Concert band Timpani - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: HX.272975

Composed by Johnnie Vinson. Concert,Festival. Individual instrument part. 1 pages. Hal Leonard - Digital #0. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital (HX.272975).

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1281978

Composed by John P.W. Hudson. 20th Century,Contest,Festival. Score and Parts. 90 pages. 'Published by John P.W. Hudson #872903. Published by 'Published by John P.W. Hudson (A0.1281978).

Premiered June 6th, 2023 by the Killarney Senior Wind Ensemble and Alumni directed by Meagan Lawson, 'Killarney Carnivale' is a programmatic piece describing a small town carnival in rural Manitoba in the early 1930's, spotlighting the family of the town dentist, Dr. Martin McLaren, his wife Irene, and their six girls. 

'Killarney Carnivale' describes a fictitious event, but the family is that of the composer, John Hudson. His mother, (second in a family of six girls), as a young teen in Killarney Manitoba, loved playing piano and aspired to be a concert pianist playing her favourite composers in concert halls. Her dreams took a different turn when the family had to move west for Dr. McLaren's health, but she carried with her the melodies she composed and later played to her own children.

Picture John Hudson listening to hours of his mother playing piano as a young boy in the early 1950's, immersed in his mother's beautiful music. After her passing in 2010, he longed to hear these beautiful, playful melodies again. His sister Jane Keyes had become a professional piano player and happily took up the task of recreating several of their mother's pieces, which John, now a retired band director, began to transcribe. Inspired by a photograph of the family that very much looked like a carnival booth style photograph, 'Killarney Carnivale' came to life. 

It opens as the youngest, probably under age two at the time, wakes up. The scene swiftly changes to arrival at the much - anticipated carnival, with all of its magical sights, sounds and heavenly smells of popcorn and treats. First is the carousel, with wooden horses flying about in endless circles with children regaling with laughter.

The next is a sideshow tent featuring the exotic dancer Salome, who wiled King Herod, (and probably more than a few in the audience) as her thin, tantalizing veils hinted at her charms.

The next tent is dim and displays the wierd and mysterious curiosities from around the world like bearded ladies, dwarfs and the like.

The cakewalk is next, with children vying to be the last person sitting as chairs are removed and the music abruptly stops each time. (This section could host a real cakewalk with a few chairs and willing audience participation. Three chairs is suggested.)

Finally, the exhausted family drives home in their antique (to us) automobile with the childrens' hair flying in the breeze.
One by one, the excited children fall prey to dreamland, and at long last, the exhausted parents flop into bed too.

Honouring his mother's short pieces has been a life long dream of Mr. Hudson, and to hear them played by the Killarney Wind Ensemble and Alumni Band was a poignant moment: the return of these melodies to the little town where they first came to life.

Many, many thanks to Meagan Lawson, their director, and all of the members of the Killarney band who so very willingly took up the challenge of playing 'Killarney Carnivale'. Their hard work and dedication to this piece is deeply, deeply appreciated.

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1368670

By The Surfaris. By The Surfaris. Arranged by John PW Hudson. 20th Century,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Historic,Rock. 29 pages. 'Published by John P.W. Hudson #953041. Published by 'Published by John P.W. Hudson (A0.1368670).

This arrangement for mixed ability elementary concert band has been a hit in my school! Arranged to be well within the limits of first, second and third year players, this raucus tune will give your drummers a highlight they'll never forget! A real audience pleaser, too!  Not all band classes are at the same ability or grade level in elementary school. This arrangement has the first three notes players learn in most parts. Because the tune is so popular, syncopated rhythms are easy to teach. Only the piano and bass parts are at a higher level.  Enjoy!

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1119017

Composed by Jim Armstrong and John PW Hudson. Contest,Festival,Instructional,March. Score and Parts. 64 pages. 'Published by John P.W. Hudson #720422. Published by 'Published by John P.W. Hudson (A0.1119017).

With a Fanfare to whistle all day long, a rousing Bass Solo section and a Trio to drive this happy tune home, this traditional march composed for the Delta Music Makers Concert Band has pleased audiences and players alike. Composed with high school or adult concert or marching bands in mind, this march is easy to learn with limited ranges for endless years of 'let's play this again!' This real toe-tapper was premiered at the Ladner Bandfest in Ladner British Columbia in June, 2022 and is played at every performance of the Delta Music Makers both at home and travelling abroad. A real value.

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1369852

By The Vince Guaraldi Trio. By Vince Guaraldi. Arranged by John PW Hudson. Children,Christmas,Contest,Festival,Film/TV,Jazz. 44 pages. 'Published by John P.W. Hudson #954221. Published by 'Published by John P.W. Hudson (A0.1369852).

This unforgettable Peanuts tune from 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' was composed by Vince Guaraldi in 1965. What is remarkable is that the melody is only three notes, (yet is so catchy), so when I was looking for three note melodies to arrange for my beginning band students, this was a standout. By their first Christmas concert they were able to play it! The piano part is necessarily more challenging, but like choral music, the piano parts often are. So, call this flex music or mixed abilty music, either way this is a real crowd pleaser!  Bands at any higher level can practically sight read this, so a quick rehearsal or two can add a fun experience for players and audience alike! Enjoy!

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1414965

By Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. By A.P. Carter. Arranged by Cascia Talbert. Christian,Country. 94 pages. Cascia Talbert #996694. Published by Cascia Talbert (A0.1414965).

Can the Circle Be Unbroken (By and By) is a country/folk song reworked by A. P. Carter from the hymn Will the Circle Be Unbroken? by Ada R. Habershon and Charles H. Gabriel. The song's lyrics concern the death, funeral, and mourning of the narrator's mother.

The song first gained attention due to the Carter Family. The song has been recorded by many groups and musicians: Blind James Campbell, Bob Dylan, The Band, The Staple Singers, Clara Ward Singers, John Fahey, Roy Acuff, Joan Baez, The Chieftains, Jerry Lee Lewis, Gene Vincent, Ralph Stanley, The Black Crowes, Kristin Hersh, John Lee Hooker, Bill Monroe, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Pentangle, Spacemen 3, Country Joe McDonald, John Statz, Spirit of the West with The Wonder Stuff, Mavis Staples, The Felice Brothers, Johnny Cash, Gregg Allman, the Neville Brothers, Jeff Buckley, Moby, and Agnes Chan. Its refrain was incorporated into the Carl Perkins song Daddy Sang Bass and the Atlanta song Sweet Country Music. It is primarily performed in gospel, bluegrass and folk, but versions in other genres exist. Most versions of the song use the alternate title Will the Circle Be Unbroken. In 1998, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

This arrangement is for concert band and choir.

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1487746

Composed by Brian Ackley. Arranged by Patriotic Tunes. 21st Century,Patriotic,Standards,Traditional. 72 pages. Brian P. Ackley #1064684. Published by Brian P. Ackley (A0.1487746).

Triumphant and noble, Patriotic Salute is the quintessential piece to honor America and everyone of us who make up this glorious country.  This arrangement will bring audiences to their feet while leaving your ensemble feeling like they have reached out and touched stars and stripes. Filled with patriotism and American pride, Patriotic Salute showcases ear-turning harmonies and integral moving parts, while keeping to the traditional rhythms of your favorite American Folk songs.  Arranged for your advanced high school band or community group, audiences will be delighted in this rendition that includes three main themed sections; Battle Hymn of the Republic—featuring a call-and-response with When Johnny Comes Marching Home and Yankee Doodle—God Bless America and America the Beautiful.  Each instrument not only shares in performing the melodies throughout, but also is harmonized to fit these picturesque imageries of America in this arrangement. 

Patriotic Salute is driven by the attention given to rhythmic ingenuity.  The percussion section—snare, bass, auxiliary, timpani and glockenspiel—are the motor of this piece.  The percussionists’ unique parts are separate from the ornamentations and pulsating rhythms of the brass and woodwinds, but also align with many of the syncopated and off-beat rhythms in the harmonies, as well.  While Patriotic Salute starts in the Key of F before settling in the key of Bb 2/3's of the way through, this arrangement by no means feels like a piece that sticks to just two keys, as modulations and borrowed chords are filled from top to bottom.  Each section is also written in such a way that the chords are not only cross-sectional, but also fulfilled within the section, adding to the lush textures. As each instrument’s ranges are stretched high and low, so are the intricacies of each passage that exemplify each instrument’s unique technicalities. Patriotic Salute is not only satisfying to the audience members, but also enjoyable to the performers. If you are looking for a straight-forward, yet exciting piece for your Patriotic celebrations, this is the piece for your library!

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1204250

By John Denver. By Bill Danoff, John Denver, and Taffy Nivert. Arranged by Brian P. Drake. Country,Patriotic,Romantic Period,Traditional. Score and Parts. 29 pages. Brian P. Drake #802759. Published by Brian P. Drake (A0.1204250).

A lush and sentimental arrangement of John Denver's beloved song, Take Me Home, Country Roads that interweaves 'Going Home' from Dvorak's New World Symphony No. 9 and Auld Lang Syne.

A live recording of the premiere performance can be heard here:  

https://on.soundcloud.com/GjWGRDjmUVzQ2ch2A.

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SKU: A0.1071752

Composed by Stanley P. Hung. Contemporary,Holiday. Full Performance. Duration 293. Stanley P. Hung #6495921. Published by Stanley P. Hung (A0.1071752).

 Inspire Infinite Potential is the first original composition of Stanley P. Hung. It was composed for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Concert Band 70th Anniversary in 2019. MIT Concert Band was founded by students in fall of 1948 and directed for 51 years by conductor John D. Corley. He directed the band from its inception in 1948 until his retirement last spring in 1999. Dr. Thomas E. Reynolds continued the job of music education at MITCB up to now about 20 years. He is the current music director and conducting the band together with co-conductor Collin Myers. (Reference: band.mit.edu)

    Mr. Hung had participated in a few public performances of MIT Concert Band and played trombone. His footprints not only appeared at MIT in Cambridge, but also in New York (2013), Maine (2014), and Philadelphia (2019) during spring tours. To come up with an idea by our originality then take it into practice was the spirit inspired by such ingenuity group. Therefore, Stanley tried to add this spirit into the music work Inspire Infinite Potential at creation stage. Its U.S. premiere was conducted by Dr. Reynolds and performed by the MIT Concert Band in campus (2019.12.10). The second edition is mostly based on the previous version. Some of notes, chords, articulations, and rhythms have been updated.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1024838

Composed by Stanley P. Hung. Contemporary,Holiday. Score and parts. 57 pages. Stanley P. Hung #4607751. Published by Stanley P. Hung (A0.1024838).

    Inspire Infinite Potential is the first original composition of Stanley P. Hung. It was composed for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Concert Band 70th Anniversary in 2019. MIT Concert Band was founded by students in fall of 1948 and directed for 51 years by conductor John D. Corley. He directed the band from its inception in 1948 until his retirement last spring in 1999. Dr. Thomas E. Reynolds continued the job of music education at MITCB up to now about 20 years. He is the current music director and conducting the band together with co-conductor Collin Myers. (Reference: band.mit.edu)

    Mr. Hung had participated in a few public performances of MIT Concert Band and played trombone. His footprints not only appeared at MIT in Cambridge, but also in New York (2013), Maine (2014), and Philadelphia (2019) during spring tours. To come up with an idea by our originality then take it into practice was the spirit inspired by such ingenuity group. Therefore, Stanley tried to add this spirit into the music work Inspire Infinite Potential at creation stage. Its U.S. premiere was conducted by Dr. Reynolds and performed by the MIT Concert Band in campus (2019.12.10). The second edition is mostly based on the previous version. Some of notes, chords, articulations, and rhythms have been updated.   

ISMN : 979-0-800170-03-4

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1024841

Composed by Stanley P. Hung. Contemporary,Holiday. Score and parts. 85 pages. Stanley P. Hung #4607853. Published by Stanley P. Hung (A0.1024841).

    Inspire Infinite Potential is the first original composition of Stanley P. Hung. It was composed for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Concert Band 70th Anniversary in 2019. MIT Concert Band was founded by students in fall of 1948 and directed for 51 years by conductor John D. Corley. He directed the band from its inception in 1948 until his retirement last spring in 1999. Dr. Thomas E. Reynolds continued the job of music education at MITCB up to now about 20 years. He is the current music director and conducting the band together with co-conductor Collin Myers. (Reference: band.mit.edu)

    Mr. Hung had participated in a few public performances of MIT Concert Band and played trombone. His footprints not only appeared at MIT in Cambridge, but also in New York (2013), Maine (2014), and Philadelphia (2019) during spring tours. To come up with an idea by our originality then take it into practice was the spirit inspired by such ingenuity group. Therefore, Stanley tried to add this spirit into the music work Inspire Infinite Potential at creation stage. Its U.S. premiere was conducted by Dr. Reynolds and performed by the MIT Concert Band in campus (2019.12.10). The second edition is mostly based on the previous version. Some of notes, chords, articulations, and rhythms have been updated.  

ISMN : 979-0-800170-03-4

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1384083

By Andrea Bocelli, Bryn Terfel. By Georges Bizet. Arranged by John Ivor Holland. 19th Century,20th Century,Classical,Film/TV,Opera. 81 pages. John Ivor Holland #968445. Published by John Ivor Holland (A0.1384083).

Au fond du temple saint (Deep inside the sacred temple) is a duet from Georges Bizet's 1863 opera 'Les pêcheurs de perles' ('The Pearl Fishers'). The libretto was written by Eugène Cormon and Michel Carré. Generally known as The Pearl Fishers' Duet, it is one of the most popular numbers in Western opera – it appeared on seven of the Classic 100 Countdowns conducted by ABC Classic FM. It is sung by Nadir (tenor) and Zurga (baritone) in act 1 and has been performed by many famous singers, including Andrea Bocelli and Bryn Terfel. This arrangement for two euphoniums and concert band retains the original key and recitative sections to present the most authentic version possible.

By Johnnie Vinson. Concert; Festival. Concert Band. 24 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music