Concert Band
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Australian Folk Fantasy
This tribute to the land “down under” features several Australian folk songs reflecting the heritage of this great country. Introduce your students to the homeland of Percy Grainger with this fine arrangement. Titles: The Queensland Drover * Click Go the Shears * Eugowra Rocks * With My Swag Upon My Shoulder * Kookaburra.SKU: AL18228 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Autopilot
With its catchy melody and exhilarating rhythm, every band member fills an important role in this original composition. The rhythmic theme leads to a legato section before the low brass and winds take over with the melody, finishing strong with the full band coming in for a landing. (2:00) Correlates to Book 1, level 3.SKU: AL45971 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Autumn (from The Four Seasons)
One of the best-known themes from the third movement of Antonio Vivaldi’s innovative Four Seasons (Opus 8) suite, L’autunno (Autumn) is a natural choice for young players. Reminiscent of the fall season, this theme’s text celebrates the joys of harvest time. Though the arrangement has been scored with the limited range and instrumentation of the beginning level in mind, the composer’s festive mood and intent remains undiminished.SKU: AL35343 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Autumn Colors
Autumn is always an exciting time of the year for children as they head back to school and fall sports. For the composer John O’Reilly, autumn is a special time because of the dramatic colors that dot the Adirondack Mountains in New York State. Summer is over and autumn is the lovely season that precedes the harsh winter to come. Autumn Colors is set in a natural minor tonality and features flowing melodic lines from all the winds. This lyrical ballad portrays the warm feelings the composer experiences when the leaves put on their yearly display of beautiful colors. (2:20) Correlates with Book 2. Page 13SKU: AL31685 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Autumn Hill
Autumn Hill is a contrasting work that captures the mood and colors of this beautiful season. Though imaginary, Autumn Hill represents a place where there is peace and rest, a place to remember people and places now gone. Audiences will love the sincerity and feeling in this work, and musicians will enjoy its atmosphere and emotion, making it an attractive addition to any program.SKU: AL31721 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Autumn Mist
Visualize the early morning mist, on a brisk autumn day, at a place where the sea meets the land. The lighthouse bell signals incoming ships, and so begins this descriptive musical narrative. A tunable percussion part involves as many metallophones, handbells, vibraphones or chimes as you deem appropriate. Tonal colors appear that are not often heard in music for the young band or ensemble. This is an aural adventure for all! (3:14)
SKU: ALBD9578 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Autumn on White Lake
Autumn on White Lake was commissioned by Lakeland High School of White Lake, Michigan. Sounds that conjure golden leaves, crisp air and rustic memories envelop your ensemble as well as the audience in this flourishing work as it recalls an October visit to this beautiful region. Dur: 6:30SKU: HL04002967 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Autumn Rains
Inspired by a quiet afternoon storm as the leaves change and the temperature drops. With special rain effects and subtle dissonances gracefully resolved, this original work is technically accessible, but musically impassioned. Close your eyes and enjoy the refreshing sounds of “Autumn Rains.”SKU: AL46620 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Autumn Reflections
As the possibilities of summer are gone and the chill of winter is on the horizon, people may reflect on what could have been and what lies ahead. This piece depicts these inward reflections as well as the joy of abundance found during this season. (2:45)SKU: AL44167 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Autumn Roads
Inspired by an Emily Dickenson poem and combined with the thrill of an autumn drive, this overture is energetic and fast-paced, with a mood-setting introduction. Perfect for contest or concert performance, it’s certain to seize the attention of your students and audience alike. (2:45)SKU: AL44910 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Ave Maria
This moving piece embodies all the simplicity of Russian Orthodox music, yet displays the sweeping beauty of Rachmaninov’s lyricism. Conductors will appreciate the opportunity to teach extended phrases and legato style. “Vespers” is the sunset evening prayer of the Orthodox Church, and during the canonical hours of an all-night vigil, the “Ave Maria” would be sung at midnight, hence the 12 chime notes at the apex of the piece. For a special effect, the mallet parts can be doubled off-stage to simulate church bells. (2:40)SKU: AL44998 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Ave Verum Corpus
“Ave Verum Corpus” is one of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most popular works and a mainstay of the sacred choral repertoire. Originally written for choir with strings and organ, this arrangement for young concert band faithfully preserves the spirit of the original masterpiece. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 25, this selection is an ideal vehicle for working on intonation, blend and balance with your band.SKU: AL24635 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Avenger
Avenger is an aggressive young band composition that explores contemporary harmonies and vigorous rhythms to create a feeling of drama and excitement. A variety of harmonic, rhythmic, and textural settings were utilized in the development of this dramatic work. Dynamic and intense, this piece abounds with drive and energy to the last note!SKU: AL24687 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Awake the Iron
“Desperta Ferro!,” or “Awake the iron!” was the battle cry of Medieval Spanish soldiers called the Almogavars. In the dim light of dawn, as they prepared for battle, these fierce soldiers would beat their swords on rocks shouting this phrase.The sparks that flew from the rocks in the eerie light of dawn, together with the soldier’s call to arms, would give any enemy pause. Awake the Iron, with its insistent unisons, energetic rhythms, modal themes, and powerful percussive writing, mirrors the ferocious intensity of the medieval battlefield. This mature sounding, yet approachable work, is sure to be a favorite of both the musicians and audience. (3:30)
SKU: AL33824 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Awaken the Giant
This whimsical offering represents a story about a young boy who is chosen to confront a giant in order to learn his secrets. The textures and lilting rhythms create a fairy-tale soundscape sure to delight the performers and audience. (3:15)SKU: AL44990 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Awakened Like the Morn
This stirring composition was inspired by Ann Terry’s poem “In Every Age” and was commissioned by the Ottawa Elementary and High School Music Fest held in Ottawa, Illinois. Originally conceived as a song, the lyrical quality of the piece comes shining through in the various moods of the piece, from spirited to wistful to triumphant! A tremendous addition to the young band repertoire.SKU: AL23311 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Awakening…
Beginning with silence and gradually building throughout to a powerful and dramatic close, this distinctive work from Dana Wilson explores the various facets of the word “awakening” as it applies to the waking of an individual, a day, or possibly even a philosophical idea. Wonderfully imaginative, Awakening… makes use of striking colors and sonic devices including surrounding the audience with percussion near the climatic finish. Dur: 5:00 (Grade 4)Recorded by the Ithaca College Wind Ensemble – Stephen Peterson, conductor
SKU: HL48022566 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Ayrshire Portrait
Based on a Scottish folk song, this traditional work begins with a fanfare and is followed by the warm and flowing melodic material. Solidly scored, Ayrshire Portrait will complete any program and will be wonderful contest literature. Most charismatic and highly recommended.
SKU: ALBDM01045 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Aztalan (City of Mystery)
The ancient city of Aztalan existed around a thousand years ago in southern Wisconsin, but disappeared mysteriously by around A.D. 1300. Through careful use of tone clusters, haunting melodies and creative percussion effects, this very easy work for band portrays a sense of mystery and drama. Dur: 2:45 (Grade 1-1/2)SKU: HL04002883 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Aztec Dance
Visions of gold glitter in the sun near shimmering temples in the green valleys of the Mexican highlands. History tells of an advanced civilization living before the Spanish conquest. Today, you can visit the sounds that identify that culture. No technical demands are present in this scoring, but multicultural teaching opportunities are abundant. Close your eyes, and four hundred years vanish! (Duration 1:38)
SKU: ALBD9764 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Azure Hills
Azure Hills is a lyrical ballad that presents the band with many opportunities for expressive playing. The theme is lightly presented by the flutes, then followed by another statement in the trumpets with added textures in the accompaniment. The second statement features some interesting harmonies by the woodwinds before leading into a very expressive final presentation of the melody with an added woodwind countermelody. A stirring variation and development leads to a very effective and climactic ending where melodic motives are passed from section to section as the piece winds down to a quiet, reflective conclusion.SKU: AL33825
