2001 Marching Band Catalog of New Music

Grade 2 and 2.5

ABC - by Perren, Mizell, Gordy, and Richards/ Arr. Michael Sweeney. The Jackson 5 produced many standout hits, but this may be their most recognized song. This production number or closer includes a section to feature the percussion and an ending segment that starts softly then builds to powerful close. Easy Contemporary Series. Grade 2½. 03744710. $40.00.

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL - Arr. Ralph Ford. Here it is! The most famous setting of this patriotic tune in a very playable chart. An absolutely stunning arrangement of Carmen Dragon's memorable piece. 2:53. Grade 2½. MBM01046. $45.00.

ANGELS - by David Vail. Ideal for your next Christmas Parade, this piece offers a full sound for a small band. Grade 2. $55.00.

ARMED FORCES ON PARADE - by Dennis Reaser. Majestically features patriotic and armed forces melodies. It is short, easy, and great for parades. Grade 2. $55.00.

BAD GIRLS - Arr. Doug Adams. This Donna Summer mega hit is now playable by any band with this great arrangement. It's perfect for the field, stands, or pep band use. Easy Pops for Marching Band Series. 1:38. Grade 2. MBM01028. $40.00.

BEACH BABY - by John Carter and Gill Shakespeare/ Arr. Johnnie Vinson. You may not remember the group that recorded this hit back in 1974 (First Class), but you are sure to remember the great shuffle groove and catchy melodies. Grade 2. 03744696. $40.00.

BLUES IN THE NIGHT (MY MAMA DONE TOL' ME) - Arr. Mike Story. Here's the classic big band tune in a swingin' new easy arrangement. This chart, with its colorful scoring, hard swinging push, and big ending has great visual potential. A real winner! Big & Easy Series. 1:47. Grade 2. MBM01022. $40.00.

BLUZIN' - Arr. Rob Grice and Jason Smith. An original driving blues/rock opener. Grade 2½. JMB084. $55.00.

BORDER CROSSING - by Jay Dawson. An exciting Spanish Opener, and you're only 3 or 4 rehearsals from having it ready! Grade 2. M226 $50.00.

CANYON RIVER - Arr. Dallas Burke. An exciting Latin style original that works really well for small/young bands. Limited brass ranges and lot's of unison make this chart both fun and playable for bands of any size. Grade 2. JMB086. $55.00.

COME ON OVER BABY (All I Want Is You) - Arr. Johnnie Vinson. Christina Aguilera's recent hit has a nice relaxed rock tempo, perfect for dance features. Very solidly scored for younger groups. Grade 2. 037444694. $40.00.

CROSSFIRE - Arr. Lewis Norfleet. Stands. Limited Band Instrumentation. A groovin' down & dirty tune from Stevie Ray Vaughan! 1:44. Grade 2. MBA 179. $60.00.

CROWD TEASERS 2001 - Arr. Lewis Norfleet & Rod Harkins. Stands. Limited Band Instrumentation. Five burning "shorties" for time-outs at the game. Includes: Back in Black (AC/DC), Also Sprach Zarathustra, Play That Funky Music, Mars, and a Latin Burner! Grade 2. MBA 188. $60.00.

DANCE TO THE MUSIC - Arr. Doug Adams. Here is the Sly and the Family Stone classic in a hip new arrangement. Easy Pops for Marching Band Series. 1:47. Grade 2. MBM01029. $45.00

DRAGNET (FROM DRAGNET) - Arr. Victor Lopez. This dynamic arrangement of the powerful classic TV theme has a short version containing the "meat" and a long version that makes a great production number. 2:13. Grade 2½. MBM01042. $45.00.

EVIL WAYS - Arr. Mike Story. This, one of Santana's biggest hits, will come together quickly in hip arrangement. Featuring an easy trumpet solo (completely written out), this chart rocks from start to finish! Big & Easy Series. 1:40. Grade 2. MBM01007. $40.00.

FIESTA! - by Mike Story. Fiesta! is an energetic Spanish opener that sounds big and bold. You won't believe how easy this chart actually is and how great it sounds! Big & Easy Series. 1:29. Grade 2. MBM01005. $40.00.

FLIP, FLOP AND FLY - by Charles Calhoun and Lou Willie Turner/ Arr. Paul Murtha. This up - tempo swing tune was first a hit in the 50's and most recently revived in the movie "Chicken Run". Great dance number for jumpin' and jivin'! Grade 2½. 03744688. $40.00.

FOR YOUR LOVE - by Graham Gouldman/ Arr. Johnnie Vinson. The 60's British band, the Yardbirds, brought this hit to America with its gritty driving rock feel in a minor key. Also unique is the abrupt shift in the middle of the chart before returning to the fast tempo. Grade 2½. 03730027. $40.00.

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE - Arr. Doug Adams. Once you hear the first few bars of this classic hit from jerry Lee Lewis, you'll have to have it! It's hot! Easy Pops for Marching Band Series. 1:18. Grade 2. MBM01012. $40.00.

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE - by Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer/ Arr. Michael Sweeney. This monster hit from Jerry Lee Lewis is one of the most recognizable tunes from the 50's. This easy chart will sound great with little rehearsal! Grade 2. 03744700. $40.00.

GROOVY KIND OF LOVE - by Toni Wine and Carole Bayer Sager/ Arr. Johnnie Vinson. Originally recorded by the Mindbenders in the 60's and recently re-recorded by Phil Collins, this well-known rock ballad provides an excellent change of pace. Solidly written with some very nice scoring effects. Grade 2½. 03730031. $40.00.

HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD - Arr. Ralph Ford. Open your next show with this sparkling arrangement. Driving rhythms and "middle of the road" scoring make this chart a winner for any band! 1:19. Grade 2½. MBM01044. $45.00.

THE HORSE - Arr. Roland Barrett. Stands. Limited Band Instrumentation. The ultra-famous stands chart from the 70's offered in a much more playable version! 1:16. Grade 2. MBA 141. $60.00.

HOW THE WEST WAS WON - Arr. Doug Adams. From the pen of arranger Doug Adams comes this exciting new arrangement of this classic western theme. With its big and bold scoring, it will make any band sound great! Easy Pops for Marching Band Series.1:18. Grade 2. MBM01011. $40.00.

I'LL BE THERE - by Gordy, Davis, Hutch, and West/ Arr. Paul Murtha. Here's a nice change of pace on this hit ballad from The Jackson 5. Paul develops a nice relaxed groove and uses an effective modulation and build - up to the chorus. Easy Contemporary Series. Grade 2½. 03744706. $40.00.

IRON MAN - Arr. Dave Henning. Stands. Limited Band Instrumentation. The greatest stands tune of all time...rock on! 2:00. Grade 2. MBA 056. $60.00.

I WANT CANDY - Arr. Tom Wallace. Pep Band. "Infectious rhythm won't let go - everyone will dig this!".... Super simple hit. Grade 2. M503. $50.00.

I WANT YOU BACK - by Perren, Mizell, Gordy, and Richards/ Arr. Michael Sweeney. This was one of the biggest hits for The Jackson 5. An effective opener or stands tune. Easy Contemporary Series. Grade 2½. 03744702. $40.00.

JESUS IS JUST ALRIGHT - Arr. Roland Barrett. Production. The mega hit by The Doobie Brothers...this tune cooks! 2:07. Grade 2. MBA 136. $60.00.

JOCK ROCK NO. 2 - Arr. Michael Sweeney and Michael Brown. A fantastic collection of "time-out" tunes to rock the stands! Includes: Louie, Louie; Smoke On The Water; Centerfold; and Who Let The Dogs Out. Grade 2½. 03744722. $45.00.

LOCH LAMOND - Arr. Dallas Burke. A lush Scottish-style hymn explodes into a 6/8 Scottish dance and closes with a blow section reprise of the opening hymn. Scored for small/young band success. The trumpets never leave the staff on this chart and there's plenty of unison writing to make the smallest band sound full. Grade 2. JMB090. $55.00.

MATRIX - by Mike Story. Are you looking for a bold musical statement to open your show this year? Look no further than Matrix. Full of contemporary harmonies, driving rhythms, and colorful contrasting sections, this is Mike Story at his finest! Big & Easy Series. 2:16. Grade 2. MBM01006. $40.00.

MELLOW YELLOW - by Donovan Leitch/ Arr. Johnnie Vinson. This fun tune was brought to America by Donovan in the 60's and it's been popular here ever since. This chart is in a moderate swing style and brings a big band flavor to the field that's very effective. Grade 2½. 03730029. $40.00.

MIDNIGHT SPECIAL - Arr. Tom Wallace. Pep Band. This time honored hit is rollicking fun from start to finish...features a small ensemble followed by a shout from the full band...FUN FOR DAYS! Grade 2. M547. $50.00.

MUSTANG SALLY - Arr. Tom Wallace. Pep Band. "Funky up-tempo arrangement of Wilson Picket's hit. The perfect stand tune. Gets Down on the famous chorus "Ride Sally Ride." Grade 2. M431. $50.00.

O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL - by Dennis Reaser. Written for Christmas parades and playoff games, this corps sounding number offers a big sound. Grade 2. $55.00.

OL' MAN RIVER - Arr. Mike Story. This timeless song from Showboat is presented in a stunning new marching band arrangement. An up-tempo beginning leads to an emotional slow push, before once again returning to the first tempo. This is a great closer for any show! Big & Easy Series. 1:36. Grade 2. MBM01010. $40.00.

ROCKIN' SPORTS JAMS - Arr. Mike Story. Everybody knows 'em and everybody loves 'em! Here are four short, time-out length arrangements of some of the most popular stadium jams. Check out The Hey Song, Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye, The Cup of Life, and The Rockefeller Skank. This is a must-have chart! Big & Easy Series. 2:25. Grade 2. MBM01034. $40.00.

SCARBOROUGH FAIR - by Dennis Reaser. An updated arrangement of a well known melody. This tune offers a fresh approach that is sure to please. Grade 2. $55.00.

SLEIGH RIDE - Arr. Mike Story. Sleigh Ride for marching band-what a great idea! Mike Story has expertly crafted this holiday favorite into an arrangement any band can play. Big & Easy Series. 1:25. Grade 2. MBM01001. $40.00.

SOUND OF SILENCE, THE - Arr. Larry Kerchner. Closer. This famous Simon & Garfunkel hit now available for bands..... scored with smaller bands in mind but will work beautifully for the larger band. Grade 2. M657. $50.00.

SOUTHWIND - by Roland Barrett. Opener. A powerful Latin opener for younger bands! 1:59. Grade 2. MBA 185. $55.00.

STAR SPANGLED BANNER - by Dennis Reaser. An easy version of our National Anthem, written in only three parts with optional big ending. Great for a young band. Grade 2. $50.00.

ST. THOMAS - Arr. Larry Kerchner & George Tuthill. Percussion/ Winds Trade Off. Larry and George conspired on this great percussion/ band feature. Synthesized steel drums are completely optional, but we thought you'd enjoy the effect. Grade 2. M258. $45.00.

THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT - Arr. Mike Story. This easy, but great sounding arrangement of the famous show tune has lots of block scoring. It makes a great opener for any band at any show! Big & Easy Series. Grade 2. MBM01002. $40.00.

TICO TACO - by David Vail. A spicy Latin feature that your students and audience will love. Grade 2. $55.00.

TURN IT ON! - by Sean Wagoner. Stands. A very tasty rock tune from Sean Wagoner...any band will sound good playing this one! 1:27. Grade 2. MBA 177. $55.00.

TWO MINUTE WARNING - by Roland Barrett. Warm-up. An amazingly effective integrated wind and percussion warm-up that truly does it all! Your band will improve each time you use this chorale that can be used as your on field warm-up at shows! 2:18. Grade 2. MBA 187 $55.00.

UNDER MY WHEELS - Arr. Lewis Norfleet. Opener/Stands. One of Alice Cooper's early rockin' tunes...this one hits good! 1:18. Grade 2. MBA 181. $60.00.

VIVA LAS VEGAS - Arr. Doug Adams. The music of Elvis never dies, and Viva Las Vegas remains one of his most famous hits. This big and full-sounding arrangement will add to any marching band performance. Check it out! Easy Pops for Marching Band Series. 1:33. Grade 2. MBM01027. $40.00.

WAITING FOR THE SUNRISE - by Dennis Reaser. This is a well-known tune and has plenty of variety. Grade 2. $55.00

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU - Arr. Tom Wallace. Pep Band. Hit song by the ROMANTICS...great groove and a catchy melody! Grade 2. M561 $50.00

WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE - Arr. Rob Grice and Jason Smite. A lush original closer perfect for any show finale. Scored for small band success with limited trumpet ranges. Grade 2½. JMB107. $55.00.

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT - by Anslem Douglas/ Arr. Michael Sweeney. This recent hit by the Baha Men has been heard at just about every sporting event across the country. The optional vocals will help you get the crowd involved. Grade 2½. 03744642. $40.00.

YANKEE DOODLE - Arr. Michael Sweeney. Every band needs a very easy parade number and this cleverly written arrangement certainly fills the bill. Even at this easy level, there are varied textures, creative harmonies and featured percussion spots to make this very impressive sounding. Grade 2. 03744692. $40.00.

YOU REALLY GOT ME - by Ray Davies/Arr. Johnnie Vinson. This huge 60's rock hit from the Kinks has truly stood the test of time. From the hard-driving opening riff to the emphatic final chords, this chart is way up on the energy meter. Grade 2½. 03730033. $40.00.

YOU'RE A MEAN ONE, MR. GRINCH - Arr. Doug Adams. Here's that long - time classic from Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas in an easy arrangement by Doug Adams. Your students and your audience will love this one! Easy Pops for Marching Band Series. 1:28. Grade 2. MBM01033. $40.00.

YOU'RE SIXTEEN - Arr. Doug Adams. This timeless classic was made famous by Ringo Starr. Check out the "down and dirty" kick section at the end! Easy Pops for Marching Band Series. 1:25. Grade 2. MBM01036. $40.00.

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