SKU: CL.026-4894-00
Your band will sound BIG on this setting of Ode To Joy scored especially for bands with limited or unbalanced instrumentation. As conductor, you get to create a unique band sound using the strengths of your instrumentation and following the suggested flexible interplay between sections. All players will appreciate that they get to share the melodic spotlight. Optional parts for guitar, piano, bass and percussion can be utilized to fill in the band using the Build-A-Band format. This flexible system of scoring really works! A good choice for a massed band of elementary, middle and high school musicians. First class!
About Build-A-Band Series
The Build-A-Band Series provides educational and enjoyable music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation. Written using just four or five parts (plus percussion), these effective arrangements will work with any combination of brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments as long as you distribute the parts so that each of the five parts is covered. All of the publications in the Build-A-Band Series have been arranged to be playable with any instrumentation as long as each part is used: 1st Part, 2nd Part, 3rd Part, 4th Part, and Bass Part. (Please note: In some of these arrangements the 4th Part, and the Bass Part are the same, making it possible to play those arrangements with only 4 parts.)
SKU: CL.026-4894-01
SKU: CL.026-3885-01
An outstanding choice for any group with very limited instrumentation, Scott Stanton’s original arrangement includes America, America the Beautiful and The Star Spangled Banner. From the Build-A-Band Series, it is playable with virtually any instrumentation as long as all four of the main parts are covered and it also includes optional parts for Mallets, Guitar, Keyboards, Strings, and Percussion. All three pieces can be performed separately if desired and it will provide an impressive sound even with very small groups.
SKU: CL.026-4067-01
One of Mozart best known themes arranged by Scott Stanton for very small bands, and those with severe instrumentation problems. Will sound great as long has you have the four parts covered and optional guitar, percussion and keyboard parts can add to the overall effect. All students should be exposed to the great masters and this publication helps makes that possible! A real winner!
SKU: BT.AMP-046-140
9x12 inches.
Born in Jarrow, northeast England, in 1949, John Miles was something of a child prodigy, learning the piano from the age of five. In the early ’60s he persuaded his father to buy him a guitar and by the end of the decade he had joined a semi-professional band, The Influence. The group soon disbanded and by 1969 Miles was recording with his own group, The John Miles Band, releasing a dozen singles in the early ’70s. In 1975 Miles decided to move to London and secured a deal with Decca Records. By October that year, a newly formed band, John Miles and Co, had released their debut single, Highfly, but their greatest hit, which stormed the British charts in March 1976, was Music.In 1976 bestormde het nummer Music van de band John Miles and Co de hitparades. Music, vaak bekritiseerd als pompeus en hoogdravend in een periode die steeds meer de kant van de punk opging, was in feite typisch Britsetechnopop en daarbij een bepalende plaat voor die tijd, samen met nummers als Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. Met veel gevoel voor dynamiek en dramatiek werkt deze ode aan de muziek nog altijd aanstekelijk.Musik war meine erste Liebe“ - so beginnt der Text dieses Pop-Klassikers aus den Siebzigern von John Miles, der mit dieser Zeile damit damals und heute den Nerv aller begeisterten Musiker und Musikfans der Welt traf. Leise und laut, gefühlvoll und dramatisch, zieht diese schöne Liebeserklärung an die Musik in der Blasorchester-Bearbeitung von Philip Sparke noch immer Musiker und Zuhörer unweigerlich in ihren Bann. E’ con Music, il suo più grande successo, che John Miles (1949) conquista le hit-parade inglesi nel marzo 1976. Espressiva, potente e dinamica, questa canzone è un magnifico inno alla musica. L’arrangiamento di Philip Sparke è fedele alla versione originale.
SKU: BT.AMP-123-010
English-German-French-Dutch.
Flamenco is a style of music, usually played on the guitar to accompany dancing and singing, that has its home in Andalusia in southern Spain. It has its roots in the years of Moorish rule of the region (711-1492) although the modern flamenco style dates only from the 18th century. La Caracola (which is the Spanish name for the triton sea shell) is an annual festival of flamenco that takes place around the region’s capital, Seville, annually in May. This piece does not contain any traditional flamenco melodies but does capture wonderfully the colour, passion and energy of this seductive music in a ‘must-have’ work for Beginner Bands.Flamenco, een muziekstijl die gewoonlijk op de gitaar wordt gespeeld ter begeleiding van dans en zang, komt uit Andalusië in het zuiden van Spanje. De wortels liggen in de jaren van Moorse overheersing in de regio (711-1492), maarde moderne flamencostijlen dateren uit de achttiende eeuw. La Caracolá (de Spaanse benaming voor de tritonshoorn) is een jaarlijks flamencofestival dat in mei plaatsvindt rond Sevilla, de hoofdstad van de streek. Dit werk bevat geentraditionele flamencomelodieën, maar vangt de kleur en energie van deze verleidelijke muziek in een werk voor beginnende blaasorkesten.Der Flamenco ist in Andalusien in Südspanien zu Hause und wird gewöhnlich auf der Gitarre, zur Begleitung von Tanz und Gesang, gespielt. La Caracolá nennt sich ein Flamenco-Festival, das jedes Jahr im Mai rund um die Landeshauptstadt Sevilla stattfindet. La Caracolá von Philip Sparke enthält keine originalen Flamenco-Melodien. Es versucht vielmehr, die Farbe und die Energie dieser verführerischen Musik in einem Werk für Jugendblasorchester einzufangen.Il flamenco è una musica cantata e danzante, generalmente accompagnata da un gioco di chitarra sontuoso. La culla del flamenco si trova in Andalusia, nel sud della Spagna. La Caracol (nome spagnolo per tritone, una grande conchiglia), è un festival di flamenco che ogni anno si tiene nei pressi di Siviglia. Questa composizione per formazione junior non s’ispira ad alcuna melodia del repertorio del flamenco,ma cerca bensì di esprimere la luce, i colori e l’energia di questa musica seducente.
SKU: BT.DHP-1125262-140
9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
Beat It, is one of Michael Jackson’s most popular songs, awarded two Grammys for its commercial success. Seen by many as a rock song, Beat It was ranked by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the “100 Greatest Guitar Songs Of All Time.†Since its release, the song has been covered and famously reinterpreted by artists such as Fall Out Boy, Fergie and most recently Masamicz Amano, who has made this wonderful arrangement for concert band! Beat It komt van Michael Jacksons succesvolste album Thriller. Het nummer werd ook als single uitgebracht. Bovendien werd de hit onderscheiden met twee Grammy Awards en twee American Music Awards. Het voor Jackson toch welongewoon rockachtige werk is vaak gecoverd en opnieuw uitgevoerd. Ook Masamicz Amano waagde zich eraan en schreef een spetterende bewerking voor blaasorkest!Beat It, eine Single-Auskopplung aus Michael Jacksons erfolgreichstem Album Thriller, wurde mit zwei Grammys und zwei American Music Awards ausgezeichnet. Der für Jackson ungewöhnlich rockige Titel wurde seither mehr-fach gecovert und neu interpretiert - zuletzt von Masamicz Amano, der eine fetzige Bearbeitung für Blasorchester daraus schuf! Beat It, 3e single de l’album Thirller a remporté de nombreuses récompenses dont deux Grammy Awards et deux American Music Awards. Beat It a toujours été l’une des chansons phares de Michael Jackson et figurait dans toutes ses tournées. Faire ressortir le coté rock de la version originale dans son arrangement pour orchestre d’harmonie fut pour Masamicz Amano l’une des principales priorités. Une version particulièrement réussie qui remportera un franc succès !Beat I, un altro single di successo dall’album Thriller, è stato insignito con due Grammy e due American Music Awards. Questo titolo rock di Michael Jackson è stato nel frattempo rivisitato da numerosi artisti, non da ultimo Masamicz Amano con la sua versione per banda!
SKU: FL.FX072470
Instruments: Flutes 1&2 (4 parts) Oboes 1&2 (2 parts) Bassoon (2 parts) Bb Clarinets 1&2&3 (6 parts) Bass Clarinet (1 part) Alto Saxophones 1&2 (2 parts) Tenor Saxophone (2 parts) Baritone Saxophone (1 part) Bb Trumpets 1&2&3 (3 parts) F Horns 1&2&3&4 (4 parts) Trombones 1&2 (2 parts) Bass Trombone (1 part) C Euphonium B.C. (1 part) Bb Contrabass (1 part) Piano Opt. (1 part) Electric Guitar Opt. (1 part) Electric Bass Opt. (1 part) Timpani (1 part) Cymbals (1 part) Drum Set (1 part) Marimba(1 part) Bass Drum (1 part)Additional Parts: Eb Horns 1&2&3&4& (2 parts) Bb Baritone / Euphonium T.C. (1 part) C Baritone / Euphonium T.C. (1 part) Bb Euphonium T.C. (1 part) C Tuba (1 part) Bb Tuba (1 part); Difficuly Level: Grade 3.
SKU: HL.4004974
UPC: 888680653774. 9.0x12.0x0.019 inches.
Originally recorded with only a guitar and string quartet for accompaniment, this classic Beatles hit, sung by Paul McCartney, seems to cross all generations and musical tastes. It remains as popular today as ever, and has become one of the most recorded songs in recent history. Robert Longfield has skillfully arranged this tender ballad for younger bands.
SKU: BT.DHP-1125262-010
SKU: CL.026-4912-00
The famous Dutch hymn We Gather Together is scored for small bands with limited instrumentation, but will sound great with bands of all sizes! Dedicated to the Frontline Responders and Essential Workers who keep us safe, this is the perfect welcome back piece for both the band and your returning audience. With Build-A-Band scoring, you get to create unique sounds using the strengths of your instrumentation, and by following the suggested flexible interplay between sections. This beautiful arrangement includes optional vocal parts for performers and/or audience. Piano, bass, guitar and percussion can strengthen your sound as well. Flexible works wonders, and it’s perfect for distance learning situations!
SKU: CL.026-4912-01
SKU: KJ.W44PG
ISBN 9780849705854.
SKU: KJ.W43PG
ISBN 9780849705700.
SKU: KJ.W46PG
SKU: PR.11540187C
UPC: 680160020164.
SKU: FJ.HX103BS
ISBN 9781547106516. UPC: 704438463474. English.
A collection of six Christmas and holiday charts for small jazz groups at grade 2.5. All charts are scored in three-part writing, with flexible instrumentation provided by all three parts in each wind book. Solo sections are provided with changes, and also a mini-clinic with a break down of the spelled-out chord progression and a scale etude for each tune. Twelve transcribed solos match the recordings note-for-note, and twelve suggested solos give younger players a starting point with themes taken from the recorded solos. 54 downloadable play-along tracks provide every instrument a chance to sit in with the recorded band. Contents include: Up On the Housetop, Good King Wenceslas, Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, The Holly and the Ivy, Auld Lang Syne.
SKU: FJ.HX102BS
ISBN 9781530867608. UPC: 682500374647. English.
A collection of six charts for small jazz groups at grade 2 - 2.5. All charts are scored in three-part writing, with flexible instrumentation provided by all three parts in each wind book. Solo sections are provided with changes, and also a mini-clinic for each tune with a break down of the spelled-out chord progression and suggested scales to use throughout each solo. Twelve transcribed solos match the recordings note-for-note, and twelve suggested solos give younger players a starting point with themes taken from the recorded solos. 49 downloadable play-along tracks provide every instrument a chance to sit in with the recorded band. Contents Include: Porto Alegre; Time Will Tell; Leap Day; Bohemian Groove; Avalon; Steam Punk Funk.
SKU: HL.44010867
UPC: 884088578527. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch-Japanese.
Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) schreef de ouverture Le Corsaire (De zeerover) in Nice, in het jaar 1844. De eerste uitvoering vond plaats onder de titel La tour de Nice (De toren van Nice). Pas later kreeg het werk de naamLe Corsaire, waarschijnlijk naar een gedicht van Lord Byron, voor wie Berlioz veel bewondering had. De originaliteit van deze ouverture wordt alom geprezen. De muziek is van een energieke levendigheid die aanstekelijk werkt.Niet voor niets is Le Corsaire nog altijd een van de populairste orkestwerken van Berlioz.Hector Berlioz schrieb diese Ouvertüre mit dem ursprünglichen Titel La Tour de Nice (Der Turm von Nizza) im Jahre 1844 in selbiger Stadt und benannte sie erst spater um, vermutlich nach einem Gedicht von Lord Byron, den er sehr verehrte. Die Ouvertüre wurde von Anfang an für ihre Originalitat und Lebendigkeit gelobt. So ist es kein Wunder, dass Le Corsaire, das hier in einer Transkription des Tohru Takahashi vorliegt, auch heute noch zu den beliebtesten Werken von Berlioz gehort.Berlioz ne revele aucun talent musical particulier dans son enfance ; ses parents ne sont pas musiciens. Vers l'age de treize ans, il apprend a jouer de la flute a bec et de la guitare et prend des cours de chant. En 1821, il s'installe a Paris et marche sur les pas de son pere en suivant un temps les cours de la Faculte de Medecine. Mais au bout d'un an, et au grand desespoir de ses parents, il abandonne ses etudes et entre au Conservatoire de Paris. Sa passion pour l'actrice irlandaise Harriet Smithson, qu'il epousera quelques annees plus tard (un mariage malheureux), a largement influence sa vie et sa musique. Lorsqu'il remporte le Prix de Rome en 1830, Berlioz avait dejacompose quelques œuvres majeures dont la Symphonie Fantastique. Berlioz devient la figure essentielle du romantisme francais. Ses œuvres sont dominees par ses idees novatrices.La premiere version de l'ouverture Le Corsaire remonte a un sejour que Berlioz fit a Nice en 1844. L'œuvre fut donnee en creation sous le titre La Tour de Nice. Par la suite, Berlioz remania sa composition et lui donnera son titre definitif Le Corsaire. La reference au roman poetique de Lord Byron a qui le compositeur vouait une grande admiration, reste une supposition qui ne fait pas l'unanimite.Cette ouverture fut particulierement saluee pour son originalite. La musique deborde d'energie et les effets sont fantastiques. Il n'est donc pas surprenant de constater que Le Corsaire est une des œuvres orchestrales les plus connues et les plus jouees de Berlioz.