Michael Story
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Images of Spain
Three contrasting and delightful traditional Spanish melodies are seamlessly interwoven for concert or contest programming. Including the revered “Asturias” by Isaac Albéniz, Granados’ “Spanish Dance #5” from his Twelve Spanish Dances, and the well-known “España Cañi,” a paso doble by Pascual Marquina Narro featuring a wide variety of ensemble textures. Intellectual, musical, and worldly! (3:45)SKU: AL45789 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
In the Hall of the Mountain King
Setting off in a mysterious tone, this familiar Grieg theme builds with texture and intensity to the joyous familiar melody to a dramatic conclusion. Scored to work with any second year method, this classic work is a grandiose addition to the young band repertoire suitable for contest and concert. Bravo!SKU: AL30769 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
In the Valley of the Ancients
This delightfully colorful work begins mysteriously and moves into an intermediate section studded with dynamic flourishes and driving rhythms that support the flowing melody. In the end, it diminishes to an emotional conclusion. (3:44)SKU: ALBDM03004 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Intrada Festiva
A musical celebration of life skillfully crafted by Michael Story develops a joyous melody through a myriad of voices and textures. Playing on the rhythmic composition, the celebration continues to build incorporating the use of subtle mixed meter and accent shifts that will delight the performers and audiences alike. This solidly scored original work will serve well as either an opener or closer to bring your program to a stunning conclusion. A real winner!SKU: AL30799 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Irish Air and Dance
Combining contrasting Irish tunes, “The Minstril Boy” and “The Girl I Left Behind Me,” this young band work will be warmly received on any program. Opening with a beautiful lyric, legato presentation of the “Air,” the work progresses with the energetic “Dance,” exploring a variety of textures and concludes with a bold tutti statement. (2:03)SKU: AL29579 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Jingle Band!
Based on the popular holiday song “Jingle Bells,” this is a spirited and sometimes humorous arrangement that features the entire band, and includes numerous colorful percussion sounds. What better time to teach marcato accents than the holiday season? A real crowd pleaser! (2:30)SKU: AL42173 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Jingle Bones
Your star performers from the trombone section will jingle your audience’s bells with this more-than-clever adaptation of the song that identifies the holiday season. Of course, an added plus is the visual enhancement for your audience. Here is that definitive “change of pace” work for your concerts. It fairly “gliss”-ens! (2:12)
SKU: ALBD9952 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Jubilant Fanfare
Bold and gallant, this original composition opens with a heralding noble tutti statement and is followed by a hero’s theme that builds to a glorious conclusion. Carefully scored to insure success for the developing band, your audience will take note of this striking contemporary work. (2:30)SKU: AL43108 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Jupiter (from The Planets)
Based on the lovely melody from the fourth movement of Holst’s most performed work, Jupiter has been carefully prepared for your beginners concert at the end of their first year. Although scored to compliment the end of Band Expressions™ Book One, this classic work would work well with any beginning class on their concluding program. A worthy teaching and performance choice.SKU: AL26689 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Korobushka
Based on an 1861 poem by Nikolay Nekrasov, the composer of this Russian folk song, also known as “The Peddler,” is unknown. Brought to America by Russian immigrants in the early 1900s, the charm of this old world melody will brighten any concert. In a bright 2/4 meter, the energy flows start to finish. Delightful! (2:00)SKU: AL39526 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Labyrinth
In Greek mythology, the labyrinth is a deviously intricate maze constructed to be complex and difficult to navigate. However, you won’t find Michael Story’s Labyrinth difficult to navigate at all. From its striking opening statement to the final chord, this original composition will make your beginners sound grand! (2:11)SKU: ALBDM05035 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Land of the Thunder Dragon
Based on the song from the southern Asian country of Bhutan, this powerful setting of “Chumo La Dingshoin” features four contrasting variations. Inspired by the potent thunderstorms that cascade down the Himalayas, this piece, with its compelling melodic content, is a show-stopper! (3:00)SKU: AL47398 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Legacy (An Overture for Band)
Beginning with a short powerful fanfare-like opening statement, the melody is first introduced in the trumpet section followed by the entire ensemble. The melody is developed throughout, building to an exciting conclusion. A solid choice for your first year students! (2:07)SKU: AL29577 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Li’l Liza Jane
This traditional upbeat melody has been scored to offer the opportunity to feature solo or soli sections for every member of your beginning band. What a tremendous way to feature your graduating students with a little time in the spotlight on their year-end program! (2:00)SKU: AL39545 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Lost Tomb of the Incas
Inspired by the 1911 discovery of a well preserved Inca ruin in Peru, Michael Story has scored this intriguing work for beginners. Lost Tomb of the Incas opens with a driving fanfare followed by an initial flute statement of the characteristic melody. The theme develops and builds to a dynamic conclusion. Certain to capture the imaginations of students and audiences alike!SKU: AL26699 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Macarena
Based on “La Virgen de la Macarena” by Bernardino Monterde, this paso doble has all the flair of a spicy Spanish march complete with castanets and maracas. A tremendous opportunity to reinforce contrasting articulations and style with a few accidentals along the way. Olé! (2:00)SKU: AL42144 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Malagueña
Malagueña is one of the most recognizable Latin melodies written in the last century. It was originally written by Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona. Building in intensity and tempo through four distinct motifs to an enthusiastic conclusion, this sultry arrangement explores lower tonality. Passionate! (3:00)SKU: AL48205 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Mamma Mia
ABBA for your beginners? You bet. Here’s likely their most popular hit from the blockbuster movie of the same name brilliantly scored at the beginning level. All the excitement retained and still arranged to make it attainable by your beginners. (1:55)SKU: AL30757 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Man of Steel, Selections from
Recreating the excitement from the blockbuster Hans Zimmer film score, this medley includes “Look to the Stars,” “If You Love These People,” “Goodbye My Son,” “Oil Rig,” and “What Are You Going to Do When You Are Not Saving the World?” Contrasting tracks are all combined in this energetic through-played medley. (5:00)SKU: AL42185 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Manhattan Beach
Although John Philip Sousa is stereotyped as a march writer, he composed music in many forms. But, of course, it’s his marches that have brought his name to millions of performers and listeners the world over. Of the hundreds of marches he wrote, many are still among the most performed of the medium. Michael Story has chosen this classic Sousa work and removed the technical difficulties so it can be enjoyed by even the youngest ensemble or band. Relish this music of the “March King”! (1:23)
SKU: ALBD9953 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
March Bits & Pieces
Such an important part of our band-history, here’s a wonderful opportunity to introduce your students and remind your audiences of nine classic marches. All staged at a constant, yet comfortable tempo, each section of the band has a chance at one familiar march-melody or another ensuring endurance is not a factor. Bold and exciting, this one will have them cheering in the aisles.SKU: AL30752 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
March from First Suite for Military Band
Gustav Holst’s First Suite in E-flat for Military Band, one of the first pieces written exclusively for military bands, was composed in 1909. This arrangement is based on the second theme of the March, a very lyrical melody reminiscent of British folk music. This setting brings this cherished work to the stands of your beginners. A welcomed addition to the beginning band repertoire!“The limited ranges and technical demands make this a good way to introduce students to this important work at an early age.”
– The InstrumentalistSKU: AL35338 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
March from The Nutcracker
The Tchaikovsky ballet, The Nutcracker, has in one way or another found its way into the lives of just about everyone. From the dance stage to the concert hall (where the orchestral suite is heard), to radio, television and motion pictures, it lives on and on. The March is one of the most identifiable segments of this monumental work. Audience recognition is immediate, and their acceptance will completely satisfy your young musicians. (duration 2:08)
SKU: ALBD9765
