Paul Lavender
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Amazing Grace
Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24)Here is one of the most enduring hymns ever written. In the skilled hands of Paul Lavender, this is a great sounding piece for beginning groups. Scored with easy ranges and tutti rhythms.
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Bella’s Lullaby (from Twilight)
From the blockbuster movie Twilight, here is the hauntingly beautiful main theme. This setting features a piano solo and includes optional wind parts that capture the unique atmosphere of Carter Burwell’s soundtrack.SKU: HL4626395 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly (A Merry Fugue)
A longtime favorite in symphony concert halls, Hershy Kay’s ingenious treatment of this holiday favorite includes variations in a delicious fugal style, ideal for string ensembles as well. A truly memorable rendition that will fit any holiday string program.SKU: HL48030050 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Dies Irae
Karl Jenkins’ dramatic work (originally for chorus and orchestra) is bursting with rhythmic energy and adapts ideally for strings and percussion. Here’s an opportunity for your string orchestra to perform contemporary symphonic music from one of today’s most engaging composers.SKU: HL48030024 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Distant Journey
Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11)Using brash open harmonies and bold tutti rhythms, Paul has created a powerful-sounding work for beginners to sink their teeth into. Using only quarter and half notes, this is sure to sound great with only a few rehearsals. Dur: 1:40
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Dragonfire
Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11)Dark and sinister are not words normally associated with music for beginning bands. However, this well-written Paul Lavender original provides powerful and dramatic sounds even at this very easy level. With nothing faster than a quarter note (8th notes in percussion), your players will be eager to tackle this one!
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Final Countdown
Classic rock from the 1980s, everyone in the audience will remember this one. Rock the house with this powerful arrangement!Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL7011455 -
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Marching Band, Marching Band Grade: 4
Hot Hot Hot
Originally recorded by Buster Poindexter, here’s a hot version of this familiar hit for mature bands that will absolutely blow the doors down! Combining sassy licks in the brass with an energetic percussion score by Will Rapp, you’ll have the stadium rockin’ with this one!SKU: HL3745299 -
Marching Band, Marching Band Grade: 3.5
Kernkraft 400
Possibly the most performed audience participation anthem around the country! With a techno groove and the familiar chant (opt), this will go together easily and give you an instant impact on the field or in the stands. Got electronics? Play-along with the optional, crowd-pumping rhythm loop – a free download at halleonard.com/bandresourcesSKU: HL3745581 -
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
March of the Resistance
From the blockbuster film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this distinctive march theme gives string orchestras a terrific concert work that features skilled contrapuntal and fugal style writing. A challenging yet fun experience that mixes early Baroque and Classical style with the power and drama of Star Wars.SKU: HL4491707 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 4
March Past of the Kitchen Utensils
This clever movement is taken from incidental music written for a satirical stage work. Composed early in Williams’ career, it reflects his skill with folk-style melodies and orchestration refined by his studies with Ravel. This adaptation is an effective theatrical concert work for mature string orchestras.SKU: HL4491771 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Minuet (from Symphony No. 88)
The grand, classic style of “Papa” Haydn is found in this delightful minuet from Symphony No. 88. The unique contrasting trio section features distinctive drones that accompany the simple, elegant melody in minor mode.SKU: HL4490973