Category: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 3.0 Composer: P.I. Tchaikovsky Arranger: Mark Williams
Grade: 3
1812 Overture (concert band)
This powerful arrangement makes one of Tchaikovsky's most popular and dramatic orchestral works accessible for grade 3 concert bands. The expresive chorale that opens the work has been reworked for brass and bass clarinet, and its dramatic restatement near the end of the piece has been transposed down a perfect fourth so your trumpets will ring through right to the end. Mark Williams also offers some creative alternatives to achieve the cannon sounds. Close your next concert with this all-time classic!
Category: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 3.0 Composer: P.I. Tchaikovsky Arranger: Mark Williams
Grade: 3
1812 Overture (score)
This powerful arrangement makes one of Tchaikovsky's most popular and dramatic orchestral works accessible for grade 3 concert bands. The expresive chorale that opens the work has been reworked for brass and bass clarinet, and its dramatic restatement near the end of the piece has been transposed down a perfect fourth so your trumpets will ring through right to the end. Mark Williams also offers some creative alternatives to achieve the cannon sounds. Close your next concert with this all-time classic!
Category: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 3.0 Composer: G. Bizet Arranger: John Cacavas
Grade: 3
Very few operas exist with the great number of popular themes that Carmen contains. Here, the strongest of melodies from this great work have been woven into a musical tapestry that will please players and audiences alike. Everyone will recognize these themes, from "Habenera" to "March of the Toreadors." Great fun!
Category: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 3.0 Composer: G. Bizet Arranger: John Cacavas
Grade: 3
Very few operas exist with the great number of popular themes that Carmen contains. Here, the strongest of melodies from this great work have been woven into a musical tapestry that will please players and audiences alike. Everyone will recognize these themes, from "Habenera" to "March of the Toreadors." Great fun!
Category: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 3.0 Composer: O Respighi Arranger: J Brubaker
Grade: 3.0
Respighi musically embraced what he termed early music. Capturing the noble elegance from the Balleto movement in his Ancient Aires and Dances, Jerry Brubaker has scored this admired work for concert band. This transcription is true to the original yet scored to accommodate the contemporary concert band. A distinctive choice!
Category: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 3.0 Composer: Respighi arr. Brubaker Arranger: Brubaker
Grade: 3.0
Respighi musically embraced what he termed early music. Capturing the noble elegance from the Balleto movement in his Ancient Aires and Dances, Jerry Brubaker has scored this admired work for concert band. This transcription is true to the original yet scored to accommodate the contemporary concert band. A distinctive choice!
Category: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 3.0 Composer: J.S. Bach Arranger: Frank Erikson
Grade: 3.0
Based on the first prelude of J.S. Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier, this "Aria" incorporates a newly written melody in the upper instruments over Bach's original arpeggiated accompaniment. Long sustained notes make this piece an excellent study in smooth and lyric playing and its simple harmonic construction makes it easy to prepare. Originally written in the key of C, this version has been changed to B-flat to help the piece become more accessible to the maturing concert band.
Category: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 3.0 Composer: C Gounod Arranger: M Williams
Grade: 3.0
Gounod's opera Faust is based on the famous story by the German poet Goethe in which Faust sells his soul to the devil in exchange for help in attaining his desires. Mark Williams presents an expert arrangement of the stormy seventh ballet sequence from the famous opera. Two bouncy Allegro sections in C minor frame a contrasting dolce featuring the woodwind section. Crisp articulations and exciting dynamic changes make this an excellent addition to your concert band repertoire.
Category: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 3.0 Composer: C Gounod
Grade: 3.0
Gounod's opera Faust is based on the famous story by the German poet Goethe in which Faust sells his soul to the devil in exchange for help in attaining his desires. Mark Williams presents an expert arrangement of the stormy seventh ballet sequence from the famous opera. Two bouncy Allegro sections in C minor frame a contrasting dolce featuring the woodwind section. Crisp articulations and exciting dynamic changes make this an excellent addition to your concert band repertoire.
Category: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 3.0 Composer: Jacques Offenbach Arranger: Jack Bullock
Grade: 3.0
Barcarolle, one of the most famous operetta melodies, is presented here for concert band. Its "rolling" melody and simple harmonic structure have made it a favorite the world over. Written by one of the originators of the operetta musical form, Jacques Offenbach, it has endured for over 150 years. A historic work in a contemporary setting . a most musical gem!
Category: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 3.0 Composer: Offenbach arr Bullock, J Arranger: J Bullock
Grade: 3.0
Barcarolle, one of the most famous operetta melodies, is presented here for concert band. Its "rolling" melody and simple harmonic structure have made it a favorite the world over. Written by one of the originators of the operetta musical form, Jacques Offenbach, it has endured for over 150 years. A historic work in a contemporary setting . a most musical gem!
