the repertoire for mature bands. Composed as a theme and set of three variations, the final variation has the flavor of a traditional Irish jig. Dur: 8:00
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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)
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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
El Gato Montés (The Wild Cat)
In a famous moment from Manuel Penella’s 1916 opera El Gato Montés (“The Wildcat”), a matador sings exuberantly to his beloved young gypsy woman that he will fight the bulls for her. In this marvelous adaptation, Shelley Hanson combines the march melody from this scene along with another melody from the opera in creating a well-balanced and appealing work for the concert stage. Dur: 3:30Recorded by the Minnesota Symphonic Winds – Shelley Hanson, guest conductor
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Elegy for Albinoni
Tomaso Albinoni (1671-1751) was a prolific Baroque-era composer whose works are now rarely performed. However, he was much admired by J.S. Bach who used examples of Albinoni’s music in his teaching, and also used themes written by Albinoni as the basis for some of his own pieces. Elegy for Albinoni, a beautiful memorial piece in honor of this musical master, uses a romantic tone to set the stage for a theme based on one of Albinoni’s violin sonatas. A rewarding work! Dur: 4:30SKU: HL48021149 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Ellington!
Duke Ellington and his orchestra are responsible for a wealth of memorable classic melodies and standards. Featuring the music of this legendary band leader, composer, and jazz ambassador, here is a stunning symphonic medley that includes: ′Caravan, It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing), Just Squeeze Me, Sophisticated Lady,′ and ′Take the “A” Train′.SKU: HL4005852 -
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
Eric Clapton on Stage
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, Eric Clapton is considered one of the most influential guitarists of all time, and his impressive string of hits spans four decades. In this terrific medley for band, Paul Murtha brings Eric Clapton’s signature songs to the concert stage. Includes: Change the World, Forever Man, Layla, Let It Rain, and Tears in Heaven.SKU: HL4003802 -
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 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Excerpts from The Rite of Spring
The premier performance of The Rite of Spring in 1913 is the stuff of legend. There was disagreement among the people who attendedas to whether it was the music or the choreography that caused the near-riot in the audience. Since then The Rite has been performed regularly and is considered to be one of the most influential works of the 20th century, laying the basis for modern jazz, film music and even heavy metal. It’s all here: the driving rhythms, haunting Russian folk melodies, brilliant scoring, crunching harmonies and the epic drama! The intention with this arrangement for band was to stay as true as possible to the original and choose the sections that would work well in this context. Sure to become a valued and important addition to the wind band repertoire! Dur: 6:30SKU: HL04004206 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Fanfare and Call to the Post (Homage to Barbaro)
Composed as a tribute to legendary thoroughbred racehorse/2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, this work for mature ensembles captures the excitement and pageantry of race day at the track. Rhythmically dynamic from start to finish, this is a perfect opener for festival or concert use. Dur: 2:05SKU: HL04003976 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Fantasy on “Yankee Doodle”
This is a refreshing and exciting work! Yankee Doodle seems like such a simple melody, but it’s amazing how well Mark Williams develops it using a set of variations. Although opened by a humorous statement of the theme by solo tuba, you’ll soon find that this is not a novelty piece . . . the varied styles and moods are displayed in well-written music that is perfectly held together by the original theme. Excellent!SKU: AL12976 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Fantasy Sketches
Drawing inspiration from books and films of fantasy adventure, Johnnie’s three-movement suite explores a variety of descriptive moods and styles. The first movement (Wizards) has a noble and grand flavor, while the second (Elves) is more playful and mischievous in design. The concluding movement (Talking Animals) uses rhythmic energy and mixed meters in creating a bit of a rambunctious setting. Themes from the earlier movements are then brought back for the grand finale. Dur: 8:00
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Finale from Symphony No. 5
The year 2020 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven. While the first movement of his famous fifth symphony is more often performed, the majestic and triumphant finale beautifully exemplifies the craftsmanship and genius of one of the greatest composers of all time. Slightly truncated in form, this masterful adaptation for concert band still retains the thematic material, power, and excitement found in the original. (MusicWorks)SKU: HLPC22865 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Flashpoint
Right from the beginning, this dynamic overture explodes with intensity and rhythmic drive. Commissioned by District 8 of the Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association, John Moss uses angular melodies and biting ensemble punctuations to provide grit and character to this tour de force for wind band. For contrast, a slow middle section features rich harmonies and sonorous melodies before a reprise of the opening dynamic themes. Throughout the work an active percussion score supports and augments the overall dramatic effect. Dur: 6:15SKU: HL04002647
