Michael Story
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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)
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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)
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
March Mania! (A Potpourri of Great March Melodies)
‘Forward . . . march!’ Since the first band was formed, and all through the ages, those musical aggregations have been identified with (what else?) marches, of course! Michael Story chooses some great ones that every audience can hum or whistle for this well-seasoned helping of the best marches ever. ‘Right, left, right, left . . . ‘ may it never end! (duration 3:00)SKU: ALBD9760 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
March of the Dwarfs
This setting of the march from Grieg’s Lyric Suite is a charming and colorful work in ABA form. Delicate at the beginning, it develops the lyric melody, then the march builds with intensity to a dramatic conclusion. Rewarding and musical! (3:30)SKU: AL42199 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Marching Tune
Australia-born Percy Aldridge Grainger lived in London from 1901–1914, where he developed an interest in folk music. It was during this period that he crafted the original setting of this Lincolnshire folk song for chorus with brass ensemble or piano accompaniment. This beginning band arrangement reinforces ensemble phrasing and breathing technique while demonstrating the lovely melody. Heartwarming! (2:30)SKU: AL39501 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Mars (“The Bringer of War,” from The Planets)
In all of music literature, there is little that is more breathtaking in its raw musical power than this movement from Gustav Holst’s The Planets. A thundering war theme introduces the work in a dramatic 5/4 meter with hugely successful harmonic and rhythmic counterpoint. Mars is guaranteed to bring your audience to its feet, resounding with applause! (3:16)SKU: ALBD9706 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Maya: The Lost Civilization
The mysteries of a lost civilization come alive in sound with characterizations of rhythmic dances and ceremonies. Hidden in the jungles of the Yucatan, this thousand-year-old culture achieved great sophistication in architecture, art and astronomy. Intense colors and timbres flow, spirited by the rhythmic pulse. Captivating!SKU: ALBD9653 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Medieval Dance
A secular tune from the Medieval era, “Amours, que porra devenir” (O love, what will become of me), was composed by trouvére Thibaut de Blason, probably around 1200 AD. This arrangement for beginners is scored in 3/4 time and brings the vivid history back to life. Carefully scored, this piece offers both a history lesson and reinforcement of triple meter. Great for teaching and performance! (2:00)SKU: AL43082 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Medieval Fanfare and Chant
This piece is based entirely upon Pérotin’s “Viderunt Omnes.” A member of the Notre Dame School, Pérotin was a pioneer in three- and four-voice polyphony. “Viderunt Omnes” is one of the few remaining pieces of organum quadruplum known to exist. “Medieval Fanfare and Chant” alternates between the literal presentation of the music and a more contemporary setting of the themes, going back and forth until the final grandiose statement.SKU: AL35390 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Medieval Legend
A striking tutti fanfare builds to a fugue-like section initiated by the woodwinds and draws to a dynamic musical conclusion. Outstanding teaching opportunities abound in this driving and dynamic composition. You won’t want to miss this Michael Story original which he has subtitled “A Fantasy for Band.”SKU: ALBDM01029 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Nautical Bits & Pieces
As the title suggests, this through-played medley contains short excerpts from eight well-known sea and river songs. Included are “Blow the Man Down,” “Spanish Ladies,” “My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean,” “Song of the Volga Boatmen,” “Sloop John B,” “Blow Ye Winds,” “Haul Away Joe,” and closing with “Anchors Aweigh.” All aboard this charming nautical and musical voyage! (2:45)SKU: AL42148
