1997 Marching Band
Corps Style

AFRICA: CEREMONY, SONG AND RITUAL - Robert W. Smith / Larry Clark. Grade 3.5. $60.00 One of the most dynamic concert band pieces to come along in years is now the most dynamic marching band production of 1997. Master composer ROBERT W. SMITH has crafted an African style work that is perfect for the field. Arranger Larry Clark has adapted Robert's score and created one of the most powerfully moving marching band arrangements ever published. It is pure marching band power! (Time 3:14)

AMERICAN WARRIOR - Arr. Gary P. Gilroy. Grade 3. $55.00 Written by Vince Decola, the writer of the Rocky IV soundtrack, this tune is an amazingly powerful opener!

MILLENNIA - Victor Lopez. Grade 3. $55.00 An original production tune by Victor, this tune is very smooth and sophisticated!

MISSION - Jeff Simmons. Grade 3. $50.00 Intensely bold and contemporary-styled original opener.

THE POWER OF THE DREAM - Arr. John Higgins. Grade 2 - 3. $40.00 Uplifting ballad featured in the closing ceremonies of the Atlanta Olympic Games. Perfect for Homecoming.

PROLOGUE - Mike Story. Grade 2. $40.00 Warner Bros. best original opener of 1997! This symphonic style opener will thrill your crowd, from the powerful fanfare opening until the blistering final chords. To top it all off, you won’t believe this chart is in the Big and Easy series; it sounds much harder than it really is!
(Time 1:29)

PURPLE MAJESTY- Brian Scott. Grade 3.5. $50.00 "Majestic and bold" describes this fresh new original. As the title implies, the grandeur of our beautiful country can be heard in this stunning opener. Brian has given us a tour de force in symphonic marching band repertoire this year. This will be the way to start your show in '97! (Time 2:27)

RAZOR’S EDGE - Jay Dawson. Grade 2. $50.00 This original opener written for small band instrumentation features strong block scoring and it is quick & easy to rehearse.

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Other Years:
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1997 Marching Band Catalog
1998 Marching Band Catalog
1999 Marching Band Catalog
2000 Marching Band Catalog
2001 Marching Band Catalog
2002 Marching Band Catalog
2003 Marching Band Catalog

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