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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
As the Robin to the Meadow
As the Robin to the Meadow was inspired by the composer’s love of British folk song settings. The flowing melody and modal harmonic elements set a pastoral mood, calling to mind the enjoyment of a beautiful spring day in the country. Breathtaking!SKU: AL23301 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
As Twilight Falls
The sense of peace and tranquility of twilight on a summer’s evening inspires this lovely, lyrical offering. An excellent teaching opportunity for phrasing and expression, “As Twilight Falls” provides a moment of contrast on any young band’s concert performance. (2:08)Correlates to Book 1, Level 5 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band. (2:10)
SKU: AL36665 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Ash Lawn Echoes (An Overture for Band)
A dignified yet dramatic overture conjuring visions of the beautiful mid-American countryside, particularly that of Albemarle County in Virginia, where the home of James Monroe, 5th president of the United States, is located. Brilliant and exciting, this work hearkens back to the turbulent times of a new nation.SKU: ALBD01015 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Ashford Celebration
Ralph Ford has scored a jubilant overture for your young band. Even though this one sounds difficult, it comes together easily once the unique driving rhythms are conquered. There is broad use of diverse percussion textures and powerful melodic material. (4:38)SKU: ALBDM01053 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Ashokan Farewell (from The Civil War)
In this day, when rock and rap reign supreme, the world takes notice when a beautiful ballad comes along. This gorgeous melody gained exposure and fame as part of the soundtrack to the television mini-series The Civil War, and has continued its popularity. It fits the concert band genre perfectly, especially in the hands of talented arranger Calvin Custer.
SKU: ALCB9746 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Aspire, Achieve
A bold concert or graduation march! Minimal eighth notes, careful doubling, and only six pitches help beginners and ensembles with incomplete instrumentation sound their best. Give your aspiring musicians something exciting to achieve! (2:35)SKU: AL41928 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Astronomica
Musically depicting the earliest recorded writings on astrology, this original composition begins with a hauntingly beautiful introduction transitioning to a forceful exploration with a dynamic conclusion. Enjoy this astrological journey that reinforces fermatas, caesuras, and contrasting articulations. (2:30)SKU: AL48180 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Asturias
A movement from Issac Albéniz’ Suite Espagnole, this high-energy Michael Story arrangement has an intriguing melody scored around a lush chorale-section. Asturias, also known as “Leyenda,” is a superb beginning band transcription of the renowned nationalistic Spanish composer. A bold musical statement!SKU: AL26700 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3.5
Asturias
This transcription of Asturias from Issac Albéniz’s Suite Española, Op. 47 brings new life to the work originally composed for piano and is brilliantly colored, filled with suggestive harmonies and complex textures, and richly evocative. (6:45)SKU: AL32513 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
At the Break of Dawn
An original and serene lyrical selection inspired by a beach sunrise, this work is accessible to young and developing players yet not very demanding on the flute section. Sit back and enjoy the musically refreshing sounds. Charming! (3:00)SKU: AL48183 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
At the Edge of Chaos
A musical depiction of a “state of utter confusion.” There’s order in that jumble of sound. Great fun for every first-year ensemble, the work has segments of unpredictable sound. You can predict a tremendous response without fail! (1:15)SKU: AL39499 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
At the Edge of the Sea
At the Edge of the Sea by Kirk Vogel is an energetic composition that depicts the sounds and activity associated with coastal waters. The motion of birds along the coastline is successfully characterized through the use of moving eighth notes, larger intervals, accents and some mixed meter. All instruments contribute to the melodic content and every instrument group combines with percussion at varying times throughout the piece to provide the rhythmic drive for the music. Both performers and audience members will enjoy this composition as part of your concert or contest program. (3:10)SKU: ALPK-0008585 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
At the End of the Rainbow
Referring to the ongoing quest in which we all embark when trying to find our place in the world, Richard Saucedo’s At the End of the Rainbow takes us on a journey of varied moods and styles. After the stark and dramatic opening unison statements, this imaginative works features a lighthearted and spirited 12/8 section with plenty of rhythmic vitality. This is beautifully paired with a lyric middle section that showcases a solo for horn and flowing melodic lines that build to an emotional climax. The fast 12/8 section returns with an exciting and energized finish. Dur: 4:10SKU: HL04004729 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
At the Feast of Stephen
This novel setting of the traditional carol “Good King Wenceslas” will musically transport you and your students to the royal Christmas banquet hall of a medieval king!The old carol tells the story of a legendary 10th-century monarch, Duke Wenceslas of Bohemia, who went out in the severe cold to give charity to the poor on December 26, also known as St. Stephens Day. The well-known 13th-century carol tune, as well as additional original material in period style, vividly conjures a lively celebration of Christmas in the high Middle Ages.
Come now ye lords and ladies to the Feast of Stephen and upon your instruments faire make most merry this Yuletide! (2:31)
SKU: AL31699
