Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1389361

Composed by Florence Beatrice Price. Arranged by John Ivor Holland. 20th Century,Christian,Classical,Multicultural,World. 41 pages. John Ivor Holland #972946. Published by John Ivor Holland (A0.1389361).

Born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1887, Florence Price received early musical training from her mother, going on to study at the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music, graduating in 1906 with a Soloist’s Diploma in Organ Performance, and a Teacher’s Diploma in Piano Performance. After completing her degree, Price returned back to the south to teach music and after about 20 years, moved her family moved to Chicago to ultimately escape the racial tension in the south. It was here that she was able to properly establish herself as a concert pianist, organist and composer. She composed over 300 works, including 20 full orchestral pieces and over 110 art songs, many performed by leading American orchestras and esteemed vocalists. Price was the first African-American woman composer to earn national recognition. Seen as a pioneer among women, she was celebrated constantly for her achievements.

Originally, written for organ, 'Adoration' (dating from 1951, just a few years before her death), is one of Florence Price’s best-known works, available in several different versions. Beginning in the 1930s, Price earned a living by playing organ in churches as well as in theatres. Adoration is a work of deep devotion and sincerity, a simple yet beautiful work suitable for church concerts and for remembrance/memorial events.

Concert Band - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1389302

Composed by Florence Beatrice Price. Arranged by John Ivor Holland. 20th Century,Classical,Multicultural,World. 188 pages. John Ivor Holland #972867. Published by John Ivor Holland (A0.1389302).

Born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1887, Florence Price received early musical training from her mother, going on to study at the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music, graduating in 1906 with a Soloist’s Diploma in Organ Performance, and a Teacher’s Diploma in Piano Performance. After completing her degree, Price returned back to the south to teach music and after about 20 years, moved her family moved to Chicago to ultimately escape the racial tension in the south. It was here that she was able to properly establish herself as a concert pianist, organist and composer. She composed over 300 works, including 20 full orchestral pieces and over 110 art songs, many performed by leading American orchestras and esteemed vocalists. Price was the first African-American woman composer to earn national recognition. Seen as a pioneer among women, she was celebrated constantly for her achievements.

Composed in 1943, about 10 years before her death, 'The Oak' is an unpublished tone poem, perhaps more appropriately described as an 'orchestral essay', quite serious in tone and character. The foreboding opening slowly grows as more instruments enter the mix. The piece explores a number of different moods and atmospheres, from mysterious to more aggressive and irritated. Arranged for symphonic wind ensemble, 'The Oak' is a major contribution to the repertoire and deserves detailed attention - there are two different endings, the second, one that resolves quietly, is written in the score as 'the composer's preference'.

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1366252

By Bette Midler. By Don Raye and Hughie Prince. Arranged by Jeffrey Bowen. Contest,Festival,Pop. 61 pages. Music Arrangement Services Inc. #950577. Published by Music Arrangement Services Inc. (A0.1366252).

Performed by Bette Midler, originally by The Andrews Sisters.  This Concert Band Scores accompanies the SSA/Piano Score with parts for 2 Trumpets, Trombone, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Synth, Guitar, Bass, Drums and Percussion.  This song is about a famous bugler that gets drafted into the Army, then entertains the troops.  The song refers to trumpet man, Chicago, boogie style, boogie woogie, being drafted, Uncle Sam, Company B, blowing it eight to the bar, bass and guitar, putting the boys to sleep, waking them up early, clapping hands, stomping feet.  

This arrangement is designed for high school or college show choir, concert choir or community choir.  SSA/Piano Score also available.  Performance time is approximately 2:25.