Concert Band Grade: 5
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Dedication for Band
American composer Joseph Turrin is acclaimed for his work with symphony orchestras, classical performers, theater and film as well as his works for school bands. With Dedication for Band he brings a significant addition to the repertoire for mature ensembles. The work is based on five melodic ideas that reoccur throughout the piece, including an opening fanfare that introduces the main theme. With a concentration on climactic tension and expansiveness, this is a masterful and dynamic composition for band. Dur: c. 9:00(Recorded by the Florida State University Wind Orchestra – Rick Clary, conductor)
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Dedication for Band
American composer Joseph Turrin is acclaimed for his work with symphony orchestras, classical performers, theater and film as well as his works for school bands. With Dedication for Band he brings a significant addition to the repertoire for mature ensembles. The work is based on five melodic ideas that reoccur throughout the piece, including an opening fanfare that introduces the main theme. With a concentration on climactic tension and expansiveness, this is a masterful and dynamic composition for band. Dur: c. 9:00(Recorded by the Florida State University Wind Orchestra – Rick Clary, conductor)
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Destino Re-Immaginare (A Fantasy on Motifs of G. Verdi)
The overture to Giuseppe Verdi’s 1862 opera La Forza del Destino (The Power of Fate) has remained standard repertoire for orchestras around the world. In this imaginative work for winds, Jay Bocook pays homage to the mastery of Verdi and begins with the ominous 3-note “fate” theme from the overture. Throughout the piece melodies are recast and harmonies are embellished, culminating in an exhilarating conclusion where the final seven bars quote Verdi’s original almost identically. A brilliant addition to the wind band repertoire.SKU: HL04006124 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Divertimento No. 2 (ed. Patricia Cornett)
Classical composer Vicente Martín y Soler (1754-1806), sometimes called “The Spanish Mozart,” wrote a 1786 opera entitled Una Cosa Rara. While the opera has fallen into obscurity, it was immensely popular at the time of its premiere. Six divertimenti by the composer, all based on themes from the opera, have helped preserve the legacy of this marvelous music. Carefully edited and restored from the original manuscripts by Dr. Patricia Cornett, these are important additions to the repertoire for advanced chamber ensembles. Scored for: 2 Oboes, 2 Basset Horns (opt. Bb Clarinets), 2 Horns and 2 Bassoons. Recorded by members of the Temple University Wind Symphony, Dr. Patricia Cornett, conductor.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Divertimento No. 3 (ed. Patricia Cornett)
Classical composer Vicente Martín y Soler (1754-1806), sometimes called “The Spanish Mozart,” wrote a 1786 opera entitled Una Cosa Rara. While the opera has fallen into obscurity, it was immensely popular at the time of its premiere. Six divertimenti by the composer, all based on themes from the opera, have helped preserve the legacy of this marvelous music. Carefully edited and restored from the original manuscripts by Dr. Patricia Cornett, these are important additions to the repertoire for advanced chamber ensembles. Scored for: 2 Oboes, 2 Basset Horns (opt. Bb Clarinets), 2 Horns and 2 Bassoons. Recorded by members of the Temple University Wind Symphony, Dr. Patricia Cornett, conductor.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Divertimento No. 4
for woodwind octet
Classical composer Vicente Martín y Soler (1754-1806), sometimes called “The Spanish Mozart,” wrote a 1786 opera entitled Una Cosa Rara. While the opera has fallen into obscurity, it was immensely popular at the time of its premiere. Six divertimenti by the composer, all based on themes from the opera, have helped preserve the legacy of this marvelous music. Carefully edited and restored from the original manuscripts by Dr. Patricia Cornett, these are important additions to the repertoire for advanced chamber ensembles. Scored for: 2 Oboes, 2 Basset Horns (opt. Bb Clarinets), 2 Horns and 2 Bassoons. Recorded by members of the Temple University Wind Symphony, Dr. Patricia Cornett, conductor.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Down to the Sea in Ships (from the NBC TV Film Project 20)
An outgrowth of NBC’s 1952 successful tele-documentary Victory at Sea, was Project 20 two years later: a 30-episode series that was scored completely by Robert Russell Bennett. The episode, called “Down to the Sea in Ships,” utilized this score that initially aired in December of 1968. The magic of the sea, the beauty of ships, and fascination for the men who sail them, are fully explored in this five-movement epic work that relies heavily on sea shanties and folk material. In regarding the work in Bennett’s own words, it “had a lot to tell us about our struggles, triumphs, and defeats on the mighty ocean.” The movements are titled; “The Way of the Ship,” “Mists and Mystery,” “Songs of the Salty Air,” “Waltz of the Clipper Ships,” and “Finale, Introducing the S.S. Eagle March.” This fresh, carefully edited concert band transcription has been extensively researched and will be a cherished addition to serious band literature for generations to come. (14:00)SKU: AL43167 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Eviler Elves
Using the creative imagery of mischevious and somewhat sinister elves, James Kazik plays tricks on the ears with this innovative composition. Rich with dark and gritty sonorities, Eviler Elves will make a stunning yet entertaining addition to any concert program. Dur: 4:00“Creatively scored, the somewhat ominous piece uses changing meters, a variety of interesting timbres, and appropriately difficult lines for each section.”–The Instrumentalist
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Fanfare and Allegro
This brilliant work was the first composition to be honored with the Ostwald award for original band literature presented by the American Bandmasters Association in 1956. Beginning with a dynamic flourish leading directly into the allegro section, the familiar rhythmic intricacies enhance the impressive nature of the work. A monumental contribution to the literature. (6:17)SKU: ALBDM01016 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Festival Fanfare for Christmas (for Wind Band)
Originally created for full orchestra, this version for advanced level bands, and recorded by the acclaimed Dallas Wind Symphony conducted by Jerry Junkin, is a magnificent and powerful setting for the holidays. Starting with a brilliant fanfare for brass, the piece then blossoms into a showcase for the entire ensemble incorporating the familiar carols O Come, All Ye Faithful and Joy to the World. An impressive way to open a holiday concert! Dur: 3:45Recorded by the Dallas Wind Symphony – Jerry Junkin, conductor
On “Horns For the Holidays,” Reference Recordings RR-126
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Finale from Symphony No. 1 (Revised Edition)
The skillful concert band transcriptions of the late Glenn Cliffe Bainum have proven to be a standard by which others are measured. This transcription is one of Mr. Bainum’s most monumental works. Vasily Kalinnikov, a contemporary of Tchaikovsky, died prematurely at 35 just as he was establishing himself as one of the great Russian composers. Originally published in 1958, this new edition features a revised full score and parts for optional antiphonal brass choirs. Dur: ca. 9:00SKU: HL04002975 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Foundation
Foundation is a true tour-de-force for the modern symphonic band that incorporates the hymn Be Still, My Soul (better known as Finlandia by Jean Sibelius). The traditional American hymn How Firm a Foundation is also woven into the work to create a masterful and powerful composition that is destined to become standard of the band repertoire.SKU: AL26844 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Four Sea Interludes (from the opera “Peter Grimes”)
Britten’s critically acclaimed opera Peter Grimes was first performed in 1945 and has become a part of the standard repertoire. The orchestral concert suite Four Sea Interludes is also frequently performed, and includes the movements Dawn, Sunday Morning, Moonlight and Storm. This authentic transcription by Joseph Kreines is a masterful work for mature ensembles, and an important addition to the repertoire for wind band. (Boosey & Hawkes Windependence – Artist Level)
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Free Running
Free Running is an exciting, high velocity tour-de-force that will keep both musicians and the audience on the edge of their seats. Inspiration for the work came from the pointillistic paintings of Seurat (who created images by using tiny spots of primary colors on his canvas) and from Parkour, a form of urban acrobatics in which participants, known as free runners, use the structures of the rural landscape to perform catlike leaps and sprints. The resulting creation is a non-stop piece of music made up of only staccato notes in a constant rhythm moving through different sections of the ensemble. Free Running was commissioned by the Troy University Symphony Band for the 2011 Alabama Music Educators Association Convention. Ideal for concert or festival use, it is guaranteed to leave the audience breathless! Dur: 5:10Recorded by the Troy University Symphony Band – Ralph Ford, conductor
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Front Burner Windependence Series – Artist Level
As the title implies, this short yet dynamic work is intended as a fast-paced “burner” and quite possibly positioned at the “front” of any concert program. Filled with dynamic twists and turns, along with cascading woodwind passages and splashes of brass and percussion, there is a sense of almost being out of control as it reaches an exciting and dramatic finish. Dur: ca. 3:00 (Recorded live by the Eastman Wind Ensemble – Mark Scatterday, conductor)SKU: HL48025348 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Full Tilt
Commissioned by the Northeast Oklahoma Band Directors Association, this relatively brief yet energetic work certainly lives up to its title! Stretching harmonic boundaries and filled with rhythmic vitality, Richard uses sections of mixed meters and a variety of unique orchestrational effects to create a stunning concert opener. Dur: 3:50SKU: HL04002653 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Gloria
Originally composed for full orchestra and chorus, “Gloria” is a splendid transcription of one of the most critically acclaimed works written for the holiday season. The setting contains multi-metric, dance-like rhythmic sections contrasted with passages of singing, romantic lyricism. (6:22)SKU: AL36712 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Gloriana
Commissioned by Furman University for the inauguration of its 12th president, Jay Bocook’s Gloriana is based on “The Faerie Queene,” an incomplete English epic poem written by Edmund Spenser and dedicated to Queen Elizabeth I. In the poem, Queen Elizabeth is represented as the faerie queene herself, Gloriana. This stately work for winds and percussion has a regal quality enhanced by soaring melodies and punctuated with fanfare-like brass figures. The optional organ part provides an added dimension to the overall uplifting effect. Dur: 3:20(Recorded by the Furman University Wind Ensemble – Leslie Hicken, conductor)
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Hail the Champions
Commissioned for the University of Akron Symphonic Band, this dynamic work celebrates 100 years of music composed for the Olympic Games. Based on three primary themes, the first is a brilliant fanfare that serves as an introduction as well as a unifying link throughout. Second is the 1896 Olympic Hymn (music by Spyros Samaras) set in a beautiful lyric style which builds to a magnificent climax juxtaposed with the opening fanfare. The final section presents a new version of Mr. Curnow’s own Olympic Fanfare and Theme for the Olympic Flag which was commissioned for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and performed again in 2000. The dramatic closing is again combined with elements of the opening fanfare. Dur: c. 6:40(Recorded by the University of Akron Symphony Band – Dr. Galen S. Karriker, Director of Bands. Premiere performance conducted by James Curnow)
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Head Rush
This masterful work by Jay Bocook was composed for fellow South Carolinian and highly regarded educator Scott Rush, known for his accomplishments with the nationally acclaimed Wando High School band program. Employing a minimalistic approach, this dynamic piece uses layers of constantly evolving textures and rhythmic devices, while propelled throughout by an energetic underlying pulse. Sprinkled with surprises and dramatic effects, and culminating with the full force of the entire ensemble, Head Rush is a dramatic and unique addition to the repertoire for mature ensembles. Dur: 5:00SKU: HL4004316 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Incantation and Dance
The first published work for band by John Barnes Chance, this landmark composition has remained an important part of the repertoire for more than 50 years. This completely re-engraved “Second Edition” corrects many of the errors from the original printing, and also restores the composer’s important performance note from the manuscript. Featuring a wealth of melodic and rhythmic inventiveness, as well as the innovative treatment of the percussion scoring, Incantation and Dance remains one of the trusted standards in the wind band literature. Dur: 8:30SKU: HL48006410
