Southern Music Company: Marching Band Latest Releases Archives from 5/97

Marching Band
Latest Releases from May - July 1997

Marching Band

Skip To:
Grade 3	Grade 4 and 5

Grade 1 & 1.5

Star Wars (Main Title) - John Williams / Jerry Burns. (Warner Bros.) ($35.00) (Grade 1.5) Star Wars is in the key of E-flat in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 112 beats. The trumpet range is to fifth line F. All clarinets play over the break. "Drill Designs" by Pygraphics is available for both the Mac and PC for this arrangement. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size.

Grade 2 & 2.5

Big Band Opener - Arr. Paul Murtha. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) Big Band Opener is a medley of the following: "String of Pearls", "American Patrol", and "Woodchopper’s Ball". It opens in the key of E-flat, but changes key several times through A-flat, B-flat, to E-flat and finally to F. The meter signature is 4/4. It is a bright swing tune with the quarter note equal to 152 beats per minute. The trumpet has a short solo and the range is to G at the top of the staff. This title is in the Esprit Series from Hal Leonard.
Jump Start Cadences For Percussion - Set 8 - Tony McCutchen. (Band Music Press) ($25.00) (Grade 2) This title contains three cadences: "Free Willies", "Kudzu", and "Rock Shots". Parts include snare drum, quad-toms, bass drum, cymbals, auxiliary percussion, bells and xylophone. All three cadences are in common time with the quarter note equal to 128 beats per minute.
Jump Start Cadences For Percussion - set 9 - Kurt Gartner. (Band Music Press) ($25.00) (Grade 2) This title contains three cadences: "Patty O’ Torch", "Stretch Einstein and His Rubber Band", and "Chops Shop". Parts include snare drum, cymbals, tri-toms, quad-toms and bass drum. All three cadences are in common time.
Let Your Body Talk - John Tatgenhorst. (Band Music Press) ($42.00) (Grade 2.5) Let Your Body Talk is a "moderate rock feel" tune. It is in the key of A-flat in common time with the quarter note equal to 132 beats per minute. There is a short percussion section introduction. There are some accidentals throughout. The trumpet range is to a G at the top of the staff. All the clarinets must play above the break.
Love Me Tender / Hound Dog - Arr. Johnnie Vinson. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) This title opens as a rock ballad in 4/4 meter with the quarter note equal to 80 beats. The key is A-flat. The key changes to B-flat, as does the style. The style becomes a shuffle at 176 beats per minute. The tempo changes near the end to 80 beats per minute again. There is a horn solo which is cued in the trumpet. The trumpet range is to an A-flat above the staff. All the clarinets must play above the break.
Sand In My Shoes - Jeff Simmons. (Arrangers) ($45.00) (Grade 2.5) "This title is a boogie funk for pep band."
Slapp Happy - Glen Carter. (Arrangers) ($45.00) (Grade 2.5) "Percussion feature."
Stand Stuff - Arr. Doug Adams. (Warner Bros.) ($45.00) (Grade 2.5) This title features the following tunes: "Land Of A Thousand Dances", "Centerfold", "I’ll Be There For You", and "Lovin’, Touchin’ and Squeezin’." Each tune is separate. The meters used are 4/4, cut time, and 6/8. Keys used are F, A-flat and E-flat. The trumpet range is to G at the top of the staff. A drill design by Pygraphics is available for both the Mac and PC. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size.
Star Wars Finale - John Williams / Doug Adams. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) Star Wars Finale features "Princess Leia’s Theme" and "Star Wars (Main Title)". It is in the key of F in 4/4 meter with the quarter note equal to 84 beats per minute. There is an optional trumpet solo. The key changes to E-flat. The meter likewise changes, it goes to 6/8 and back to 4/4 again. "Drill Designs" by Pygraphics is available for both the Mac and PC for this arrangement. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size.
Star Wars / Raiders March - John Williams / Paul Lavender. (Hal Leonard) ($35.00) (Grade 2) Star Wars/Raiders March opens in the key of E-flat but changes to B-flat. There are some accidentals throughout. It opens in 4/4 meter with the quarter note equal to 112 beats per minute. There are some dotted eighth/sixteenth note patterns as well as some three eighth note triplet patterns. The trumpet range is to a G at the top of the staff. All the clarinets must play above the break.

The Summer Knows (from the movie "Summer of ‘42") - Arr. Jay Dawson. (Arrangers) ($50.00) (Grade 2.5) "This title is a closer."
Wannabe - Words and music by Matt Rowe, Richard Stannard and Spice Girls /
Ed Hogan. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) Wannabe has a rock beat with the quarter note equal to 112 beats per minute. It is in the key of B-flat in 4/4 meter. There are some four sixteenth note patterns. Also there are some repeated sections.
You Keep Me Hangin’ On - Words and music by Eddie Holland, Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland / Johnnie Vinson. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) You Keep Me Hangin’ On is a moderate rock with the quarter note equal to 132 beats per minute in 4/4 meter. The key is E-flat. The trumpet range is to an A above the staff, but it is divisi. All the clarinets must play above the break. The flute and clarinet have a reoccurring syncopated rhythm throughout this tune.
You Must Love Me / Don’t Cry For Me Argentina - Words by Tim Rice, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber / Jay Bocook. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) These two tunes are from the movie "Evita". It starts in the key of F, but changes to A-flat. The tempo starts with the quarter note equal to 96 beats per minute, but it changes back and forth between 96 beats and 108 beats per minute. The trumpet range is to a G at the top of the staff. The clarinet part is divided, but both parts must play over the break.

Grade 3 & 3.5

After The Love Has Gone - Arr. Jay Dawson. (Arrangers) ($50.00) (Grade 3) "This title is a closer with small band instrumentation."
Battle Hymn Of The Republic - Arr. Jeff Simmons. (Band Music Press) ($42.00) (Grade 3) Battle Hymn opens in the key of D-flat. The meter signature is common time with the quarter note equal to 68 beats per minute. There are frequent meter changes going to 2/4, cut-time, 3/2 and 4/2. The key changes to F at the cut-time meter change. There are some accidentals throughout. The trumpet range is to a D an octave above the staff, but the part is divisi. The flute and clarinet must play some sixteenth note sextuplets and some four sixteenth note runs.
Beauty School Dropout - Lyrics and music by Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs / John Wasson. (Hal Leonard) ($45.00) (Grade 3) Beauty School Dropout is from "Grease". It is a "slow 12/8 feel", even though the meter is 4/4. There are many triplets throughout this tune. The key is B-flat.

Bellavia - Arr. Tom Wallace. (Arrangers) ($50.00) (Grade 3) "This is a closer. It was composed by Chuck Mangione for his Mother for Mother’s Day."
The Best Of Times - Arr. Jay Dawson. (Arrangers) ($50.00) (Grade 3) "This is a closer from the group STYX."

Big Band Jam - Arr. John Tatgenhorst. (Band Music Press) ($42.00) (Grade 3) Big Band Jam is a medley of "Big Band" hits. It is in the key of E-flat in 4/4 meter with the quarter note equal to 126 beats per minute. There are many accidentals. Rhythmically, there are some eighth note triplet patterns played chromatically. The trumpet range is to an A-flat above the staff.

Boogie Oogie Oogie - Arr. Tom Wallace.(Arrangers) ($45.00) (Grade 3) "This title is for pep band as well as a production number. It was the #1 hit for Taste Of Honey."

Born to Hand Jive / We Go Together - Music and lyrics by Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs / John Wasson. (Hal Leonard) ($45.00) (Grade 3) This title opens in cut-time in the key of B-flat with the quarter note equal to 126 beats per minute. The key changes to E-flat and the meter also changes to 4/4 but then changes back to cut-time. The trumpet range is to an optional high C above the staff. There is a 12 measure drum break.

Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You - Arr. Jay Dawson. (Arrangers) ($50.00) (Grade 3) "The is a production number. It was a classic Frankie Valli 'Hit'."

Highlights From Carmen - George Bizet / Richard Miller. (Band Music Press) ($42.00) (Grade 3.5) Highlights From Carmen opens with a short percussion introduction. It opens in the key of B-flat but changes to E-flat with another change back to B-flat. There are some repeated sections. The meter signature is 2/4 with a change to 4/4. The woodwinds, trumpet and horns have some four sixteenth note patterns. The trumpet range is to a C above the staff.

Chump Change - Quincy Jones and Bill Cosby / John Tatgenhorst, percussion arr. by Dave Buzminsky. (Band Music Press) ($45.00) (Grade 3) Chump Change is a "funk jazz rock" tune. It is in cut-time with the quarter note equal to 116 to 120 beats per minute. It opens with a short percussion introduction. The key is E-flat. There are some accidentals. The trumpet range is to B-flat above the staff.

Claire’s Song - Arr. Larry Kerchner. (Arrangers) ($50.00) (Grade 3) "This title is a production number. It was from the jazz group 'The Yellow Jackets.'"

Cruella De Vil - Mel Leven / John Wasson. (Hal Leonard) ($45.00) (Grade 3.5) From the Disney movie "101 Dalmatians." It is a heavy shuffle in 4/4 meter with the quarter note equal to 108 beats. It is in the key of E-flat and many accidentals. There are many eighth notes throughout. The trumpet range is to an A above the staff. All the clarinets must play over the break. The woodwinds must be able to play a "turn".

Cuban Cowboy - Victor Lopez. (Arrangers) ($50.00) (Grade 3) "This is a production number scored for small band instrumentation. It is in a Latin style."

Devil’s Dream - Arr. Jay Dawson. (Arrangers) ($45.00) (Grade 3) "This is a percussion feature."

Domino - W. and M. Van Morrison / John Wasson. (Warner Bros.) ($45.00) (Grade 3) Domino is a medium rock with the quarter note equal to 138 beats. It is in the key of A-flat in 4/4 meter. There are some repeated sections. The trumpet range is to B-flat above the staff, but it is written divisi. This title is in the Bleacher Blaster Series. The parts provided are written for brass with percussion. There are optional flute and tenor saxophone parts to allow for use on the marching field as well as an expanded band in the stands. "Drill Designs" by Pygraphics is available for both the Mac and PC for this arrangement. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size.

Estancia - Jay Dawson. (Arrangers) ($50.00) (Grade 3) "Estancia is a production/ Opener. It is written with a small band in mind. It has a Spanish feel."
High Gear Cadences For Percussion - Set 6 - Kurt Gartner. (Band Music Press) ($25.00) (Grade 3) This title contains three cadences: "The Gimpy Llama Shuffle", "Mr. Dedlein’s Revenge", and "Dogma and Pony Show". Parts include snare drum, quad-toms, bass drum, cymbals, and auxiliary percussion. All three cadences are in common time.
High Gear Cadences For Percussion - Set 7 - Tony McCutchen. (Band Music Press) ($25.00) (Grade 3) This title contains three cadences: "Afro-Jig", "Phat", and "Cheese Grits". The first cadence is in 12/8 meter and the other two are in common time. Parts include snare drum, cymbals, quad-toms, bass drum, bells, xylophone, and auxiliary percussion.
Music From First Knight - Jerry Goldsmith / Richard Saucedo. (Hal Leonard) ($45.00) (Grade 3.5) This title opens in the key of B-flat in 3/4 meter but changes to 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 124 beats per minute. The trumpet range is to an A above the staff. The clarinets must all play over the break

Fly Me To The Moon - Arr. Jeff Simmons. (Arrangers) ($50.00) (Grade 3) "This title is a production number with the small band in mind. It mixes swing and Latin."
Funkengruven - George Blakely. (Warner Bros.) ($35.00) (Grade 3.5) Funkengruven is a title for two percussion cadences. Percussion parts are provided for snare drum, quad-toms, 4 tonal bass drums and cymbals. "Drill Designs" is available for this title by Pygraphics for both the Mac and PC. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size.
Funky Street - Arr. Tom Wallace. (Arrangers) ($45.00) (Grade 3) "Funky Street is for pep band."
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Arr. Larry Kerchner. (Arrangers) ($50.00)(Grade 3) "A Latin arrangement for use in a Christmas parade."
Green Onions - Arr. Tom Wallace. (Arrangers) ($50.00) (Grade 3) "This title is a pep band tune as well as a production number. It is a rhythm and blues by Booker T and the MG’s."

Harlem Nocturne - Earle Hagen / John Higgins, percussion arr. Will Rapp. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 3.5) Harlem Nocturne opens in a medium Latin style with the quarter note equal to 108 beats. It is in the key of B-flat in 4/4 meter. The trumpet is featured in a short solo. The style changes to swing at 27, but goes back to Latin style near the end. There are some four sixteenth note passages for the woodwinds and keyboards. This title is in the Esprit Series from Hal Leonard.

Hush - Words and music by Joe South / John Wasson. (Warner Bros.) ($45.00)
(Grade 3.5) Hush is a driving rock in 4/4 meter in the key of E-flat. The trumpet range is to an A above the staff, but the part is divisi. There are some repeated sections including a D.S. There are many eighth and sixteenth note syncopated rhythms. This title is in the Bleacher Blaster Series from Warner. This series was arranged for brass and rhythm, but has optional parts included for full band used. Drill Designs by Pygraphics is available for both the Mac and PC for this arrangement. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size.

Jam Packed ( Boogie Wonderland / In The Stone) - Words and music by Allee Willis, Jon Lund / Words and music by David Foster, Allee Willis and Maurice White / Arr. Victor Lopez and percussion arr. Mike Mann. (Warner Bros.) ($50.00) (Grade 3.5) Jam Packed starts in A-flat but changes to the key of F. It is in 4/4 meter with the opening tempo at 132 beats per minute. Flute and clarinets have some sixteenth note runs. There are many eighth notes throughout. There are also some three quarter note triplet patterns. At the key change, the style also changes to "funk", with the tempo also changing to 126 beats per minute. There are many accidentals throughout. The trumpet range is to a G at the top of the staff. "Drill Designs" by Pygraphics is available for both the Mac and PC for this arrangement. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size.

The Jig Is Up - Robert Dubinski. (Arrangers) ($45.00) (Grade 3) "This title is a percussion feature."

King Herod’s Song - Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and words by Tim Rice /
Paul Murtha. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 3.5) This title is from the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar." It starts in the key of A-flat but changes to B-flat near the end. It also opens in cut-time with the half note equal to 100 beats per minute. The meter signature also changes to 4/4 but changes back to cut-time. This title is in the Esprit Series from Leonard.

Kiss Pak - Arr. Les Taylor. (Warner Bros.) ($50.00) (Grade 3) Kiss Pak features the hits "Deuce", by Gene Simmons, "Strutter", by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, "Black Diamond", by Paul Stanley, and "Watching You", by Gene Simmons. It starts in 4/4 meter in the key of A-flat. The key changes for each title: to E-flat, then B-flat and also B-flat for the last tune. The tunes are separate. The trumpet range is to a G at the top of the staff. All the clarinets must play above the break. Drill design by Pygraphics is available for both the Mac and PC. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size.
Lickety Split - Glen Carter. (Arrangers) ($45.00) (Grade 3) "Percussion feature."
‘97 - Robert Dubinski. (Arrangers) ($45.00) (Grade 3) "Percussion feature."

Princess Leia’s Theme - John Williams / Larry Clark, percussion arr. Anthony M. Falcone. (Warner Bros.) ($50.00) (Grade 3.5) From the movie "Star Wars". It opens in the key of E-flat, but it changes to the key of B-flat. There are many accidentals throughout. The meter signature is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 72 beats per minute. The flute has a solo. The trumpet range is to a B above the staff. This title is in the Diamond Series from Warner Bros. "Drill Designs" by Pygraphics is available for both the Mac and PC for this arrangement. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size.

Salute To The Duke - Duke Ellington / Paul Murtha. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 3) Salute To The Duke is a swing chart. The tunes featured are "Satin Doll" and "It Don’t Mean A Thing." It opens in the key of E-flat but changes to B-flat with some accidentals throughout. There are several repeated sections. The trumpet range is to a G at the top of the staff. The clarinets must play above the break.

Shakin’ At The High School Hop - Lyrics and music by Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs / John Wasson. (Hal Leonard) ($45.00) (Grade 3) Shakin’ At the High School Hop is from "Grease". It is a rock and roll shuffle in 4/4 meter with the quarter note equal to 104 beats per minute. The key is B-flat. The trumpet range goes to an A above the staff, but it is divisi.

Sing / (Meet) The Flintstones - Joe Raposo / W. Hanna, J. Barbera, H. Curtin respectively / arr. Bill Calhoun. (Warner Bros.) ($45.00) (Grade 3) This title starts in 4/4 meter in the key of B-flat. The quarter note is equal to 112 beats per minute. There is an optional trumpet solo. There are some accidentals. The key changes to E-flat for "The Flintstones". There is a three beat drum break into "The Flintstones. The woodwinds have some four sixteenth notes runs.
Slide Your Bones - Roger Cichy, percussion arr. Kurt Gartner. (Band Music Press) ($42.00) (Grade 3) Slide Your Bones is a trombone feature. It is a "rock" tune in the key of B-flat in 4/4 meter. There are meter changes briefly to 3/4 and back to 4/4 again near the end. The trombones get to do some long glissandos as well as some short glissandos. The band has some shouting parts as well. The trumpet range is to G at the top of the staff. All the clarinets must play above the break.
Something - George Harrison / Richard Saucedo. (Hal Leonard) ($45.00) (Grade 3.5) Something starts in the key of B-flat and in 4/4 meter. The meter changes often; to cut- time, to 4/4, to 3/4 and cut-time again. The tempo also changes often. The trumpet range is to an A above the staff. All the clarinets must play over the break.
Staggah Lee - Arr. Tom Wallace. (Arrangers) ($50.00) (Grade 3) "This rhythm and blues tune is for pep band."
Star Wars (Main Theme) - John Williams / Victor Lopez. (Warner Bros.) ($45.00) (Grade 3) This title is from the movie "Star Wars", "The Empire Strikes Back", and "Return Of The Jedi". Star Wars opens in the key of E-flat but changes to the key of F. It is in 4/4 meter with the quarter note equal to 120 beats per minute. There are many accidentals throughout. This title is in the Mega Sounds Series from Warner. A drill design by Pygraphics is available for both the Mac and PC for this arrangement. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size.
Summertime (from Porgy & Bess), by George and Ira Gershwin, Dubose and Dorothy Heyard / Les Taylor. (Warner Bros.) ($45.00) (Grade 3) Summertime is in the Mega Sounds Series from Warner Bros. It is in the key of B-flat in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 132 beats per minute. The low brass section has a soli. This title opens with a short drum break. The trumpet range is to fifth line F and all the clarinets must play above the break. Drill Designs by Pygraphics is available for both the Mac and PC for this arrangement. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size.

Thanksgiving Hymn - Arr. Jay Dawson. (Arrangers) ($50.00) (Grade 3) "This title is an all purpose production, closer and warm-up tune."
Uptight (Everything’s Alright) - Words and music by Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy, Henry Cosby / John Wasson. (Warner Bros.) ($45.00) (Grade 3) This tune starts in the key of B-flat and is in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 132 beats. It is a driving rock tune. Uptight is in the Bleacher Blaster Series from Warner Bros.. The parts provided are written for brass with percussion. There are optional flute and tenor saxophone parts to allow for use on the marching field as well as an expanded band in the stands. Drill Designs by Pygraphics is available for both the Mac and PC for this arrangement. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size.

Veterans’ Salute - Arr. Jay Dawson. (Arrangers) ($55.00) (Grade 3) "This title is a subtle treatment of the "Service" tunes arranged for the street."
Watermelon Man - Arr. Tom Wallace. (Arrangers) ($50.00) (Grade 3) "This pep band work was a Herbie Hancock hit."
When I’m Sixty-four - John Lennon and Paul McCartney / John Wasson. (Hal Leonard) ($45.00) (Grade 3.5) When I’m Sixty-four was recorded by the Beatles. It is a shuffle with a two-beat feel in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 138 beats per minute. The key is B-flat. There are many accidentals. The trumpet range is to an A above the staff, but it is divisi.
Would I Lie To You? - Words and music by David Allen Stewart and Annie Lennox / Paul Lavender. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 3) Would I Lie To You is a rock tune in 4/4 meter with the quarter note equal to 128 beats per minute. The key signature is F, but there are many accidentals. The trumpet range is to a G at the top of the staff.

Grade 4 & 5

Aqualung - Arr. Tom Wallace. (Arrangers) ($50.00) (Grade 4) "This title is a production number from the English progressive rock band, Jethro Tull."

Cantina Band "A La Sing, Sing, Sing" - John Williams and Louis Primo / Larry Clark, percussion arr. Anthony M. Falcone. (Warner Bros.) ($60.00) (Grade 4) Cantina Band is in cut-time in the key of A-flat. The half note is equal to 120 beats per minute. It opens with a four measure repeated drum section soli. There are many accidentals throughout. The trumpet has a 14 measure solo. The trumpet range is to high C above the staff. All the clarinets must play above the break. This title is in the Diamond Series from Warner Bros. "Drill Designs" by Pygraphics is available for both the Mac and PC for this arrangement. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size.

Channel One Suite (Movement 1) - Bill Reddie / Wayne Downey, percussion arr. George Blakely. (Warner Bros.) ($60.00) (Grade 4) Channel One Suite (Movement 1) is in the key of A-flat in 4/4 meter. The meter changes often back and forth between 3/4 and 4/4. There are many accidentals. The woodwinds and horn have some four sixteenth note runs. There are several drum breaks throughout. On optional ending is provided to either end this tune or continue to Channel One Suite (Movement II). The trumpet range is to D above the staff. "Drill Designs" by Pygraphics is available for both the Mac and PC. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size. This title is in the Warner Bros. Diamond Series.

Channel One Suite (Movement II) - Bill Reddie / Wayne Downey, percussion arr. George Blakely. (Warner Bros.) ($50.00) (Grade 4) Channel One Suite Movement II is in the key of F with many accidentals. It is in 4/4 meter with the quarter note equal to 100 beats per minute. The first trumpet has several short solos. There is an optional ending or an ending to continue to the Channel One Suite Movement III. "Drill Designs" by Pygraphics is available for both the Mac and PC. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size. This title is in the Diamond Series from Warner Bros.

Channel One Suite (Movement III) - Bill Reddie / Wayne Downey, percussion arr. George Blakely. (Warner Bros.) ($60.00) (Grade 4) Channel One Suite Movement III is in cut time in the key of E-flat. It opens with an eight measure drum break. The key changes through to A-flat and then to E-flat. The meter also changes to a 4/4 section which is a drum break and it then returns to 6/8 meter. The trumpet range is to a C above the staff. "Drill Designs" by Pygraphics is available for both the Mac and PC. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size. This title is in the Diamond Series from Warner Bros.

Dancing Men - Arr. Victor Lopez. (Arrangers) ($50.00) (Grade 4) "This is a production number."

El Gato Caliente - Victor Lopez. (Warner Bros.) ($45.00) (Grade 4) El Gato is in the key of E-flat in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 136 beats per minute. The trumpet range is to an A above the staff, but the part is divisi. There are many eighth and dotted eighth / sixteenth notes patterns. The trumpet also has some four sixteenth note patterns. This title is in the Warner Mega Sounds Series. "Drill Designs" by Pygraphics is available for both the Mac and PC for this arrangement. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size.

Great Moments In Cinema (Part 1) - John Williams / Jay Bocook, percussion arr. by Will Rapp. (Hal Leonard) ($50.00) (Grade 4.5) Great Moments In Cinema Part I features "Star Wars (Main Title)", and "Excerpts from E.T.". It starts in the key of F but changes to B-flat. . There are many accidentals throughout. The meter signature is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 108 beats per minute. The meter changes back and forth between 6/4 and 4/4. The trumpet range is to a high C above the staff, but the part is divisi.

Great Moments In Cinema (Part 2) - John Williams / Jay Bocook, percussion arr. by Will Rapp. (Hal Leonard) ($50.00) (Grade 4) Great Moments in Cinema Part 1 features "Cadillac Of The Skies (Empire Of The Sun)" and "The Land Race (Far And Away)". The key changes frequently from the opening C, to E-flat, then to B-flat and finally to E-flat again. The meter also changes frequently from the opening 4/4 to 12/8, 3/4, 5/4 and finally 4/4 again. The woodwinds and horn encounter some four sixteenth note patterns. The trumpet range is to a B-flat above the staff, but it is divisi.

Great Moments In Cinema (Part 3) - John Williams / Jay Bocook, percussion arr. by Will Rapp. (Hal Leonard) ($50.00) (Grade 4) Great Moments in Cinema Part 3 features "Marions Theme (Raiders of the Lost Ark)", and "Star Wars - Throne Room And End Title". This opens in the key of A-flat, but changes to the key of D-flat. The woodwinds have many four sixteenth note patterns. The trumpet range is to a high D above the staff, but it is divisi. All clarinets play above the break.

Greensleeves / Holst March - Arr. Jay Dawson. (Arrangers) ($55.00) (Grade 4) "This is an opener with Greensleeves as a fanfare for the "March" from Suite in E-flat."

Jedi Rocks - Jerry Hey / Ken Dye. (Warner Bros.) ($45.00) (Grade 4) From The Return of the Jedi Special Edition. It is in the key of B-flat in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 92 beats per minute. The style is rock. There are many sixteenth notes. The key changes to E-flat. There is a repeated section. The trumpet range is to an A above the staff. "Drill Designs" by Pygraphics is available for both the Mac and PC for this arrangement. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size.

One More Time, Frankie & Johnny - Arr. Tom Wallace. (Arrangers) ($50.00) (Grade 4) "This is a production number. It features a trumpet quartet."

Spinning Wheel - David Clayton Thomas / Richard Saucedo. (Hal Leonard) ($45.00) (Grade 4) This piece has a rock feel in the key of F. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 116 beats per minute. The meter changes many times to 2/4, to 9/8 and 6/8. The trumpet range is to A-flat above the staff. All the clarinets play over the break. This title was recorded by Blood, Sweat and Tears.

Star Wars Themes - John Williams / Arr. Larry Clark, perc. arr. Anthony M. Falcone. (Warner Bros.) ($60.00) (Grade 4) This title includes the "20th Century Fox Fanfare", by Alfred Newman, "Star Wars (Main Title)", and "The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)". Star Wars Themes is in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 and it starts with the quarter note equal to 80 beats. The tempo changes frequently. There are many eighth notes and the woodwinds and horn have four measures of four sixteenth note patterns. This title is in the Diamond Series from Warner. "Drill Designs" by Pygraphics is available for both the Mac and PC for this arrangement. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size.

The Throne Room - John Williams / Larry Clark, percussion arr. Anthony Falcone. (Warner Bros.) ($60.00) (Grade 4) The Throne Room starts in the key of F in 4/4 meter. The key changes to B-flat. The quarter note is equal to a "majestic" 120 beats per minute. There are many eighth note triplet patterns. The woodwinds and horns have some sixteenth note pattern runs. The trumpet range is to B-flat above the staff. This title is in the Diamond Series from Warner Bros. "Drill Designs" by Pygraphics is available for both the Mac and PC for this arrangement. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size.

Tuesday Afternoon - Arr. Tom Wallace. (Arrangers) ($50.00) (Grade 4) "This hit by the Moody Blues is both a closer and a production number."

Walking Between Raindrops - Arr. Jay Dawson. (Arrangers) ($50.00) (Grade 4) "This is a production number. It was featured on the Donald Fagan’s LP The Nightfly."

White Rabbit - Arr. Tom Wallace. (Arrangers) ($50.00) (Grade 4) "This opener is from the group Jefferson Airplane."

Would I Lie To You? - Words and music by David Allan Stewart and Annie Lennox / Paul Lavender, adapted by Ed Hogan. (Hal Leonard) ($25.00) (Grade 4) This work is in the Hal Leonard Sports Band Series. It is a rock tune in 4/4 meter with the quarter note equal to 128 beats per minute. It is in the key of F. Parts are limited to the following with alternate and/or substitute parts in parenthesis: trumpet (alto saxophone), alto saxophone (trumpet), trombone (tenor saxophone), baritone saxophone (trombone), guitar, keyboard, bass, drum, and auxiliary percussion. The trumpet range is the B-flat above the staff.

You Don’t Have To Be Rich Buddy - George Blakely. (Warner Bros.) ($35.00) (Grade 4) You Don’t Have to Be Rich Buddy is a percussion feature. Parts include: bells, xylophone, vibraphone / synthesizer (opt.), marimba (opt.), electric bass (opt.), timpani (opt.), snare drum, quad-toms, 4 tonal bass drum, and cymbals. Drill designs by Pygraphics is available for both the Mac and PC. This allows one to animate the drill on computer. The program will automatically rewrite the drill to fit the band size.
You’ve Made Me So Very Happy - Berry Gordy, Frank Wilson, Brenda Holloway and Patrice Holloway / John Wasson. (Hal Leonard) ($45.00) (Grade 4) This tune is a medium rock tune in 4/4 meter with the quarter note equal to 96 to 100 beats per minute. The trombone and tenor saxophone are featured in a soli. There are many sixteenth notes as well as dotted eighth/sixteenth note patterns. Also there are many accidentals. The trumpet range is to a high C above the staff, but it is divisi.

Marching Band Accessories

Drill Designs Computer Software by George Blakely and Craig Harms available for both MAC and PC versions. (Warner)

Cartoon Show - Arr. Bill Calhoun ($89.95) Looney Tunes, Pinky and The Brain, Sing/(Meet) The Flintstones.
1997 Big And Easy Series ($99.95) Conquista, Prologue, Toreador March, Send In The Clowns.
Mega Sounds Show (Salute to Bernie Taupin and Elton John) - Arr. Nick Baratta. ($89.95) Don’t Let The Sun/I’m Still Standing, I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues, Club At The End Of The Street, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me!
Sondheim Show - Arr. Ken Dye. ($89.95) Putting It Together, Sounds Of Sondheim, Sondheim Finale.
1997 Diamond Series ($99.95) Purple Majesty; Africa: Ceremony, Song, and Ritual; Independence Day; Macarena.
1997 Mega Sounds Series ($99.95) El Gato Caliente, Oye Coma Va, Over The Rainbow, Summertime.
Movies Show - Arr. Mike Story. ($89.95) Independence Day, James Bond/Superman, Theme From Twister/Over the Rainbow.
Star Wars Show - John Williams / Larry Clark. ($89.95) Star Wars Theme, Cantina Band " A La Sing, Sing, Sing; Princess Leia’s Theme, The Throne Room.
Channel One Suite - Arr. Wayne Downey. ($89.95) Movement One, Movement Two, Movement Three/You Don’t Have To Be Rich Buddy.

Prices subject to change without notice.


Southern Music Company (Main Store Location) 1248 Austin Highway, Suite 212 San Antonio, Texas 78209 U.S.A.	Southern Music Company (Mailing Address) P.O. Box 329 San Antonio, Texas 78292 U.S.A.

E-Mail: info@southernmusic.com | FAX: (210) 223-4537
Telephone: (210) 226-8167 | Toll Free Order Line (U.S.): (800) 284-5443

Marching Band Latest Releases from May - July 1997

Marching Band
Latest Releases from May - July 1997