Categories: BIGGIES - Grade 2.5, New & Recent Titles Composer: Brian Balmages
Grade 2.5 Duration 3.15
Everyone is still. The countdown begins. And in a single moment, adrenaline surges in an eruption of energy and power. This intense closer does not let go, keeping the audience and performer on the edge of their seats throughout. Very playable – just make sure you find time to catch your breath (or does that refer to the audience?...). Ready, set... (3:15)
Categories: BIGGIES - Grade 4.0, New & Recent Titles Composer: David Holsinger
Grade 4.0 Duration 4.53
In the fourteenth chapter of Genesis there is a story of a rebellion led by Chedorlaomer, the King of Elam. Chedorlaomer and three other Kings joined together to ravage and conquer everything that lay in their path. They were met in battle at the Valley of Siddim (the Salt Sea) by an army mustered from the forces of the King of Sodom, the King of Gommorrah (pre-destruction days, of course . . .), the King of Admah, the King of Zebolim, and the King of Bela. Unfortunately this opposition army was not a match for Chedorlaomer and each of these city kingdoms, including Sodom and Gomorrah, were overrun. Chedorlaomer's forces, as was the custom, pillaged and fled with all the goods and provisions of the cities. Unfortunately for Chedorlaomer, his men also kidnapped Lot, Abram's brother's son. This of course, is the same Abram who later became Abraham, Father of the Jewish Nation, and a very close friend of GOD. (In retrospect, this was probably Chedorlaomer's "not-so-bright-decision-of-the-campaign"!) When Abram heard that Lot was taken captive, he armed three hundred and eighteen trained servants who were born in his house and went in pursuit of the invaders. With this small contingent, he divided his forces against the kings, attacked, and routed Chedorlaomer's entire army, recovering Lot and his goods, as well as all the women and people who had been kidnapped during the conquest!!
Categories: New & Recent Titles, BIGGIES - Grade 4.0 Composer: David Holsinger
Grade 4.0 Duration 4.53
In the fourteenth chapter of Genesis there is a story of a rebellion led by Chedorlaomer, the King of Elam. Chedorlaomer and three other Kings joined together to ravage and conquer everything that lay in their path. They were met in battle at the Valley of Siddim (the Salt Sea) by an army mustered from the forces of the King of Sodom, the King of Gommorrah (pre-destruction days, of course . . .), the King of Admah, the King of Zebolim, and the King of Bela. Unfortunately this opposition army was not a match for Chedorlaomer and each of these city kingdoms, including Sodom and Gomorrah, were overrun. Chedorlaomer's forces, as was the custom, pillaged and fled with all the goods and provisions of the cities. Unfortunately for Chedorlaomer, his men also kidnapped Lot, Abram's brother's son. This of course, is the same Abram who later became Abraham, Father of the Jewish Nation, and a very close friend of GOD. (In retrospect, this was probably Chedorlaomer's "not-so-bright-decision-of-the-campaign"!) When Abram heard that Lot was taken captive, he armed three hundred and eighteen trained servants who were born in his house and went in pursuit of the invaders. With this small contingent, he divided his forces against the kings, attacked, and routed Chedorlaomer's entire army, recovering Lot and his goods, as well as all the women and people who had been kidnapped during the conquest!!
Category: New & Recent Titles Composer: Randal Standridge
Sound the alarms! This bombastic work will keep your students motivated with searing dissonances, tri-tones and syncopated rhythms. 3-part fully adaptable with percussion and accompaniment. (2:15)
Please note that the You Tube video provided is the full band version.
Explore the cybernetic world of computer algorithms using just six notes. Energetic ostinatos, pulsating patterns and flowing phrases will surely hook your students and audience. Prepare for a safe, fast, and reliable experience. No app required! (1:00)
Categories: New & Recent Titles, BIGGIES - Grade 2.5 Composer: Roland Barrett
Grade 2.5 Duration 4.52
Honoring four students who lost their lives, this powerful original work draws its title and its inspiration from poet Kahlil Gibran’s "On Children." Like the poem, the composition musically invokes emptiness, restlessness and longing but provides reassurance to those grieving with peace, hope and optimism. (4:45)
Categories: New & Recent Titles, BIGGIES - Grade 3.0 Composer: Brian Beck
Grade 3.0 Duration 2.46
Prepare yourself because things are about to get weird! Multiple changes of time signatures, funky rhythms, and unexpected jazz harmonies are all set to an ultra-cool, fast-rock backbeat. This will definitely make an impression on any concert.
Category: New & Recent Titles Arranger: Gilbert Tinner
Grade 4.5 Duration 7.45
Aretha Franklin - the ‘Queen of Soul’ - was an icon and inspiration for women all around the world, and the first female artist to enter the ‘Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame’ in 1987.
This medley by Gilbert Tinner contains Aretha Franklin’s most famous hits:
‘Respect', ' (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman', 'Son of a Preacher Man' and of course ‘Think’, one of the greatest up-tempo tracks of all time.
Category: New & Recent Titles Arranger: Michael Brown
Grade 3.0 Duration 4.50
Movies just don’t get any bigger than this one, and thanks to the talents of Alan Silvestri it features a film score to match! Effectively blending the familiar original Avengers main theme with impressive and dramatic new material, here is powerful medley destined to be the highlight of any concert.
Probably the best-known of all the Marvel movie themes, Alan Silvestri's music features dark sonorities and driving rhythms. Arranged here in an easy flex format.
Categories: LIGHT CONCERT - Grade 3.0, New & Recent Titles Arranger: Tom Stanford
Grade 3.0
Bella Ciao is a traditional song of uncertain origin. Many versions have appeared over the years: the song now enjoys new popularity because of a dance version, and as the theme for the NETFLIX Series La Casa del Papel. This dynamic arrangement was created by band director Tom Stanford.
Categories: New & Recent Titles, BIGGIES - Grade 4.0 Composer: Brian Balmages
Grade 4.0 Duration 9.00
Written over a several month period when the composer’s father was dying, the composer states: “Throughout this entire experience, I have reached my own breaking point. Over and over again. So I fall apart, put myself together, and am then broken all over again.” One of the most emotional and powerful pieces Balmages has ever written, there are moments of untamed beauty, anger, rage, hope, despair, and frustration. Once you perform this one, you will never forget it. (9:00)
Category: New & Recent Titles Composer: Hershy Kay Arranger: Robert Longfield
Grade 4.0 Duration 3.35
Known for his extensive orchestration work with Leonard Bernstein and numerous Broadway hits, Hershy Kay was a notable composer in his own right. This movement is taken from his popular Cakewalk ballet suite for orchestra, which was based on piano melodies of Louis Moreau Gottschalk. The style of this music adapts beautifully for band in this effective setting by Robert Longfield.
Categories: BIGGIES - Grade 1.0, New & Recent Titles Composer: Michael Sweeney
Grade 1.0 Duration 2.50
Featuring two traditional Irish tunes, this effective work for second year players opens with a sensitive and lyric setting of Perry Maid Milking Her Cow. The dance segment features the familiar tune I'll Tell Me Ma with the melody traded around the band and an exciting finish. Dur: 2:50
Categories: LIGHT CONCERT - Grade 3.0, New & Recent Titles Composer: Jan De Haan
Grade 3.0 Duration 7.19
In Concerto d’Amore, a maestoso opening is followed by a quick and energetic movement that leads to a magnificent adagio. A motif from this adagio can be heard in a swinging movement, after which the piece comes to a close with the return of the adagio. This arrangement for concert band certainly brings this beautiful music to life.
Categories: New & Recent Titles, CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 3.0 Composer: Bert Appermont
Christmas is the time of the year where everyone comes together, and peace, family and friendship bonds are strengthened. When selecting repertoire for your Christmas concert, it’s difficult to find new arrangements that are both challenging and funto work on, as well as fun for the audience. Crazy for Christmas is one of those pieces by the Belgian composer Bert Appermont. He uses canons and even fugues throughout this arrangement and foresees a spectacular ending. It is based on Ilest né le divin Enfant and Away in a Manger but refers wittily to Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, The Twelve Days of Christmas and Hark, the Herald AngelsSing. So ‘crazy’ all the way!
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