SKU: HL.50490323
UPC: 884088549039. 8.25x11.75x0.165 inches.
SKU: HL.4007790
UPC: 196288094012.
The Hida High School is in a highland city called Takayama in Gifu Prefecture. Takayama City has some of the highest mountains in Japan, atmospheric rows of houses and streets, and a beautiful landscape. The magnificent views from these mountains can be described as a paradise above the clouds. When the composer visited there in the summer of 2001, the lovely flowers spreading through the valley and the refreshing air welcomed him. The flowers looked as if they were fashionably dressed and fully enjoying conversation and a short summer at a reunion party. The composer was inspired by this scenery to compose this piece. The musical party opens with happy greetings of a reunion andjoyful themes follow one after another. A light xylophone solo, a waltz and an adagio featuring alternate solos by alto saxophone, euphonium and trumpet lead to a brilliant finale featuring brass and percussion played in irregular time. A beautiful musical picture that your band will enjoy performing for many years.
SKU: BT.PIL0849
Opus III is proud to announce that we are now the exclusive distributor for North America and Asia of Concertango, by Luis Serrano Alarcón. A 25 minute work exploring musical fusion on multiple levels through the contrast of symphonic winds to a jazz trio (piano, bass, drums). Both groups are independent at times followed by a merge into a single unique musical force. The alto saxophone soloist stands as the uniting musical element between the two groups. The omnipresent and uniting musical force is the tango and, in particular, the works of Astor Piazzolla. Luis Serrano Alarcón has transformed the rhythms, ensemble settings and stylistic idioms into a powerful artisticstatement that communicates to all. A highly effective work for mature ensembles.
SKU: CF.FPS167
ISBN 9781491163535. UPC: 680160922321.
When the moon appears orange or yellow, it simply means that the observer is looking at it through more layers of the atmosphere. Similar to the way in which the sun will look orange or red on the horizon, when the moon is low in the sky, the light from it will have to pass through more of the blue-absorbing atmosphere to reach the viewer's eye. By this time, only yellow, orange and red light will remain unabsorbed. A yellow moon is commonly called a Harvest Moon. However, the phrase is more a reference to its earlier rising time during the fall, which often provides more light after sunset during the harvest season. The optical illusion of an increased moon size or proximity that often accompanies this yellow color is called the moon illusion.This piece is set in 4/4 time in concert Bb. I set the piece to have many lyrical moments. It is very important that your band pays attention to the tempo, shaping of phrases and the ritardandos.
SKU: CF.FPS160
ISBN 9781491159514. UPC: 680160918102.
Here is a fun piece to play that involves eighth-note rhythms. The instrument ranges are limited so that students can concentrate on the rhythms. It is suggested that you have the band clap and count the eighth-note rhythms before playing. The melody is passed around between sections. Enjoy!.Here is a fun piece to play that involves eighth-note rhythms. The instrument ranges are limited so that students can concentrate on the rhythms.It is suggested that you have the band clap and count the eighth-note rhythms before playing. The melody is passed around between sections.Enjoy!
SKU: HL.44013254
This work was commissioned by the Osaka Kyoiku University Wind Orchestra. The world premiere took place with trumpet soloist, Osamu Kumashiro and was conducted by the composer, who was inspired by the famous Ponte Vecchio (the old bridge) during a visit to Florence. The solo part can also be performed on euphonium or alto saxophone.
SKU: UM.20562A3
ISBN 9790224420562. A3 inches.
SKU: M7.AHW-601133
UPC: 000308065473. English.
The Jamey Aebersold Jazz Ensemble Collection (Volume 1) is a set of eight full arrangements that correlate with selected tracks from Jamey's play along Volumes #1 (Learning to Play Jazz), #2 (Nothin' But Blues) and #88 (Millennium Blues). Peter Blair had done all the arrangements and retained the exact form and solo structure as Jamey's recordings, so your students will be able to practice all the solos from these charts using Jamey's play along tracks! The eight pieces in the collection are in contrasting styles, including modal blues, Latin grooves, 3/4 minor blues and more! The Conductor's Score includes a CD with full recordings of all the charts and the rhythm section parts are fully notated.
SKU: ND.CBDS33-SET
SKU: HL.49044709
ISBN 9790001190923. UPC: 841886019485. 9.0x12.0x0.052 inches.
One of the most famous melodies by Faure is now available in arrangements for oboe, alto saxophone and trumpet.
SKU: XC.HJE2105FS
UPC: 812598037852. 9 x 12 inches.
A good introduction to the ubiquitous rock shuffle, this piece captures the fun and mystery of an illusionist’s sleight-of-hand close magic act. Every section is featured as the melodic lines are passed along over a funky groove. There are solos written for Guitar, Alto Saxophone and Trumpet. If you have access to an electronic keyboard, the piano part would sound great with a Rhodes or Hammond B3 sound (with the spinning Leslie effect, of course)!
SKU: M7.DOHR-98590
ISBN 9790202005903.
SKU: CA.1282005
ISBN 9790007128654. Language: German. Text: Schindler, Peter / Dieterich, Babette. Text: Peter Schindler, Babette Dieterich.
Courage, tolerance and conciliation - this is the message of a sweet and sharp, thrilling love story. Based loosely on Shakespeare and his famous tragedy Romeo and Juliet, a prince, smitten with love, and a courageous baroness bring foreign cultures and two hostile families together in a dramatic happy end. Musically, Konig Keks thrives on contrasts: Whereas the music of Krokantia borrows from the world of operetta, the music of the Chili islands is fiery and rhythmic. On the one hand, a small salon orchestra, and on the other a band produce a diversified sound. An experienced pianst can accompany a performance of the piece alone. Konig Keks offers ample musical as well as scenic performance possibilities for people of all ages. Score available separately - see item CA.1282000.
SKU: BT.CMP-0625-02-140
Now your band can boldly go where no band has gone before, and bring the “final frontier†to your concert band stage! Here’s James L. Hosay’s imaginative new tone poem SPACE PROBE. Since the 1970's, NASA has been launching long-range, solar-powered probes into space. Over the past 30 years, the Voyager, Pioneer, and Galileo series’ probes have sent back incredible photographs. The data sent to Earth by these probes, along with recent photos and information gathered by the orbital telescope, Hubble, has helped astronomers chart the ever-expanding universe all the way back to its origins. This composition provides excellent opportunities for cross-curriculum teaching withscience. A scintillating musical spacescape ushers in the bold thematic statement in the Trumpets and Alto Saxophones. French Horns join in thrilling variation. A boundless contrasting espressivo theme soars through to the reprise of the initial ideas. Explore SPACE PROBE with your band this year. Inspiring!
SKU: LM.27974
ISBN 9790230979740.
SKU: PR.ZM33160
SKU: KN.42481S
UPC: 822795424812.
This beautiful straight 8th-note ballad for medium level groups showcases either an alto saxophone or trumpet soloist. The pensive melody is beautifully supported by the rich ensemble writing, and the entire solo is written out. Duration 3:10.
SKU: ND.CBDS36-SET
