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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Themes from Piano Concerto No. 2
The music of Sergei Rachmaninoff contains some of the world’s most memorable melodies. It has served as the basis of at least two popular songs and a musical, and has also been included in at least 12 movie soundtracks! This arrangement takes some of the most popular of those melodies and makes them available to young bands. Enjoy the exotic sounds of this all-time classic! (2:40)SKU: AL29449 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Themes from The New World
Romantic and nationalistic Czech composer Antonín Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9 was influenced by his research on the tonality and rhythms of Native-American and African-American music. Introduce this master composer to your beginners with the selected themes, which omit technical obstacles yet provide teaching opportunities for dynamic shading and contouring as well as diverse articulations. Bravo!SKU: AL47383 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
There Will Come Soft Rains
Most middle-school students read the moving story, There Will Come Soft Rains. The voiceclock in the story is represented by the ‘ticktock’ of the claves, and the music is lyrical and pastoral in nature. This work expresses that we are just a part of the cycle of life and the beauty of all that surrounds us will go on after we are gone.SKU: AL26806 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
This Is Me (from The Greatest Showman)
From the songwriting team who brought us Dear Evan Hansen and La La Land, the movie musical The Greatest Showman is based on the true story of P.T. Barnum with Hugh Jackman in the title role. This arrangement of the powerful anthem from the film is a dynamic showcase for the concert stage.SKU: HL04005443 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Those Fabulous Flutes
The spotlight falls on the flute section in this piece as they come forward to present a modern jazz-type musical selection. The close harmony with a “blues” theme, backed by band accompaniment, will set the stage in this showcase presentation. So, sit back and tap your feet! It’s contagious! (2:45)SKU: AL38359 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Three Concert Fanfares
These brief yet powerful fanfares will serve a variety of functions for concert programming. Written with moderate and stately tempos, these fanfares are easy to learn but provide a grand and impressive sound for just about any ensemble. Dur: 2:00 (Includes full performance CD)SKU: HL04002569 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Three Concert Openers
Give your concert program an exciting beginning with dramatic effects by performing one of these audience-captivating openers. It’s a touch of professional programming that has been used by outstanding musical groups such as the United States military bands. (2:23)SKU: AL29588 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Three Courtly Dances
Featuring distinctive sounds from the Renaissance period, here is an attractive suite of three dances skillfully scored for young bands. The stately Allemande uses full band passages alternating with statements by the woodwinds and brass. William Byrd’s Pavana provides the lyric middle movement, while the lively dance Saltarello provides a rousing finish. Dur: 4:50 (Grade 2.5)SKU: HL04002961 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Three English Folk Dances
This nicely paced and skillfully orchestrated suite characterizes the three main categories of ancient English folk dances. The opening Sword Dance is lively in nature and contrasts with the WaltzSong style of the second movement. The concluding movement is a Morris Dance, typified by a rustic nature and dancers with pads of bells to accentuate the rhythm. The result is an elegant work for band with vibrance and energy. Dur: 4:30SKU: HL04004731 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Three Faces of Kilimanjaro (Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira)
Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, conjures images of mystery and power. Robert W. Smith has musically captured the three varied sides of this grand mountain. The percussion contribution completes the musical palate and brings the composition to life. Exotic and impressive. (2:50)SKU: ALBDM03040 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Three Georgian Vignettes
Commissioned for the University of Georgia MidFest Honor Band, this charming suite provides a musical depiction of fables drawn from southern folklore, including “The Heron and the Hummingbird,” “The Crows are in the Corn” and “Brer Rabbit Falls Down the Well.” Treat your students and audience to these colorful tales and the delightful musical imagery of the Three Georgian Vignettes. (5:10)SKU: AL29478 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Three Kings’ March
What a wonderful way to add variety to your band’s holiday performances! Beginning and ending softly with drum and finger cymbals, this arrangement effectively develops and combines the melodies of “La Marche des Rois” and “We Three Kings” into a powerful march. With interesting countermelodies, optional solos, a contrasting trio section and some dynamic low brass and percussion writing, this creative arrangement will be a hit with your band and audience.SKU: AL23283 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Three Miniature Nutcrackers
Based on Alexander Dumas’ adaptation of E. T. A. Hoffman’s story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the ballet premiered in December of 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Tchaikovsky selected eight pieces from the ballet and created The Nutcracker Suite, which became an immediate success and to this day remains one of the most popular ballets, and contains some of the best-loved Christmas music. This suite of three selected short movements scored especially for beginners includes “March,” “Dance of the Reed Flutes,” and “Russian Dance (Trepak).” The movements can be performed individually or together. A superb classical transcription for teaching and performance to be programmed during the holidays or any time of the year. (3:45)SKU: AL44889 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Three Miniatures for Winds and Percussion
Dance like no one is watching, sing like no one is listening and live each day as if it were your last. This famous poem has many versions and is attributed to several authors, yet its simple, eloquent message speaks volumes to millions of people worldwide. The composition therefore has a first movement entitled “Joyful Dance,” the second movement is “Simple Song,” and the final movement is a “Celebration.” Each movement is quite brief but distinctly different, each expressing the feelings inherent in the poem from which the work was drawn.SKU: AL23312