SKU: AP.50883S
ISBN 9781470668464. UPC: 038081587332. English.
The Ascent from Darkness, by Rossano Galante, pays homage to the human race that endured the pandemic. He creates a musical landscape that depicts strength, tenacity, and compassion. The main theme, which is broad and lyrical, is stated by horns and winds. As the piece develops, the theme is played by full, chordal brass accompanied by rhythmic woodwind lines. The B section is lightly orchestrated with a solo oboe accompanied by the clarinet section, slowly growing to a tutti statement. The piece recapitulates with bold brass chords. The work ends as it begins, quietly incorporating the first motive. (4:00).
SKU: AP.50883
ISBN 9781470668457. UPC: 038081587325. English.
SKU: HL.4007970
With its height of 4,808 meters, Mont-Blanc is called “the roof of Europe.†The highest mountains on our planet have been insurmountable for a long time. Only in the past 250 years have those giants been mounted. Crystal-hunter Jacques Balmat and Michel-Gabriel Paccard, a doctor, were the first to climb Mont-Blanc, in 1786. Many paths lead to Mont-Blanc's peak: the regular ascent goes through the magnificent “voie royale of Saint-Gervais-les- Bains,†which was opened in August 1855 by the Englishmen Hudson, Kennedy, and Smythe. Today's most common route to climb up, starting from Saint-Gervais via Aiguille du Gou ter (3,863m), Do me du Gou ter (4,304m), and Are te des Bosses (4,547m), was first used in 1861. Otto M. Schwarz composed this work inspired by “the roof of Europe†with its luminous and huge glaciers. Early in the morning, mountain climbers set off to the peak; they witness the sunrise, and experience the hazards that the journey up to the summit brings along. A snowstorm and falling rocks at Are te des Bosses aggravate their journey. A sudden change of weather, however, enables them to reach the top after a strenuous ascent. This piece invites you to an imaginary journey from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains via the “voie royale†to the top of Mont-Blanc.
SKU: CL.023-4182-01
Energize your beginning band with Sonic Ascent, a triumphant concert opener that fuels a young musician’s aspiration to play an instrument. Using just six notes in all the wind parts, bold melodies are shared by each section in the ensemble. The middle section offers opportunities to develop the ensemble’s awareness of dynamic and articulation contrast through a series of short call and response motifs between the sections. A brilliant opener for that very first band concert!
SKU: CL.023-4182-00
SKU: FJ.B1786S
English.
Embark on an exhilarating climb up a mountain trail with this compelling work that explores both quiet, thoughtful moments and big, powerful themes. After exerting a ton of energy during the ascent, the climber reaches the top and the piece ends as it began while the climber stares breathlessly at the incredible view from the top.
About FJH Young Band
Appropriate for middle school and smaller high school groups. Second clarinets usually stay below the break. Parts are written with more independence, and instrumentation increases slightly. There is still adequate doubling in the lower voices. Grades 2 - 2.5
SKU: FJ.B1786
UPC: 241444405154. English.
SKU: XC.RCB2401FS
9 x 12 inches.
This new, semi-programmatic work depicts the journey of hot air balloons from their beautiful and hauntingly calm field glows to their ascent into the clouds. Wonderful harmonic movements and clever impact points, as well as optional visual elements, make this work a theatrical experience fit for wowing your audiences. Take a skyward journey with Composer Tyler Arcari!
SKU: XC.RCB2401
SKU: KJ.WB346F
The Summit is a programmatic piece written about a journey to the top of a mountain. Numerous visual pictures are presented regarding the journey: repeated eighth notes represent the endless walking necessary to reach the summit; the use of the minor mode to signifies fatigue; bold statements by the low brass and woodwinds indicate the beauty and grandeur that unfolds as the journey continues; and, of course, the grand finale describing the final ascent to the mountain top. A wonderful composition with varying tone colors.
About Standard of Excellence in Concert
The Standard of Excellence In Concert series presents exceptional arrangements, transcriptions, and original concert and festival pieces for beginning and intermediate band. Each selection is correlated to a specific page in the Standard of Excellence Band Method, reinforcing and expanding skills and concepts introduced in the method up to that point. Exciting parts with extensive cross-cueing are presented for every player. Accessible ranges, appropriate rhythmic challenges, and creative percussion section writing enhance the pedagogical value of the series.Sold individually, each In Concert selection includes a full Conductor Score and enough student parts for large symphonic bands. Each student part also includes correlated Warm-Up Studies. The Conductor Score comes complete with rehearsal suggestions, a composer biography, program notes, a rehearsal piano part, several ready-to-duplicate worksheets and a duplicable written quiz.
SKU: CL.012-3354-75
From the opening pyramid chords to the rousing and energetic conclusion, Ascentium will bring out the best in your ensemble. The crisp, syncopated rhythms and exciting, but playable, melodic lines provide the basis for a new piece which is characteristically Huckeby through and through! Great for concert and/or contest performance.
About C.L. Barnhouse Spotlight Series
The Barnhouse Spotlight series includes publications for solo instruments with concert band accompaniment. These publications are designed to feature outstanding members of your band as soloist, and to provide unique and entertaining programming options. Solo parts are graded more difficult than the band accompaniments
SKU: CL.012-4309-01
This creative work incorporates an intriguing combination of dramatic harmonies and syncopated rhythms which make it refreshingly unique. From the subtle opening to the lively percussive motives, Sunrise Over Kilimanjaro presents an outstanding programmatic perspective which features unique African-style polyrhythms and harmonies. Inspired by an actual ascent to the top of Kilimanjaro, this exciting work is a real winner for concert or contest performance.
