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Robert Longfield
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Street Tango
Argentine composer and bandoneon virtuoso Astor Piazzolla added new dimension to the traditional tango with his use of jazz elements, extended harmonies, and dissonance. His distinctive composition Street Tango is beautifully adapted here for band with its variety in textures, tempos, and almost improvisatory nature. A vibrant and appealing work for the concert stage! Dur: 4:30SKU: HL48023822 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Suite from Old American Songs
A collection of three of the most treasured American folk songs including “Simple Gifts,” “I Bought Me a Cat,” and “At the River” based on the arrangements by one of America’s most celebrated composers. Scored for flexible instrumentation, this arrangement can be performed by any size ensemble including orchestra. Perfect for any concert program!
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Summertime (from Porgy and Bess)
This timeless ballad from Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess is beautifully arranged here for young bands in a bluesy swing style setting. Robert Longfield uses rich harmonies, varied scoring and creative accompaniment figures throughout in this arrangement sure to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.SKU: HL04004157 -
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Symphony No. 3 (“Eroica” – Mvt. 1 Excerpts)
Recently heard throughout the dramatic film The Soloist, Beethoven’s moving, engaging melody line is amongst his most memorable. This new edition captures the essence of the opening movement of Beethoven’s monumental third symphony, which continues to be one of his most revered symphonic works.SKU: HL4490933 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
The Armed Man (from The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace)
Welsh composer Karl Jenkins dedicated his landmark mass The Armed Man to the victims of the 1998-1999 war in Kosovo. More recently it is been associated with remembrances of 9/11. The French Renaissance song “L’homme armé” serves as the basis for the first movement of the mass, beautifully adapted here for standard concert band instrumentation. With its relentless pulse and haunting strains, this is a dramatically emotional and riveting work! Dur: c. 6:00SKU: HL48023725 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Banks of Green Willow
Written by British composer George Butterworth in 1913, this classic work is based on two folk songs – “The Banks of Green Willow” and “Green Bushes” (the latter also appearing in works by Grainger and Vaughan Williams). Butterworth died in World War I at the age of 31, and this composition remains his most popular, regarded as an anthem for “Unknown Soldiers.” Here is a masterful setting for winds adapted by Robert Longfield. Dur: 3:50SKU: HL04004961 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
The Banks of Green Willow
The best known piece of the young composer George Butterworth is a pastoral setting based on two English folk song melodies (“The Banks of Green Willow” and “Green Bushes”), and is similar to the compositional approach of Holst, Vaughan Williams, and Grainger. This arrangement captures the beauty and grace of the most admired English orchestral works from the early 20th century.SKU: HL4491791 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2
The Blessing
From the powerful stage show Celtic Woman comes this simple song that translates wonderfully for strings. Bob Longfield’s skilled setting for younger players features ample opportunities to teach expressive playing, rubato, and musical nuance.SKU: HL4490941 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Blue and the Gray (Young Band Edition)
Published in 1961 commemorating 100 years after the start of the Civil War, Clare Grundman’s classic work has become a staple in the repertoire. Robert Longfield’s adaptation for younger bands maintains the character of the original as well as all of the tunes, but in a shorter and more concise setting. Includes Kingdom Coming, Marching Through Georgia, Tenting Tonight, The Yellow Rose of Texas, The Bonnie Blue Flag, Aura Lee, Dixie, Battle Cry of Freedom, and The Battle Hymn of the Republic.SKU: HL48021200 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
The Blue Iguana
Here is a solid teaching piece for beginning bands featuring an infectious rhythmic groove and a contemporary Latin feel. The tuneful melody is passed around to all sections, and the percussion section is featured throughout.The First Concepts Series features simplified instrumentations, unison bass lines, optional advanced snare drum parts, and optional piano accompaniments.
SKU: HLPC24694 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2
The Gloucestershire Wassail
Finding interesting and fresh material for holiday concerts is always a goal for many directors. Robert’s appealing version of this old English carol is set in the keys of D and G, and features a contrasting middle section that combines unison playing with solid ensemble writing.SKU: HL4491101 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
The Hanging Tree (from The Hunger Games – Mockingjay, Part 1)
Here’s a very easy setting of this popular hit song by Jennifer Lawrence from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1. Opening with a flute solo (or soli) playing the haunting melody, this arrangement then builds nicely to a powerful finish.SKU: HL4004193 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Hounds of Spring A Concert Overture for Winds
Alfred Reed (1921-2005) was one of America’s most prolific and frequently performed composers. The Hounds of Spring was composed in 1980 and was inspired by the poem “Atalanta in Calydon” by Algernon Charles Swinburne. In this concert overture, Reed captures the elements of youthful exuberance and tenderness of love expressed in the poem. Remaining true in form and intent to the original, Robert Longfield has masterfully shortened and adapted this work for younger bands. Dur: 5:30SKU: HL04002995 -
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2.5
The Irish Baker (Angelina the Baker)
The traditional American folk and bluegrass favorite “Angelina the Baker” is cleverly arranged in an Irish dance style for strings. Great fiddle style melodies accompanied by drone harmony make it fun to teach and play.SKU: HL4491310
