Concert Band
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Three Concert Openers
Give your concert program an exciting beginning with dramatic effects by performing one of these audience-captivating openers. It’s a touch of professional programming that has been used by outstanding musical groups such as the United States military bands. (2:23)SKU: AL29588 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Three Courtly Dances
Featuring distinctive sounds from the Renaissance period, here is an attractive suite of three dances skillfully scored for young bands. The stately Allemande uses full band passages alternating with statements by the woodwinds and brass. William Byrd’s Pavana provides the lyric middle movement, while the lively dance Saltarello provides a rousing finish. Dur: 4:50 (Grade 2.5)SKU: HL04002961 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Three English Folk Dances
This nicely paced and skillfully orchestrated suite characterizes the three main categories of ancient English folk dances. The opening Sword Dance is lively in nature and contrasts with the WaltzSong style of the second movement. The concluding movement is a Morris Dance, typified by a rustic nature and dancers with pads of bells to accentuate the rhythm. The result is an elegant work for band with vibrance and energy. Dur: 4:30SKU: HL04004731 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Three Faces of Kilimanjaro (Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira)
Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, conjures images of mystery and power. Robert W. Smith has musically captured the three varied sides of this grand mountain. The percussion contribution completes the musical palate and brings the composition to life. Exotic and impressive. (2:50)SKU: ALBDM03040 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Three Georgian Vignettes
Commissioned for the University of Georgia MidFest Honor Band, this charming suite provides a musical depiction of fables drawn from southern folklore, including “The Heron and the Hummingbird,” “The Crows are in the Corn” and “Brer Rabbit Falls Down the Well.” Treat your students and audience to these colorful tales and the delightful musical imagery of the Three Georgian Vignettes. (5:10)SKU: AL29478 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Three Kings’ March
What a wonderful way to add variety to your band’s holiday performances! Beginning and ending softly with drum and finger cymbals, this arrangement effectively develops and combines the melodies of “La Marche des Rois” and “We Three Kings” into a powerful march. With interesting countermelodies, optional solos, a contrasting trio section and some dynamic low brass and percussion writing, this creative arrangement will be a hit with your band and audience.SKU: AL23283 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Three Miniature Nutcrackers
Based on Alexander Dumas’ adaptation of E. T. A. Hoffman’s story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the ballet premiered in December of 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Tchaikovsky selected eight pieces from the ballet and created The Nutcracker Suite, which became an immediate success and to this day remains one of the most popular ballets, and contains some of the best-loved Christmas music. This suite of three selected short movements scored especially for beginners includes “March,” “Dance of the Reed Flutes,” and “Russian Dance (Trepak).” The movements can be performed individually or together. A superb classical transcription for teaching and performance to be programmed during the holidays or any time of the year. (3:45)SKU: AL44889 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Three Miniatures for Winds and Percussion
Dance like no one is watching, sing like no one is listening and live each day as if it were your last. This famous poem has many versions and is attributed to several authors, yet its simple, eloquent message speaks volumes to millions of people worldwide. The composition therefore has a first movement entitled “Joyful Dance,” the second movement is “Simple Song,” and the final movement is a “Celebration.” Each movement is quite brief but distinctly different, each expressing the feelings inherent in the poem from which the work was drawn.SKU: AL23312 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Three Movements from Water Music
Three brief movements from Handel’s most famous and most frequently performed work have been set in B-flat for your beginners without the need for accidentals. It is a joy to be able to offer first-hand sections of this revered classic (2:15)SKU: AL42141 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Three Scenes From Penn’s Woods
Referring to the founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn, this suite of three appealing settings reflects on the origins and character of this state. The suite opens with the lighthearted 6/8 setting “Punxsutawny Phil.” Next is “Moravian Hymn Variants” which is solemn and rich-sounding, but with a brief spirited middle variation. “Independence Hall” concludes this well-written work in a stately and majestic style. Dur: 7:40 (Grade 3)SKU: HL4506737 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Three Trails Turning West
Near present day Olathe, KS three trails from pioneer days (the Santa Fe, Oregon and California trails) diverged on their way further West. Richard’s exciting work Three Trails Turning West captures the adventurous spirit of our country’s Western expansion with fanfares and sweeping themes bringing to mind the open prairies and grand vistas experienced by the early settlers.SKU: HL4006694 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Thrills and Trills!
When it comes to trills, why should the woodwinds have all the fun? Not so with this circus-style march, “Thrills and Trills!” In this rambunctious, thrill-a-minute crowd-pleaser, trills are the main event and every player in band gets into the act. (2:05)SKU: AL37792 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Through a Child’s Eyes
Through a Child’s Eyes is a composition with reflection on the innocence of a child, the discovery of the world around them and the peacefulness of a sleeping baby. After the somewhat bold introduction, the first theme brings a simple sense of comfort. The trumpets then stand proudly with a feeling of strength and confidence. After a climax we are led to a slightly contemplative section. The ending is filled with a recapitulation of the main theme accompanied with the music box. Rest and comfort come through with the sounding of the final chord.SKU: AL36692 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Through the Vulcan’s Eye
High atop a red mountain overlooking the magnificent city of Birmingham, Alabama, stands an iron sentinel—a monument of Vulcan that keeps watch over the “City of Steel.” Through the Vulcan’s Eye is comprised of four melodies, each aurally describing a view from the top of the mountain and inspired by the composer’s childhood experiences in Alabama’s largest metropolis. Broad brush strokes of sound blanket the work, enhanced by brilliant solo passages and total involvement from the percussion. A grand work on a grand scale! (7:09)SKU: ALBD9678 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Thunderbolt (A P-47 Tribute)
The P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the workhouse airplanes of World War II, becoming the most produced, and also largest single piston engine fighter plane in history. This dramatic overture for band musically tells the story of this legendary plane. (The composer’s father piloted a P-47 during the war in 1944). The opening heroic strain is contrasted with a slow, reflective middle section before returning to the fast theme and exciting conclusion. A terrific-sounding and expertly scored overture, this will make a perfect choice for contest or festival. Dur: 4:40SKU: HL4003397 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Thunderstorms
An original musical depiction of one of nature’s more violent events. Beginning with a serene introduction . . . the calm before the storm . . . the music quickly portrays the fury. After gradually building to an intense percussive climax, the storm quickly moves away. Peace and calm return once again. This is a very impressive composition. Highly recommended. (2:45)SKU: ALBDM00033 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Thus Spoke the Raven
Thus Spoke the Raven was inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s dark and mysterious poem “The Raven.” Sounding particularly sophisticated for this grade level, the piece accurately depicts Poe’s poem in a fun and exciting musical setting. Slightly sinister sounding percussion begins the medium-tempo introduction, which leads into an energetic and driving “Allegro.” With the use of pulsing staccato accompaniments, exhilarating ostinato patterns, and stimulating syncopation, this piece has it all!SKU: AL19531 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Tight Squeeze for Concert Wind Band and Prerecorded Track
From the acclaimed composer of Paper Cut, Alex Shapiro, this unique, high-energy work could be described by the following: imagine Arnold Schoenberg, Henry Mancini, and Charlie Parker walking into a dance club in Havana, and staying for three minutes. Tight Squeeze ventures into new territory as it explores chromaticism and syncopation against a prerecorded percussion groove. The result is the repertoire’s first electroacoustic twelve-tone techno Latin bebop band piece! Okay, maybe Schoenberg did all that first, but it never sounded quite like this!To perform the piece, you’ll need an audio system capable of playing the prerecorded audio tracks from a laptop computer via a small digital audio interface connected to an audio mixer. Download information is provided in the printed piece.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Timberline Overture
Timberline Overture is a highly original musical portrait of the southern Appalachian forest. An impressionistic opening transitions to an Allegro that embodies the spirit of the American settlers from this region. Lydian motifs and dreamy textures combined with tuneful melodies and catchy rhythms create a very enjoyable concert or contest selection.SKU: AL20686
