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Grade 2 & 2.5

Cherish - Terry Kirkman / Johnnie Vinson. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) This moderate rock title opens in the key of E-flat. The key changes to the key of F. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 108 beats per minute. This title is in the Easy Contemporary Series.

Conquest from "Captain From Castille" - Alfred Newman / Arr. Mike Story. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 2) This title of the 1950’s is in the key of E-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 108 beats per minute. This title is in the Big and Easy Series. A 3-D Dill Design is available for this title in both the Mac and PC versions.

Devil With the Blue Dress - William Stevenson and Frederick Long / Richard Saucedo. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) This rock ‘n roll style title is in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 144 beats per minute. This title is in the Easy Contemporary Series.

Excel - Mike Story. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) This title is in the key of E-flat with some accidentals. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 132 beats per minute. Excel is in the Big and Easy Series from Warner. 3-D Drill Design is available for this title.

Fiesta Del Toro - Mike Story. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 2) This Latin flavor title is in the key of E-flat with some accidentals. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 180 beats per minute. This title is in the Big and Easy Series. A 3D Drill Design is available for this title.

Football Fever - Mike Story. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 2) This rock title is in the key of E-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 152 beats per minute. "Drill Designs" is available for this title in both the Mac and PC versions. This title is in the Big and Easy Series.

George of the Jungle - Words and music by Stan Worth and Sheldon Allman / Arr. Johnnie Vinson. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) This title song from the movie is a fast jungle rock tempo with the half note equal to 104 beats per minute. The meter is cut time. The key is A-flat with some accidentals throughout.

Get Down Tonight - Words and music by Harry Casey and Richard Finch / Arr. Mike Story. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) This dance rock style tune is in the key of B-flat with some accidentals. The meter is cut time with the half note equal to 110 beats per minute. This title is in the Big and Easy Series. 3-D Drill Designs is available for this title in both the Mac and PC versions.

Gonna Fly Now (Theme from "Rocky") - Bill Conti, Ayn Robbins and Carol Connors / Arr. Mike Story. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) This theme from "Rocky" is in the key of E-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 110 beats per minute. This title is in the Big and Easy Series. "3-D Drill Designs" is available for this title in both the Mac and PC versions.

Hot, Hot, Hot - Alphousus Cassell / Doug Adams. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) This early 1980’s title is in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 120 to 124 beats per minute. "Drill Designs" is available for this title in both the Mac and PC versions.

In-A-Gada-Da-Vida - Doug Ingle / Doug Adams. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) This bright rock title from the late 1960’s is in the key of F with many accidentals. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 136 beats per minute. The percussion has a short soli section. "Drill Designs" is available for this title in both the Mac and PC versions.

Little Bit O’Soul - John Shakespeare and Kenneth Lewis / Richard Saucedo. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) This driving rock style composition opens in the key of E-flat. The key changes to the key of F. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 128 to 132 beats per minute.

MacArthur Park - Jimmy Webb. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) This rock title from the late 1960’s is in the key of B-flat. The introduction is a slow 88 beats per minute with the tempo increasing to 150 beats per minute. The tempo slows again to the original tempo near the end. "Drill Designs" is available for this title in both the Mac and PC versions.

Mambo Jambo - Mike Story. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 2) This bright Latin original is in the key of B-flat with some accidentals. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 150 beats per minute. This title is in the Big and Easy Series. 3-D Drill Designs are available for this title in both the Mac and PC versions.

My Heart Will Go On - Music by James Horner, lyrics by Will Jennings / Richard Saucedo. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) This love theme from the movie "Titanic" is in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 108 beats per minute.

My Sharona - Words and music by Doug Fieger and Berton Averre / Mike Story. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 2) This rock title is in the key of B-flat with some accidentals. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 148 to 152 beats per minute. This title is in the Big and Easy Series. 3D Drill Designs is available for this title.

R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. - John Mellencamp / Doug Adams. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) This rock title is from the mid 1980’s. The trumpet has a short written solo which may be improvised with the provided chord changes. "Drill Designs" is available for this title in both the Mac and PC versions.

Smoke On the Water - Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jan Lord and Ian Paice / Michael Sweeney. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) This heavy rock style title is in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 126 beat per minute. This title is in the Easy Contemporary Series. It was recorded by Deep Purple.

That’s The Way (I Like It) - Harry Casey and Richard Finch / Doug Adams. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) This dance rock style title from the mid 1970’s is in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 108 beats per minute. "Drill Designs" is available for this title in both the Mac and PC versions.

Grade 3 & 3.5

Anastasia Productions - Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty / Arr. Brian Scott. (Warner Bros.) ($50.00) (Grade 3.5) This medley features "Once Upon A December" and "Paris Holds the Key (To Your Heart)" from the 20th Century Fox animated motion picture "Anastasia". It is part II (2) of an Anastasia show from Warner. This title is in the key of B-flat with the quarter note equal to 100 beats per minute in 3/4 meter. The meter changes to 4/4 and returns to 3/4. The tempo as well as the style changes several times throughout. This title is in the Diamond Series. "3-D Drill Designs" is available for this title in both the Mac and PC version.

Another Star - Stevie Wonder / Jerry Kelsey. (Warner Bros.) ($50.00) (Grade 3.5) This "calypso feel" title from the mid 1970’s is in the key of A-flat with some accidentals. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 126 beats per minute. "Drill Designs" is available for this title in both the Mac and PC versions.

Bang The Drum All Day (I Don’t Want To Work) - Todd Rundgren / Larry Clark. (Warner Bros.) ($45.00) (Grade 3) This rock title from the early 1980’s is in the key of B-flat with some accidentals. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 144 beats per minute. "Drill Designs" is available for this title in both the Mac and PC versions.

Barbie Girl - Words and music by Johnny Mosegaard, Karsten Dahlgaard, Claus Norren, Soren Rastad, Rene Dif and Lene Nystrom / Doug Adams. (Warner Bros.) ($40.00) (Grade 3) This "dance rock" tune is in the key of F. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 132 beats per minute.

Daydream Believer - John Stewart / Richard Saucedo. (Hal Leonard) ($45.00) (Grade 3) This swing-style title is in the key of F. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 128 beats per minute. The alto sax, cued in the trumpet, is featured in a short solo. This title was recorded by "The Monkees". It is in the Contemporary Series.

Five O’Clock World - Words and music by Allen Reynolds / Arr. Johnnie Vinson. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 3) This rock style title opens in the key of E-flat with some accidentals. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 126 beats per minute. The key changes to the key of F. There is much use of syncopation.

Funky Stuff - Words and music by George Brown, Robert Mickens, Claydes Smith, Dennis Thomas, Richard Westfield, Robert Bell, Ronald Bell / Tod Edmondson. (Warner Bros.) ($45.00) (Grade 3) This "funk" title is in the key of B-flat. The meter is cut time with the half note equal to 104 beats per minute. This title is recorded by Kool and the Gang.

In the Dark Of the Night - Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty / Arr. Brian Scott. (Warner Bros.) ($50.00) (Grade 3.5) This title is from the 20th Century Fox animated motion picture "Anastasia". It is part III (3) of an Anastasia show from Warner. This title is in the key of E-flat with many accidentals. The meter is 12/8 with the dotted quarter note equal to 120 beats per minute. The percussion is featured in several short breaks. This title is in the Diamond Series. "3-D Drill Designs" is available for this title in both Mac and PC versions.

Journey To The Past - Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty / Arr. Brian Scott. (Warner Bros.) ($50.00) (Grade 3.5) This title is from the 20th Century Fox animated motion picture "Anastasia". It is part IV (4) of an Anastasia show from Warner. This title opens in the key of E-flat and changes to the key of A-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the opening tempo marked at 76 beats per minute. There are several tempo changes throughout. This title is in the Diamond Series. "3-D Drill Designs" is available for this title in both Mac and PC versions.

Last Train to Clarksville - Bobby Hart and Tommy Boyce / Richard Saucedo. (Hal Leonard) ($45.00) (Grade 3) This fast rock title is in the key of F. The meter is cut time with the half note equal to 108 beats per minute. The percussion section has a short soli. This title was recorded by "The Monkees". It is in the Contemporary Series.

Little Shop of Horrors - Music by Alan Menken, words by Howard Ashman / Arr. Larry Clark. (Warner Bros.) ($55.00) (Grade 3.5) This title is from the Broadway musical "Little Shop of Horrors". It is rock ‘n’ roll style in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 172 beats per minute.

Mean Green Mother From Outerspace - Music by Alan Menken, words by Howard Ashman / Larry Clark. (Warner Bros.) ($55.00) (Grade 3) This title is from the Broadway musical "Little Shop of Horrors". It is in the key of B-flat with some accidentals. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 180 beats or more per minute. This title is in the Diamond Series.

A Rumor In St. Petersburg - Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty / Arr. Brian Scott. (Warner Bros.) ($50.00) (Grade 3.5) This title is from the 20th Century Fox animated motional picture "Anastasia". It is part I (1) of an Anastasia show from Warner. This title opens in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 80 beats per minute. The key changes to the key of A-flat, but returns to the key of B-flat. There are some single measures of 2/4. This title is in the Diamond Series. "3-D Drill Designs" is available for this title in both the Mac and PC version.

Sell Out - Aaron Barrett and Scott Klopfenstein / Jay Bocook. (Hal Leonard) ($45.00) (Grade 3) This rock title is in the key of A-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 200 beats per minute. This title has been recorded by "Reel Big Fish".

Shorties No. 4 - Arr. Victor Lopez. (Warner Bros.) ($45.00) (Grade 3) The first title featured is "Gimme Some Lovin’" - Steve Winwood, Muff Winwood and Spencer Davies. It is a rock tune in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 148 to 156 beats per minute. The next title is "Twist and Shout" - Bert Russell and Phil Medley. It is in the key of F in 4/4 meter. The third title is "That’s The Way (I Like It) - Harry Casey and Richard Finch. It is in the key of E-flat in 4/4 meter. The last title is "Land of a Thousand Dances" - Chris Kenner. The key is B-flat in 4/4 meter.

Smoke On The Water - Hans Sommer / Bill Calhoun. (Warner Bros.) ($45.00) (Grade 3) This late 1980’s title is in the key of B-flat with many accidentals. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 138 beats per minute. "Drill Designs" is available for this title in both the Mac and PC versions.

Somewhere That’s Green - Music by Alan Menken, words by Howard Ashman / Arr. Larry Clark. (Warner Bros.) ($35.00) (Grade 3) This title is from the Broadway musical "Little Shop of Horrors". It is a trumpet solo or trumpet soli feature. This selection is only 25 measures in length. It is in the key of B-flat in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 72 beats per minute.

Suddenly, Seymour - Music by Alan Menken, words by Howard Ashman / Arr. Larry Clark. (Warner Bros.) ($50.00) (Grade 3.5) This title is from the Broadway musical "Little Shop of Horrors". It is in the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with a few measures of 2/4. The tempo is marked at 80 to 88 beats per minute. The horn has a 9 measure solo or soli. This title is in the Diamond Series.

Tubthumping - With words and music by Louise Watts, Allan N. Whalley, Judith Abbott, Duncan Bruce, Paul J. Greco, Alice Nutter, Darren J. Hamer, Nigel Hunter / Tod Edmondson. (Warner Bros.) ($45.00) (Grade 3) This "Hip Hop" title is in the key of B-flat. It is in 4/4 meter with the quarter note equal to 116 beats per minute. This title was recorded by Chumbawamba.

Your Mama Don’t Dance - Jim Messina and Kenny Loggins / Ralph Ford. (Warner Bros.) ($45.00) (Grade 3) The rock shuffle style composition from the 1970’s opens in the key of F and changes to the key of B-flat. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 120 to 132 beats per minute. "Drill Designs" is available for this title in both the Mac and PC versions.

Grade 4 & 5

Rhapsody in Blue - George Gershwin / Larry Clark, percussion arr. George Blakely. (Warner Bros.) ($55.00) (Grade 4) This title is in the key of B-flat with many accidentals. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 144 beats per minute. There are many tempo changes throughout. "Drill Designs" is available for this title in both the Mac and PC versions. This title is in the Diamond Series.

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Marching Band Latest Releases from January - March 1998!

Marching Band
Latest Releases from January - March 1998!