Category: OPENERS - Grade 2.5 Composer: Victor Lopez
Grade: 2.5
This moving new work is inspired by the wild Spanish Barb horses of Abaco, whose existence has been known since the colonization of the Bahamas. Abaco Overture, in contemporary overture-style, includes reminiscent horse-hoof sounds intertwined with the energetic melodic components built upon the rhythmic foundation. It's a stately addition to the young band literature and correlated to work with Band ExpressionsTM Book Two. (5:16)
Category: OPENERS - Grade 2.5 Composer: Victor Lopez
Grade: 2.5
This moving new work is inspired by the wild Spanish Barb horses of Abaco, whose existence has been known since the colonization of the Bahamas. Abaco Overture, in contemporary overture-style, includes reminiscent horse-hoof sounds intertwined with the energetic melodic components built upon the rhythmic foundation. It's a stately addition to the young band literature and correlated to work with Band ExpressionsTM Book Two. (5:16)
Category: OPENERS - Grade 2.5 Composer: Victor Lopez
Grade: 2.5
A dynamic forceful opening statement develops to the charming clarinet melodic component. A haunting section develops to a restatement of the opening theme building to a dynamic conclusion. Aztlan is a delightful overture for use in any concert or contest setting. Stunning! (5:00)
Category: OPENERS - Grade 2.5 Composer: Victor Lopez
Grade: 2.5
A dynamic forceful opening statement develops to the charming clarinet melodic component. A haunting section develops to a restatement of the opening theme building to a dynamic conclusion. Aztlan is a delightful overture for use in any concert or contest setting. Stunning! (5:00)
Category: OPENERS - Grade 2.5 Composer: Robert Sheldon
Grade: 2.5 Duration 3.55
Bellefonte Overture (concert band)
Written for the Bellefonte Community Band, this piece captures the spirit and complexion of this delightful village in central Pennsylvania, including the lovely Victorian homes as well as the bubbling spring for which the town was named.
Written for the Bellefonte Community Band, this piece captures the spirit and complexion of this delightful village in central Pennsylvania, including the lovely Victorian homes as well as the bubbling spring for which the town was named.
Category: OPENERS - Grade 2.5 Composer: Robert Longfield
Grade 2.0 / 2.5 Duration 2.35
Perfect as a concert opener, this energetic piece uses a pulsating rhythmic pattern to build intensity, along with strong melodic fragments passed around the entire band. A brief contrasting middle theme in minor sets up the dramatically faster and exciting final strain.
Category: OPENERS - Grade 2.5 Composer: Richard Saucedo
Grade 2.5 Duration 1.50
Though written with the young band in mind, this exciting composition packs plenty of drama and intensity in less than 2 minutes! Featuring active percussion writing, powerful brass statements and woodwind flourishes, this is a perfect program opener for any occasion or festival.
"""Intrepid Journey"" is a musical tribute to the exploration of the west by Lewis and Clark, depicting the bravery and incredible fortitude of the explorers, the westward passage across the state, the dangers they encountered, and ultimately their successful return home. (4:15)"
Category: OPENERS - Grade 2.5 Composer: Chris M. Bernotas
Grade: 3
Duration: 4:50
"A school band is the ideal workforce. Within any musical ensemble all of the "workers" join together and help one another to create a magical experience. This piece brings energy and excitement, as all of the parts must work together to create the uplifting rhythmic groove and the beautiful lyric section. (4:50)"
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