Johnnie Vinson
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
St. Petersburg March
St. Petersburg is today considered the cultural heart of modern day Russia. This original march from Johnnie Vinson is evocative of this city’s rich and exciting history of intrigue, revolution and mystery. Expertly scored for young bands, this unique and fresh-sounding work paints a musical picture of frigid winters, magnificent castles and imposing cathedrals. A wonderful addition to the march repertoire for band. Dur: 2:20SKU: HL04002335 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Steve’s Lava Chicken (from A Minecraft Movie)
The fun, catchy and highly popular song from the hit movie based on the smash hit video game is brilliantly arranged for beginning level bands. Expanded in length to give all sections a chance at the melody and gives fun and accessible parts to every level of player in your band while keeping authentic to the original. Perfect for recruitment and will be a piece your players will never want to stop practicing!SKU: HL4009494 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Suite for Winds and Percussion
Commissioned by Prattville (Alabama) High School, this work in three movements pays tribute to that city’s founder, Daniel Pratt, who was one of the leading industrialists of the early 1800s. Including movements entitled “Fanfare for a New Era,” “Ode: The Southern Landscape,” and “Perpetual Motion: Machines,” composer Johnnie Vinson uses creative scoring and intriguing sounds to recreate this period of American history in an impressive work for band. Dur: 7:30 (Grade 4)SKU: HL04002869 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Suite from Water Music
The music of Handel is considered the culmination of the Baroque period of music history, and his Water Music (1717) has endured in popularity for nearly 300 years! Performed from a barge traveling on the River Thames, King George I is said to have liked the music so much that he ordered it repeated several times. Originally three suites each consisting of multiple movements, Johnnie Vinson has skillfully adapted this arrangement for young players using “Alla Hornpipe” from the Suite in D Major, and the “Air” and “Allegro” from the Suite in F Major. Dur: 4:20
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Taylor Swift: 1989
At the top of her game as a songwriter and recording artist, Taylor Swift released the CD 1989 as a tribute to the sound and style of popular music in the 1980s. This entertaining medley for younger players features the blockbuster hits Wildest Dreams, Blank Space and Shake It Off.SKU: HL04005022 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Taylor Swift: Eras
Pop icon Taylor Swift has continued to expand her popularity thanks to her “Eras Tour” across the country, and now a concert film. Here is a great-sounding medley for young bands featuring signature hits from her various “eras.” Includes: You Belong to Me, Enchanted, I Knew You Were Trouble, Shake It Off, Look What You Made Me Do, Cardigan, and Anti-Hero.SKU: HLPC27316 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
The Bare Necessities
This catchy tune from the original 1967 The Jungle Book has demonstrated its long-standing popularity and is featured again in the 2016 film. Carefully adapted for second-year players, this arrangement still has all the charm and appeal of the original version.SKU: HL4004781 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Best of Carole King
Carole King practically owned the radio airwaves in the early ’70s with her easy flowing songs and heartfelt performances. This medley of mega-hits includes It’s Too Late, Jazzman, You’ve Got a Friend, and I Feel the Earth Move. Dur: 6:00SKU: HL04001199 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
The Brandenburg Gate (German March)
Heralded by a fanfare-like figure for trumpets in the first strain, here is an appealing German-style march solidly scored for young players. Low brass take the lead on the second strain, followed by a contrasting lyrical section featuring the woodwinds. The full ensemble brings us to a rousing finish in this terrific-sounding march. (This is a nice follow-up to Johnnie’s earlier “international” marches St. Petersburg March, New Forest March and The Crown of Castile.) Dur: 2:30SKU: HL04003087 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
The Cherry Tree Carol
Using this traditional English folk song as a basis and intertwining an original secondary theme, Johnnie Vinson has created this very appealing and fresh-sounding setting for the holidays. With interesting parts for all instruments, this is one your band is sure to enjoy playing. Dur: 2:00SKU: HL109396 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
Masterfully arranged for very young players, this timeless holiday favorite will be a hit on any Christmas concert. This version retains chromatic elements inherent in the original, however ranges and rhythms have been simplified to make this one very manageable to learn.SKU: HL4004799 -
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: 2
The Marches of John Williams
No one writes a march like master film composer John Williams. Here is a stirring medley of some of his best expertly scored for young players by Johnnie Vinson. Includes: Raiders March, Midway March, The Olympic Spirit and The Throne Room (Star Wars.)SKU: HL08725192 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Singing River
In the Shoals region of northwest Alabama, the Tennessee River is often referred to as “the singing river,” a term originating with the Yuchi tribe of Native Americans. Commissioned by the Shoals Area Band Directors Association, Johnnie Vinson has created an effective work for band that focuses on the river’s relationship to life in this area both past and present. A primary “river theme” is stated from which a series of variants creates a fascinating and appealing musical tapestry. Dur: 5:40SKU: HL04506478 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
This Is Halloween
“Boys and girls of every age. Would you like to see something strange?” Young concert bands are now able to enjoy one of the most popular movie songs of all time. An excellent choice for reinforcing chromaticism, this is perfect for programming at anytime of the year!SKU: HL4009069
