SKU: HL.4008932
UPC: 196288281597.
SKU: HL.4008929
UPC: 196288281566.
SKU: HL.4008931
UPC: 196288281580.
SKU: HL.44011909
UPC: 884088950477. 9x12 inches.
The special landscape in the Valley of Flowers national park in the Himalayas is distinguished by its brilliant colors and the variety of its flora and fauna. Marc Cunningham was deeply influenced by the temple dances of this region. The theme behind these dances, which were originally religious performances and for which the dancers dress in colorful garb, is the tension between good and evil. In Himalayan Dances â Valley of Flowers, various aspects of this ancient dance form are brought into the spotlight. Duration: 3:10.
SKU: HL.44007611
UPC: 884088266325. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
A Monmouth Overture was composed in 2007 for the Haberdashers' Symphonic Winds, as part of Philip Sparke's year as composer-in-residence at the Monmouth school. The work is based around the 15th century âAgincourt Song,â written in honor of Henry V's victory over the larger but outdated French army. Henry V was born in Monmouth in 1387, giving this wonderful overture its historical title. Bring a piece of history with a modern twist to your concert program. Duration: 4:30.
SKU: HL.44007427
UPC: 884088251956. 9x12 inches.
An uplifting tone poem for band, this one is a truly beautiful expression built upon rich texture and artfully-phrased melody. From a simple hymn-like opening, the piece builds relentlessly to an intense and inspiring finale. James L. Hosay is one of the modern concert band's literature's great composers of melody. So often modern band pieces are built upon a couple of simple ostinato figures at the expense of any real extended thematic material. It is indeed refreshing and rewarding to have a beautiful melody to play. Play it!
SKU: HL.44007419
UPC: 884088251871. 9x12 inches.
Encourage your band to explore alternative constructs in musical composition. A wide spectrum of interesting and divergent ideas permeate this engaging new work for concert band. Addressing the visual realm through the auditory sense opens up uncharted vistas which James Curnow masterfully explores, much to the enjoyment of the audience and the players alike. Team up with the art teacher for some cross-curricular work, as well as imaginative ideas for the use of visuals for your concert. If you are looking for something different, here it is!
SKU: HL.44010593
UPC: 884088495268. 9x12 inches.
An excellent choice for festival or concert, To the Ends of the Earth is an exciting challenge for your advancing young band. The connection with the major historic event of the first successful excursion to the South Pole will come to life for your band and audience. A look at the score shows the wealth of opportunities found in this powerful teaching tool. Your band will âcome of ageâ through their own interpretation of the polar saga. Careful scoring will make your band sound its best!
SKU: HL.44010640
UPC: 884088507572. 9x12 inches.
A mix of original material and an old English song let you explore the musical tradition of âwassailingâ with your band. Stephen Bulla's amazing knack for harmony and subtly unpredictable scoring always makes for an interesting ride. Your winter concert deserves something to contrast the usual fare and you'll find just that in this fine example of young band arranging. Innovative!
SKU: HL.44010899
UPC: 884088585297. 9x12 inches.
There is lots of fun to be had with this light and energetic composition. The knee-slapping rhythms and fiddle-style riffs help make it the perfect lighter moment on your concert program. In addition, the scoring is kept well within its grading level guidelines to make sure it's accessible for all the players. Duration: 1:35.
SKU: HL.44007387
UPC: 884088251550. 9x12 inches.
Three of Abraham Lincoln's favorite melodies serve to bring the sounds of his generation alive for your concert audience. Colorful orchestration combines with imaginative harmony and counterpoint to make this a strikingly original suite of familiar songs from a time gone by. Expressive, accented, lyrical, delicate, boisterous; you'll discover that A Lincoln Celebration shows off your band in a wide variety of ways and lets all the players thoroughly enjoy the process of performance preparation. Excellent cross-curricular opportunities.
SKU: HL.44007672
UPC: 884088310271. 9x12 inches.
Follow the historic Rogue River from its headwaters in Oregon to the mighty Pacific! The serenity of the mountain snowmelt gives way to energetic rapids and then to the greater expanse and power of the lower river. This work has lots of potential for co-curricular study with history and geography. It will be a nice accessible challenge for the maturing young band, rewarding each section with integral and expressive parts to play. (Grade 2-1/2).
SKU: HL.44006905
UPC: 884088150860. 9x12 inches.
No Place Like Home, The Flight of the Bumblebee and The Arkansas Traveler (the âbumblebee songâ) combine to make this trombone feature unlike any you've tried before. It's a good idea to occasionally give the trombone section a little time in the limelight, and it's also a good idea for your band to have some fun. This one works on both levels.
SKU: HL.44005216
UPC: 073999542967. 8.5x11 inches.
A powerful statement in recognition of the Allied D-Day armada! The contrasts of style, dynamics, articulations, and harmonic balance in this work make it a superb learning experience with an important historical connection. Perfect for festival or concert, James Curnow's ARMADA OF FREEDOM will be a memorable event in your concert season.
SKU: AP.38399
UPC: 038081430263. English.
The region of Spain known as AndalucÃÂa provides the inspiration for this intense, emotional piece. The blending of flamenco and traditional march styles with a wonderful modal mixture of E minor and C Major provides great teaching opportunities. Though optional, the castanets and tambourine will bring authenticity.
SKU: HL.4008799
UPC: 196288204329.
In partnership with Squamish First Nation Chief Ian Campbell, Robert Buckley has creatively re-imagined this haunting melody for full concert band. Journey features an underlying rhythmic pulse over which the melody evolves in a variety of moods and textures. The end result is quite dramatic and offers a rare glimpse of an ancient culture. Dur: ca. 3:20.
SKU: HL.4002866
UPC: 884088352998. 9.0x12.0x0.071 inches.
Written entirely in one tempo, but with the meter alternating between 4/4 and 6/8 throughout, Richard Saucedo creates an ingenious effect of pulsating motion along with layers of textures and sounds. Starting with a soloistic dialogue between flute and clarinet the work progresses to thicker sonorities and percussive effects including clapping and shouting. Definitely an enjoyable work that is off the beaten path! Dur: 2:35 (Grade 2-1/2).
SKU: WJ.PBW2403
9 x 12 inches.
Tyler Arcari brings us the first truly accessible grade 2 version of this classic standard. Amparito Roca has become one of the most well-loved and played marches in the concert band medium and now even more musicians can experience this wonderful Spanish March.
SKU: XC.ICB2406
Laura's music is always poignant and full of opportunities to teach across the curriculum. Jaffa Gate Overture is a wonderful new work for the contest and festival season with a simple and effective A-B-A form that will set them up for success!
SKU: XC.ICB2408
William Ownes brings us a wonderfully moving new work based on the Dutch Hymn We Gather Together. Stretch the musicianship of your ensemble with this work that will hold your audience to their seat. A sensitive new work for the concert band.
SKU: XC.ICB2402
Thunder Chase takes you on a wild ride along with the famous storm chasers who risk their lives to better understand how major storms work and ultimately save lives. The piece is a high-energy musical chase your students will love to play again and again. Every section plays a key role in this exciting new work for young bands.
SKU: HL.4002868
UPC: 884088353018. 9.0x12.0x0.096 inches.
Described by the composer as “bombastic, but with a groove” this work for young players opens with striking percussion statements. The band enters gradually, first with unison figures along with the percussion, and then additional layers. A contrasting slow section with flowing lines and minor harmonies sets the stage for the dramatic final section. A great way to showcase your percussion section. Dur: 4:10 (Grade 2).
SKU: KJ.WB533
UPC: 084027053164.
Each day presents a variety of experiences. They can be magical, challenging, or surprising. Gabrielle Wojcikâ??s A Wish for Today is an optimistic march that tells a story of the day unfolding before us as more and more instruments join in the music making. It provides your developing band the opportunity to study, develop and perform several basic skills such as tone quality, intonation, small ensemble playing, balance and blend, as well as a variety of articulations and dynamics. Correlates with Tradition of Excellence Book 2, page 8.
About Tradition of Excellence: Excellence in Performance
Excellence in performance is a concert band repertoire series correlated with the Tradition of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin. The compositions in the series correlate to a specific page in Tradition of Excellence Books 1, 2, or 3 and reinforce and expand on skills and concepts introduced in the method./Selections include exciting parts for every player, grade-appropriate cross-cueing, accessible ranges and rhythms, creative percussion writing, electric bass and rehearsal piano parts, and full conductor scores with rehearsal suggestions, program notes and composer biographies. In addition, the Grade 1 works provide an Advanced Snare Drum part for percussionists who have achieved a higher level of ability, playable simultaneously with the more basic Snare Drum part to facilitate differentiated learning.
SKU: KJ.WB536F
UPC: 084027053256.
Earthrise is the name of an iconic NASA photograph, taken on December 24, 1968 from the Apollo 8 spacecraft while orbiting the Moon. Composer Steven Pyter depicts this historical event with the evocative tone poem for developing bands. A flute solo (cued in other instruments if needed) floats above rich sonorities. The flute's melody is passed around the band and eventually is accompanied by sparkling aleatoric woodwinds. The Apollo 8 spacecraft crests the moon's horizon and planet Earth is visible in the vastness of space. Earthrise is correlated with Tradition of Excellence Book 2, page 34.
SKU: KJ.WB532
UPC: 084027053157.
With a tip of the hat to Gustav Holst and Mars from The Planets, composer Ryan Nowlinâ??s Mission to Mars depicts the fear, anxiety, and exhilaration of discovery and exploration that future astronauts might experience on their way to the Red Planet. This energetic tone poem in ¾ sits securely under the fingers of each instrument and allows each section of your developing band to showcase their abilities. Correlates with Tradition of Excellence Book 2, page 22.
SKU: KJ.WB536
UPC: 084027053232.
SKU: KJ.WB533F
UPC: 084027053171.
SKU: BT.CMP-0221-98-020
The circus is in town! Come and join the fun, as we present your band in a circus extravaganza. A Day at the Circus takes you on a musical tour where you will meet clowns who will make you laugh, breathtaking acrobats, lion tamers and even the Human Cannonball. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Sâ??il est un souvenir dâ??enfance qui marque profondément notre mémoire, câ??est bien celui de la première rencontre avec le monde du cirque. Quoi de plus fascinant que ce monde de couleurs et de sons, ces mélanges de parfums qui flottent dans les airs du grand chapiteau. Dans cette fantaisie, James Curnow nous dépeint avec réalisme les instants magiques dâ??une journée au cirque. Après une courte introduction en fanfare, le spectacle commence. Les artistes présentent des numéros élaborés avec précision sur une musique savamment orchestrée. Les trapézistes et les voltigeurs rivalisent dâ??audace, la ménagerie est impressionnante et le grand finale est lâ??ultime occasion de remercier pardes applaudissements nourris lâ??ensemble de la troupe.Une partie narrative (en français) permettra votre Monsieur Loyal de diriger la mise en scène et de briller sous les feux de la rampe.
SKU: BT.DHP-1196103-010
English-German-French-Dutch.
This impressive work was composed for the Dutch-Friesian city of Leeuwarden, which was considered the â??cultural capitalâ?? of Europe, 2018; the composer spent his college years in this city. This festive work for bagpipes, drums and concert band is based on the melody of the anthem of the province of Friesland. Proud was written for the music event, Grutsk, which is the Friesian word for proud hence the title. Various bands have performed on five different stages across the town centre. The finale was performed in a concert held at Wilhelminaplein (Wilhelmina Square), which opened with this work. This world premiere was conducted by the composer himself. The bagpipes areoptional, but advisable. As a whole, they give the composition a very special sound. Dit indrukwekkende werk is gecomponeerd in het kader van Leeuwarden als Culturele Hoofdstad van Europa in 2018. In deze stad heeft de componist ooit zijn studententijd doorgebracht. Het feestelijke werk voor doedelzakken, drummers en blaasorkesten is gebaseerd op de melodie van het volkslied van de provincie Friesland. Proud werd geschreven voor het muziekevenement Grutsk. Dit is het Friese woord voor trots vandaar de titel. Op vijf verschillende podia in de binnenstad traden diverse bands op. Afsluiting vormde het concert op het Wilhelminaplein, dat met dit werk werd geopend. Deze wereldpremière werd gedirigeerd door de componist zelf. De doedelzakstemmen zijn optioneel,maar wel wenselijk. Ze geven de gehele compositie een bijzondere klankkleur. Dieses eindrucksvolle Werk wurde für die holländisch-friesische Stadt Leeuwarden geschrieben, die Europäische Kulturhauptstadt 2018 ist. In dieser Stadt verbrachte der Komponist seine Studienjahre. Sein festliches Werk für Dudelsack, Trommler und Blasorchester basiert auf der Hymne der Provinz Friesland. Proud wurde speziell für die Veranstaltung Grutskâ?? geschrieben, was auf Friesisch so viel Stolzâ?? bedeutet und somit den Titel des Stückes erklärt. Auf fünf verschiedenen Bühnen im Stadtzentrum führten es mehrere Blasorchestern auf. Das Finale bildete ein Konzert auf dem Wilhelmina-Platz, das mit Proud eröffnet wurde. Diese Welturaufführung wurde vomKomponisten selbst dirigiert. Der Dudelsack ist optional, jedoch empfehlenswert, da er der Komposition ihren ganz besonderen Klang verleiht. Cette Å?uvre saisissante a été composé pour la ville de Leeuwarden (Pays-Bas) en tant que capitale européenne de la culture en 2018. Câ??est dans cette ville que le compositeur a passé ses années universitaire. Cette Å?uvre festive pour cornemuses, tambours et fanfare est basée sur la mélodie de lâ??hymne de la province de la Frise. Proud a été écrit pour l'événement musical Grutsk, qui est le mot frison pour Proud (fier) - d'où le titre. Sur cinq scènes différentes travers le centre-ville, divers groupes ont joué. Le final était un concert sur le Wilhelminaplein (Square Wilhelmina), dont ce titre était lâ??ouverture. Cette première mondiale a été assurée par le compositeurlui-même. Les cornemuses sont facultatives, mais recommandées. Ils donnent la composition dans son ensemble un son très particulier.
