Concert Band
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
A Child’s Lullaby
This piece is dedicated to Olivia Caldwell—a beautiful and charming little girl who was taken by cancer at the age of 20 months. Her grandparents commissioned this piece in her memory to recognize her sweetness, strength, and courage. (3:45)SKU: AL45986 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
A Childhood Remembered
This light, lyrical composition captures youth and innocence through the eyes of a child. Playful melodic lines interspersed with more lyrical, lush sonorities will take audiences back to that simple time of their own childhood. (3:15)SKU: AL39648 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
A Christmas Canon
In this peaceful arrangement for the maturing young band, Pachelbel’s highly popular canon provides a perfect introduction and backdrop against which the carol “The First Noel” is prominently displayed. Contrapuntal textures, combined with a clever treatment of the two melodies, results in a work filled with rich harmonies and forward motion. A very classy holiday concert selection.SKU: AL5185 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
A Christmas Carol (Main Theme)
From the popular 2009 movie A Christmas Carol (starring Jim Carrey as Scrooge), Alan Silvestri’s sparkling main theme is really more of an overture, mixing in familiar carols with memorable original themes. Beautifully paced and effectively scored for band, this is a real holiday treat for the concert stage!SKU: HL4006039 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
A Christmas Festival
Highlights from Leroy Anderson’s revered holiday overture have been scored for younger players. In just over two minutes, this holiday classic offers many teachable moments, including staccato and accented articulations, tone quality, and a broad range of dynamic levels. Happy holidays! (2:15)SKU: AL48171 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
A Classic Christmas
A cherished holiday medley containing three Baroque holiday masterworks woven together in this festive musical celebration of the season. Building on the work of Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel, Douglas Wagner’s arrangement has been scored to work alone as a concert band work, or to include a variety of choral voicings and/or the optional string orchestra set. A dramatic holiday program work to showcase your entire music department! (4:30)SKU: AL38357 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
A Classic Touch
Two famous largo movements join for A Classic Touch. The largo from Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9 in E Minor and the largo from Handel’s Xerxes both work very nicely for your very beginning ensemble. They can be performed together or used separately as outstanding warm-up chorales. A musical classical choice! (3:45)SKU: AL29550 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
A Day in a Life
Depicting the hustle and bustle of the morning commute, this high-energy, contemporary overture for developing band will have your students sounding a grade higher than written. With sweeping melodic lines and driving percussion, this overture will be a great contest or concert opener! (2:30)SKU: AL42168 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
A Disney March Spectacular
The magical music world of Walt Disney is responsible for some of the most memorable marches ever written. Including Mickey Mouse March, Colonel Hathi’s March, Step In Time, It’s A Small World, Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, this highly entertaining medley is sure to raise a smile.SKU: HL04000827 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
A Disneyland Celebration
With Disneyland’s 50th anniversary celebration in full swing, what could be better than a flashy medley featuring some of the great musical moments associated with this American icon of family entertainment? This fast-paced and terrific-sounding arrangement includes: Fantasmic Main Theme, Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, It’s a Small World, Be Our Guest, Part of Your World, and of course the Mickey Mouse March.SKU: HL4001055 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
A Festival Chime
The third movement of Opus 34 (Three Festival Choruses), which Gustav Holst penned in 1916, was originally scored for chorus with piano, orchestra, or military band. The easily recognized melody is a nineteenth century Welsh ballad, known to most as the hymn tune “St. Denio,” set to the words of English poet, Clifford Bax. In 3/4, this characteristically delightful Holst theme has been freely arranged to incorporate elements of his original score with additional material included to heighten musical interest for contemporary concert bands and audiences alike. As the title implies, chimes are an integral part of this arrangement; however, there are alternate options provided in the program notes if a suitable instrument is unavailable. This musical setting is complete with a variety of teaching and performance opportunities and a perfect fit for beginning concert bands. (2:00)SKU: AL45767 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4.5
A Gershwin Tribute to Love
A medley of four Gershwin favorites: “‘S Wonderful,” “Love Is Here to Stay,” “They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” and “Embraceable You.” Arranged by award-winning composer Brent Heisinger, the work incorporates a combination of fast and slow, swing and “straight” styles with richly varied orchestration. (8:30)SKU: AL41962 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
A Gleeful Christmas
Showcasing holiday highlights from the hit TV series Glee, here is an attractive medley of favorites in the distinctive settings featured on the show. Includes: Deck the Rooftop; Merry Christmas, Darling; Jingle Bells; Baby It’s Cold Outside; Angels We Have Heard on High.SKU: HL4003244 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
A Guide Along The Pathway
This intense and emotional work was commissioned by the Indiana Music Educators Association and was premiered at the 2011 IMEA Convention with the composer conducting. Written as a gift to longtime friend of music education, Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, the piece is basically lyrical in nature with beautiful lines and colors. A brief faster section, in the words of the composer, “describes that uncomfortable time when we are desperately trying to find ourselves.” The piece ends on a solemn yet reaffirming note, reminding us of the importance of guides and mentors along life’s pathway. Dur: 5:00SKU: HL04506490 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3.5
A Hanukkah Festival
A Hanukkah Festival is a medley of three traditional Hanukkah songs, “Sevivon,” “Maoz Tzur,” and “Hanukkah.” “Sevivon” has a dramatic melody and is written with a variety of accompaniment leading to a brief, but impressive, clarinet cadenza that leads into “Maoz Tzur.” This traditional piece is scored with full, rich voicings along with the beautiful melody. “Hanukkah” is the festival of lights and the last section of the piece. It is a bright playful march with an exciting conclusion. A Hanukkah Festival is filled with memorable tunes that students and audiences will enjoy while paying homage to this important holiday. (5:17)SKU: AL36708 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
A Hero’s Return
A Hero’s Return was written for the West Point Middle School Band, located at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. The opening section conveys the celebratory atmosphere of when a hero comes home to friends and family. The middle section represents the quiet tribute we pay to the fond memories of heroes no longer in our midst. The return to the initial theme welcomes not only the hero returning today, but symbolizes the hopes for the safe return of all our heroes who so bravely serve this nation. (4:10)SKU: AL29476 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
A Holiday Montage
This charming holiday arrangement includes “Ding, Dong, Merrily on High,” “Good King Wenceslas,” “Jingle Bells,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Allow your audience to feast on these holiday favorites, but tell them to watch out for melodic surprises! Every section has the opportunity to shine—including percussion. (3:40)SKU: AL41959 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
A Holiday Processional
Here’s the perfect opener for your beginning band’s first holiday concert. “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “Hannukah,” and “O Come Little Children” are all arranged with interesting percussion parts supporting winds that only play whole, half, and quarter notes. Correlates to Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 22.SKU: AL23277 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
A Hymn Tune Rhapsody
“A Hymn Tune Rhapsody,” scored by Jerry Brubaker, is a poignant yet powerful treatment of the hymn known as “Softly and Tenderly.” The beauty of this lovely hymn tune is present from the simple statement in the beginning through the joyous faster section to the majestic and stirring conclusion! A dramatic epic work!SKU: AL35415