Robert Longfield
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2.5
Scarf Dance
Robert Longfield brings us this delightful dance movement, set in 3/4 with ample amounts of teaching moments. Across-the-bar syncopation, simple chromaticism, and dynamic contrasts throughout make it ideal for introducing important musical concepts to developing players. Dur: 2:25SKU: HL4490763 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Scenes from the Louvre Young Band Edition
Composer Norman Dello Joio (1913-2008) received an Emmy award for his 1965 score for the television program The Louvre. His concert band adaptation resulted in a five movement suite combining original material with themes by Renaissance composers such as Susato, Lully, and Cesti. In this arrangement for younger players, Robert Longfield skillfully truncates each movement and lessens the technical demands while carefully maintaining the essence of this masterful wind band repertoire classic. Dur: ca. 6:00
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Sea Songs
Grade 3–4Originally, this setting of folk songs was the fourth movement of Vaughan Williams’ famous English Folk Song Suite for band. Including “Princess Royal,” “Admiral Benbow” and “Portsmouth,” all the charm and character of the original has been skillfully scored for strings in this outstanding arrangement by Robert Longfield. Dur: 2:45
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Selections from High School Musical 2
Picking up right where the popularity of the first High School Musical left off, the second movie offers more catchy tunes and energetic rhythms. Here is a solidly scored medley including What Time Is It, You Are the Music in Me, and All for One. Dur: 4:00SKU: HL08725164 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2
Send in the Clowns
One of Sondheim’s most enduring songs is now available in this playable version for developing strings. Robert has skillfully arranged this memorable melody in 3/4 meter, making it easily approachable with student players and creating a version they can perform with ease and confidence.SKU: HL4490872 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Slava! Grade 4 Edition
Conductor Mstislav Rostropovich (or Slava to his friends) premiered Leonard Bernstein’s exciting yet brief overture “Slava!” in 1977. Although not notated in the original score, his name “Slava” is traditionally shouted before the 7/8 section. Constructed using two contrasting themes that are combined near the end, Slava! is adapted here by Robert Longfield with key and range considerations for school ensembles, but still retaining the energy and authenticity of the original. Dur 3:05SKU: HL48024323 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Slavonic Dance No. 3
“Tuneful and rhythmic” describe the Slavonic Dances by Dvorák, and part of what makes them so immediately appealing. This setting of Slavonic Dance No. 3 alternates between a moderate tempo and faster sections, and ultimately an even faster segment for the energetic finish. Effectively arranged for younger bands. Dur: 2:35SKU: HL04005139 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Slavonic March (from Serenade for Winds, Op. 44)
Composed the same year as Dvorák’s Slavonic Dances, the Serenade for Winds is also nationalistic in style, reflecting the melodic and rhythmic elements of traditional Czech folk music. This adaptation for band is based on the first movement and showcases exquisite orchestration and a dignified martial flavor. Dur: 3:45SKU: HL04004991 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Solamente Una Vez
Written in the Mexican bolero style, this Latin classic from the 1940s has enjoyed continual popularity and airplay, often recorded with English lyrics as “You Belong to My Heart.” Robert Longfield’s version is expertly crafted using lush harmonies and varied scoring, and offers an appealing change of pace.SKU: HL04003728 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2.5
Songs of the American Frontier (The Women)
Three song classics that pay tribute to American women during our country’s formative years are combined into this delightful folk medley that plays beautifully with string ensemble. As you’d expect from Robert Longfield, the treatments are creative and well designed for student players. Includes: (Oh, My Darling) Clementine, Sweet Betsy from Pike, and Oh! Susanna. Dur: 3:20SKU: HL4490662 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Speedway
Here’s a unique and entertaining piece for beginning bands that will get everyone into a “racetrack” frame of mind. With some carefully controlled “chaos” along with race car sounds supplied by the trombones, your beginning players are sure to have as much fun performing this as your audience will hearing it. Dur: 1:45SKU: HL04002567 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2.5
Speedway
This original pop/rock-style tune is just the ticket to freshen up most any concert. Also a good introduction to key changes, it has interesting parts for all sections, and each get to play the riff-like motif heard throughout. This will certainly be a favorite of your students and makes a great motivational teaching piece. It can also be used as a student-favorite “encore.” Dur: 1:45SKU: HL4490447 -
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Star Trek
A new film with huge box office success and the Star Trek phenomena continues with a whole new generation of fans. Michael Giacchino’s power-packed score has new themes combined with the familiar Star Trek TV theme and makes a terrific showcase for your pops programming.SKU: HL4626405 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2.5
Star Wars (Main Title)
Unleash the force of musical mastery with Robert Longfield’s captivating string orchestra arrangement of the “Star Wars Main Title” by John Williams. Immerse your ensemble in the iconic galaxy far, far away as the strings bring to life the timeless adventure and heroic spirit of Star Wars. Longfield’s arrangement skillfully preserves the epic grandeur of Williams’ original, making it a must-have for orchestras seeking to ignite the imaginations of audiences young and old. May the music be with you as you embark on this intergalactic musical journey!SKU: HL4493043 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Without sacrificing the flavor of the original, here is an amazingly authentic sounding version of the Stars Wars Main Title along with the new March of the Resistance. Note that the triplets have been retained in the main theme, and offer the perfect opportunity to teach this rhythmic concept to 2nd year players.SKU: HL04004665 -
