John O'Reilly
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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: 1.5
A Mozart Mix
A Mozart Mix is a delightful medley of several of Mozart’s most memorable and familiar melodies from The Marriage of Figaro, Rondo Alla Turca, Alleluia, and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. This is a wonderful piece for teaching style and music history while acquainting students with some of this composer’s best known works. Correlates to Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 17.SKU: AL23275 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
A River Trilogy
A River Trilogy provides a wonderful opportunity for first year bands to work on legato style. After an original introduction, the full ensemble plays the African-American spiritual “Deep River.” A clarinet and flute duet ushers in the early English folk song “The Water is Wide,” and the full band concludes with a lovely treatment of the American classic “Shenandoah.” (2:15)Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 28.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
A Virginia Trilogy
John O’Reilly has musically depicted three distinct areas of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The three movements-“City Rhythms,” “Colonial Williamsburg,” and “Shenandoah Mountains” -will musically challenge any ensemble with its contrasting styles. Perfect for concert or contest.SKU: AL23325 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
African Alleluia
This piece is a joyous arrangement of the popular Kenyan song “Wana Baraka.” Repeating percussion patterns utilizing cowbell, claves, tom tom, and bass drum provide a solid rhythmic foundation for the catchy syncopated melody. A typical call-and-response section gives this arrangement an authentic African feel. (2:00)SKU: AL41933 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
African Marching Song
The South African folk classic “Siyahamba” is authentically treated in this special arrangement for young band. Repeating percussion patterns using tom toms, bass drum, claves, and cowbell keep the African feel moving while syncopated block harmonies round out the accompaniment. Trumpets and flutes get to shine on the opening melody, and in typical African call and response tradition, everyone gets to join in as the arrangement progresses. Correlated to Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 23.SKU: AL22247 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
African Spirit Dance
Treat your students to an upbeat, fun arrangement that evokes the spirit of South African traditional dance music. Great percussion parts, a catchy melody, traditional call-and-response sections and even some “blue notes” will make this piece a favorite!Correlates with Accent on Achievement Book 2, page 23.
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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 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Best of Beethoven
The music of Beethoven is always popular with children and adults. John O’Reilly has skillfully arranged three popular Beethoven tunes for your young band—Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, “Für Elise” and “Ode to Joy.” Correlated with Yamaha Band Student, Book 2, page 25.SKU: AL20525 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Camino Real
Take your students on a colorful trip down the old Camino Real (King’s Highway) with this authentic Latin style arrangement. The Camino Real was the road that connected the missions established along the California coast by Spanish missionaries. Your percussion section gets a chance to shine playing maracas, claves, tom-tom and bass drum. (2:10)
Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 23.SKU: AL29440 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Can-Can
Offenbach’s classic is always a favorite with young students, and this arrangement presents the material in a very authentic way without being too difficult. Everyone gets a chance to play a bit of the famous melody and you’ll have fun trying to keep the tempo under control!SKU: AL16517 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Canciónes Mexicanas
Canciónes Mexicanas takes three popular Mexican folk songs and combines them into an appealing and easily playable arrangement for young band. A maestoso introduction ushers in Las Mañanitas, the traditional Mexican birthday song, which is followed by a rhythmic variation on Chiapanecas. The third song introduced is La Cucaracha, which is combined with elements of the preceding two songs to make for an effective and fun ending. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 33.SKU: AL22248 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Cape Breton March
Cape Breton is a wildly beautiful island on the northeast coast of North America. The Scottish settlers of Cape Breton brought a rich Celtic musical tradition with them. Fiddlers, drummers, pipers, and singers keep that music alive today throughout the island. “Cape Breton March” pays homage to that rich heritage with its sprightly syncopated rhythms and natural minor tonality. (2:00)SKU: AL44173 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Classic March Duo
Two popular marches from the classical repertoire are paired together in this wonderful new arrangement. Jeremiah Clarke’s (1674–1707) “Trumpet Voluntary” was originally written for organ and trumpet and is frequently heard as a processional at wedding ceremonies. Franz Schubert’s (1797–1828) “Marche Militaire” was originally written as a piano duet but has been reset for various instrumental ensembles. This effective arrangement gives the young band student an opportunity to perform two of the most famous marches of all time. (Correlated to Accent on Achievement, Book 1, Page 30)SKU: AL33813 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Clowning Around
When the circus comes to town, one of the main attractions for children of all ages is the clowns. Their humorous antics always get the show rolling and they frequently move through the audience with their happy and sometimes sad faces. This work is a delightful composition that reflects on both personalities of the circus clowns. (2:30)SKU: AL39621 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Cobb County Festival
An exceptionally good concert/contest selection! This bold, energetic composition begins quietly and then explodes with vigorous excitement and drives to its thrilling climax. Perfect for mature junior high and smaller high school bands. (Grade 3)SKU: AL2009 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Cold Brook March
Cold Brook March is perfect for your band’s first Spring Concert. The ranges are comfortable for all instruments and the second clarinets never cross the break. Fun, syncopated rhythms provide a great deal of interest throughout. Short percussion solos introduce both the first strain and the second strain which is in the contrasting relative minor key. The break up strain pits the woodwinds against the brass with the percussion section holding it all together. (Correlates to Accent on Achievement, Book 1, Page 32)SKU: AL33811
