Par BULLA STEPHEN. Authentic Big Band swing style music for the concert band! You know this one will be a crowd pleaser, and SO much fun to play! Stephen Bulla works his magic with the great Jazz sounds of the 40s and 50s in such a way that your band will be able to put it together and make it happen. Lots of great jazz style articulation and harmonic considerations ensure that your students are d…

Par PASTORE CARMINE. A Grade 1 rock anthem! It’s a perfect way to keep your beginners motivated while you drill them on that new concept called “eighth notes. ” Lots of repetition of simple eighth note figures will help your young band players enter the fascinating world of the divided beat with ease. This solid minor key rock-type piece will also help to keep your audience attentive by letting th…

Fantasy for Band. Par BULLA STEPHEN. One can only imagine what it might be like if the animals ran the zoo! This and other questions will be considered in this programmatic original work for band, incorporating all manner of animal and jungle noises. Young bands students will love the opportunity to use some of those carefully rehearsed vocal monkey and bird sounds they’ve been diligently working …

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Blackbeard and his crew of ruffian freebooters, aboard the ship Queen Anne’s Revenge, were the terrors of the Atlantic and the Caribbean in the early 18th century. Composer James L. Hosay captures those turbulent times in music with his vivid and exciting new tone poem, SWORDS AGAINST THE SEA. This presents an excellent opportunity for cross-curriculum teaching with history. SW…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. Jamaica is a small island with a rich musical heritage. This short work interpreted the relaxed feel of the island using syncopation which is so natural to Caribbean music. Your percussion section is sure to love their exciting prominent role in this work. / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par PASTORE CARMINE. A Grade 1 rock anthem! It’s a perfect way to keep your beginners motivated while you drill them on that new concept called “eighth notes. ” Lots of repetition of simple eighth note figures will help your young band players enter the fascinating world of the divided beat with ease. This solid minor key rock-type piece will also help to keep your audience attentive by letting th…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. On hot summer nights all along the east coast of America thebeach front strip comes alive with the sights and sounds ofsummer as nightclubs and bands crack out their sizzling music. Incorporating the funky-rock sounds of east coast beachmusic of the 60s and 70s, Atlantic Avenue takes a nostalgicstep into the past whilst keeping a solid foothold in the present. With elements of …

Par FREDERICK MARK. This rousing new crowd-pleaser echoes with excitement as it freely explores tonalities and rhythms. The fanfare-like setting is in the lasting tradition of British band music. A modulatory character energizes the middle section of the piece and propels it relentlessly forward to an uplifting conclusion. If you are looking for a grand way to open or reinvigorate your concert, yo…

Arr. Timothy Johnson. Par BRAHMS JOHANNES. Brahms was known to be extremely careful when composing his music. When he decided to compose a symphony he wanted to be sure to exceed the standard that had been set by Beethoven. His first symphony, completed in 1876 when he was 43 years old, took several years to complete because of his attention to detail. This arrangement of the theme from the finale…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. This rhapsody for concert band describes programmaticallythe period of history when knights fought bravely in suits ofshining armour. The tournament was a time of fierce joustingfor the favour of royalty as well as a duel of mortal combat. The music portrays this battle by showcasing the variousinstrumental sections, each fighting for attention with ‘calland response’ patterns. …

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. Sometimes though, it’s hard to find performance literature that lets us continue teaching the basics while we prepare the beginning band for a concert. We need easy performance music that helps make basic techniques come alive for the students. Composed by a full-time “young band” director, Abaco Beach Vacation is designed to do just that. There are a lot of great suggestions i…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. This arrangement is an energetic march that provides a spirited setting for the familiar 'bell' melodies of the season. The main tunes featured are Carol of the Bells, I Heard the Bells and Jingle Bells, but you will also hear several other tunes woven into the music. / Niveau : 4 / Marche / Répertoire / Brass Band

Arr. Timothy Johnson. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. 'Melody is the very essence of music. ' -W. A. Mozart (1786)Mozart confirmed this view on melody by writing the Ave Verum Corpus near theend of his short life. Originally written for chorus, strings, and organ, this work standsamong the most beautiful musical expressions of all time. Timothy Johnson has skillfullymade Mozart's wondrous achievement…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. Big and bold, yet very easy to play! This work for beginning players is named after the ancient Mayan city in Guatemala, and the music reflects the mystery of the ruins there. This one will come together very quickly, with simple rhythms and carefully considered ranges. There's even an optional advanced percussion part to add interest. / Niveau : 0.5 / Pièce de concert / Rép…

Par TCHAIKOVSKI PIOTR ILITCH. The Dance Of The Jesters was composed as incidental music for the ballet The Snow Maidens. The ballet is not based on the Hans Christian Andersen story, but on a contemporary Russian fantasy-play Snegourochka. The Snow Maiden, daughter of Father Frost, falls in love with a human, Misgir, and plans to marry him. However, Misgir is already betrothed to Coupava. The Snow…