1998 Marching Band Catalog of New Music
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1998 Marching Band Index

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• EYE OF THE TIGER - Arr. Jerry Burns. The Rocky III anthem has been transformed here into an easy marching band powerhouse. It’s awesome for stands use! $35.00

• THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN - Arr. Jerry Burns. This famous western theme returns to the TV screen this spring in the new Magnificent Seven television show. This arrangement is ‘oh so easy.’ You won’t believe it! It’s rock solid from top to bottom. $35.00

• TEQUILA - Arr. Jerry Burns. This classic pop tune is now in the easiest arrangement ever! You will be amazed at how full-sounding this chart is with any size band. Burns has scaled down the difficulty but scored this arrangement to ‘work’ with very limited instrumentation. It’s a sure-fire hit for the stands. $35.00

• WOOLY BULLY - Arr. Jerry Burns. Some songs are like that battery-charged bunny: they just keep going and going! This arrangement provides band directors with the easiest version ever written for marching band of this classic tune. The solid linear scoring makes this arrangement great for any band. $35.00

• BARBIE GIRL - Arr. Doug Adams. BARBIE GIRL by the Scandinavian group AQUA is the hottest thing on the charts, and here is a very solid version that any band can handle, yet the older groups will find that it’s not ‘watered-down’ at all. A great groove for any level ensemble! $40.00

• CONQUEST - Arr. Mike Story. From the classic 20th Century Fox movie CAPTAIN FROM CASTILLE comes this unforgettable Alfred Newman theme. It’s majestic and powerful, and perfect for marching band performance. This arrangement is playable by any band. Make sure you check it out; it’s a great opener. $40.00

• EL GATO - Roland Barrett. Opener Written specifically for younger bands, this tune has all the power and spunk without the difficulty. Great for an opener or a parade! Time 1:35, $55.00

• E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial), Theme from - Arr. Michael Sweeney. The familiar music from this popular movie is featured in this easy arrangement that builds throughout to an impressive finish. $40.00

• EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY TO LOVE (Blues Brothers Show - Part III) - Arr. Mike Story. Mike Story’s arrangement of this fantastic swing tune completes the BLUES BROTHER show. This chart exemplifies the variety of styles contained within the overall show. Each tune will work separately, but together they make a really great package, and with the available WB 3D Drill Designs, you can be ready to start teaching the show today! $40.00

• EXCEL - Mike Story. ‘Bold and brassy’ best describes this new original. It contains strong melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic content which will give your band the edge this fall. If you want your band to EXCEL this season, this is your opener for 1998! $40.00

• FIESTA DEL TORO - Mike Story. This arrangement is a powerful show opener in a Spanish vein with great variety in dynamic contrast and instrumental colors. Make a bold statement with FIESTA DEL TORO! $40.00

• FIGHT SONG - Arr. Dallas Burke. The trumpet and the clarinets parts are doubled in this original work. The music is printed on 8½ by 11 inch pages using large print. Some parts require two pages. There is only one copy per part, but permission has been granted to the purchaser to copy parts as needed. $50.00

• FOOTBALL FEVER - Arr. Mike Story. A solid jazz/rock original for marching band. After an effective opening statement, the main theme is presented by the trumpets. The piece moves to a ‘break down’ section, where the whole band plays the ‘cool lick’ in unison. The main theme returns in a full statement, followed by a dramatic finish. FOOTBALL FEVER is great material for a dance team or color guard feature! $40.00

• FRANKIE AND JOHNNY - Arr. Dennis Reaser. Students will love the modern treatment of this "get down" number. It has variety, and lends itself to good guard work. Time 1:26, $55.00

• FUNKY MUNKY - Dennis Reaser. Based on a popular 60’s rock tune, this one will get the cheerleaders into it! The catchy beat will captivate the musicians and the crowd. It is great for the sidelindes or as a feature during your show. Time 1:26, $55.00

• GET DOWN TONIGHT - Arr. Mike Story. The seventies have returned! On the radio, in concert and on T.V., the music from the ‘Decade of Disco’ is fashionable again. The group K.C. And The Sunshine Band had a huge hit with this tune, and it is still just as fresh and vibrant today as it always was. All the famous horn licks are present in this solid new chart. $40.00

• GIMME SOME LOVIN’ / I CAN’T TURN YOU LOOSE (Blues Brothers Show, Part I) - Arr. Mike Story. Part of a complete BLUES BROTHERS show arranged by Mike Story based on songs performed by these Soul Men in Sunglasses. The opener contains a medley of the popular hits from the first movie. I CAN’T TURN YOU LOOSE is also featured in the new movie Blues Brothers 2000. $40.00

• GONNA FLY NOW (Theme from Rocky) - Arr. Mike Story. This inspirational tune will never die! You will pump up your team and crowd with this great tune, but you won’t have to spend a lot of rehearsal time getting ready. Once your trumpets crank up the first few bars, your team will be ready for action. $40.00

• GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY - Arr. Doug Adams. This rock ‘n’ roll classic made famous by both Mitch Ryder and Little Richard is a solid groove tune in an easy version for jammin’ in the stands. The modulation up to B-flat really makes the chart cook! $40.00

• HOT, HOT, HOT - Arr. Doug Adams. Besides being the ultimate party tune, this song can be heard just about anywhere, from commercials to movies. You just know this will work; you don’t even need to hear the recording. It’s a sure-fire hit! $40.00

• IN-A-GADDA-DA-VIDA - Arr. Doug Adams. Everybody will recognize this classic rock anthem from the group IRON BUTTERFLY. This easy-to-play version still contains a lot of punch and all of the grit found in the original. Solid scoring and the famous ‘riff’ will have your low brass asking for more. $40.00

• JAWS/SUPERMAN, THEMES FROM - Arr. Johnnie Vinson. This creative production number starts with the ominous "Jaws" theme and then the hero arrives to save the day. $40.00

• JOURNEY TO THE PAST (From the Twentieth Century Fox Animated Motion Picture Anastasia) - Arr. Mike Story. From the fabulous new animated movie "Anastasia" comes one of the most beautiful songs of the last ten years. This lovely ballad makes a dynamic easy closer for your marching band. Both trumpet and trombone have solo opportunities in this solid chart. $40.00

• JURASSIC PARK / LOST WORLD, Themes from - Arr. Michael Sweeney. This closing production starts slowly then builds with the majestic "Lost World" theme leading into the heroic music from the first "Jurassic Park" movie. $40.00

• LOST IN SPACE, THEME FROM - John Williams/Mike Story. The original television theme by John Williams is now available for marching band. $40.00

• MACARTHUR PARK - Arr. Doug Adams. A stirring closer. A majestic introduction is followed by an up-tempo rock section, which leads to a huge ‘push’ on the main theme. The arrangement climax is absolutely chilling! The best thing about this great closer is how easy it is to play. $40.00

• MAMBO JAMBO - Mike Story. Call your dance team or color guard sponsor, and get them ready to be featured on this hot new Latin original by Mike Story. Expect MAMBO JAMBO to be your band’s favorite this season! $40.00

• MY SHARONA - Arr. Mike Story. The music of the ‘70s is hot again! THE KNACK had a number one hit in 1979 with this catchy tune, and now there is an easy version. All of the famous licks from this classic pop tune are present in this new arrangement. $40.00

• RESPECT (Blues Brothers Show, Part II) - Arr. Mike Story. The production number in the BLUES BROTHERS show is the great R&B song originally made famous by Aretha Franklin and newly recorded and featured in Blues Brothers 2000. This is a solid and easy-to-play arrangement that will make any band sound great. It’s a terrific show piece! $40.00

• R.O.C.K. IN THE U.S.A. - Arr. Doug Adams. This John Cougar Mellencamp hit has been skillfully arranged for less experienced groups. Doug has written out a ‘slick’ solo for your best trumpet player, which can also be improvised. This strong scoring will really make any band sound great! $40.00

• STAR WARS/RAIDERS MARCH - Arr. Paul Lavender. Two of the greatest movie themes ever written combined in a single opening medley for smaller bands. Powerful! $35.00

• THAT’S RIGHT! - Sean Wagoner. This tune was written with the young band in mind. Great groove, easy to play, and full band vocals will make this tune one of your student’s favorites! (Stands) Time 1:40, $55.00

• THAT’S THE WAY (I LIKE IT) - Arr. Doug Adams. Believe it: the seventies are hot again! This is an easy-to-play version of the K.C. And The Sunshine Band hit. You’ve heard this tune recently in movies such as Space Jam, on commercials, and again on the radio. $40.00

1998 Marching Band Index

Easy Medium Easy Medium Medium Difficult Difficult	Warmups Collections Christmas Percussion Features Half-Time Show Ideas
1998 Best Sellers

1997 Marching Band Catalog
1998 Marching Band Catalog
1999 Marching Band Catalog
2000 Marching Band Catalog
2001 Marching Band Catalog
2002 Marching Band Catalog

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