L. C. Harnsberger
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
A Renaissance Pageant
Take a vacation to the beautiful Renaissance era with A Renaissance Pageant. Comprised of three dances compiled by Praetorius, this arrangement captures the spirit of the days of yore and yields beautiful melodies and interesting rhythms for dancing. Let each section shine on your next concert with A Renaissance Pageant.SKU: AL20548 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Fantastic Foster
During his short life (1826–1864), Stephen C. Foster wrote over 200 songs, including some that are still extremely popular today. A few of his songs are so well known that many believe they are American folk songs. In this arrangement, three of his most popular songs are arranged for young band. The entire band shares the melody of “Camptown Races,” which is followed by a tender setting of “My Old Kentucky Home” featuring the woodwinds and bells. Everything comes to a rousing conclusion with Foster’s first big hit, “Oh! Susanna,” that lets the entire band shine.SKU: AL33840 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Joplin!
Scott Joplin is one of the twentieth century’s most popular composers. Three of his best-loved melodies are included in this medley of favorites. Start with the “Maple Leaf Rag”, then move into “Solace”, the beautiful “Mexican Serenade,” and finish off with Joplin’s most famous rag, “The Entertainer”. Each piece is nicely scored with fun parts for everyone in the band. Get ready for a toe-tapping tune that will be a sure hit for any concert.SKU: AL20702 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Marche Militaire
One of the most familiar and popular marches ever written is Franz Schubert’s Military March No. 1. Schubert (1797–1828) was one of the most prolific composers of all time, having written symphonies, chamber music, piano works, and over 600 songs, yet he only lived to the age of 32. The march was originally written for piano four-hands, however, this arrangement for young band sounds as if it was first written for military band. Woodwinds, brass, and percussion all shine with fun and interesting parts that work well together. This arrangement is perfect for an opener or closer to any concert.SKU: AL36693 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Military Polonaise
Of the many popular compositions by Frederic Chopin (1810–1849), none are better suited to concert band than his Military Polonaise (Op. 40 No. 1). This skillful transcription brings to life the powerful rhythms and brilliant fanfares of this masterpiece. The entire group shines with interesting parts for winds, brass and percussion alike. This exciting transcription will work equally well as an opener or closer for any concert.SKU: AL26833 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Mozart!
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is one of the most popular composers of all time. Three of his best-loved melodies are included in this medley of Mozart favorites. The arrangement begins with themes from the first movement of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. The next section features the beautiful melody “La ci dara la mano” from Mozart’s operatic masterpiece Don Giovanni. The piece concludes with themes from the overture from the opera Abduction from the Seraglio. Each piece is nicely scored with enjoyable parts for everyone in the band. This wonderful transcription of Mozart melodies is a great addition to any concert.SKU: AL24658 -
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: 2.5
Slavonic Dance No. 8
Antonin Dvorák’s Slavonic Dances have been an audience pleaser at orchestral concerts for generations. Here, one of his most well-known Slavonic Dances has been wonderfully adapted for young bands. The dramatic opening gives the entire band an opportunity to shine, and the lyrical middle section shows off the woodwinds. The da capo structure gives you an opportunity to put together an impressive selection with limited rehearsal time. Program this piece for competitions, festivals or any concert situation.SKU: AL22276 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Symphony No. 9 “New World”, Finale
This surprisingly accurate, yet playable Dvorák transcription will enhance any program. Great pains were taken to keep this transcription pure, and the result is a wonderfully written version of one of the orchestral repertoire’s most popularly performed pieces. To further enhance the performance experience, the key has been changed from E minor to the more band-friendly key of F minor. Essential parts are cued, making this adaptation usable by bands with limited instrumentation. Give your audience the “new world” on your next concert!
SKU: AL18818
