Concert Band
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Music from The Theory of Everything
The acclaimed movie The Theory of Everything is a poignant look at the life of renowned scientist Stephen Hawking. The accompanying award-winning soundtrack by Johann Johannsson beautifully sets the tone and mood for the film. Exploring a variety of scoring techniques and tonal colors, here is a marvelous adaptation for the concert stage.SKU: HL04004318 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Muskoka Landing
Inspired by a trip to the beautiful Muskoka region of Ontario, Canada, this exciting concert and contest overture will inspire your students to achieve new heights of musicianship and have a whole lot of fun at the same time. With a powerful opening, the 4/4 Allegro sets up a rhythmic vamp which is the foundation for a catchy main theme and the development which follows. The music then transitions to a lyric 3/4 Andante con moto which is filled with rich harmonies and counterpoint. A return to the music of the opening plus a brief coda bring the music to its rousing conclusion.SKU: AL24642 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Mussorgsky!
Modest Mussorgsky (1839–1881) was a relatively unknown composer during his lifetime, but some of his works are among today’s best-known pieces in concert halls and films. His orchestral work Night on Bald Mountain was immortalized by Walt Disney in Fantasia, and Pictures at an Exhibition is one of the most performed pieces by symphony orchestras. Selections from these two pieces are wonderfully transcribed for young band in Mussorgsky! The arrangement begins with the mystical opening from Night on Bald Mountain which transitions to the hauntingly beautiful conclusion of that same work. To conclude is the “Great Gate of Kiev” from Pictures at an Exhibition which is one of music literature’s most inspiring moments. (3:30)SKU: AL29470 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
My Dancing Day
“Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day” is an English carol whose appearance is in William B. Sandys’ Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern published in 1833. Many composers and arrangers have done vocal settings of this carol. Here’s a stunning new arrangement of this lovely carol. It is joyful, lilting, and upbeat—and even has a Latin flavor! A sure winner for any holiday concert! (2:00)SKU: AL43149 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
My Shot (from Hamilton)
The highly acclaimed Broadway musical Hamilton has taken the country by storm and already garnered a number of awards, including a Grammy Award for the soundtrack and the Pulitzer Prize for drama. Featuring a masterful blend of hip-hop and R&B, here is the show-stopping My Shot in a terrific arrangement for band that can be performed with or without the optional rap.SKU: HL04004807 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Mysteries of the Kalahari
The discovery of ancient, true-to-life sculptures made without modern tools . . . A ship’s anchor found in the middle of the desert, hundreds of miles from open water . . . The legend of a lost city with a hidden treasure guarded by leopards . . . these are just a few of the mysteries that come from the Kalahari Desert in Africa. With the percussion section setting the pace through a simple yet intriguing 3/4 meter Afro-Cuban rhythmic pattern, Mysteries of the Kalahari evokes a mood that will keep performers and listeners engaged as the musical layers of the story unfold.SKU: AL26811 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Mysterion
Mystery and majesty combine to make this dynamic piece an attractive concert opener or festival piece. A bold opening, a solemn lyrical section, and a rhythmic transition, all with strong support from the percussion, bring the listener to a climactic ending. (2:50)SKU: AL39607 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Mystery Bay March
This exciting march evokes the drama of a chase. During Prohibition days the remote waters off northwest Washington’s coast were frequently used by smugglers whose regular disappearance was categorized by the Coast Guard as “mysterious,” hence the name of the bay. This piece will be a dynamic addition to any concert or festival program. (2:00)SKU: AL37794 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Mystic Journey
Mystic Journey features a dark and ominous opening that leads to a very rhythmic and jungle-like dance. The scoring brings out wonderful colors that even young bands can express. The initial theme reappears before the dance rhythms once again take over, concluding the piece with a burst of energy.SKU: AL22258 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Mystic Legacy
Listen to this work before you look at the score, and you won’t believe it contains only the first six notes that are taught in most beginning method books! The crowning achievement is the harmonic and rhythmic content that ‘stretches’ the young player, drives the enthusiasm in your rehearsals and ultimately thrills the audience. Your musicians will beg to play this piece every day! (2:23)
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Napoli
Born in Germany, Hermann Bellstedt immigrated to America in 1867, where his family settled in Cincinnati. A prodigy on the cornet, he played with Patrick Gilmore as cornet soloist and assistant to the famous Ben Bolt, and, in 1904, joined the Sousa Band, playing alongside Walter Rogers and Herbert L. Clarke. Bellstedt’s variations on Napoli feature the popular Neopolitan song “Finiculi, Finicula” (composed by Luigi Denza in 1880) that celebrated the funicular railway built up the side of Mt. Vesuvius in 1880. Other popular Amalfi Coast songs include “‘O Solo Mio” and “Torna a Sorriento.” A variety of solo textures, whimsical to intense, are demonstrated by this Donald Hunsberger arrangement dedicated to Wynton Marsalis as a part of the “Carnaval” project. A grandiose opportunity to feature your cornet or trumpet soloist! (5:45)SKU: AL38388 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Nautical Bits & Pieces
As the title suggests, this through-played medley contains short excerpts from eight well-known sea and river songs. Included are “Blow the Man Down,” “Spanish Ladies,” “My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean,” “Song of the Volga Boatmen,” “Sloop John B,” “Blow Ye Winds,” “Haul Away Joe,” and closing with “Anchors Aweigh.” All aboard this charming nautical and musical voyage! (2:45)SKU: AL42148 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Nearer, My God, to Thee
100 years after the sinking of the Titanic, we are still drawn in and touched by this tragic story. Reported as one of the last songs played by the music ensemble aboard the ship, this tender hymn capsulizes the emotions of the event. Beautifully scored by Michael Brown for young bands.SKU: HL04003230 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Nemesis
The dictionary defines the word “nemesis” as: 1. goddess of divine retribution; 2. one that inflicts retribution or vengeance; 3. a formidable and usually victorious rival. This piece was written to convey the sense of the definition. Although the piece begins serenely, it soon ventures into a driving storm of contemporary rhythms and harmonies that continues until the end of the piece. A feeling of conflict between formidable musical forces permeates the piece; creating an exciting new work for young bands.SKU: AL22271 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Nessun Dorma
Taken from the third act of Puccini’s opera Turandot, “Nessun Dorma” is one of the world’s most famous operatic arias. In this spectacular arrangement for concert band, the vocal parts have been reassigned to the middle voices to create a beautiful, rich melodic showpiece. Mark Williams, known for his outstanding band transcriptions of orchestral repertoire, has really outdone himself this time. This could be the ultimate encore piece you’ve been looking for!SKU: AL19547
