Concert Band
Grade 1 and 1.5
Bell Canyon March - John O’Reilly. (Alfred) ($35.00) (Grade 1) This title correlates with the Yamaha Band Student, Book 1, page 12. It is in the key of B-flat and uses only 6 notes: B-flat through G. The meter is 2/4. There are some repeated sections. A piano accompaniment part is provided.
Beyond the Wind - Mark Williams. (Alfred) ($35.00) (Grade 1.5) (Time 3:35) This composition is written in overture style. It opens in the key of E-flat. The opening meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 138 beats per minute. At measure 39 the meter changes to 3/4 and the key changes to B-flat. The tempo also changes to 84 beats per minute. There is a D.C. al Coda.
Blue Mountain Overture - Donald Josuweit. (Northeastern) ($35.00) (Grade 1.5) (Time 2:45) This title is in the key of E-flat in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 100 beats per minute. The clarinet and horn have a soli. The trumpet and alto saxophone each have solos or a soli with their respective sections. There is a D.C. al Coda.
The Bottom Line - Mark Williams. (Alfred) ($38.00) (Grade 1.5) (Time 2:10) The Bottom Line features the low brass and low woodwinds in a funky minor blues. The key is C minor (E-flat) in 4/4 meter. The tempo is a "driving rock" with the quarter note equal to 108 beats per minute.
Bryce Canyon Overture - Mark Williams. (Alfred) ($35.00) (Grade 1) (Time 3:45) The opening key is B-flat and the opening meter signature is 4/4. At measure 40 the key changes to E-flat and the meter changes to 3/4. Here, the music is almost fugue like. A piano accompaniment part is provided. This title is correlated to the Accent on Achievement Band Method, Book 1, Page 26.
Crystal Mountain Festival - Steve Hodges. (Alfred) ($38.00) (Grade 1.5) (Time 2:00) This work opens in the key of B-flat. The meter is 3/4 with the quarter note equal to 125 beats per minute. The key changes to E-flat, and later changes back to B-flat. The baritone, tuba and percussion open with a driving rhythm which continues through much of the tune. The percussion section, as well as, the trumpet section has a soli.
Distant Castles - Randy Navarre. (Northeastern) ($35.00) (Grade 1.5) (Time 2:46) This composition is in the key of B-flat. The meter signature is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 72 beats per minute. The tempo increases at measure 17 to 104 beats per minute. This title opens with an alto saxophone solo or soli with the section. This is followed by the flute and then the trumpet, almost fugue like. There is some use of syncopation.
Early American Portrait (Amazing Grace, Chester, and America) - John Newton, William Billings and Henry Carey / James Swearingen. (Belwin) ($35.00) (Grade 1) This arrangement is a medley. Each individual title moves on to the next without stopping, but going through a short modulation. Amazing Grace is in the key of E-flat in 3/4 meter. Chester is in the key of B-flat in 2/4 meter. The flute section has a soli. The final section, America, is in the key of E-flat again. The meter is 4/4. The ending goes back to 3/4.
Elegia - Frank Erickson. (Erickson) ($42.00) (Grade 1.5) (Time 2:40) This composition is in the key of F in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 84 beats per minute. It is very smooth with mostly slurred material. There are some accidentals.
Energico - Quincy C. Hilliard. (Band Music Press) ($38.00) (Grade 1) (Time 2:00) Energico is in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 112 to 120 beats per minute. The only rhythms used are quarter, half and whole notes except for the drums which have some eighth notes. The drums do have a short section soli. This title is in the Young Band Series from Band Music Press.
An Evening With the Masters - Arr. John O’Reilly. (Alfred) ($35.00) (Grade 1) This title is correlated to the Yamaha Band Student, Book 1, page 28. It features Haydn’s "Emperor String Quartet", Brahm’s "Lullaby", and Mussorgsky’s "Great Gate of Kiev". This is a medley starting in E-flat and in 4/4 meter. It changes to B-flat and 3/4 meter and, for the final tune, to the key of F in 2/4 meter.
Final Countdown - Joey Tempest / Johnnie Vinson. (Hal Leonard) ($35.00) (Grade 1.5) This is an easy arrangement of "Final Countdown" as recorded by the group "Europe". It is a rock tune in the key of F. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 120 beats per minute.
First Holiday Concert - Arr. John O’Reilly. (Alfred) ($35.00) (Grade 1) (Time 1:45) First Holiday Concert is in the key of B-flat in 4/4 meter. It contains several well known Christmas tunes. A piano accompaniment part is included. This title is correlated to the Accent On Achievement Band Method, Book 1, Page 13.
(Meet) The Flinstones - Words and music by W. Hanna, J. Barbera, H. Curtain / Michael Story. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 1.5) (Time 1:26) The key is B-flat with some accidentals. The meter signature is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 132 to 138 beats per minute.
Flutopia - Michael Story. (Belwin) ($35.00) (Grade 1) Flutopia features the flute section. It is in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4. There are some accidentals throughout. The flutes have many eighth notes.
Freeze Frame - Peter Wolf and Seth Justman / Michael Story. (Warner Bros.) ($35.00) (Grade 1) (Time 1:38) This is a "bright rock" in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 152 beats per minute. There are some accidentals throughout.
From Every Mountainside (Music of Appalachia) - Arr. Bill Park. (Band Music Press) ($38.00) (Grade 1.5) (Time 2:00) This title features a medley of the folk ballads "Edward", "Jimmy Randel", and "Old Lord of the Northern Sea". The opening key is B-flat. The meter is 3/8 with the eighth note equal to 108 beats per minute. The second title is in the key of F. The final ballad is in the key of E-flat. The meter also changes to 6/8. This title is in the Young Band Series from Band Music Press.
The Great Gate of Kiev from "Pictures At An Exhibition" - Modest Mussorgsky / Andrew Balent. (Carl Fischer) ($32.00) (Grade 1) (Time 1:28) This title is in the key of E-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 116 beats per minute. Only quarter, half and whole notes are used in this title except for the drums which have some eighth notes. A piano reduction is provided in the score. This title is correlated to the Sounds Spectacular Series, Book 1, Lesson 4.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Felix Mendelssohn / Bill Holcombe. (Musician Pub.) ($30.00) (Grade 1.5) The opening key is E-flat in common time. The key changes to F. An optional advanced 3rd trombone part is included. This title is playable with only treble parts 1, 2, and 3. It is scored in 3 part harmony with a fourth part added, but not necessary. Each section is scored for a trio or an optional quartet voicing. Suggestions for possible self arrangements are included.
Hark! The Herald Trumpets Swing - Arr. Mark Williams. (Alfred) ($38.00) (Grade 1.5) (Time 2:10) This Christmas favorite has been arranged in a medium swing style in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 138 beats per minute. The key is E-flat with some accidentals. There are three optional trumpet solos.
Holiday Festival - Arr. Michael Story. (Belwin) ($35.00) (Grade 1) (Time 1:51) This title features "Deck the Halls" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas". The opening key signature is B-flat. The key changes to E-flat at measure 26. The opening meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 112 beats per minute. The meter changes at measure 22 to 3/4. The flute section has a soli. A rehearsal piano part is included. A full performance recording of this title as well as others is also included.
Imaginary Soundscape, No. 2 - Elliot Del Borgo. (Belwin) ($35.00) (Grade 1.5) There is no key signature, but there are many accidentals. The flute, trumpet, and alto saxophone part is divisi. There is a D.S. al Coda.
New River Train - Arr. James D. Ployhar. (Belwin) ($35.00) (Grade 1) (Time 1:14) This "American Folk Song" is in the key of F. The key changes to B-flat at measure 25 and then changes at measure 41 to E-flat. The meter is 2/4 with the quarter note equal to 120 beats per minute. For sound effects, the band needs a "train whistle". The drum has a solo using wire brushes.
O Little Town of Bethlehem - Words by Phillip Brooks, music by Lewis H. Redner / Elliot Del Borgo. (Belwin) ($35.00) (Grade 1) The key is E-flat in 4/4 meter. There are some accidentals however. The quarter note is equal to 80 beats per minute.
One O’Clock Rock - Ed Huckeby. (Barnhouse) ($35.00) (Grade 1.5) This rock tune is in the key of B-flat with some accidentals. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 120 to 138 beats per minute. The percussion section has a soli. There is a repeated section.
O, Tannenbaum (The Swinging Tree) - Arr. Bill Holcombe. (Musician Pub.) ($30.00) (Grade 1.5) This composition is in the key of E-flat in 3/4 meter. The meter changes to 4/4. There are many dotted quarter notes as well as dotted eighth/sixteenth note patterns. This title is playable with only treble parts 1, 2, and 3. It is scored in 3 part harmony with a fourth part added, but not necessary. Each section is scored for a trio or an optional quartet voicing. Suggestions for possible self arrangements are included.
Overture Ceremonial - Adam Marthaler. (Northeastern) ($35.00) (Grade 1.5) (Time 2:15) This composition is in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 96 beats per minute.
Plaza de Toros - Mark Williams. (Alfred) ($38.00) (Grade 1.5) (Time 1:55) Plaza de Toros is a Latin flavor tune with some syncopation. It is in the key of E-flat. The meter signature is 3/4. The clarinets and flutes have tremolos as well as trills. There is a D.S. al Coda.
Pomp and Circumstance - Edward Elgar / Michael Sweeney. (Hal Leonard) ($35.00) (Grade 1) This arrangement opens in the key of E-flat. The meter signature is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 80 beats per minute. The key changes to B-flat. There are several optional repeats. This title is correlated to the Essential Elements Band Method, Book 1, Page 29.
Ravenwood - Quincy C. Hilliard. (Carl Fischer) ($32.00) (Grade 1) (Time 2:04) This title was commissioned by and dedicated to the Vail and Lakewood Middle School 6th Grade Bands, St. Charles Parish (Louisiana), Reggie Vaughn and Nancy Rippi, Directors. This composition is in the key of E-flat in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 96 to 120 beats per minute. Only quarter and half notes are used except for the drums which have some eighth notes. A piano reduction is provided in the score. This title is correlated to the Sounds Spectacular Series, Book 1, Lesson 4.
Reggae Vibrations - Victory Lopez. (Belwin) ($35.00) (Grade 1) This composition is in the key of E-flat in 4/4 meter. The tempo is a reggae beat with the quarter note equal to 126 beats per minute. There are many eighth notes throughout. The trombone, alto saxophone, trumpet and clarinet parts are divisi.
Rhythm Builders for Developing Bands - James Curnow. (Curnow Music) ($69.00) (Grade 1/ 1.5/ 2/ 2.5) This collection of 14 short studies will help to improve rhythm reading. The studies are written in various keys from F, to B-flat and E-flat. The meter signatures also vary from 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and 6/8. Some of the individual studies change meter within themselves.
Rockin’ On the Housetop - Arr. Steve Hodges. (Alfred) ($38.00) (Grade 1.5) (Time 2:00) This Christmas tune is arranged in a "driving rock" style. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter notes equal to 130 beats per minute. The key is E-flat. It opens with low brass and woodwinds. The percussion also have a soli section. The high woodwinds and low brass/ low woodwinds do a question-answer sequence.
Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Words and music by Johnny Marks / Les Taylor. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 1.5) (Time 1:42) This Christmas tune is in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 144 beats per minute. The wood block has a solo. There is some use of syncopation.
Salsa Es Caliente - Gerald Sebesky. (Carl Fischer) ($32.00) (Grade 1) (Time 1:38) Salsa Es Caliente uses Latin rhythm instruments It is in the key of B-flat with some accidentals throughout. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 116 beats per minute. A piano reduction is provided in the score. This title is correlated to the Sounds Spectacular Series, Book 2, Page 12.
Shall We Gather At the River - Arr. Randy Navarre. (Northeastern) ($35.00) (Grade 1.5) (Time 3:18) This arrangement is in the key of E-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 84 beats per minute. The first eight measures of this title is a flute solo or flute soli with the bells.
Sousa - The March King - John Philip Sousa / Larry Clark. (Belwin) ($35.00) (Grade 1.5) This medley features "High School Cadets", "El Capitan", "The Thunderer", and "Stars and Strips Forever". It opens in the key of B-flat and changes key at measure 25 to the key of E-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 120 beats per minute. There are some repeated sections. A full performance CD of this title and others is included.
Star Wars (Main Theme) - John Williams / Carl Strommen. (Warner Bros.) ($35.00) (Grade 1) (Time 1:58) This title is from the movies "Star Wars", "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi". The key is B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 132 beats per minute.
Surprise Symphony - Franz Joseph Haydn / John O’Reilly. (Alfred) ($35.00) (Grade 1) (Time 2:30) Surprise Symphony is the Andante movement opening with a clarinet section soli. It is in the key of B-flat in 4/4 meter. The trumpets, alto saxophones, low brass and low woodwinds also have soli sections. A piano accompaniment part is provided. This title is correlated to the Accent on Achievement Band Method, Book 1 Page 24.
Sweet Georgia Brown - Words and music by Ben Bernie, Maceo Pinkard and Kenneth Casey / Les Taylor. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 1.5) (Time 1:46) The key is E-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 168 beats per minute. This title opens with the flute, trumpet, xylophone or kazoo and a drum set. There is a repeated section.
Swingin’ the Blues - John O’Reilly. (Alfred) ($35.00) (Grade 1) This title is correlated to the Yamaha Band Student, Book 2, page 20. It has a "jazz feel" in the key of B-flat in 6/8 meter. There are some accidentals. The tune gets passed around the band so that every section gets to play the tune.
Syncopated Flutes - John O’Reilly. (Alfred) ($35.00) (Grade 1) This title correlates with the Yamaha Band Student, Book 2, page 25. It features the flute section. The flutes, as well as the band accompaniment, have much syncopation. This title is in the key of B-flat in 4/4 meter. A piano accompaniment part is provided.
Tequila - Chuck Rio / Michael Story. (Warner Bros.) ($35.00) (Grade 1) This Latin tune is in the key of B-flat with some accidentals. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 138 beats per minute.
Tunes That Go Bump In The Night - Arr. Mark Williams. (Alfred) ($35.00) (Grade 1.5) (Time 2:10) This is a novelty tune that opens in C minor (E-Flat). It is a medley of "Peer Gynt", "Parade of the Marionettes", "Sorcerer’s Apprentice" and others. The opening meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 88 beats per minute. There are many accidentals and tempo changes. The meter changes at measure 23 to 6/8 meter and then to 3/8 meter. At measure 68, it returns to 4/4. The ending is in 3/4 and then into 2/4 for the final several measures.
Westwood Trail Concert March - Douglas Wagner. (Belwin) ($40.00) (Grade 1.5) (Time 2:10) The opening key is B-flat. The key changes at measure 57 to E-flat and returns to B-flat in measure 77. The meter is 2/4 with the quarter note equal to 116 beats per minute. There are many dotted eighth-sixteenth note patterns. There also is much use of syncopation.
White Christmas - Irving Berlin / John Higgins. (Hal Leonard) ($35.00) (Grade 1.5) This Christmas tune is correlated to the Essential Elements Book 1, page. 29. It is in the key of B-flat. The meter signature is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 96 beats per minute. There is a repeated section.
A Winter’s Sleigh Ride - Arr. John O’Reilly. (Alfred) ($35.00) (Grade 1) This title is correlated to the Yamaha Band Student, Book 1, page 7. The tunes featured are, "Up On the Housetop" and "Jingle Bells". It is in the key of B-flat. Only half and quarter notes are used.
Zero to Hero - Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel / Michael Sweeney. (Hal Leonard) ($35.00) (Grade 1) (Time 1:50) This title is from the Walt Disney Picture "Hercules". It is a rock tune in the key of B-flat. There are some accidentals. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 126 beats per minute. This title is correlated to the Essential Elements Band Method, Book 1, page 19.
All By Myself - Music by Sergei Rachmaninoff, words and additional music by Eric Carmen / Paul Murtha. (Hal Leonard) ($45.00) (Grade 2) This is a "rock ballad" recorded by Celine Dion. It opens in the key of B-flat and changes to A-flat at measure 33, with another key change at measure 43 back to B-flat. The opening meter is 4/4. The tempo is slow with the quarter note equal to 60 beats per minute. The meter changes frequently to 2/4, 3/4 and back to 4/4. The alto saxophone is featured in a short solo.
Alleluia (Easter Hymn -- "Lyra Davidica") - Arr. Elliot Del Borgo. (Carl Fischer) ($38.00) (Grade 2) (Time 5:28) Alleluia is in the key of B-flat. The meter is common time with the quarter note equal to 112 beats per minute. This title is correlated to the Sounds Spectacular Series, Book 2, Lesson 16.
Ashokan Farewell - Jay Ungar / Calvin Custer. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 2) (Time 3:28) This title is in key of B-flat. The key changes to E-flat at measure 44. The meter is 3/4 with the quarter note equal to 80 beats per minute. The alto saxophone has a solo which is cued in the flute. Most of the material in this composition is slurred.
Bahama Cruisin’ - Mark Taylor. (Hal Leonard) ($35.00) (Grade 2) This work is dedicated to the McAuliffe Middle School Jazz Band, Los Alamitos California, Chuck Waekerman, Director. This title is a trumpet (flugelhorn) feature. It opens "rubato" in the key of B-flat, with a written flugelhorn solo. At measure 17, the tempo is set at 96 beats per minute in a "slow Latin". There is another 16 measure written solo with chord changes for an ad lib solo. The piano has a short "comp" solo. There also is a D.S. al Coda.
The Black Cat Rag - Frank Wooster and Ethyl B. Smith / Doug Hartzell. (Grand Mesa) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) This title is a reissue of the same title from Heritage Music Press from 1979. The key is B-flat. There are many accidentals. The meter is common time with the quarter note equal to 120 beats per minute. There is much use of syncopation.
The Brass Ring - Jared Spears. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 2) This work was commissioned by the Pennfield Middle School Concert Bands, Alan Malachowski and Beth Wagner, Directors. It opens in the key of E-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 126 beats per minute. The alto saxophone has a solo. The trumpet has a four measure solo. The key changes at measure 42 to the key of F. The tempo slows to 60 beats per minute. There is a D.C. al Coda.
Butterfly Kisses - Randy Thomas and Bob Carlisle / John Wasson. (Hal Leonard) ($50.00) (Grade 2) This title is a "gentle pop ballad" in the key of A-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 84 beats per minute. Some 2/4 measures are inserted. The first trumpet is featured in a short solo. There are some repeats as well as a D.S. al Coda.
Calico - Quincy C. Hilliard. (Carl Fischer) ($38.00) (Grade 2) (Time 4:05) Calico was commissioned by and dedicated to the Iowa Bandmasters Association 1995 All State Middle School Honor Band. It opens in the key of E-flat in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 96 to 108 beats per minute. The meter changes several times between 3/4 and 4/4. The tempo likewise changes several times slowing down to 60 to 72 beats and then increasing to 120 to 130 beats at the key change. The key changes to B-flat. There are some accidentals throughout. A piano reduction is provided in the score. This title is correlated to the Sounds Spectacular Series, Book 2, Lesson 7.
Cantique After Gabriel Faure’s "Cantique de Jean Racine" - Arr. Larry Daehn. (Daehn) ($66.00) (Grade 2) This title was originally scored for chorus and organ by Faure. This arrangement for band is in the key of B-flat in 4/4 meter. The woodwinds have many triplet patterns.
Cantique de Noel (O Holy Night) - Arr. Robert W. Smith. (Belwin) ($40.00) (Grade 2) (Time 3:16) This Christmas favorite is in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 72 beats per minute.
Chatter With the Angels - Gay Holmes Spears. (Band Music Press) ($38.00) (Grade 2) (Time 3:00) This composition is an original spiritual for band. It is in the key of F in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 120 beats per minute. The percussion section has a soli. This title is in the Young Band Series from Band Music Press.
A Christmas Classic (Ding Dong! Merrily On High) - Arr. James Swearingen. (Barnhouse) ($35.00) (Grade 2) A Christmas Classic is in the key of E-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 88 beats per minute. The tempo changes at measure 20 to 116 beats per minute. The bell is featured with a short solo.
Christmas Eve In My Hometown - Words and music by Stan Zabka and Don Upton / Les Taylor. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 2) (Time 2:09) This Christmas tune is in swing style in the key of E-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 100 beats per minute. The key changes at measure 12 to the key of F. The trumpet has a 4 measure solo. The trombones and trumpets need to use cup mutes. There are many dotted eighth-sixteenth note patterns.
The Forge of Vulcan - Michael Sweeney. (Music Works) ($40.00) (Grade 2) This title was commissioned by the Thomas Jefferson Middle School Band, Port Washington, WI, Lois O’Keef, Director. This title "musically describes the moods and sounds of an imaginary workplace of the Greek and Roman mythology, Vulcan blacksmith". It is in the key of B-flat. The opening meter is 4/4, but it changes briefly to 3/4, and 2/4. The opening tempo is 152 to 160 beats per minute. This title calls for 2 medium or large size aluminum trash cans. For maximum effect, use 4 cans across the back of the band. The band also has to clap hands in rhythm.
Freedom’s Light (A Concert Overture) - James Swearingen. (Barnhouse) ($48.00) (Grade 2.5) Freedom’s Light is in the key of B-flat. The opening meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 80 beats per minute. The tempo picks up at measure 5 to 120 beats per minute. The meter changes at measure 35 to 3/4. The tempo also changes here to 92 beats per minute. There are some brief meter changes to 5/4 and back to 3/4. At measure 59 the meter returns to 4/4. The flute, clarinet and alto sax sections each have a soli.
Gallant Men of Erin - Arr. James D. Ployhar. (Belwin) ($40.00) (Grade 2) This Irish Folk Melody is written as a concert march. The key is E-flat. The opening meter signature is common time. The meter changes to 6/8 at measure 26 and changes back to common time at measure 50. The tempo is set at 108 beats per minute. The snare drum has a short solo. A full performance CD of this title as well as others is included.
Gently Flows the Amber Grain - Brian Scott. (Belwin) ($50.00) (Grade 2.5) This title is dedicated to Mr. John Beyrent--teacher, musician and friend. The opening key is B-flat. The key changes to E-flat and later to C. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 78 beats per minute. This composition is very smooth with mostly slurred material. The trumpet has a solo.
The Golden Mountain - Frank Erickson. (Erickson) ($68.00) (Grade 2) (Time 4:00) This title was commissioned by Mike Gunderson and the Edwin Markham Middle School Band in Placerville, California. This composition is a medley of tunes from California’s rich cultural heritage: a Chinese song, "A Gust of Fall Wind"; a California tribal song, "The Acorn Dance"; and "Seeing the Elephant", a popular gold rush expression and song. The opening key is B-flat with the key changing to E-flat and later to B-flat again. The opening meter is 4/4 with that changing to 2/4, then 6/8, and back to 2/4 and finally to 4/4 again. There are some accidentals throughout. The tempo also changes frequently. The flute section has a soli at the beginning.
Go the Distance - Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel / Jay Bocook. (Hal Leonard) ($50.00) (Grade 2.5) This title is from the Walt Disney Picture "Hercules". It opens in the key of A-flat, but changes to B-flat at measure 48. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 88 beats per minute. There is an occasional measure of 6/4 or 2/4. The flute has a short solo.
The Greatest Love Of All - Words by Linda Creed, music by Michael Masser / Charles Sayre. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 2) (Time 2:56) This title is a rock ballad in the key of B-flat. The key changes at measure 36 to E-flat and changes back to B-flat at measure 43. The meter is 4/4 with the opening tempo marked at 72-78 beats per minute.
Gregorian Variants (Tatum Ergo) - Elliot Del Borgo. (Belwin) ($45.00) (Grade 2) (Time 4:15) This title is in the key of F. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 69 beats per minute. There is an 8 measure "sing or play along" section. The flutes and first clarinet have some sixteenth note runs. A full performance CD of this title along with other titles is included.
Herndon Exaltations (A Celebration of Excellence) - Robert W. Smith. (Belwin) ($40.00) (Grade 2) (Time 5:48) This title was "commissioned by the Herndon Middle School Band in commemoration of their standard of excellence as recognized by the 1996 Sudler Cup, Ms. Noreen Linnemann, Director of Bands." The opening key is B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 88 to 92 beats per minute. The opening is "fanfare like". The tempo increases at measure 20 to 152 to 160 beats per minute. The first trumpet and trombone parts are divisi. The clarinet section has a soli. The key changes at measure 113 in the coda to the key of C. A full performance CD recording along with other titles is included.
Hill Country March - Walter Cummings. (Grand Mesa) ($50.00) (Grade 2) This concert march opens in the key of B-flat. It changes key at measure 87 to the key of E-flat. There are some accidentals. The meter is 2/4. There are no repeats.
Hungarian Dance No. 5 - Johannes Brahms / Elliot Del Borgo. (Belwin) ($50.00) (Grade 2.5) This composition is in the key of F minor. It is in 2/4 meter with the quarter note equal to 144 beats per minute. There are some repeated sections.
Hymne - Vangelis / James Curnow. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 2) This hymn is in the key of E-flat. The meter is 3/4 with the quarter note equal to 76 beats per minute.
It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Eddie Pola and George Wyle / Larry Clark. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 2) This title is a "bright waltz" in the key of E-flat. The dotted half note is equal to 76 beats per minute. The key does change at measure 64 to the key of F. There are some accidentals throughout. Some sections are repeated and there is a D.S. al Coda.
Japanese Festival - Quincy C. Hilliard. (Carl Fischer) ($38.00) (Grade 2) (Time 3:26) Japanese Festival is in the key of B-flat. The meter is 3/4, but it changes to 4/4. There is some syncopation throughout. The tempo changes from the opening 120 beats per minute to 60 to 72 beats per minute. The flute has a soli. This composition does not use any actual Japanese music. This title is correlated to the Sounds Spectacular Series, Book 2, Lesson 7. A piano reduction is provided in the score.
King’s Mountain Adventure - Ed Huckeby. (Barnhouse) ($45.00) (Grade 2.5) This work opens in the key of F. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 72 beats per minute. The tempo quickly changes at measure 5 to 138 beats per minute. The key changes at measure 49 to the key of B-flat. The tempo also changes at measure 49 to a tempo range of 76 to 80 beats per minute. There is a D.S. al Coda.
"Adeste Fidelis", Fanfare on - Arr. Jim Colouna. (Daehn) ($50.00) (Grade 3) This familiar Christmas tune has no key signature and accidentals are written as needed. The opening meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 100 beats per minute. The meter changes briefly to 2/4 and at measure 15 it changes to 2/2. The bells and vibes have a challenging and moving part.
American Folk Fantasia - Ed Huckeby. (Barnhouse) ($68.00) (Grade 3.5) (Time 5:56) This work was commissioned for and dedicated to the 1997 Albermarle County High School Honors Band, Charlottesville, Virginia. The opening key is F. The key changes to E-flat and returns to F. The opening meter is 4/4, but changes frequently going to 12/8, 3/4, and finally 4/4. The alto saxophone and the trumpet have short solos.
Ancient Visions (A Fanfare for Winds and Percussion) - Thomas Stone. (Daehn) ($50.00) (Grade 3) This title was commissioned for the New Trier High School Wind Ensemble of Winnetka, Illinois, John Thomson, conductor. It is in the key of E-flat with some accidentals. The meter is 4/2 with the half note equal to 76 beats per minute.
Celtic Ritual (Overture for Band) - John Higgins. (Music Works) ($50.00) (Grade 3) (Time 4:20) This title opens in the key of F. The key changes several times going through C at measure 51, to the key of F at 89 and finally to C at measure 109. The opening meter is 4/4. The meter changes several times going through 5/4, then back to 4/4, 3/4 and then to cut time at measure 85.
Christmas Fantasy - Arr. Calvin Custer. (Belwin) ($65.00) (Grade 3) (Time 6:04) This is a medley of "Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming", "Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light". The opening key is F with the key changing to E-flat at measure 52 and changing to A-flat at measure 94. The meter signature is 4/4. The tempo changes several times throughout. A full performance CD of this title as well as other titles is included.
Christmas Smiles - Arr. Peter Ippolito. (Warner Bros.) ($55.00) (Grade 3) This Christmas medley features "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer!", "All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth," and "Leroy, the Redneck Reindeer". The opening key is B-flat, but the key changes to E-flat and finally to F. The opening meter is 4/4, but that changes to cut time. There are several repeated sections.
Circus Days (Galop or March) - Karl L. King / Loras Schissel. (Barnhouse) ($60.00) (Grade 3.5) This title has a standard march format. The opening key is B-flat in 2/4 meter. The key changes at the trio to E-flat.
Dave Brubeck: It’s About Time - Paul Desmond and Dave Brubeck / Charles Sayre. (Warner Bros.) ($65.00) (Grade 3) This medley features "Take Five", "Unsquare Dance" and "Blue Rondo a La Turk". The opening key is B-flat, but it changes to F at measure 34. The key changes again at measure 58 to G, and finally to the key of C at measure 70. The opening meter is 9/8. This however changes to 4/4 for two measures and then goes to 5/4. The meter changes to 7/4 at measure 34. The meter changes again to 9/8 at measure 70.
Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral - Richard Wagner / Jay Bocook. (Hal Leonard) ($50.00) (Grade 3) This arrangement is in the key of E-flat with many accidentals. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 72 beats per minute.
FUNiculi, FUNicula - Arr. Jim Swearingen. (Band Music Press) ($42.00) (Grade 3) (1:00) This popular Italian classic is in the key of E-flat. The meter is 6/8 with the dotted quarter note equal to 120 beats per minute. There are some accidentals.
Ghost Dance - Franz Schubert / Bill Park. (Band Music Press) ($38.00) (Grade 3) (Time 1:45) This title opens in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 92 beats per minute. The key changes to E-flat at measure 14 with the tempo slowing to 72 beats per minute. At measure 20, the tempo increases again to 92.
Grant Us Peace (Dona Nobis Pacem from Mass in B Minor) - J. S. Bach / Jimmie Howard Reynolds. (TRN) ($50.00) (Grade 3) This composition has been transposed to an easier key to allow the trumpets to play within a reasonable range. There are separate (two) cornet and (three) trumpet parts. The bassoon and horns have parts designated for ensemble or band use. This composition is scored to be performed with small ensembles (four clarinets with bass clarinet, four saxophones, four brass, or many different combinations) as well as with full band. The key signature has two flats concert. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 100 beats per minute or the half note equal to 50 beats per minute in cut time.
Gypsy Dance from "Carmen" - Bizet / Alfred Reed. (Barnhouse) ($60.00) (Grade 3.5) Gypsy Dance is from the opening of Act II of "Carmen". The key is F, but with many accidentals. The meter is 3/4. The introduction tempo is 56 beats per minute, but changes at measure 9 to 112 beats per minute. There is a D.S. al Coda.
How Firm Thy Friendship (Chorale Prelude) - James Swearingen. (Barnhouse) ($40.00) (Grade 3) (Time 4:14) Opens in the key of F. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 84 beats per minute. The key changes at measure 45 to B-flat with the tempo increasing to 92 beats per minute.
Images Diabolique - Jared Spears. (Band Music Press) ($58.00) (Grade 3) (Time 5:20) This title opens in the key of F. The key changes to A-flat near the end. There are many accidentals throughout. The meter is 4/4, but there are several meter changes throughout going through 2/4, 3/4, 5/4 and 6/8 meters. There is a D.S. al Coda.
In The Temple of Zion - Steven Reincke. (Barnhouse) ($68.00) (Grade 3.5) This work depicts "all of the power, passion and beauty of Zion National Park." There is no key signature and accidentals are written in. The meter is 4/4 with some brief changes to 6/8 and back to 4/4 and some changes to 3/4 and back to 4/4 again. The clarinet, flute and trumpet have solos.
Ireland - Arr. Warren Barker. (Barnhouse) ($68.00) (Grade 3.5) (Time 5:44) This medley features: "Saint Patrick’s Day", "Donnybrook", "Irish Washerwoman", "I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen", and "The Kerry Dance". The opening key is A-flat. The key changes several times going through F, E-flat and back to A-flat. The opening meter is 6/8. The meter also changes several times going to 4/4, then back to 6/8, then to cut time and ending in 6/8.
I’ve Made My Plans for the Summer - John Philip Sousa / Keith Brion and Loras Schissel. (Barnhouse) ($60.00) (Grade 3) (Time 2:30) This title by J.P. Sousa has an optional soprano solo or cornet, trombone or baritone bass clef solo. It is in the key of C in 3/4 meter. There are some accidentals.
Jubilance - James Swearingen. (Barnhouse) ($68.00) (Grade 3) This title is in the key of E-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 144 beats per minute. There are many brief meter changes to 3/4 and 6/8. The key changes at measure 73 to the key of B-flat. The key returns to E-flat at measure 90.
La Storia - Jacob de Haan. (de Haske) ($59.00) (Grade 3) (Time 7:00) This composition opens in the key of B-flat. It changes key several times throughout going to F, then B-flat and finally to A-flat. The opening meter is common time, however, the meter changes between 2/4 and 4/4 often. After letter E, it goes to 6/8 meter with the dotted quarter note equal to 63 beats per minute. Then after letter K, the meter changes back to 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 128 beats per minute. This composition is recorded on CD #97009, "City of Lights", from Curnow Music, performed by the Band of the Belgian Air Force.
Legend of the Ida Glenn - Ed Huckeby. (Barnhouse) ($68.00) (Grade 3) (Time 4:37) This title is a programmatic work divided into 5 sections. The opening key is B-flat in 4/4 meter. The tempo is equal to 80 beats per minute. The tempo increases at measure 11 to 132 beats per minute. The key changes to B-flat and finally goes to the key of F at measure 98. The meter changes to 3/4 at measure 51 with the tempo slowing to 72 to 76 beats per minute. The tempo increases again at measure 86 to 152 beats per minute.
Lincoln Legacy - Michael Sweeney. (Hal Leonard) ($50.00) (Grade 3) (Time 4:00) This title was commissioned by the Ransom Middle School Band, Cantonment Florida, Russell L. Bertles, Director. The opening key is F minor in 6/8 meter. The dotted quarter note is equal to 126 beats per minute. This title opens with a timpani solo, adding a suspended cymbal roll before the full band enters at measure 9. The key changes frequently going through 2 flats, 3 flats, 4 flats and 1 flat concert, mostly in minor keys. The meter also changes to 4/4 at measure 32 and back to 6/8 at measure 77. The meter changes again at 164 to 3/4 and a final meter change to 6/8 at measure 169.
The Lord of the Dance - Ronan Hardiman / Richard Saucedo. (Hal Leonard) ($60.00) (Grade 3) This title is an Irish/Celtic Dance from the stage show "Lord of the Dance". The opening key is B-flat. The key changes at measure 35 to E-flat. The opening meter is 4/4 with the meter changing to 12/8 at measure 10 and returning to 4/4 at measure 35. The opening tempo is 72 beats per minute.
Maduradam - Johan de Meij. (Amstel) ($129.00) (Grade 3) (Time 9:20) This composition is a miniature suite in 8 short movements depicting "Maduradam, a small scale miniature town at Scheveningen (near the Hague)." All the movements are connected with only a few having a G.P. between them. Both a full score and a condensed score are published in one book.
Marche Americana - Soren Hyldgaard, edited by Johan de Meij. (Amstel) ($99.00) (Grade 3) (Time 3:20) This title is a concert march in cut time. Both a full score and a condensed score are published in one book.
March Reveille - Curt Wilson. (Gore) (MB - $30.00 ; CB - $40.00) (Grade 3.5) This march is published in both concert band and marching band size. The opening key is E-flat in cut time. The half note is equal to 138 beats per minute. The key changes several times throughout; at measure 42 to A-flat, at measure 58 it goes to D-flat, at measure 90 it goes to A-flat again, and finally at measure 128 it goes to E-flat again.
Mars from "The Planets" - Gustav Holst / Andrew Balent. (Carl Fischer) ($45.00) (Grade 3) (Time 3:00) This composition does not have a key signature and accidentals are written in. The opening meter signature is 5/4. There are some changes to 5/2 and also some 3/4 measures. The first trumpet part is divisi near the end on a high A with an E-flat. A piano reduction is provided in the score.
Mists of Remembrance - Mark Clem. (Grand Mesa) ($58.00) (Grade 3.5) This title opens in the key of B-flat. The key changes at measure 46 to the key of E-flat. The key changes again at measure 79 to the key of F. The meter is 4/4 with several tempo changes throughout. Many instruments are featured in solos of varying lengths: flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, horn, baritone, and drum.
Pavanne from Symphonette No. 2 - Morton Gould. (Belwin) ($45.00) (Grade 3.5) This title is a reissue of the 1966 version. The key is F in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 112 beats per minute or half note equal to 56 beats per minute. The trumpet has a short solo. This title is published with only a 3 line condensed conductor’s score.
Pet Parade - John Tatgenhorst. (Band Music Press) ($45.00) (Grade 3) (Time 2:20) This composition was composed for, and performed by "The President’s Own" U.S. Marine Band as part of the PBS film Upon These Grounds; A tour of the White House Gardens. This music depicts animals frolicking on the South Lawn of the White House. "Wa-wa brass plungers and high woodwinds are used to capture the animals activities. The clarinet, trumpet and trombone are featured in solos. It is in the key of B-flat. The meter signature is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 120 beats per minute. There is a D.S. al Coda.
Ring In the Joy - Ludwig van Beethoven / James Swearingen. (Belwin) ($50.00) (Grade 3) (Time 2:54) This arrangement features "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" and "Ode To Joy". The opening key signature is B-flat with the key changing to E-flat at measure 46. The meter signature is 4/4. There are several tempo changes from the opening 84 beats per minute. A full performance CD of this title as well as others is included.
Romanza (from "Horn Concerto No. 3, K. 447) (Horn solo with band accomp.) - W.A. Mozart / Andy Clark. (Barnhouse) ($60.00) (Grade 3.5) (Time 3:58) The key is A-flat. The meter is cut time with the tempo marked at "Larghetto".
Romanza Simplice - Fred J. Allen. (TRN) ($45.00) (Grade 3) This composition was commissioned by the Association of Texas Small School Bands, Don Stockton, President for the 1997 A.T.S.S.B. All State Band. It opens in the key of B-flat. The oboe, clarinet, flute and alto saxophone are featured in short solos.
Under the Double Eagle - J. F. Wagner / Andrew Balent. (Carl Fischer) ($40.00) (Grade 3) (Time 3:45) Under the Double Eagle is a concert march in traditional march format. It is in the key of E-flat with the key changing to A-flat at the trio. The meter is 2/4 with the quarter note equal to 116 beats per minute.
Under the Double Eagle - J.F. Wagner / Andrew Glover. (Barnhouse) ($60.00) (Grade 3.5) (Time 3:46) This concert march is written in traditional march format. It opens in the key of E-flat in 2/4 meter. The key changes at measure 51 to the key of A-flat.
Woodland Park Overture - Walter Cummings. (Grand Mesa) ($60.00 (Grade 3) This composition was commissioned by the Woodland Park Middle School Band, Woodland Park, Colorado, Brian Critchlow, Director. This title uses a set of Orff bars (C, F, G) as well as xylophone and marimba. If Orff bars are unavailable, the tympany may be used as a substitute. It opens in the key of B-flat. There are some accidentals. The key changes at measure 50 to E-flat and changes again at measure 97 to the original key of B-flat. The flute, 1st clarinet, piccolo, xylophone, marimba, and bells have short solos. The tempo also changes often.
Continental Overture - Johan de Meij. (Amstel) ($129.00) (Grade 4) (Time 6:30) This composition was commissioned by the California Band Directors Association for the celebration of their 40th anniversary, February 1997. The first and second clarinets have short solos. There is a harp part included. Both a full score and a condensed score are published in one book.
Dedication Overture for Symphonic Band - Vittorio Giannini. (Belwin) ($90.00) (Grade 4.5) (Time 8:06) This title is a reissue of the same composition of 1965. There is no key signature and accidentals are written throughout. The meter signature is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 120 to 126 beats per minute. The alto saxophone section has a solo. A full performance CD of this title, as well as others, is included.
Elegy and Celebration - Stephen Bulla. (Curnow Music) ($74.00) (Grade 4) (Time 7:25) This work was "commissioned by the Havre de Grace Maryland High School Band in memory of Jennifer Browning, a flutist in the band who died tragically in a an automobile accident." The opening key is D minor with the key changing several times throughout. At measure 121 the key changes to A-flat and at measure 139 the key changes again to D-flat. The flute and clarinet are both featured in solos.
Fantasia and Fugue in C Minor, BMV 537 - Johann S. Bach / Donald Hunsberger. (Warner Bros.) ($125.00) (Grade 4) (Time 8:30) This composition is from the Donald Hunsberger Wind Library from Warner Brothers Music. It is scored to be played one to a part except for 3 B-flat clarinets which may be doubled. It also calls for a soprano saxophone and a piccolo trumpet. The music is printed on over-sized paper.
Guns Up! - Charles L. Booker, Jr. (SMC) ($60.00) (Grade 4) (Time 3:30) Guns Up is a concert march opening in the key of B-flat. The meter is 2/4 with the quarter note equal to 116 beats per minute. The trio is composed by PFC Chester F. Kowslec (1945) as the 3rd Armored Division Song. The key changes at the trio to E-flat. The meter also changes to 4/4. The key changes again to A-flat.
Homage: Three Tapestries - David Holsinger. (TRN) ($85.00) (Grade 4.5) This composition was commissioned for the Carroll High School Band, Dayton, Ohio, Kenny Bierschenck, Director of Bands. The themes are from "the great liturgical musical wealth of the Roman Catholic Church."
I Love My Love - Gustav Holst / transcribed by Kenneth Singleton. (Grand Mesa) ($50.00) (Grade 4) This English Folk Song was the basis of Holst’s second movement from his "2nd Suite in F, Op. 28, No. 2". It was later revised and expanded and used in his "6 Choral Folk Songs, Op. 26b". It is from this revision that this title is transcribed. It is in the original key of A-flat. There are some accidentals. The meter is common time.
The Last Spring - Edvard Grieg / transcribed by James Curnow. (Curnow Music) ($64.00) (Grade 4) (Time 4:30) This title is taken "from Two Elegiac Melodies For String Orchestra, opus 34 - Edvard Grieg". The key is F. The meter is common time with the quarter note equal to 60 beats per minute. There are some accidentals.
Of Pride Unfurled (City of Flags) - Stephen Bulla. (Curnow Music) ($79.00) (Grade 4) (Time 6:00) This title opens in the key of B-flat with the key changing at measure 116 to the key of D-flat and changing again at measure 149 to B-flat. There are many accidentals throughout. The opening meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 66 beats per minute. The meter changes to 6/8 at measure 9. There are some 9/8 measures inserted throughout the 6/8 sections.
Solemn Fugue - Clifton Williams. (Belwin) ($50.00) (Grade 4) This title is a reissue of the 1958 version. There is no key signature and accidentals are written in. The meter signature is common time. The opening tempo is marked for the quarter note range to be equal to 92 to 104 beats per minute. There are a few tempo changes throughout.
Symphonic Movement - Vaclav Nelhybel (Belwin) ($70.00) (Grade 4.5) (Time 6:35) Symphonic Movement has no key signature and accidentals are written as needed. The opening meter is 4/4, "adagio". The meter changes at measure 17 to 3/4. The tempo changes at measure 29 to 140 beats per minute. At measure 30 the meter changes to 4/4. There are some measures of 5/4 interspersed with 4/4. This title is a reissue of an version from 1983.
Apocalyps II - Piet Swerts. (de Haske) ($84.00) (Grade 5) (Time 10:10) This composition is "an abstract composition that is written within a conventional structure ABA-Coda". There is no key signature. The opening meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 132 beats per minute. The meter changes several times going through 3/4, some 3/2 and cut time. This title is recorded on CD #97009 from Curnow Music on the CD "City Of Lights" performed by the Band of the Belgian Air Force.
Golden Festival Overture, Op.95 - James Barnes. (SMC) ($95.00) (Grade 5) (Time 7:00) This composition is dedicated to the U.S. Army Field Band, Col. Jack H. Grogan, Conductor, in commemoration of the band’s 50th anniversary. The opening key is A-flat changing to C. The opening meter is cut time with the meter changing to 4/4 but then back to cut time. There are many accidentals throughout. There are also many tempo changes from the opening half note equal to 138 beats per minute. The 4/4 section starts at 76 beats per minute per quarter note. A harp part is included.
Patriots of Pageantry (Fanfare and Processional) -
James L. Hosay. (Curnow Music) ($74.00) (Grade 5) (Time 2:50) This title is based on a
fanfare written for the first ever U.S. Joint Services Tattoo held in Fairfax, VA. It
opens in the key of B-flat. The meter signature is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 104
beats per minute. The key changes at measure 23 to the key of C and changes back to B-flat
at measure 66. This title is recorded on Curnow CD, #CR97007, "Mid-West 50" by
the Band of the Belgian Navy.
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