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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
The Torch Burns Bright
The torch represents freedom, striving, hope, excellence, peace and more to the human spirit. The lighting of the Olympic torch has inspired composer Larry Clark to express his awe and wonder in this work. With a contemporary flavor and harmonic structure rarely found in beginning band compositions, The Torch Burns Bright is a richly rewarding experience for your young performers. Here is ‘real’ music for young musicians. (duration 2:21)
SKU: ALBD9747 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Typewriter
Leroy Anderson’s music is always infectious and compelling. This wonderful flourish celebrates the clunky office machinery of yesteryear. You may have to teach a little history to your students so that they actually understand what a manual typewriter sounds like. It’s a zany sound but the enthusiasm is unmatchable. Your percussionists will love the challenge. This Floyd Werle arrangement is freshly engraved with a full score and brand new parts!
SKU: AL84491 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Unexpected Journey
The Unexpected Journey is a programmatic work depicting an insect flying onto a windshield and hanging on for the journey, braving the rushing wind until the vehicle reaches its destination, where the unsuspecting traveler flies off to explore a new landscape.SKU: AL36711 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
The Vikings
“The Vikings” is not your traditional march. This dark, angry piece follows all of the traditional march concepts, including the standard form, repeats, key changes, and even a piccolo solo over the trio, but will provide a stunning change of pace from a standard march. (4:10)SKU: AL44204 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Waltzing Cat
In typical Leroy Anderson style, listen for the feline saunter and strut in The Waltzing Cat. Transcribed by Philip J. Lang, this new edition comes complete with a new full score and new parts with accurate dynamics and articulations! Join the musical humor with your percussionists when you hear a dog bark interrupt the cat’s waltzing swagger. Bring this classic Anderson gem to your band today! (2:57)SKU: AL84521 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
The Warriors
“The Warriors” is a processional march suitable for festival performances or ceremonial purposes, such as a graduation. Written in the style of the noted English composers of the early 20th century, this piece could be a good introduction to the more involved works of Holst, Vaughan Williams, Jacob or Grainger.SKU: AL36695 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
The Way We Were
Written for the 1973 movie of the same name starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford, this iconic ballad went on to win an Oscar for Best Original Song and to become a popular standard recorded by countless artists. Nicely arranged for the concert stage. Dur: 2:40SKU: HL04003349 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
The Wearing of the Green (from the Irish Suite)
The fourth movement of Leroy Anderson’s Irish Suite, which was drawn from familiar Irish folk tunes when created in 1947, The Wearing of the Green was never before transcribed for concert band has been skillfully scored by Douglas Wagner in Anderson’s charismatic characteristic style. Three movements of the six-movement suite are now available for concert band. The remaining three movements will be released in 2010. Fresh and exciting, this rendition is sure to please. Performable as a stand-alone work, or in tandem with the rest of the movements. (I. The Irish Washerwoman – item 83181 and III. The Rakes of Mallow – item 30836)SKU: AL30835 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3.5
The Western Journey
Inspired by thoughts of the early American pioneers, this cinematic overture captures the essence of scores written for Westerns. It depicts travel to the western mountains, desert, and Great Plains and the sheer size of the landscape and vast openness. (4:30)SKU: AL48148 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
The Wind Racers
“The Wind Racers” is a fast and powerful work that plays off a single motive that continues to build in energy to the very end. Soaring woodwinds that trade off the main motive juxtaposed with the warmth of the brass section creates a unique dynamic featuring intensely fast and bright flourishes layered over a strong and bold harmonic landscape. A challenging and captivating work, the excitement of “The Wind Racers” will grab your attention and hold you until the final note. (4:30)SKU: AL44205 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
The Winner Takes It All (from Mamma Mia! – The Motion Picture)
Originally recorded by ABBA and featured in the movie and stage productions of Mamma Mia!, here is an easy and solidly written arrangement that is sure to appeal to all audiences. Dur: 2:00SKU: HL08725230 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3.5
The Wishing Well
The Wishing Well paints a musical portrait of a young child approaching a well and making a wish. The music ebbs and flows, utilizing solo instruments as well as the full ensemble, describing the water at the bottom of the well. Reaching the climax of the piece, the main theme is stated as the child tosses a coin into the well, and we follow its path down to the water. Delicate melodies and warm harmonies capture the essence of the child’s wish, and the hope that it will be granted. (Grade 3.5) Dur: 4:30SKU: HL50601572 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Wizard of Oz Meets The Wiz
Something old and something new—but the story is the same. Hailed as the first original American fairy tale, The Wizard of Oz inspired countless sequels and imitations, as well as the classic American musical film and the Broadway musical, The Wiz. Taking selections from both productions, this arrangement takes you on a musical journey that connects the countryside of American heartland fantasy and the pride of urban African Americans.SKU: AL32525