Category: OPENERS - Grade 4.0 Composer: Jerry Brubaker
Grade: 4
Bicentenial Fanfare, A (concert band)
An aggressive fanfare to feature your advanced concert band will begin any concert program with a musical "flair." The broad sweeping melody is embellished with intensity building to a dramatic conclusion. Many communities are beginning to host bicentennial celebrations. "A Bicentennial Fanfare" is the perfect musical tribute to honor such an occasion. (2:32)
Category: OPENERS - Grade 4.0 Composer: Jack Bullock
Grade: 4
An aggressive fanfare to feature your advanced concert band will begin any concert program with a musical "flair." The broad sweeping melody is embellished with intensity building to a dramatic conclusion. Many communities are beginning to host bicentennial celebrations. "A Bicentennial Fanfare" is the perfect musical tribute to honor such an occasion. (2:32)
Category: OPENERS - Grade 4.0 Composer: Peter Graham
Grade 4.0 Duration 2.30
This cornet and trombone feature was written to celebrate the re-opening of the Preußenflügel at the Folkwang Hochschule in Essen, Germany on the 27th April 2005.
Premiered by the Folkwang Brass Band, conducted by Heinrich Schmidt and recorded by the Black Dyke Band at the European Championships Gala Concert in Belfast 2006.
Category: OPENERS - Grade 4.0 Composer: Stephen Bulla
Grade 4.0 Duration 5.42
Adirondack Festival Overture is an exciting work for band that combines original music with a variety of traditional fiddle tunes from the Adirondack region of New York state. The fiddle was far and away the most popular folk instrument of the time, and these appealing melodies have been handed down through generations of amateur players. Includes: Chateaugay Reel, The Wild Mustard River and Ripsaw
Category: OPENERS - Grade 4.0 Composer: Mark Camphouse
Grade: 4.0
With headquarters at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, the mission of Air Mobility Command (AMC) is to provide airlift, air refueling, special air missions and aero-medical evacuation for United States forces. Composer Mark Camphouse has drawn thematic material from Robert Crawford's "Air Force Song" to create this new march honoring Air Mobility Command. This spirited concert march is dedicated to The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America, Major Donald E. Schofield, Jr. -- Commander & Conductor. (2:20)
Category: OPENERS - Grade 4.0 Composer: Mark Camphouse
Grade: 4.0
With headquarters at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, the mission of Air Mobility Command (AMC) is to provide airlift, air refueling, special air missions and aero-medical evacuation for United States forces. Composer Mark Camphouse has drawn thematic material from Robert Crawford's "Air Force Song" to create this new march honoring Air Mobility Command. This spirited concert march is dedicated to The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America, Major Donald E. Schofield, Jr. -- Commander & Conductor. (2:20)
Category: OPENERS - Grade 4.0 Composer: Brian Balmages
Grade 4
(Fanfare for Winds and Percussion)
This dynamic concert opener reflects on the power of a community coming together to be greater than the sum of its individual members. A single note fanfare progressively builds and blossoms into a massive declaration of power and might. Glorious and resolute, this may just be the concert opener that brings your audience to its feet.
Categories: OPENERS - Grade 4.0, Music from the CLASSICS - Grade 4.0 Composer: G.F. Handel Material: Ted Ricketts
Canadian Brass Concert Band Works – Grade 4
An instrumental movement from the 1749 oratorio Solomon by George Frideric Handel, this bright and bustling music is a Baroque favorite, often played at festive occasions. The distinctive Howard Cable brass quintet arrangement, on which this concert band arrangement is based, has long been in the repertory of the Canadian Brass. The group first recorded it for their RCA release Fireworks: Baroque Brass Favorites, and it was more recently recorded for the CD Amazing Brass. (3:45)
Category: OPENERS - Grade 4.0 Composer: Jan Van Der Roost
Grade 4.0
Duration 3.28
Arsenal was composed for the 50th anniversary of the 'Harmonie van het Spoorwegarsenaal' [railroad arsenal], based in Mechelen (Belgium). Rather a stately concert march, it has beautiful themes and a broad melody in the trio. It was premiered in the Mechelen Cultural Center on the 11th of May 1996 during the solemn ceremony, opening the anniversary year and conducted by the composer. In the meantime, Arsenal has been recorded several times by such renowed performers like the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra, the Black Dyke BB etc.
Beyond the Horizon is a dynamic composition encompassing majestic brass fanfares and sweeping melodic lines. The piece is comprised of two themes that musically paint a picture of the Earth's breathtakingly beautiful horizon.
Category: OPENERS - Grade 4.0 Composer: Robert Sheldon
Grade: 4.0
Duration: 4.00
"Bright Lights!" is a fast-paced, high-energy showcase for concert band. A strong rhythmic pulse drives the tuneful melodies and technical flourishes that are present throughout. Written in a modified rondo form, this joyful offering works well as an opener, closer, or encore piece. (4:00)
Category: OPENERS - Grade 4.0 Composer: Robert Sheldon
Grade: 4.0
Duration: 4:00
"'Bright Lights!"" is a fast-paced, high-energy showcase for concert band. A strong rhythmic pulse drives the tuneful melodies and technical flourishes that are present throughout. Written in a modified rondo form, this joyful offering works well as an opener, closer, or encore piece. (4:00)"
Category: OPENERS - Grade 4.0 Composer: Philip Sparke
Grade 4.0 Duration 3.50
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Composed in the form of a three-part orchestral overture, this powerful work opens with the horn section stating the main theme, which is based on the interval of a perfect fourth. A beautiful and lyrical middle theme creates a mesmerizing and calming effect before the opening theme and faster pace makes a return for the dramatic finish. Concisely scored with an intriguing variety of textures, this is an impressive work for contest or festival.
Category: OPENERS - Grade 4.0 Composer: Richard L. Saucedo
Grade 4 Duration 2:05
Composed as a tribute to legendary thoroughbred racehorse / 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, this work for mature ensembles captures the excitement and pageantry of race day at the track. Rhythmically dynamic from start to finish, this is a perfect opener for festival or concert use.
Category: OPENERS - Grade 4.0 Composer: James Curnow
Grade 4.0
Based on Marc-Antoine Charpentier's (1634-1704) Te Deum, Fanfare and Flourishes for a Festive Occasion was originally commissioned for the 1991 European Brass Band Championships held in Rotterdam, Holland.
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