John O'Reilly
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Procession of the Kings
Procession of the Kings will make your beginning band sound rich and full at that very first holiday concert. John O’Reilly has combined “We Three Kings of Orient Are” with “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” in a simple but effective arrangement.Correlates with Accent on Achievement Book 1, page 21.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Rockin’ La Bamba
Almost everyone is familiar with this tune made popular by Ritchie Valens and then by Los Lobos. Now your young band can play this tune expertly arranged by John O’Reilly. This is a great piece for teaching easy syncopations and pop style, while every section gets a chance to shine as they handle the famous melody. A great selection for the end of year concert. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 25.SKU: AL20600 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Skye Boat Song
This lovely Scottish folk song provides a wonderful opportunity for young bands to learn how to play in an expressive manner. All instruments get to play the beautiful melody and the gently flowing accompaniment patterns further enhance this very musical arrangement. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 30.SKU: AL24632 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Starship
Second-year band students will love the syncopated rhythms and interesting harmonies that are O’Reilly’s trademark. Soloistic sixteenth note patterns in the percussion are employed in the Allegro sections and a two pitch timpani part is also included. (3:30) Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 24.SKU: AL24634 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Stonegate Overture
When you see a young band overture by John O’Reilly, you can always feel confident that it’s not only going to be good, its going to be a hit with your students too! This new offering provides a positive introduction of the overture form to your beginners. Its lyrical melodies are beautifully connected and all sections of the band will feel important. (Grade 1—Correlates with Alfred’s Basic Band Method, Book 1, Unit 13)SKU: AL5165 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Surprise Symphony Variations
After a traditional scoring of this perennial favorite, a set of variations featuring various sections of the band is presented. The rhythmic and melodic variations provide an effective tool for teaching variation form. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 24.SKU: AL17131 -
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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 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
The Lost Kingdom
Explore the mysteries of The Lost Kingdom with your beginning band. Using only six notes, the tonality of C natural minor is clearly established in the beginning. Repeated pitch eighth note patterns form a driving rhythmic accompaniment to the broad melodic lines presented in the trumpets. Effective percussion solos using tambourine, snare drum, and bass drum add to the drama of this powerful original composition. Correlated to Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 15.SKU: AL22244 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Tintagel Suite
Tintagel Castle, on the wild Cornish coast of southwest England, has a fascinating history. The drama of this jagged coast has inspired many legends including that of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. This colorful 4-movement suite depicts the Medieval Castle, the King Arthur legend, an early English ballad, and a celebration at the castle honoring the visiting Celtic Lords.SKU: AL26840 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Trumpets of Seville
Heat up your next concert with this spicy Spanish-style number! Trumpets of Seville gives all of your sections a chance to shine as the melody is passed throughout the band. With its characteristic rhythms and entertaining orchestrations, this fantastic original work by John O’Reilly will charm your audiences. Olé! Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 24.SKU: AL20223 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Trumpets Up Front
Put those beginning trumpet players right out in front of your band and let them shine in this very easy original work that only uses six pitches (B-flat to G) and very basic repeated pitch eighth note patterns. Scored with only one trumpet and clarinet part, this bright feature will work well on that very first mid-winter concert.SKU: AL22243 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Two Chinese Folk Songs
The two folk songs in this arrangement are contrasting in style but they both share the characteristic pentatonic scale that is a staple of Chinese and other Asian cultures. Jasmine Flower musically portrays the lovely scent and beauty of the flower that is often worn in the hair of Asian women. Feng Yang Ge is a much livelier song that combines the pentatonic scale with syncopated rhythms. “Feng Yang” is a region in the Anhui Province of China and “Ge” means song. Correlates with Book 1. Page 32SKU: AL31682 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Two English Dances
This refreshing work features a superb arrangement of two well-known English themes: ‘Shepherd’s Hey’ and ‘Country Gardens.’ It’s an enjoyable selection for maturing young bands who need extra practice in playing slurred notes, precise staccato articulation and dotted eighth– sixteenth-note rhythms. (Grade 1)SKU: AL5645 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Wind Storm
In early December 2011, a powerful wind storm passed through Southern California, leaving thousands without electricity and severe damage to many mature trees. Written during this event, this piece uses sharply syncopated rhythms, the key of C minor and prominent percussion to convey the mood that prevailed during the storm. As is always the case, calm, clear weather returned and the lyrical slow section in E-flat major brings that to mind. Accent on Achievement users will recognize the chorale in bars 49–56 as a variation of the B-flat chorale that appears on page 44 of Book 1. (3:45)SKU: AL37783
