Categories: BIGGIES - Grade 4.0, New & Recent Titles Composer: Robert Sheldon
Grade 4.0 Duration 7.23
Inspired by the overthrow of King James II of England in what was later called the Glorious Insurrection (or Revolution) of 1688, this dramatic musical essay is rife with powerful, ominous chords and poignant themes. Celtic-style motifs and colorful, rhythmic percussion parts help to energize this striking work for wind band.
Rarely does a blockbuster movie include a soundtrack that becomes such an important element of the film itself. With songs from character Peter Quill's “Awesome Mix” here is a dynamic medley for band that features the Marvel Studios Fanfare, Hooked on a Feeling, Come and Get Your Love, Groot Cocoon (lyric theme from the score), Cherry Bomb, and Ain't No Mountain High Enough.
Category: New & Recent Titles Arranger: Matt Conway
Grade 2.0
Camila Cabello dominated the pop charts with her distinctive pop hit. Featuring a steamy Latin groove and catchy melodic lines, this arrangement will sound great with limited rehearsal time.
Categories: OPENERS - Grade 2.0, New & Recent Titles Composer: Robert Sheldon
Grade 2.0 Duration 3.24
This energetic overture is brimming with catchy melodies for nearly every section of the band. The bold opening fanfare leads to a brisk Allegro that uses a variety of textures and colors. A contrasting lyrical section provides many opportunities for expressive performance before returning to the main theme.
Categories: New & Recent Titles, BIGGIES - Grade 4.0 Composer: Brian Balmages
Grade 4.0 Duration 7.0
Explore the colorful sounds of India in this work that brings elements of modern “Indian pop” (similar to Bollywood) to the concert band. Using a wealth of authentic instruments (including plenty of suggestions for suitable alternatives), the music has such a unique and colorful sound that the orchestration seemingly jumps off the page. From ethereal to energetic and powerful to infectious – this piece will shatter your audience’s expectations of what is possible and take your band to a whole new level. (7:00)
Category: New & Recent Titles Composers: Alain Boublil, Herbert Kretzmer, Jean-Marc Natel, Claude-Michel Schonberg Arranger: Michael Brown
Grade 3.0
This touching ballad from the landmark musical Les Misérables established itself as a classic long before Susan Boyle's sensational performance, or the stunning 2012 motion picture. This skillfully crafted arrangement can be used to feature a vocalist or any number of instrumental solos (including Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet, or F Horn). Sure to be a showstopper wherever it is performed.
Category: New & Recent Titles Composers: Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schonberg Arranger: Robert Longfield
This stunningly beautiful ballad from the Broadway musical Les Misérables has enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to Susan Boyle, and also the TV show Glee. Robert's arrangement makes this accessible to even very young players.
Category: New & Recent Titles Composer: James Brown Material: James Brown Arranger: Johnnie Vinson
This 1965 funk classic became one of James Brown's signature hits. The trademark syncopations are written here in a very repetitive and “teachable” fashion, and lend a definite sense of authenticity to this very easy arrangement.
Categories: New & Recent Titles, POP & ROCK TUNES Composers: D. Fekaris, F. Perren Arranger: Ron Sebregts
Duration: 3:30 Difficulty: 3
This classic disco hit was released by Gloria Gaynor in 1978. Following massive airplay it reached number one in pop charts around the world and in 1980 received a Grammy for Best Disco Recording. Since then it has appeared in many films and television programs and has been adopted by many causes such as HIV/AIDS awareness and the campaign for women’s rights. It is also the ‘stadium anthem’ for the Dutch football team Feyenoord. Ensure your audience leaves any concert in an upbeat mood with this disco masterpiece.
Category: New & Recent Titles Composer / arranger: Stephen McNeff
Sympathetic word-setting and ravishing scoring of these four elegiac songs make a profoundly moving impression. A star work at WASBE and BASBWE 2007. c: 16 minutes
Categories: New & Recent Titles, MUSIC from the MOVIES - Grade 3.0 Arranger: Paul Murtha
Grade 3.0
Composed over 40 years ago, this deliciously sinister theme for Darth Vader remains one of the most recognizable musical compositions in movie history. This authentic-sounding version captures all the feeling of dread and impending doom of the original.