Categories: Music from the MOVIES - Grade 2.0, New & Recent Titles Composer: John Williams Arranger: Paul Lavender
Grade 2.5
5-Part Flexible Band and Opt. Strings FlexBand. product type Set (Score & Parts).
From the 1981 Steven Spielberg classic film Raiders of the Lost Ark, this familiar music by John Williams remains one of the absolute best adventure themes of all time. Here is a great sounding version with flexible scoring perfect for bands with incomplete instrumentation.
Categories: New & Recent Titles, SLOW TUNES - Grade 2.0, SLOW TUNES - Grade 2.5 Composer: Brian Balmages
Grade 2.0 - 2.5 Duration 4.30
This contemporary lyrical work gets away from the typical ballad written for bands at this level. Instead, thick harmonies and wonderful textures become the canvas of this amazingly artistic work that is quite approachable for young bands, yet very appropriate for mature bands as well. Striking musical moments and subtle effects may actually make this the most memorable piece on your program. Inspirational!
Category: New & Recent Titles Composer / arranger: Stephen McNeff
Hurrah! A piece where the lower grade bands can really show off. Brief, bursting with life, a great concert opener, closer, encore piece and all-round spirit-raiser. “To declaim, recite theatrically, preach noisily” is how McNeff’s dictionary defines Rant: it does exactly what it says on the label. 5 minutes
Category: New & Recent Titles Composer: John Williams Arranger: Jay Bocook
Grade 3.5
From Episode VIII of the Star Wars saga, here is a masterful setting for mature bands. Based on the concert edition created by Mr. Williams himself, The Rebellion is Reborn brings the excitement and drama of The Last Jedi to the symphonic stage.
Category: New & Recent Titles Composer / arranger: Norbert Palej
The term "recollections" can be understood in at least two ways. On the most basic level, it means "memories". However, there is also the deeper and more constructive way to recollect than merely to reminisce or dwell on things past and gone: it is to "recollect oneself" - to rethink one's life and actions, and to collect and focus one's spirit. This piece depicts three different modes of recollection: through vigilance (being mentally restful yet alert), through play (enjoying the company of friends), and through prayer (contemplating the metaphysical). "Three miniatures of Ravelian distiction, a must for all serious wind ensembles". c:11 minutes
Categories: New & Recent Titles, POP & ROCK TUNES - Grade 3.0 Arranger: Richard Johnsen
Grade 3.0 Duration 6.50
The iconic American rock band ‘Red Hot Chili Peppers’ were founded in the early 80’s, and are to this day one of a few bands with such a long and impressive record of musical achievement. Richard Johnsen made a perfectly playable arrangement, without cutting out any stylistic qualities of the originals. The medley consists of the songs Californication, Under the Bridge and Snow (Hey Oh). Rock your audience!
This composition is an episodic work that paints a musical portrait of Red Rock Mountain, a beautiful mountain landscape in Pennsylvania. Brass fanfares and soaring wind lines begin the piece, transitioning into an emotional section depicting the mountains at dusk. As the sun rises and sheds light on its peaks, the music becomes lyrical and rhythmically incisive, culminating in a heroic brass finale depicting the grandeur of these stunning East Coast mountains. (6:00)
Category: New & Recent Titles Composer: Philip Sparke
Grade 5 Duration 8:30
Reflections on an Old Japanese Folk Song is based on the tune Suiryo-Bushi, which comes from the shamisen tradition and opens with two contrasting statements of the melody followed by several variations each in an own style based upon the same tune, or sometimes only fragments of it. In one of the variants, the pentatonic scale is used. The final section is in the form of a scherzo, which eventually forms the accompaniment to a final presentation of the folk tune. Reflections on an Old Japanese Folk Song is based on the tune Suiryo-Bushi, which comes from the shamisen tradition and opens with two contrasting statements of the melody followed by several variations each in an own style based upon the same tune, or sometimes only fragments of it. In one of the variants, the pentatonic scale is used. The final section is in the form of a scherzo, which eventually forms the accompaniment to a final presentation of the folk tune.
Category: New & Recent Titles Composer: Naoya Wada
Level 6
Duration: 6 m : 57 s
Rejoice! was commissioned by the Kitakyushu City Foundation for Promoting Arts and Culture (KICPAC) on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the city on Feburary 10, 1063. The composer grew up in this city and feels at home there. Kitakyushu was born from the merger of five municipalities of Moji, Kokura, Tobata, Yahata and Wakamatsu centred on the ancient city of Kokura. These five former cities are represented in five themes in distinct keys at the beginning of the piece: G major, e major, g major again, Bb major and F major. Rejoice! is dedicated to the city of Kitakyushu and Mr. Kenji Kitahashi, mayor of the city. The première was held on March 3, 2013 at the Kitakyushu Soleil Hall, performed by the Comfort Wind Ensemble, conducted by Mr. Satoru Yoshihara.
Category: New & Recent Titles Composer: Naoya Wada
Level 6
Duration: 6 m : 57 s
Rejoice! was commissioned by the Kitakyushu City Foundation for Promoting Arts and Culture (KICPAC) on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the city on Feburary 10, 1063. The composer grew up in this city and feels at home there. Kitakyushu was born from the merger of five municipalities of Moji, Kokura, Tobata, Yahata and Wakamatsu centred on the ancient city of Kokura. These five former cities are represented in five themes in distinct keys at the beginning of the piece: G major, e major, g major again, Bb major and F major. Rejoice! is dedicated to the city of Kitakyushu and Mr. Kenji Kitahashi, mayor of the city. The première was held on March 3, 2013 at the Kitakyushu Soleil Hall, performed by the Comfort Wind Ensemble, conducted by Mr. Satoru Yoshihara.
Categories: New & Recent Titles, BIGGIES - Grade 4.5 Composer: Traditional Arranger: Brandt Karrick
Grade 4.5 Duration 7.57
Six African-American spirituals, laments, and plantation songs are woven into a musical tapestry capturing their simple elegance and charm, as well as incorporating fresh musical ideas with harmony, accompaniment, meter, and counterpoint.
Categories: New & Recent Titles, BIGGIES - Grade 3.5 Composer: Brian Balmages
Grade 3.5 Duration 5.45
This stunning work pays homage to Renaissancestyle music while completely reimagining it with contemporary twists and turns. Eventually, several lines come together as the music juxtaposes duple and triple meter in an aggressive and glorious musical statement.
Category: New & Recent Titles Composer / arranger: Adam Gorb
. . . . "My first thoughts were to write a kind of 'history of the world in four chapters' beginning with primitive barbarity, moving through greater refinement and sophistication before ending in brutality bringing the world full circle". . . . Repercussions - not for the feint hearted but hugely exhilarating and rewarding! Duration 14.30 minutes
A dynamic concert opener or closer cast almost entirely in the Phrygian mode. The half steps that make this scale mode so unique are celebrated both in a melodic and harmonic sense, with aggressive low brass figures, crisp and rhythmic percussion, and winding passages in the woodwind. (2:50)
Categories: BIGGIES - Grade 1.5, New & Recent Titles Composer: William Owens
Grade 1.5 - 2.0 Duration 3.30
With brilliant woodwind passages, colorful percussion and a strong melodic statement, this exciting work draws inspiration from the music of the early Greek Orthodox Church. The music is largely characterized by its brisk, free-flowing quality. As the melodic content passes through several sections of the ensemble, many variations in style and tonal color can be heard. Outstanding! (3:30)
Written in a romantic/heroic style, this impressive overture from Rossano Galante features sweeping and lush melodies along with brilliant brass fanfares and woodwind flourishes. For the mature ensemble, here is a dynamic concert opener.
Category: New & Recent Titles Composer: John Williams Arranger: Johnny Vinson
Grade 1.5
John Williams composed this compelling theme for new heroine, Rey, featured in the long awaited Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Not a typical ballad, this dynamic work features a moderate driving pulse along with a memorable melody.
Categories: New & Recent Titles, SOLO WORKS & CONCERTOS Composer: James Curnow
Duration 6..00
Beginning with a beautiful, modal soliloquy, the euphonium soloist establishes the molto espressivo style of the opening section of the composition. This is followed by an exciting scherzo which gives way to a brilliant finale. Nicely done!
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