Concert Band Grade: 5
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
A Boy’s Dream
Written as a commission for the Palmetto Consortium of South Carolina, this expansive work explores the delight, wonderment and excitement of a young boy’s hopes and dreams. Several stylistic elements combine to depict various emotions and imaginings. In the words of the composer, “a boy’s dreams are fantastical and mysterious, show great curiosity and yet most importantly, they are innocent and credulous.” A terrific and fresh work for winds! Dur: 6:45SKU: HL04002607 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Across the Halfpipe (3rd Movement from “Minnesota Portraits”)
Enjoy a jubilant celebration of sounds and rhythms in this refreshing work that musically explores the exhilaration of snowboarding or skateboarding on the “halfpipe.” Composer Samuel Hazo uses an energetic percussion fabric combined with twisting and turning patterns of melodies and riffs in this challenging and appealing offering for band. Dur: 3:50SKU: HL04002659 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Aegina and Bacchanalia (from Spartacus)
Reflecting colorful orchestration techniques and the influence of native Armenian classical traditions, Spartacus was one Khachaturian’s hugely successful ballets (along with Gayane). This exciting and powerful sequence from the ballet is adapted beautifully for the concert stage by Leslie Hicken. An energetic rhythmic pulse is exhibited throughout, capped by a stunning and dramatic finish that will take the audience’s breath away! Dur: 3:45 (Grade 5)SKU: HL50490182 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Aesop’s Fables
Aesop’s Fables, for narrator and band, musically portrays four tales attributed to the ancient moralist. The four movements are based on “The Hare and the Tortoise,” “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” “The Dog and the Bone” and “The Wolf and His Shadow.” Dynamic and highly dramatic! (9:45)SKU: AL23314 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Along an English Countryside
Composed in 12/8 and entirely in one energetic tempo, this masterful work is a musical tribute to the late Sir Malcolm Arnold, one of the most notable English composers of our time. The opening section features a variety of short solo statements of the theme, which then leads to well-timed and impressive declarations from the entire ensemble. Within in the confines of this brief yet impressive work, Richard manages to skillfully capture feelings of both seriousness and playfulness. Along an English Countryside is wonderful as a program opener for festival or contest.SKU: HL04003201 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
An American Tapestry (for Wind Ensemble)
An American Tapestry is a continuous medley of three American folk songs:�the happy-go-lucky�The Girl I Left Behind Me, the somber and reflective�He’s Gone Away, and the foot-stompin’ hoedown�Ol’ Dan Tucker. The setting was originally composed for chamber winds (11 players) and has been completely rescored by the composer in this new edition for full wind ensemble. The contrasting tempi and sentiments of the tunes, enlivened with unique and colorful harmonies and instrumentation, contribute to make this appealing for wind players from high school to professional. Dur: 7:15 (Boosey & Hawkes Windependence – Artist Level)Recorded by the University of Wisconsin – River Falls Symphonic Band – Kris Tjornehoj, conductor
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Ancient Desert Drone
Ancient Desert Drone was composed for orchestra in 1940 at the request of Percy Grainger, who encouraged the idea of using a single pitch “drone” throughout the work (similar to Grainger’s own The Immovable Do) and to whom the piece is dedicated. While the work suggests an Eastern charm with its distinctive mode and primitive rhythms, Cowell himself stated there was no particular programmatic intent. This transcription for band is an exotic and welcome addition to the repertoire for winds. Dur: 5:00Recorded by the Trinity University Symphonic Wind Ensemble – James Worman, conductorSKU: HL50499651 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Ancient Desert Drone
Ancient Desert Drone was composed for orchestra in 1940 at the request of Percy Grainger, who encouraged the idea of using a single pitch “drone” throughout the work (similar to Grainger’s own The Immovable Do) and to whom the piece is dedicated. While the work suggests an Eastern charm with its distinctive mode and primitive rhythms, Cowell himself stated there was no particular programmatic intent. This transcription for band is an exotic and welcome addition to the repertoire for winds. Dur: 5:00Recorded by the Trinity University Symphonic Wind Ensemble – James Worman, conductorSKU: HL50600341 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Arabesque
Commissioned by the Indiana Bandmasters Association for the 2008 All-State High School Honor Band, this stunning work from the pen of Samuel Hazo is a tour de force of Middle Eastern sounds for the contemporary wind band. From delicate and sensual soloistic writing to full-blown ensemble passages with rapid fire tutti rhythms and frenzied percussion, here is a rewarding piece with drama and depth that will be the high point of any concert or festival program. Period! Dur: 6:00 (Grade 5)Audio recorded live by the 2008 North Carolina 11-12 All-State Honor Band – Samuel R. Hazo, conductor
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Aria Della Battaglia
The current edition of Gabrieli’s Aria Della Battaglia was transcribed for the modern orchestra wind section from the Canto Dialoghi Musicali de Diversi Eccelentissimi Autori: Venice 1590. The work is subtitled “per sonare d’instrumenti da fiato” (“to be played by wind instruments”) and is one in a long line of such descriptive works dating from the sixteenth century with no instrumental designation whatsoever. The popularity of this genre, however, did not fade with the close of the Renaissance. Rather, a rich development continued into the nineteenth century with Beethoven’s Wellington’s Victory, the so-called “Battle Symphony,” being a latter-day example.SKU: AL29639 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Art in the Park
Art in the Park is a four-movement work that musically portrays various styles and techniques used in the visual arts. Musical representations of high energy cubism, dreamy impressionistic aquarelle, the nobility and subtle shadings of chiaroscuro, and a percussion ensemble’s rendition of a sgraffito are included, with the orchestration designed to depict the style of the brushstrokes in each painting. This is a very unusual piece with highly diverse content! (8:30)SKU: AL29479 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
As a Wind from the North
As a Wind from the North was inspired by the writings of Byron Reece and commissioned by the Northwinds Symphonic Band of Gainesville, Georgia (Ronald J. Evans, Conductor), and was premiered at the Georgia Music Educators All-State Conference in Savannah. The piece is a fantasy based on the hymn “King of Glory” by David Charles Walker.SKU: AL24676 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Beyond Whistler
The closing movement from the Sea to Sky Suite is “Beyond Whistler.” After whisking down this highest and most treacherous of slopes, the listener stops to view what lies beyond. This movement is finalized with a long, slow build to the climax, again using the motif that is present throughout the entire suite. It is to be performed with a great sense of wonder and excitement, with a gradual build to the end. A grand conclusion to this dynamic suite. Also consider programming the first three movements: “March: The Lion’s Gate” (26772), “Shannon Falls” (26773) and “Stawamus Chief” (29630). (7:10)SKU: AL29631 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Bite the Bullet
Bite the Bullet by Mexican-American composer Jorge Machain was named 2019-2020 winner of acclaimed “The American Prize” for music, in addition to being a finalist in the 2018 NBA Revelli competition. The work was inspired by a painting by Venetian artist, Carlo Marchiori, which depicts two Pulcinelli (Venetian clowns) engaged in a gun battle. As the bullets meet in the middle of the scene, a colorful and vibrant cloudburst is created. Using a unique sonic color scheme, the brass and percussion portray the gunshots, while the woodwind flourishes emulate the painter’s vibrant brush strokes. Commissined and recorded by the UNLV Wind Orchestra – Thomas G. Leslie, conductor, featured on the Klavier recording “Quarternity” K11123.SKU: HL48024799 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Blue Moon
You can’t keep a good song down! Written more than fifty years ago, this timeless ballad endures as new singers discover its delightful lyric message and very satisfying melodic and harmonic content. Warren Barker’s oh-so-smooth scoring of “Blue Moon” guarantees that another generation will fall in love with this song. (Vocal range, A-flat below staff to third line B-flat, treble clef) (3:05)SKU: ALCB9607 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Cambrian Explosion
The Cambrian period of our planet’s geological history (roughly 500 million years ago) saw an explosion of plant and animal diversity evolving into many of the complex life forms familiar today. Richard Saucedo gives us an “explosion” of musical forms and surprises in this fast-paced and powerful work for mature bands. A recurring mallet and timpani pattern provides unity amidst a diverse musical palette that ranges from jazzy to celebratory. The sudden appearance of the familiar hymn “For the Beauty of the Earth” is both stunning and dramatic as it ties the entire work together. Wonderfully creative! Dur: 3:10SKU: HL04003007 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Cathedrals
Named the 2008 winner of the prestigious Frederick Fennell Prize for young composers (sponsored by ASCAP and CBDNA), Cathedrals by Kathryn Salfelder is a fantasy on Gabrieli’s Canzon Primi Toni from the “Sacrae Symphoniae,” which dates from 1597. The work is an ingenious synthesis of old and new, evoking the mystery and allure of Renaissance spatial music through the use of two brass choirs, and intertwined with a rich color palette, modal harmonies, and a variety of woodwind and percussion textures. A stunning addition to the wind band repertoire. Dur: 6:00 (Artist Level – Grade 5)Audio recording is a reading by the New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble; Charles Peltz, conductor
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Celebration Fanfare (On a Theme by Haydn)
Franz Joseph Haydn’s famous melody from the second movement of the “Emperor” Quartet (String Quartet, Op. 76) was the basis for the national anthem of Austria for more than a century, and is frequently heard in hymns, anthems, and alma maters worldwide. In this celebratory extended fanfare, composer James Curnow skillfully weaves this majestic melody into a work which is both exuberant and energetic. Recorded by the Cobb Wind Symphony (Marietta, GA) – Alfred Watkins and Robert Cowles conductors, premiered during their performance at the 2018 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. Dur: 4:25SKU: HLPC21006 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Chant Funeraire
MusicWorks – Grade 5This hauntingly beautiful piece by Fauré was commissioned by the French government in 1921 as a memorial for the centenary of Napoleon’s death. It has been magnificently orchestrated for wind band by Myron Moss, and is already garnering national attention with several important performances including The Midwest Clinic in Chicago, December 2003. Expansive and rich-sounding, this piece demands a mature group but delivers an impressive and rewarding musical experience. (7:30)
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Concerto No. 1 (for Wind Orchestra)
Commissioned for the 2016 South Carolina All-State High School Band, Concerto No. 1 is a spectacular showcase for the entire ensemble rather than just a single soloist. Throughout this dynamic work the entire ensemble is featured, although there are also “concerto” type moments for solo instruments as well as chamber groups. The horns are also featured prominently throughout the piece. Dur: c. 8:45(Recorded by the 2016 South Carolina Senior All-State Band, Richard L. Saucedo conducting)
SKU: HL04004789 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Conquest 1 (from the motion picture Ninja’s Creed)
Bring the excitement and energy of a Hollywood film score to your next concert, and take your students on the epic musical adventure of “Conquest 1.” This non-stop musical juggernaut will get your heart pounding with a soul-stirring climax that will leave your audience breathless and bring them to their feet. (7:30)SKU: AL37839 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Crossing Parallels
Following the success of Kathryn’s Cathedrals (2009), the American Bandmasters Association commissioned her to create this new work for band. Premiered at the 2010 ABA National Convention, Crossing Parallels offers a creative tapestry of engaging sounds and textures as it combines elements of Renaissance and Baroque musical gestures with contemporary notions of set theory and harmony. The seemingly contradictory nature of the title is reflected in the overlapping and intertwining of thematic ideas vying for attention. Dur: 7:00SKU: HL48021141 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Dance Rhythms for Band, Op. 58
Acclaimed American composer Wallingford Riegger, wrote Dance Rhythms in 1954 originally for orchestra, but then adapted it himself for band. Noted for its light-hearted mood and energy, it is an impressive study in rhythm and orchestration. This important work for band is available now again.
SKU: HL50600040
