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1999 Marching Band Catalog of New Music
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BANG THE DRUM ALL DAY - Rundgren / Adams. (Gr. 2) (Warner Bros.) One of the most popular songs played at stadiums and arenas around the country. Doug Adams has provided us with an easy to put together version that is still very strong and will sound good with all level bands. Perfect material for the stands and also for color guard or drill team features. $40.00

BARBARA ANN - Fassert / Story. (Gr. 2) (Warner Bros.) The Beach Boys hits never die, and their popularity with band students will continue with this solid Mike Story arrangement. As you have come to expect from Mike over the years, this arrangement is very playable and can be performed by any band, with limited rehearsal time. Solid block scoring make this a great tune for the stands or as an auxiliary feature. $40.00

BLUEBERRY HILL - Lewis/ et. al. / Murtha. (Gr. 2) (Hal Leonard) For a little change of pace, how about this bluesy favorite from Fats Domino? Right from the malt shop to the football field! The audience will be thrilled when you play this one. $40.00

BRAVADA - Story. (Gr. 2) (Warner Bros.) Year after year after year, you have come to expect the best in original marching band openers from Mike Story. He does not disappoint with this years offering . Starting with a bold, brassy, harmonically biting opening fanfare, Mike then presents a forceful melodic line followed by a lyrical middle section to give the work balance. The piece concludes with a final push using material from the introduction. Solid from top to bottom!! $40.00

CARTOON SHOW, PART ONE - Story. (Gr. 2) (Warner Bros.) Part one filled with the songs: Merrily We Roll Along, The Flintstones, and Animaniacs. All are dynamically arranged for marching band performance. A great show opener for this show or any show. $40.00

CARTOON SHOW, PART THREE - Story. (Gr. 2) (Warner Bros.) The production number for the complete cartoon show includes the Henry Mancini favorite the Pink Panther and the theme from Scooby-Doo. These great themes have been repopularized on the Cartoon Network. Expect also to see the live action Scooby-Doo movie this summer. How can you go wrong with this fun and exciting show! $40.00

CARTOON SHOW, PART TWO - Story. (Gr. 2) (Warner Bros.) Completing the cartoon show is the Looney Tunes from Bugs and his pals. Solidly scored by veteran Mike Story. Mike has conceived this show to work competitively, but still be easy to play and fun for your students. Some great visual ideas come to mind with this show package. And don't forget that the drill is available as well. $40.00

CELEBRATION - Bell, Etc. / Adams. (Gr. 2) (Warner Bros.) This is a favorite that you students will really enjoy. $40.00

CONTEST BAND WARM-UPS - Burke/ Major. (Gr. 2) (Jalen) This warm-up is in 4/4 time at 112 beats per minute. It is in the key of B-flat. It includes very active percussion while band warms-up with long tones, lip slurs, articulations, and scales. This piece ends with the chorale "Abide With Me" and power chords for dynamics and balance $50.00

DO WAH DIDDY DIDDY - Barry/ Greenwich / Story. (Gr. 2) (Warner Bros.) You are always in need of great songs that are familiar to your audience, to keep them entertained during time-outs and at pep rallies and other events. This classic tune gets the Mike Story treatment, and it sounds great! Solid block scoring and playable ranges make this a natural for all bands. It will sound good in a hurry. $40.00

ESCAZÚ - Dawson. (Gr. 2) (Arrangers) Original Spanish opener from Jay Dawson... Scored for Limited Instrumentation. $55.00

FREEZE FRAME - Wolf/ Justman / Baratta. (Gr. 2) (Warner Bros.) This classic rock tune from the J. GEILS BAND has a great hook and is given the Nick Baratta treatment. His charts always sound different and fresh. Nick has scored this to be strong and full with a lot of open harmonies for a big rock sound. Great stands material or use it as a feature song for a drill team or color guard. $45.00

GLORIA FINALE - Arr. Roland Barrett. (Gr. 2) (Matrix) The Finale to a JOHN RUTTER show...this one will get them to their feet! $60.00

GO DADDY- O - Morris / Murtha. (Gr. 2) (Hal Leonard) From their appearance in the movie "Swingers" to their recent performance at the Super Bowl, BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY is the definitive jump swing band today! You’ll generate some real excitement with this hot title! $40.00

I WILL SURVIVE - Fekaris/ Perren / Vinson. (Gr. 2) (Hal Leonard) Gloria Gaynor took this disco anthem to #1 in 1979. The slow introduction sets up the driving faster tempo for a great dance feature. $40.00

ICE CASTLES, THEME FROM (THROUGH THE EYES OF LOVE)- Hamlisch/ Sager / Adams. (Gr. 2) (Warner Bros.) Going back to the seventies, here is a stunning new closer based on this popular theme. After bold maestoso introduction, Doug takes the tune up tempo to create some variety and give your drill writer some velocity. The bridge is performed by a solo trumpet followed by a return to the slower tempo with a dynamic final push and a corps style ending. A great closer for any show anytime. $40.00

IT DON'T MEAN A THING IF IT AIN'T GOT THAT SWING - Ellington / Clark. (Gr. 2) (Warner Bros.) Swing is back in full force this year. Here is the mother of all swing tunes in an easy play version arranged by Larry Clark. Solid block writing will help younger players with the swing rhythms, and it will make your band sound great! Could be used as a great production number or for the stands. There is even a spot to "open it up" for a percussion feature. This chart really swings! $40.00

MINNIE, THE MOOCHER (THE HO DE HO SONG) - Calloway / Burns. (Gr. 2) (Warner Bros.) The Cab Calloway swing era classic has been given new life by the '90's revival of swing music. It was recently recorded by the group Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Jerry Burns has arranged a super-playable version that will work for any band anywhere. The call and response figures will go over great with your crowd. A whole lot of fun! $35.00

ONE SMALL VOICE/ SESAME STREET THEME - Saucedo. (Gr. 2) (Hal Leonard) This closing production begins with the beautiful One Small Voice and finishes with a rousing reprise of the Sesame Street Theme. The perfect closing to a memorable show! $45.00

PARTY ON! FUN PAK - Adams. (Gr. 2) (Warner Bros.) The title says it all, and it will be a party in your stands this Fall, when you play this excellent collection of party tunes. Doug Adams has arranged four short time-out length versions of the hits - Tequila, (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty, The Chicken Dance, and Rock Around The Clock. Easy straight ahead charts, that you have to have. $40.00

PATRIOTIC FINALE - Ford. (Gr. 2) (Jalen) Featuring "Yankee Doodle" and "You're a Grand Old Flag," this march is in 4/4 time in the keys of E-flat and B-flat. $50.00

POWER SURGE - Story. (Gr. 2) (Warner Bros.) Need a solid rock style production number this year? Look no further than this high voltage original from Mike Story. Solid block scoring with "hip" chords will make your band sound great this fall. This is a perfect tune to feature a dance line/drill team or color guard. Plug in to the power of Mike Story in the Big & Easy Series. $40.00

RAMPAGE - Carter. (Gr. 2) (Arrangers) Easy contemporary jazz-feel! $45.00

ROCK A MY SOUL/ THIS TRAIN - Watson/ Smith. (Gr. 2) (Jalen) This gospel-style piece is arranged in 4/4 time with a tempo of 96 beats per minute. It is in the keys of E-flat and F. $50.00

ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK - Freedman/ Deknight / Vinson. (Gr. 2) (Hal Leonard) Recorded by Bill Haley and his Comets, this is definitely one of the hottest songs to come out of the ‘50s. Written in a solid big band style, this chart has a high energy level from beginning to end. $40.00

ROCKY TOP - Dawson. (Gr. 2) (Arrangers) In addition to being a famous Country Tune.... this also happens to be the fight song for NCAA National Football Champions The University of Tennessee Vols. $50.00

SATISFACTION - Burns. (Gr. 2) (Warner Bros.) This arrangement is easy to play and will certainly be a favorite. $35.00

STAND JAMS, VOL. 2 (IT'S A GROOVE THING) - Blakely, George. (Gr. 2) (Warner Bros.) Some fun jams for the stands. $35.00

STARS AND STRIPES (FOR A LITTLE WHILE) - Burke/ Major. (Gr. 2) (Jalen) This march is in 4/4 time in the key of F. $50.00

STAR WARS PHANTOM MENACE - John Williams / Doug Adams. (Gr. 2) (Warner Bros.) The entire world was awaiting the opening of the first Star Wars prequel, Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace. Now your band can perform the primary new original John Williams themes from the new score. This Doug Adams arrangement features: Duel Of The Fates and Augie's Great Municipal Band. If you're building a Star Wars field show, consider programming this with Doug Adam's "Star Wars Saga" and "Star Wars Finale" to create a ready made show. WB 3D Drill Designs are available for Star Wars Finale and Star Wars Saga. $40.00

THE WILD, WILD WEST - Markowitz / Story. (Gr. 2) (Warner Bros.) The dynamic theme from the classic TV show is given new life with the success of the new movie staring Will Smith and Kevin Kline. Mike Story brings us a solid easy play version for performance this fall. It has a distinctive western flavor that will make a bold and dynamic opener for your band. $40.00

TRIBUTE TO ELVIS - Vinson. (Gr. 2) (Hal Leonard) This creative medley starts with Don’t Be Cruel in a slow swing style, then finishes with a driving version of All Shook Up. A fitting salute to the King of Rock ‘n Roll. It is 4/4 time in the key of E-flat. Tempo: 92 is and 144. $40.00

YOUR MAMA DON'T DANCE - Messina/ Loggins / Burns. (Gr. 2) (Warner Bros.) This rock shuffle "burner" from the '70's is given an up-to-date feel with the swing dance style and a solid '90's treatment. Get everybody involved with this one...dance teams, cheerleaders, and audience. Guaranteed to make the place jump, and boy is it easy! $35.00

1999 Marching Band Catalog

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