SKU: CF.BPS118

ISBN 9781491152041. UPC: 680160909544.

Wolverine Trail is a concert march for beginning bands and is rather helpful in introducing beginners to the march form and style. This piece is based in the key of Eb major and uses only the first seven notes taught in most method books. It is also rhythmically accessible to beginners, as simple eighth-note combinations are the most difficult rhythms in this march. The piece follows standard march form except that is does not modulate at the trio section.
When writing this piece, I was thinking of my beginning band students at Polk County Middle School. Our school is located at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and is surrounded by dense pine forests. The mascot of our school is rather fittingly the wolverine; hence, our school is located on the street named “Wolverine Trail.” Learning to be a musician is not an easy trial, as it requires hard work, dedication, and endurance. However, the trail to becoming a musician is full of rewarding and breathtaking experiences. As I wrote this piece, I was inspired by the rugged beauty of our school’s location and also how I am helping my beginner students to start on the trail to becoming mature musicians.Wolverine Trail is a concert march for beginning bands and is rather helpful in introducing beginners to the march form and style. This piece is based in the key of Eb major and uses only the first seven notes taught in most method books. It is also rhythmically accessible to beginners, as simple eighth-note combinations are the most difficult rhythms in this march. The piece follows standard march form except that is does not modulate at the trio section which begins at m. 57. It is my hope that this piece will help you and your beginners start your own musical trailblazing.

SKU: BT.DHP-1012634-216

Pre-Pop is has is a five-movement work composed for beginner bands and can be played with a minimum of four players (+ percussion). It is of course also suitable for a full beginner band. The five contrasting movements are titled: March of the Planets, Lonely Stranger, Pagode, Lost in the World and Hot Pepper Boogie. Your players are certain to enjoy playing this work of great contrasts.

Pre-Pop ist ein attraktives fünfsätziges Werk, das sich für Anfängerorchester unterschiedlicher Besetzungen eignet. Auf einen modern klingenden ‚Astronauten-Marsch’ mit viel Schlagzeug folgt eine langsame Ballade, in der die Einsamkeit der unbekannten Welt musikalisch spürbar wird. Mit Pagode schließt sich ein ruhiger Satz mit orientalischem Einschlag an, bevor der langsame Walzer Lost in the Wind dem Publikum erlaubt, seinen Gedanken freien Lauf zu lassen. Den Schluss dieser leichten, abwechslungsreichen, abwechslungsreich Komposition macht ein schwung- und temperamentvoller Klassiker: der Boogie-Woogie.

Pre-pop s’inscrit dans la lignée d’Inter-pop. Cette œuvre plaisante et divertissante, écrite quatre voix avec percussions, est parfaitement adaptée aux Orchestres Juniors. Une marche moderne, une ballade lente, une musique orientale, une valse lente et un boogie-woogie aux accents de swing constituent cette mosa que en cinq mouvements. Soyez créatifs !

SKU: XC.FCB2104FS

UPC: 812598035971. 9 x 12 inches.

Inspired by the Gothic artists of the 12th century, this exciting new work for concert band explores lots of musical ideas. From independant playing to contrapuntal melodic lines, Gothic delivers a well-rounded concert experience. Explore the possibility of departmental collaboration as you explore artists and works from the Gothic period.

SKU: XC.FCB2102

UPC: 812598035926. 9 x 12 inches.

Rhythmania! is an exciting new work for a developing band! Introduce your students to new sound effects produced with hands, sticks, and pencils on stands in this rock-inspired opener! We know your students are going to ask to play this one more than once!

SKU: XC.FCB2105

UPC: 812598035988. 9 x 12 inches.

This creepy new work for developing bands is a perfect fit for your next Halloween concert. With plenty of opportunity for sonorous tutti playing and low brass independence, Jason’s unique harmonic style is great for teaching common accidentals. We know your students will ask to play Zombie Attack! again and again.

SKU: HL.4007646

UPC: 196288074922.

This composition is based on the life of the German cavalry general Hans Michael Elias von Obentraut (1574-1625), who was known for his nerve, loyalty and courage. The figure Van Obentraut is closely connected to the town of Seelze, where he died a heroic death and where a monument was erected in his honor. The work consists of four movements in which various aspects of this historical figure are featured. What is extra special about this work is the fact that its firs movement (Hymn for a Hero) had been made available as an easy version for flexible band. This makes it possible for a youth of beginner band to play along with a band of adults or advanced players. This hymn can also be played as a separate piece.

SKU: AP.49510S

ISBN 9781470649654. UPC: 038081570433. English.

Spring March by Jonathan Dagenais was written for the Saint-Edmond High School music program in Quebec, Canada. Spring March is a short, lively, and exciting concert march for beginner bands. With several thematic and humorous elements, this piece is a fun way to work on lightness of style, functional balance, tempo stability, and is perfect for teaching cut time and the traditional march form and structure. There are clear stylistic contrasts between all the different sections of the piece and the beautiful lyrical trio section offers a great opportunity to work on phrasing and support. With efficient and exciting percussion parts, the piece also offers interesting lines and melodies for every instrument. (2:57).

SKU: YM.GTW01088407

ISBN 9784636884074.

New Sounds in Concert Band Series (NSB)
Medley of AKB48 hits for small band
Duration: approx.7'40
Arranged by Takashi Hoshide

Medley of:
Flying Get; Beginner; Sakura No Ki Ni Narou (I'll Be A Cherry Tree); Everyday, Kachusha; Aitakatta (I've Missed You).

SKU: KJ.W45XR

SKU: BT.DHP-0850023-215

The first movement of this work, an Allegretto, begins with a fanfare-like opening. After a number of other melody lines, a reprise of the beginning follows, which ends in a cadenza for the soloist. Movement two, titled Rituel, is characterized by interplay between the soloist and the band within a stately melody. In the final movement, the theme of the first movement’s opening returns. As the indication ‘alla marcia’ of the last movement suggests, this Allegro Giocoso contains march-like music that guarantees a lively conclusion.With Concertino, Kees Schoonenbeek has written an appealing work that is very suitable for a beginner soloist. It is also available for trumpet andpiano.