Concert Band - Digital Download

SKU: A0.983803

Composed by Scottish Traditional. Arranged by R H Baptiste. Celtic,Classical. Score and parts. 38 pages. Ron Baptiste #3561199. Published by Ron Baptiste (A0.983803).

This predated Auld Lang Syne, and was very popular in its time but is seldom heard today. Inspired by a performance by Celtic Woman, a go to group for me, who I find very uplifting and joyous to listen to. One of my first attempts at arranging for concert band. From Wikipedia:        The parting glass, or stirrup cup, or coupe d'etrier was the final hospitality offered to a departing guest. Once they had mounted, they were presented one final drink to fortify them for their travels. The custom was practiced in Saxony and in several continental countries.

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.891956

Composed by A.E.Williams. Arranged by Stephen Davies. 20th Century,Standards. Score and Parts. 74 pages. Stephen Davies #6094485. Published by Stephen Davies (A0.891956).

   CLARINET CONCERT CONCERTINO FOR WIND BAND

I don’t normally enter long descriptions of my arrangements, nothing worse than seeing that little sign on the bottom right saying ‘see more’, however this piece has a rather interesting story that I’d like to share with you!

It was maybe 8 or 9 years ago that I helped in the library of the Band Of The Guards Association, a group of musicians who were all members of the Household Division Bands
in London, that is to say the Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish, Welsh, Life Guards and Blues & Royals bands, chiefly known the world over for Changing The Guard at Buckingham Palace and many other ceremonial occasions.

The Band Of The Guards Association were privileged to rehearse at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, home of the famous Chelsea Pensioners, renowned for their Redcoats and medals as veterans of the British Army. Our library of music for the band at the time was held in an air raid shelter deep in the cellars underneath the labyrinthine corridors of the old building built by Sir Christopher Wren back in the 1680’s.

When I say ‘air raid shelter’, that is exactly what it was like! Can’t go into too much detail, but suffice it to say that it was like being transported back in time!

But this is where the library was kept, complete with dusty shelves, blackout warnings, obsolete bulb replacements and tunnels to the Thames!

The man in charge of the library was Mr.Gordon ‘Joe’ Stafford, former Solo Clarinet with HM Band Of The Welsh Guards (ret’d), a fine player of that instrument in his day, and revered as such even now.

About 8 years ago, our ‘underground ‘ library was deemed a fire hazard, and we were ‘invited’ to move it elsewhere.

As we had our practice room nearby in the Chelsea Hospital, we decided to relocate the whole library there, shelving being built and constructed by enthusiastic band members.

Joe Stafford and myself were not particularly enthusiastic about this, but it had to be done. Having looked at the enormous amount of music to be moved, we thought about ditching some of the scores which would never be played again, for instance selections of musicals long forgotten, scores with multiple missing parts etc.

Lots of that music went to local music organisations simply for sight reading purposes, and the more complete versions went to bands and orchestras to bolster their stock of scores.

After the laborious sorting out in the air raid shelter, Joe and I had the unenviable task of discarding the scores and parts that were incomplete, defaced, or just basically useless.

It was an arbitrary case of ‘keep or throw’, and at the time we were doing this, Joe was desperate for a pint in the bar!

I agreed, and was anyway on my last batch of throwaways when I found a piece titled ‘Clarinet Concerto’, by A.E.Williams.

Written in pencil, with ancient sellotape, and signed by all the people who played it many years ago, including the Soloist and composer, I thought that that should not be binned, so I kept it!

Joe Stafford suggested that I should ‘get it out there’ , so I have. Incidentally it has a cracking Cadenza towards the end, it was a bit smudged in the original score, but I’ve filled in the gaps!!

This would be an ideal addition to the band repertoire for Clarinet!

Concert Band - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.773012

Composed by Melody Shipley. Arranged by Melody Shipley. Concert,Contemporary. Score and parts. 41 pages. Melody Shipley #1750435. Published by Melody Shipley (A0.773012).

PARTS ONLY. Based on the William Billings round, When Jesus Wept, this flute solo with band accompaniment is sure to please. This fantasia, scored for concert band and flute soloist, is interesting, yet accessible to the average audience--and the flute part is fun to play! The score is available separately. English Horn and Bari Sax parts are optional, as they are completely covered by cues. The composer would be very much interested in hearing about any performances of this work, such as the kind of group, soloist, or occasion. She would also appreciate feedback about editing issues and other concerns. On Facebook, search Melody Shipley, and select the Musician/Band, or go to: https://www.facebook.com/MelodyShipleyMusic/?ref=hl . Also, she would love to hear the performance if you care to share a recording!

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1279976

Composed by Kara Williams. Children,Classical,Contest,Festival,Instructional,March. Score and Parts. 24 pages. Kara Williams #871393. Published by Kara Williams (A0.1279976).

Featuring small spotlight sections for the different ensemble groups, limited notes, simple rhythms, and flexible scoring, ‘New Recruits’ is a fantastic first stand-alone piece for very novice ensembles. With no tempo or dynamics marked, ensembles are free to explore balance within their own context at a speed that suits them. Band directors are also free to add articulation to suit their ensemble's capabilities.

Suggested scoring: flutes and oboe part 1, clarinets part 2, alto saxes and trumpets part 3, tenor sax, trombones and bassoon part 4, euphonium, bass clarinet and tuba, part 4 bass. 
 
To hear a complete midi audio of 'New Recruits' please go to karawilliamsmusic.com.

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1277791

Composed by Kara Williams. Children,Classical,Contest,Festival,Funk,Rock. Score and Parts. 47 pages. Kara Williams #869484. Published by Kara Williams (A0.1277791).

Want a fun and funky work that is also a great way to engage novice performers in rhythm and listening exercises? Rhythm Rhumble! does just that! Tested and endorsed by a local ensemble, the classic rock beat is passed around the performers in between playing the parts written for their instruments. The players really have fun changing and organising themselves to play their respective parts - which is also very entertaining for audiences!
 
The flex scoring and restricted rhythms and instrument ranges of this work mean it can be played by very novice performers in a group of as few as 10 players: 

Part 1 Flute; Part 2 Flute or Oboe; Part 3 Clarinet or Tenor sax; Part 4 Clarinet or Alto sax; Part 5 Clarinet or Alto sax, Part 6 Trumpet; Part 7 Trumpet or Horn in F; Part 8 Trombone, Euphonium or Bassoon; Part 9 Euphonium, Trombone, Bassoon or Bass clarinet; Part 10 Basses (optional); Mallet percussion (optional); Percussion (snare drum/tambourine and bass drum)
 
To hear an audio file (midi) of the entire work, please go to karawilliamsmusic.com.

Concert Band - Digital Download

SKU: A0.778201

Composed by Albert Von Tilzer. Arranged by John McAllister. Contemporary. Score and parts. 30 pages. John McAllister #6359599. Published by John McAllister (A0.778201).

For all those Spring/Summer small (or large) group performances where you need some great incidental background music. This could be great for musicians to go support local team - high school, college, etc. We've definitely played at various baseball and other sporting events over the years. Hopefully this tune can help get REAL MUSICIANS playing at some events and not just music piped in from the loud speakers. PLAY BALL!!

Large Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.522130

Composed by Ditlev Ludvig Rogert (1742-1813) and Hans Ernst Krøyer (1798 -1879). Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Contemporary. Score and parts. 37 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #3428555. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522130).

Denmark has two national anthems. The first, Der er et yndigt land (There is a lovely land) is the civil national anthem and the most frequently performed. When it was first published in 1819, the anthem had twelve verses but today it has been significantly shortened. The dotted rhythm in measure 15 (in Parts 1 and 2) is sometimes played as two equal eighth notes (quavers). The second anthem, Kong Christian stod ved højen mast (King Christian stood by the lofty mast) has equal status but is mainly used for royal and military occasions. At such times, it is either performed alone or the two anthems are played together. Known simply as Kong Christian it is traditionally sung in Denmark immediately after midnight every New Year's Eve. The audio sample contains the first, more popular anthem.

These quick and easy national anthem arrangements are essential for traveling musicians, bands, instrumental groups and both amateur and professional ensembles. You can play it with any virtually any combination of instruments: symphonic band, clarinet choir, brass ensemble, brass band, solos, duets and trios - almost anything!

This arrangement is in six independent parts each transposed into a variety of keys. For the most satisfying sound you’ll need to get a good balance between each part possibly with an emphasis on the melodic line. If you have a non-standard ensemble, you can pick 'n' mix as required. The piano reduction can fill missing parts or can be used as the basis for an accompaniment. Note that this anthem is virtually identical to the anthem of Finland. There is a minor difference in part of the melody and the repeat structure is different.

This arrangement consists of a four-page score with seven instrumental staves and three percussion staves. The following parts are printed on separate pages. The score and all the parts are contained in the same pdf file.

Part 1 in B flat (clarinet, trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn, soprano sax); Part 1 in C (glockenspiel, violin); Part 1 in E flat (alto sax, E flat clarinet); Part 1a in C (octave above concert for flute, piccolo, oboe, violin) and Part 1a in E flat (E flat cornet in brass band). Note the parts in Kong Kristian go a bit too low for flute and oboe, so Parts 1a or 2a should be used instead.

Part 2 in B flat (clarinet, trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn, soprano sax); Part 2 in C (flute, oboe, violin); Part 2 in E flat (alto sax); Part 2a in C (octave above concert pitch for flute, oboe, violin); Part 2a in B flat for clarinets; Part 2a in E flat (minor 3rd below concert for E flat alto clarinet).

Part 3 in B flat (tenor saxophone, B flat baritone); Part 3 in C (bass clef for trombone, bassoon); Part 3 in C alto (alto clef for viola); Part 3 in E flat        (tenor horn, alto sax); Part 3 in F (French horn);  Part 3a in B flat (8ve below concert for 3rd clarinets in band).

Part 4 in B flat (tenor sax, baritone); Part 4 in C (bass clef for trombone, euphonium, bassoon, cello); Part 4 in E flat (tenor horn, alto sax); Part 4 in F (French horn).

Part 5 in B flat (baritone); Part 5 in C (bass clef for trombone, euphonium, bassoon.

Part 6 in B flat (B flat bass, bass clarinet); Part 6 in C (bass clef for bass trombone, bassoon, contrabassoon, tuba, double bass); Part 6 in E flat  (E flat bass, baritone sax). There’s also a part for timpani, percussion (3 players) and a piano reduction.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.750731

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Brendan Elliget. Folk. Score and parts. 93 pages. BJE Music #3525489. Published by BJE Music (A0.750731).

This is the 4th medley of Australian folksongs I have done for concert band - There are 3 tunes in the medley: A Nautical Yarn, Bluey Brink and the well known Click Go The Shears. Parts for Eb Horns, Bb Bass, and Eb bass included with the standard Concert Band instrumentation. Suitable for school and community groups.

This arrangement is also available for Brass Band and Orchestra as well.

The MP3 was recorded with NotePerformer.

Grade = 3.5  Duration = 4:45 mins.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1020514

Composed by Sam Stroobandt. Contemporary,World. Score and parts. 48 pages. Sam Stroobandt #6575269. Published by Sam Stroobandt (A0.1020514).

This is a composition for concert band.
It tells the story of two groups of soldiers who decide to learn each other a dance from their own culture. After the party they all need to go back to the front to fight.

extra parts can be requested to stroobandt.sam@gmail.com

Duration: 4:26.

Concert Band - Digital Download

SKU: A0.498604

Composed by Sam Stroobandt. Patriotic. Score and parts. 48 pages. Published by Sam Stroobandt (A0.498604).

This is a composition for concert band. It tells the story of two groups of soldiers who decide to learn each other a dance from their own culture. After the party they all need to go back to the front to fight. extra parts can be requested to stroobandt.sam@gmail.com Duration: 4:26.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.522188

Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christian,Christmas,Praise & Worship. Score and parts. 190 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #6403623. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522188).

This essential collection may be all you ever need for your wind instruments at Christmas. It's a bargain price too! These arrangements are intended either as stand-alone pieces that could be used as interludes in a service, or they could be used to accompany solo, choral or congregational singing. The publication consists of a four-staff score in concert pitch together with fifteen separate parts in various transpositions plus a simplified optional keyboard part. The left hand plays only the bass part most of the time, with the right hand part kept as simple as possible. These four-part arrangements use flexible instrumentation so that you can exercise considerable control over the instrumental voicing or use them for non-standard ensembles. You can also create interesting instrumental tone color by omitting groups of instruments. If the ensemble is large enough you could omit brass instruments in the quieter sections, or use a solo trumpet against a woodwind background. There are endless possibilities.
The complete set includes: Part 1 in B flat, E flat and C; Part 2 in B flat, E flat and C; Part 3 in B flat, E flat, F and C and Part 4 in B flat, E flat and C. Parts 1 and 2 in C have been printed an octave higher than the pitch shown in the score because invariably the parts lie too low for flute or oboe. For elementary players, a Part 1 in C (low) is included at concert (score) pitch. Parts 3 and 4 in C are in the bass clef. The arrangements could be played by virtually any combination of conventional wind band instruments. Using the optional keyboard part they could also be used as solos, duets or trios. The scores and all the parts are contained in a single 190-page PDF file. Please note that these arrangements are not necessarily compatible with other Kirkpatrick arrangements published by Glyn Joseph Editions. The collection incuers the following favorite carols: Angels We Have Heard On High (Gloria); Lo, How a Rose E’er blooming (Es ist ein Ros entsprungen); O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Veni Emmanuel); The First Noel; Ding Dong! Merrily on High (Bransle de l’Officiel); O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fidelis); Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Mendelssohn); Go Tell It on the Mountain; O Little Town of Bethlehem (St. Louis); O Holy Night (Cantique de Noël); Silent Night (Stille Nacht); Away in a Manger (Mueller); Joy to the World (Antioch); O Christmas Tree (Tannenbaum); We Three Kings (Kings of Orient); I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (Waltham); What Child is This? (Greensleeves); God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen; Good King Wenceslas (Tempus Adest Floridum) and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1425731

Composed by Nathaniel Hontz. 21st Century,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,March,Ragtime. 58 pages. TigerSong LLC #1006490. Published by TigerSong LLC (A0.1425731).

“‘Beacon Street March’ was born from the experience of being a Boston University pedestrian: students are adept at Dodging crowds, bikes, cars, tour groups, and green line trams. The march’s ragtime-like rhythms, percussive punctuation, and bouncy tone all reflect the syncopated gaits, quick stops, and half runs that get Beacon Street pedestrians where they need to go. It all culminates in a festive final strain, mirroring the Boston Marathon which runs down Beacon Street every year.

Premiered by the Boston University Concert Band, April 2024.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.750704

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Brendan Elliget. Children. Score and parts. 105 pages. BJE Music #3237223. Published by BJE Music (A0.750704).

This is a bright medley of 15 traditional children nursery rhymes as one continuous movement - some only briefly quoted. They include: London Bridge Is Falling Down, Mary Had A Little Lamb, Polly Put The Kettle On, Pop! Goes The Weasel, Ding Dong Dell, This Old Man, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Mary Mary Quite Contrary, Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush, Humpty Dumpty Sat On The Wall, Hey Diddle Diddle The Cat And The Fiddle, Three Blind Mice, Oranges And Lemons, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Sing A Song Of Sixpence.  Parts for Bass in Bb and Bass in Eb included as well as Eb Horns.  This arrangement suitable for a school or community group.

Grade = 3  Duration = 4:10 mins  The MP3 was recorded with NotePerformer

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.978831

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Ryan Gabbart. Blues,Jazz,Standards,Traditional. Score and parts. 45 pages. Ryan Gabbart #584495. Published by Ryan Gabbart (A0.978831).

Grade 2. A short arrangement (2:20) of the classic New Orleans street band tune for beginner brass band in B-flat major. Pairs well with my arrangement of When the Saints Go Marching In. This is a simple arrangement using short improvisatory variations that your students will find FUN to play! Ideal for the middle or high school group that is beginning to learn about jazz and improvisation! This is an Easy Flexible Band Arrangement that can be played with 5 or more players using optional instrumentation choices. 1st Part: C (High/Low), Bb, Eb & F Treble, Bass Clef // 2nd Part: C, Bb, Eb & F Treble, Bass Clef // 3rd Part: C, Bb & Eb Treble, Bass Clef // 4th Part: C, Bb & Eb Treble, Bass Clef // 5th Part: C, Bb & Eb Treble, Bass Clef (High/Low) // Snare Drum & Bass Drum // Includes full score plus a transposed and reduced score.