SKU: KJ.W44BS
ISBN 9780849705823.
SKU: CL.011-4672-00
Designed to assist your ensemble in advancing to the next level, the opening section of this unique work combines lively and energetic mixed-meter melodic lines with syncopated underlying harmonic structures to create a distinctive musical flavor your students and audiences will love! Additionally, the middle section provides beautiful lyrical opportunities to enhance musicality development. Breaking out of the mold of the standard band keys, Beyond The Challenge! challenges your students to improve their music literacy and technical skills while, at the same time, creating great music. Outstanding selection for contest or concert! (Beyond The Challenge! is correlated with the key development competencies presented in Ed Huckeby’s Core Competencies for the Successful Development of Sightreading Skills, Book Two.).
About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series
The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.
SKU: CL.024-4662-00
In the style of the purely American circus march, Thunder and Fury is a concert march with all the excitement of the three-ring circus! Written at an ability level for younger bands, this march will excite your players and audiences alike and without a doubt, you will be able to hear the ringmaster’s call to attention. An excellent opportunity to expose your younger players to the musical style of the march.
SKU: CL.012-3231-75
SKU: KJ.ZB473
ISBN 9788402705105. UPC: 8402705103.
SKU: CL.012-2685-01
Evoking all of the majesty and power of the mountains, Shaffer’s bold and contemporary composition is an imaginative and dramatic work that is sure to produce an impressive performance. Excellent as a featured number for your concert or as a festival or contest selection.
About Heritage of the March
Full -sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style
SKU: HL.4004715
UPC: 888680617233. 9x12 inches.
Commissione d by the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association to commemorate its 75th anniversary, Presidential Suite recognizes the rich historical heritage of Virginia, particularly as the birthplace of eight United States presidents. Using a suite format, the work focuses on three of the founding fathers. The first movement, Mount Vernon, is a serene musical impression of the home of George Washington. Monticello is the second movement and portrays the stately style of music typical of Thomas Jefferson's time. The suite concludes with Montpelier, the home of James Madison, and uses bold and majestic motifs to portray the broad and magnificent landscape of Madison's estate. Duration: c 5:30.
SKU: KJ.WB519
UPC: 8402705076.
SKU: AP.36685S
UPC: 038081412214. English.
Battlestar ! is a piece intended to spark imagery in your students' minds. The beginning features driving rhythms and an exciting, dramatic melody followed by a battle scene and victory! Send your students into the galaxy with this cinematic piece. (2:15).
SKU: CL.012-4900-75
In Ancient Dances, David Holsinger takes a theme, alluding to ancient polyphony, and transforms it into a pulse-pounding, finger-twisting, raucous set of breathless variations, so typical of this composer’s unique compositional style. Great moments for every musician in the ensemble! Not for the faint of heart!
SKU: KJ.WB503
UPC: 8402704966.
SKU: FJ.B1760S
English.
Capture the spooky, yet joyous spirit of Halloween with this clever work that moves between a dark, foreboding opening and a light, quirky melody. An endless range of possibilities await the imagination in this fun, inventive work!
About FJH Young Band
Appro priate 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: KJ.E1448
SKU: CL.011-4425-00
This beautiful and serene chorale-style work for young band is ideal for focusing on shaping musical phrases, dynamics, and bringing out moving lines, keeping the whole ensemble engaged. A perfect opportunity for young musicians to be sensitive and musical. Highly recommended!
SKU: XC.PCB2101FS
UPC: 812598036053. 9 x 12 inches.
This clever version of the holiday classic, Up on the Housetop, is a brilliant addition to the beginning band repertoire. Composer Amy Riebs Mills offers many opportunities to work on section independence as well as to have fun with sound effects! A perfect piece for their first holiday concert.
SKU: FJ.B1569S
Droning whirly tubes, wind gusts, and other ominous sounds depict the eerie phenomenon known as ghost lights. Opening with a dark and menacing sound, the piece soon moves into a section fueled by adrenaline and intensity. As the ghost lights appear, optional flashlights add to the spectacle as floating orbs of light spontaneously appear, and then disappear. This is one piece you simply have to hear (and see) to believe!
About FJH Concert Band
Desig ned for high school groups and upper-level middle school groups. Independence is encouraged, but many lines are cross-cued. Usually includes an expanded percussion section. Grades 3 - 3.5
SKU: FJ.B1642S
This tranquil offering brings to mind the feeling of floating on a calm sea, contemplating the starry skies above. Playable by young bands, this will bring a moment of lyricism to your next concert. (Correlates with Measures of Success Book 1, Opus 5).
SKU: CL.029-1555-01
A very relaxing and appealing concert band piece for younger concert bands. Full of lush scoring, this piece give everyone in the band a change to shine. Very accessible and sounds great!
SKU: CL.024-4269-01
This powerfully bold and regal fanfare will have your developing band sounding beyond their years. The piece opens with a powerful and declarative opening statement. Memorable and flowing melodic lines then follow, making this the perfect vehicle for contest and festival use. Solid scoring and creative countermelodies provide a wonderful musical experience for all. Very highly recommended!