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: A0.1379244 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 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: A0.1504087 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 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 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 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1504137 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Jonathan L Nelson. Christmas,Holiday. 56 pages. Jonathan Nelson #1079592. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1504137). This arrangement is perfect to open 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: A0.1504147 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: A0.1504140 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Jonathan L Nelson. Christmas. 52 pages. Jonathan Nelson #1079595. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1504140). 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: A0.1504126 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 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1504090 Composed by Jonathan L Nelson. Contemporary,Contest,Festival. 62 pages. Jonathan Nelson #1079548. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1504090). 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: A0.1504133 Composed by Judson DeVenter. Arranged by Jonathan L Nelson. Contest,Festival,Religious. 42 pages. Jonathan Nelson #1079589. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1504133). Being first published in 1896, this timeless and beloved hymn has served as an inspiration to many in the evangelical and even the entertainment communities. This reflective setting for concert band includes parts to include strings. Optional choral score and parts are available. This piece is perfect for a lyrical selection for your concert band or a complete orchestral and chorus call to order and prayerful moments at church services.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1504142 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Jonathan L Nelson. Christmas. 48 pages. Jonathan Nelson #1079598. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1504142). This arrangement is perfect to perform in your Christmas production. A choral style opening transitions into a jazzy rendition of a classic Christmas song, complete with walking bass line. 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: A0.1504129 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: A0.1504141 Composed by James Lord Pierpont. Arranged by Jonathan L Nelson. Christmas. 80 pages. Jonathan Nelson #1079596. Published by Jonathan Nelson (A0.1504141). This arrangement is perfect to perform in your Christmas production. A slower 12/8 blues rendition of a classic Christmas song. 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.