Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1379244 By Jonathan L Nelson. By Jonathan L Nelson. Arranged by Jonathan L Nelson. Christian,Contest,Festival,Traditional. 64 pages. Jonathan Nelson #963924. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1379244). This setting of this beloved hymn should be conducted with great freedom and expression. Ritards, rallentandos and similar tempo changes serve only as suggestions. Long phrases may have to be shortened for younger players. The director should stress legato playing throughout the arrangement.

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1379246 By Jonathan L Nelson. By Jonathan L Nelson. Arranged by Jonathan L Nelson. Contest,Festival,Instructional. 58 pages. Jonathan Nelson #963926. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1379246). Using exotic rhythms in the  percussion score, Scenes From Samburu takes the listener on a vivid African adventure.  It's easy enough for your first concert of the year, with quarter notes in the winds and eighth notes in the percussion. A couple blue notes are thrown in for color, and the tom-tom effect in the percussion lends a jungle flavor to the piece. The interplay between the wind players and the percussion will make your young players sound like an accomplished ensemble.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1504166 By Jonathan L Nelson. By Benjamin Hanby. Arranged by Jonathan L Nelson. Christmas. 43 pages. Jonathan Nelson #1079620. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1504166). Written in 1864, this popular Christmas carol is credited with following “Jingle Bells” in being the oldest Christmas song, and is also believed to be the first song to focus primarily on Santa Claus. This lyrical rendition would make an excellent addition to your Christmas or Winter Concert, providing your performers the opportunities to create dark and lush colors.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1379250 Composed by Horatio Sp afford / Philip Bliss. Arranged by Jonathan L Nelson. Contest,Festival,Spiritual. 122 pages. Jonathan Nelson #963930. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1379250). A Message from her father, Leander (Andy) Bridges III would not have you to be ignorant brethren concerning them who are asleep as we do not sorrow as those who have no hope. It is with this paradoxical emotion that we present a commissioned work that is dear to our hearts.On May 20, 2022, our lives were changed forever as our daughter, Laina Michelle Bridges, passed away in a car accident. My wife and I as well as our extended family have chosen to not focus on the tragic passing of our daughter but on the exceptional eleven years that she graced us with her presence.It is as a result of her dynamic life that the title of this commissioned piece is so aptly appropriate. Love for my daughter has caused a transcendence beyond race, ethnicity, religious and political affiliation. And with the paradoxical emotion of sorrow filled joy, I humbly present a commissioned work by Dr. Jonathan Nelson in honor of the late Laina Michelle Bridges, Love for Laina.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1504087 Composed by Horatio Sp afford / Philip Bliss. Arranged by Jonathan L Nelson. Contest,Festival,Religious. 122 pages. Jonathan Nelson #1079545. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1504087). A Message from her father, Leander (Andy) Bridges III would not have you to be ignorant brethren concerning them who are asleep as we do not sorrow as those who have no hope. It is with this paradoxical emotion that we present a commissioned work that is dear to our hearts.On May 20, 2022, our lives were changed forever as our daughter, Laina Michelle Bridges, passed away in a car accident. My wife and I as well as our extended family have chosen to not focus on the tragic passing of our daughter but on the exceptional eleven years that she graced us with her presence.It is as a result of her dynamic life that the title of this commissioned piece is so aptly appropriate. Love for my daughter has caused a transcendence beyond race, ethnicity, religious and political affiliation. And with the paradoxical emotion of sorrow filled joy, I humbly present a commissioned work by Dr. Jonathan Nelson in honor of the late Laina Michelle Bridges, Love for Laina.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1504138 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Jonathan L Nelson. Christmas,Holiday. 77 pages. Jonathan Nelson #1079593. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1504138). This arrangement would make a perfect addition to your Christmas production. Starting with the traditional sound, it quickly turns into a 5/4 swing version of one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. All arrangements in The Christmas Series can be performed with just a concert or wind band, wind band and strings, or as a complete orchestra with chorus.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1504139 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Jonathan L Nelson. Christmas. 48 pages. Jonathan Nelson #1079594. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1504139). This arrangement is perfect to perform in your Christmas production. All arrangements in The Christmas Series can be performed with just a concert or wind band, wind band and strings, or as a complete orchestra with chorus.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1379248 Composed by Jonathan L Nelson. Contest,Festival. 62 pages. Jonathan Nelson #963929. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1379248). Dedicated to the Opportunity Church in Gulfport, Mississippi, this short, exciting fanfare features plenty of power and musical depth for young bands. Under the leadership of Cameron and Lukista Jenkins, Opportunity Church is a new life-giving church that exists to see the community saturated with God's unfailing love. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Galatians 6:10.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1504147 Composed by Bernard de la Monnoye. Arranged by Jonathan L Nelson. Christmas. 36 pages. Jonathan Nelson #1079601. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1504147). First published in 1720, this timeless French Christmas Carol attempts to portray the sense of joy and celebration surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ via a shepherd and his son playing the flute and drum. The word patapan is thought to imitate the sound of a drum, which is a prominent instrument in the piece. The repetitive and lively melody perfectly captures the jubilant spirit of Christmas.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1504167 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Jonathan L Nelson. Christmas. 47 pages. Jonathan Nelson #1079621. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1504167). While the true origins of this popular Christmas song is unclear, it is believed to originate in the English tradition wherein wealthy people gave Christmas treats to the carolers performing throughout the various communities on Christmas Eve. This arrangement would make an excellent closer to your Christmas concert.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1504129 Composed by Thomas Ken. Arranged by Jonathan L Nelson. Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Religious. 41 pages. Jonathan Nelson #1079585. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1504129). This setting of this beloved hymn Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow. Based on the tune “Old 100th”,this hymn was originally written by Thomas Ken in 1674. It is often sung as a call to worship and is celebrated across all denominations.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1504148 Composed by Victor Herbert. Arranged by Jonathan L Nelson. Christmas. 51 pages. Jonathan Nelson #1079603. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1504148). This popular Christmas - themed selection is a whimsical song about a magical land filled with toys for every boy and girl. Written by Victor Herbert and Glen MacDonough in 1903, this piece is perfect for a magical selection for your concert band or a complete orchestral and chorus Christmas concert.

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1504098 Composed by Jonathan L Nelson. Contemporary,Contest,Festival. 60 pages. Jonathan Nelson #1079553. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1504098). When we have episodes of tremendous sadness and loss of interest in things that we’ve loved for a lifetime – sometimes it’s a silent cry for HELP!- When we have unexplained anger, anxiety, and irritability may not be “anger issues” - sometimes it may be a cry for HELP!- When we feel as if we don’t have the energy to make it through the day, and thinking, “I am worthless, nothing in my life is going to get better” - sometimes it may be a cry for HELP!- When we just want to be alone and we actually work hard to avoid people - sometimes this may be a cry for HELP!- When we are the most creative and productive - sometimes we may be crying out for HELP!

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1504126 Composed by William Walford. Arranged by Jonathan L Nelson. Contest,Festival,Religious. 64 pages. Jonathan Nelson #1079554. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1504126). This setting of this beloved hymn should be conducted with great freedom and expression. Ritards, rallentandos and similar tempo changes serve only as suggestions. Long phrases may have to be shortened for younger players. The director should stress legato playing throughout the arrangement.

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1379247 Composed by Jonathan L Nelson. Contemporary,Contest,Festival. 62 pages. Jonathan Nelson #963928. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1379247). Get into your rocketship and blast off into space. First stop - Planet Rock. This piece will aid your students to develop independence in a rock style and can be used to introduce students to playing multiple articulations within the same measure. Plenty of interesting parts and cool rock riffs make this rocking song a lot of fun to play!