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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
The Chimes of Liberty
From bandmaster to composer, Edwin Franko Goldman has become the proverbial household word, and the impact of his life’s work on generations of band musicians has indeed been monumental. Calvin Custer has reworked Goldman’s best-known march, keeping the original spirit and brilliance intact, but bringing the technical demands within the appropriate educational guidelines. A work by which others can be measured.SKU: ALBD9501 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
The newest film installment of the classic C.S. Lewis fantasy series features another sweeping musical score with powerful themes. Here is a dynmaic and concise medley for young players effectively arranged by Tim Waters.SKU: HL08725210 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
The Cold Canyon
Little Petra, also known as The Cold Canyon, is believed to have been established in the 1st Century C.E. Invite your students and audience on a magical and musical tour of this miraculous place. Repetitive phrases foster preparation, while subtle dynamic shifts offer exquisite texture changes for your first year students. Inspiring!SKU: AL46614 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
The Collegiate
Young bands will experience all the dynamics and drama of the traditional march style in “The Collegiate.” This piece is an excellent vehicle for exploring new rhythms and articulations in the context of a solid score and a comfortable key. (2:40)SKU: AL41929 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
The Common Denominator
This energetic piece for beginning band provides drama and imagination to any program. Exploring rhythm in common time while highlighting dynamics and style, audiences will never imagine that only a handful of notes are used! (1:55) Correlates to Sound Innovations for Concert Band Book 1, Level 3.SKU: AL39601 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
The Complete Harry Potter
The wizard lives on! Some of the most beautiful and exciting themes from all of the Harry Potter movies are beautifully arranged into one manageable work. Over a ten-year period, four different composers contributed poignant and truly magical scores to eight award-winning films. In less than 12 minutes the listener can experience “Hedwig’s Theme,” Nimbus 2000,” “Hogwarts,” “Quidditch,” “Harry’s Wondrous World,” “Fawkes the Phoenix,” “Harry in Winter,” “Dumbledore’s Farewell,” “Voldemort,” and the intense “Elder Wand” theme where Voldemort wickedly thrusts Dumbledore’s Wand to the sky! More themes abound including the mysterious “Lily’s Theme,” “The Friends,” “The Weasly Stomp,” and “Obliviate.” A fitting finale, John Williams’ compelling “Family Portrait” theme is used in the finale of the final film to send off future wizards as they board Hogwarts Express! (11:45)SKU: AL39562 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
The Conquest of Genghis Khan
This dramatic original overture will whisk your students and listeners to the year 1223 A.D. Musically depicting the legendary story, The Conquest of Genghis Khan begins featuring a beautiful flute melody representing the young girl who alerted her village of Khan’s army invading. Full of emotion and vivid musical images, this is a wonderful contribution to the young band literature.SKU: AL32486 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
The Crown of Castile (Spanish March)
Here is a terrific sounding concert march written in a traditional Spanish style. Utilizing elements of the habañera rhythm and featuring a harmonic shift from minor in the beginning to major at the end, this makes a nice alternative to the usual march style piece. Dur: 2:30 (Grade 2.5)SKU: HL04003005 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
The Cup of Life
Recorded by Ricky Martin for the 1998 FIFA World Cup, this familiar hit features a driving Latin rock style and repetitive rhythms that are exciting yet easy to learn. Your percussion section in particular will enjoy playing this one!SKU: HL04004354 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Dam Busters Concert March
Eric Coates’ musical genius is celebrated in this new arrangement from Douglas E. Wagner. From the film of the same name, The Dam Busters was an instant classic and was named after a string of successful bombings on the Ruhr River which brought World War II to a more rapid end. This new arrangement of the classic march celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the composition. (3:51)
SKU: ALCBM04002 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Dragon Prince
This descriptive and engaging work follows the ancient tale of a handsome young prince forced (through evil sorcery) to live part of his life as a dragon. He marries the beautiful Griselda under the condition she never try to uncover his dark secret. Fate and curiosity intervene and she discovers his scaly and hideous identity only to be banished from his kingdom forever. With a significant portion of the fast section scored in 6/8, the music effectively spans emotions ranging from the dramatic, to tenderness, to majestic. Dur: 4:00SKU: HL04004600 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
The Dragon’s Lair
The sequel to Castles and Dragons, The Dragon’s Lair tells the tale of the knights’ search for the dragon’s whereabouts, using a sturdy tune and countermelody in C minor to describe their confidence and swagger. Once the dragon is spotted, the music becomes faster and more accented as the knights engage the dragon in a fierce battle. Once the dragon is vanquished, the main theme returns as the knights celebrate their victory. The piece contains plenty of percussion parts to keep your players busy, and uses a friendly key structure to facilitate student progress on accents and playing complete phrases. (2:45)SKU: AL29454 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Emerald Isle
Beautiful and poignant, The Emerald Isle is a new work from popular Alfred composer Dave Black. This wonderful piece begins with a lovely melody that features the woodwinds, with horn chords in the background. The final section begins with percussion and is a jaunty Irish jig in 6/8 time. This is a great concert piece with plenty of chances to learn ensemble playing, 3-against-2 rhythms, and musical phrasing!SKU: AL16543 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
The Empire Strikes Back (Finale)
We leave the cares of our troubled world and escape to a distant galaxy where we are enveloped in one of the most captivating ongoing adventures of all time. The continuing Star Wars saga crosses all barriers of generations. From The Empire Strikes Back comes this charismatic medley. Titles include: “Star Wars (Main Theme)”, “The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)”, “Yoda’s Theme”, “Han Solo and the Princess”, and “May The Force Be With You.” Thoroughly entertaining! (duration 6:39)
SKU: ALCB9705 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
The Enchanted Wizard
Beginning with a beautiful “Andante section”, this fantastic Grade 1 piece soon changes pace and segues into a brisk “Allegro.” With generous doublings and some surprising harmonies, The Enchanted Wizard will make a great contest selection. Correlated with Yamaha Band Student, Book 1, page 14.SKU: AL20234 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4.5
The Falls
Highlighting the falls as it cascades over rocky terrain, sparkling wind and brass fanfares depict the water as it rushes forward before exploding over the edge. Melodic lines transport the audience into the mysterious and rapturous wilderness as this remarkable piece evokes one of nature’s must glorious creations.SKU: AL46670 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
The Firebird
A controversial piece at its premiere performance, The Firebird quickly became standard repertoire for symphony orchestras. The suite contains a thrilling “thunderclap” in the wonderful conclusion. This arrangement of The Firebird was transcribed for developing bands, introducing young musicians to Stravinsky and this 20th Century musical composition. Tremendous classic repertoire for your young band! (3:00)SKU: AL26720 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Fives Prevail!
As implied by the title, the meter of 5/4 is an important structural component of this creative and energetic work for band. After the intense opening statement, a brief lyric and calm middle section builds to a full ensemble climax before returning to the fast main theme. Blending extended jazz-like harmonies with an exciting rhythmic drive, this piece is sure to stir the interest of players and listeners alike. Dur: 4:25SKU: HL04003384 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
The Forbidden City
Inspired by the ornate palace in Beijing, China, this arrangement is focused around the Chinese folk song “Jasmine Flower.” The music is presented from the perspective of a person traveling towards the palace, with the grandeur, beauty, and spectacle gradually increasing with each step taken. The arrangement uses a variety of percussion instruments to reinforce the enchanting effects that build throughout. (2:15)SKU: AL39544 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
The Forgotten Village
This overture for second year players tells the musical story of Portsmouth Village, once a bustling sea village on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, but now a ghost town with past glories only a memory. In this descriptive work, the slow and reflective opening leads to a vibrant faster section with driving rhythms and melodic lines passed from section to section. Dur: 2:45SKU: HL04004721 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
The Free Lance March
Composed in 1905, this classic and sophisticated march by John Philip Sousa is unique from the standpoint of opening in 6/8, then switching to 2/4 midway. Jay Bocook has skillfully adapted this distinctive march for contemporary ensembles. Dur: 4:00.SKU: HL04003924 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Gathering of Eagles
From a song shared by Squamish First Nation artist and performer Bob Baker, comes a creative work for concert band shaped by Robert Buckley that will allow your students to experience the music of one of North America’s First Peoples. The Gathering of Eagles flows from a beautiful pentatonic melody and grows into a work that is both reverent and exciting. Dur: 4:05SKU: HL04005515
