Par COLERIDGE-TAYLOR SAMUEL. Samuel Coleridge-Taylor\'s Christmas Overture appeared posthumously in 1925. Originally orchestrated by Sydney Baynes, it features God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Hark the Herald Angels Sing. It is thought by some to have been put together from incidental music he wrote for a children\'s play called The Forest of Wild Thyme. This band arrangement, based on Baynes\' orc…

Par WATSON SCOTT. You're cool, likeable, and confident. You don't walk, you strut. When you enter a party, a hush falls over the room and heads turn because you have a certain 'je ne sais quoi!' People say you're 'the bee's knees' and 'the cat's meow.' You're Awesome Sauce and this piece is the soundtrack of your life! With its fun, blues-like melody and cool rock beat, Awesome Sauce by Scott Wat…

Here is an enjoyable and energetic piece for young band that depicts the excitement of exploring the ancient lands of Arabia. The dark and aggressive mood portrays the dangers an explorer might encounter. The gentle and flowing contrasting section illustrates the beauty and splendor of this mysterious, ancient world. (2:30) / Concert Band

Japanese Repertoire for Concert Band. Based on the Old Testament biblical story of the building of the Tower ofBabel, a tower built to reach the heavens, composer Hayato Hirose hascreated this dramatic programmatic work in seven movements that areplayed without interruption. With skilful detail each movement portrays an aspect of the story of the tower and its ultimate destruction. A magnificent e…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. Modal harmonies evoke images of America as far back as the 1700’s. The influence of the Native American tribes in the area is felt in this powerful overture. Rhythmic and contrapuntal action stake a claim to the audience’s attention from the opening notes. This one is perfect for festival or concert. Commissioned for massed Middle School band concert, it works great with groups…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. Modal harmonies evoke images of America as far back as the 1700’s. The influence of the Native American tribes in the area is felt in this powerful overture. Rhythmic and contrapuntal action stake a claim to the audience’s attention from the opening notes. This one is perfect for festival or concert. Commissioned for massed Middle School band concert, it works great with groups…

Par CURNOW JAMES. Grade 1 ½ literature acts as something of a bridge between beginner literature and “real” music for the nascent musician. With that in mind, it is critical to choose just the right Grade 1 ½ compositions as your group develops. As something of a competition for musical dominance between the Brasses, Woodwinds, and Percussion sections, AGON may be the perfect choice for your festi…

Meditation on 'O come, O come, Immanuel'. The Advent hymn we all know today as O Come, O Come, Immanuel was arranged in its modern form by Thomas Helmore and published in Hymnal Noted in 1856. Both the words and melody, however, predate this version by centuries. The words are based on a 9th century antiphon and the tune, Veni Immanuel, is taken from a 15th century processional of French Francisca…

Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack. Par MIRANDA LIN-MANUEL. La bande originale d'Encanto de Lin-Manuel Miranda a pris d'assaut le monde de la musique. Le single accrocheur 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' a été le premier numéro 1 de Disney au classement Billboard ! L'ensemble de la bande originale a également atteint la première place du hit-parade des albums au Royaume-Uni et la tendance ne fai…

Par LOPEZ VICTOR. Give your students the opportunity of playing a piece for beginning band that is upbeat and full of excitement! Violento is an original beginning band composition by veteran composer Victor López. This exciting work is a forceful and rhythmically driven composition that sounds more difficult than written. A mixture of the danzón---Cuba's unique genre of song and dance---and basic…