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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Everything Beautiful
Premiered by Maestro Eugene Migliaro Corporon conducting the National Honor Band of America, this spectacular memorial for renowned band director Charles Campbell will surround your students and audiences in layers of emotion. Expressive moments upon moments allow the ensemble to follow their musical instincts, gaining an aesthetic reward each time. Typical of performances, the work fades into introspective silence, then is followed by lengthy applause. Available in the original three-movement set, and also just Mvt. 1, The Stillness of Remembering (HL04004298). Dur: 9:00(Live concert recording by the University of Kentucky Wind Symphony – Dr. John Cody Birdwell, conductor – Samuel R. Hazo, guest conductor)
Movements:
I. The Stillness of Remembering
II. Irish Tune
III. While I Think on Thee, Dear Friend
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Eviler Elves
Using the creative imagery of mischevious and somewhat sinister elves, James Kazik plays tricks on the ears with this innovative composition. Rich with dark and gritty sonorities, Eviler Elves will make a stunning yet entertaining addition to any concert program. Dur: 4:00“Creatively scored, the somewhat ominous piece uses changing meters, a variety of interesting timbres, and appropriately difficult lines for each section.”–The Instrumentalist
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Excelsior!
With its Latin title translated as “onward and upward” this brief yet energetic overture for second-year players captures the spirit of adventure found in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s 1841 poem of the same name. The energetic pulse and powerful melodies will engage the imagination of your young players. Dur: 2:20SKU: HL04004332 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Excerpts from The Rite of Spring
The premier performance of The Rite of Spring in 1913 is the stuff of legend. There was disagreement among the people who attendedas to whether it was the music or the choreography that caused the near-riot in the audience. Since then The Rite has been performed regularly and is considered to be one of the most influential works of the 20th century, laying the basis for modern jazz, film music and even heavy metal. It’s all here: the driving rhythms, haunting Russian folk melodies, brilliant scoring, crunching harmonies and the epic drama! The intention with this arrangement for band was to stay as true as possible to the original and choose the sections that would work well in this context. Sure to become a valued and important addition to the wind band repertoire! Dur: 6:30SKU: HL04004206 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Explorations
“Explorations” takes you on a musical journey into uncharted territory with rich harmonies and a multitude of textures. Beginning with a strong statement, the melody moves along with rhythmic interactions and catchy melodic motives as it evolves and develops before arriving at a brief recapitulation and an exciting coda. Everyone in the ensemble has an important role in the musical discoveries of “Explorations.” Use your imagination to create your own musical expedition. (3:10)SKU: AL37810 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Extraordinary Machines of Clockwork and Steam
This imaginative piece brings the magical sounds of steampunk to your concert band. Enter the world of Jules Verne, H. G. Wells, and others whose fascinating, limitless view of the future—from a Victorian vantage point—presented all sorts of fanciful contraptions: forward-looking modes of transportation, time travel, weaponry, and more!SKU: AL47285 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Exultation
This energetic composition is the perfect piece to reinforce dotted-quarter/eighth-note rhythms as well as marcato and staccato articulations with your students. This interesting original will make an outstanding opening or closing selection for any concert. (2:15)SKU: AL48166 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Eye of the Tiger
The sound of the ringside bell announces yet another showing of one of the great Rocky films. Here is the theme music from Rocky III, originally recorded by the group Survivor and recognized worldwide. Here is an arrangement for your youngest ensemble that will not create problems with technique, allowing for pure enjoyment of music made famous in the movies! (1:32) Very EasySKU: ALCB9914 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Eyes Open (from The Hunger Games)
From singing superstar Taylor Swift comes this hit song from the blockbuster movie The Hunger Games. This version for young players stays true to the original light rock style and will go together quickly with limited rehearsal.SKU: HL04003246 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Fair Winds
Reflecting a sailor’s desire for full sails and calm seas, Fair Winds opens with a rhythmic and jaunty theme that is later contrasted with smooth, flowing sections. Throughout the piece, there is an ever-present pulse of forward motion-even during the expressive and lyrical section that precedes a return to the initial thematic material. The piece concludes with winds and percussion joining in a powerful finale. Fair Winds will work well for concert or contest, and will keep performers and audience members fully engaged from first note to last.SKU: AL22269 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Fairest of the Fair
Of his more than 130 marches, written in 1908, “Fairest of the Fair” remains one of John Philip Sousa’s most popular marches. Robert Smith and Michael Story have teamed up to create this developing band version ideal for any second year ensemble.SKU: AL32482 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Fairytale of New York
Recorded by the Celtic punk band The Pogues and featuring singer Kirsty MacColl, Fairytale of New York was released in 1987 and has remained an enduring and popular holiday favorite ever since. Comprised of two main sections, the opening is melancholy and lyrical, followed by the second part in a driving and energetic Irish-flavored groove. Sure to be a distinctive and appealing addition to any holiday concert.SKU: HL04004328 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Falcon Lake Overture
This work takes the form of a lively overture with a spirited opening theme followed by a lyrical, expressive section. A brief development leads to a return to the opening theme and ending. The careful attention to musical line and orchestration makes this a very colorful and energetic work suitable for the opening of your next concert.SKU: AL22281
