Concert Band - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1411069

Composed by Keiron Anderson. Classical,Contemporary. 124 pages. Songburd Music #993415. Published by Songburd Music (A0.1411069).

Keiron Anderson brings us music for the moment, and perhaps no other moment yet in the 21st Century has revealed the vulnerable nature of humanity, and the interconnectedness of our world more than the COVID-19 pandemic, officially announced on March 11, 2020 by the World Health Organization. 
 
The True Heroes is a piece that tells a part of the dramatic story of the struggles, heartaches and triumphs of the world’s medical professionals, and all who were a part of the health care industry to whom this piece is dedicated.  Using a dissonance in the chords, structured upon two perfect fifths a semi-tone apart, Anderson opens the story with suddenness and a pushed tempo that conveys an urgency and anxiety about the growing pandemic, and depicts how the health care workers are not people with super-powers, but rather individuals who are committed to self-sacrifice in using their skills to save the lives of others.
 
The crisis is not over as we reach the middle of the piece where the tempo slows to a more thoughtful pace, allowing the health care worker (and the listener) a moment to rest, to reflect and to meditate, and to give enough time for the emotions to mend and energy to rebuild while the pandemic rages on around them.  Then the music once again resumes its original pace with growing fanfare for the health care worker and their resilience in the face of a momentous task, leading to a more dramatic and triumphal sound and force to conclude the piece.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1335323

Composed by Kendra Brown. 21st Century. 26 pages. Kendra Brown #921147. Published by Kendra Brown (A0.1335323).

The main theme is inspired by the introduction of the piece. Delicate and child-like. The ostinato in the beginning of the piece that double reeds have displays the feeling of a “child-like� waltz. The pattern is in 3 but it should be played as if it is in 6/8, with emphasis on beats 1 and 3. There should be weight to the sound but it should not be heavy. Sometimes in life, (as both teens and adults) we tend to get caught up in stress or worries and we forget to take a break, relax and destress a little. This piece reminds us to go back to our childlike roots. As the theme in Section A expands, it takes a turn in Section B where the tempo picks up. (Players are encouraged to have as much fun as they can with this part.) At and after the exposed bassoon part at m.50, in the words of my old high school band director, “Let it rip potato chip!� (Meaning give it all you’ve got and have fun). Brass are encouraged to play the dynamics as written in this section but listen to each other. Section C is a bridge to the 7/8 in Section D. Section D, reintroduces the theme in the form of a trumpet solo while brass and some of the woodwinds have the ostinato. Be careful euphonium & tuba because you’re missing a beat on purpose! Section E is the “Medley� of all the parts that were previously played with only tuba playing in the relative minor so it sticks out at the bottom of the ensemble. This is symbolic of the piece itself, showing that the pressures of life can be overcome by keeping a good attitude and persevering through those tough times that you encounter. Section F is another “bridge� beginning with the flute solo reiterating the theme one last time before the “descent and climb� (starting at m.137) to the final destination: Section G. Section G should be played like an overture. Full and with joy and a “coming alive-ness� to it therefore bringing life to the once dead emotions that once were. The ending with the oboe/bassoon duet should be played as quietly as possible & as in tune as possible.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1415562

By Adele. By Adele Adkins and Paul Epworth. Arranged by Simone Orsini. 21st Century,Pop. 74 pages. Simone Orsini #997280. Published by Simone Orsini (A0.1415562).

ROLLING IN THE DEEP performed by Adele
For Concert Band - Performance Time 3:53 - Digital Download

Composed by A. Adkins, P. Epworth
Arranged by Simone Orsini

Instrumentation:
Full Score, Flute 1, 2, Oboe, Bassoon, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet 1, 2, 3, Bb Bass Clarinet, Eb Alto Saxophone 1, 2, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpet 1, 2, 3, F Horn 1, 2, 3, 4, Trombone 1, 2, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, El. Bass, Drum Set, Percussion 1 (Tamb., Shaker), Percussion 2 (Hand Clap), El. Guitar, keyboard.

Additional Parts:
Bb Soprano Saxophone, Eb Horn 1, 2, 3, 4, Bb Trombone 1, 2 T.C., Bb Bass Trombone T.C., Bb Euphonium T.C., Bb Bass T.C.,

Rolling in the Deep is a song by English singer-songwriter Adele from her second studio album, 21 (2011). It is the lead single and opening track on the album. The song was written by Adele and Paul Epworth. The singer herself describes it as a dark blues-y gospel disco tune.[1] In 2011, it was reportedly the biggest crossover hit in the United States since 1985; Rolling in the Deep gained radio airplay from many different radio formats.[2] It was first released on 29 November 2010 as the lead single from 21 in digital download format. The lyrics describe the emotions of a scorned lover.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1439034

By Adele. By Adele Adkins and Paul Epworth. Arranged by Kevin Riley. 21st Century,Pop. 47 pages. Kevin Riley #1019065. Published by Kevin Riley (A0.1439034).

Rolling in the Deep is a song by English singer-songwriter Adele from her second studio album, 21(2011). It is the lead single and opening track on the album. The song was written by Adele and Paul Epworth. The singer herself describes it as a dark blues-y gospel disco tune. In 2011, it was reportedly the biggest crossover hit in the United States since 1985; Rolling in the Deep gained radio airplay from many different radio formats. It was first released on 29 November 2010 as the lead single from 21 in digital download format. The lyrics describe the emotions of a scorned lover.

Concert Band - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.995848

Composed by Andrew Strawn. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 164 pages. Andrew Strawn #4629351. Published by Andrew Strawn (A0.995848).

The Mad Adventurer is arguably one of my most monumental works. Comprising of three movements (listed in detail below) it depicts the stress of an Adventurer and his eventual insanity. Composed for Symphonic Band, I hope you enjoy, The Mad Adventurer.

 I. Dangerous Waters
The Great Adventurer has travelled for many years. He has fought in great battles and discovered beautiful treasures. It is for the immense joy he quests. The adventures continue to become more challenging, yet the Great Adventurer always succeeds.
 II. The Tormented Heart
Contrary to his fun from quests, the Adventurer now has a family back home, and he worries what would happen to them if he didn't return. His constant absence caused by his desire for adventure is straining the relationship with his family. He loves them but is always away from them. All the while, death looms above and threatens to end the adventures.
 III.The Madman
The stress and torment of his quests are finally getting to the Adventurer. His emotions are becoming out of control and his mind, irrational. The Adventurer realizes he must return to his family to save his sanity, if not his life. He sets out on one final quest to return home. The trials more mounting than ever before. The once, Great Adventurer is going insane. Until, finally, he crests the hill, and reunites with his family. In the joyful arms of his wife and kids, he is once again, happy.

Note: PDF includes a legal-sized score and a letter-sized set of parts.

Concert Band - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1416191

Composed by Keiron Anderson. Classical,Contemporary. 88 pages. Songburd Music #997877. Published by Songburd Music (A0.1416191).

The Search for Hope is a work for wind orchestra comprised of three distinct motifs that tell a story of looking for hope.  Beginning with a crisp and airy feeling, this intensive work gives us a sense of taking flight over a diverse human landscape in the time reflecting the global pandemic, and the ensuing personal struggles, economic problems and conflicts that continue to have lasting consequences for so many people in the world.  

Opening with a “questioning phrase,� illustrated by using a rising minor third motif, the music develops into a more ominous melody that is carried by the bass instruments.  From that questioning phrase the music sharply transitions into a second motif where the music picks up the pace with its own distinctive phrase and musical features, suggesting a time of invasions and military clashes, while tugging and moving our emotions back and forth with a single impression, and raising the question:  Where is hope found?
 
With the final motif the tempo begins to slow and express a more tempered and solemn course of thought, punctuated by the higher brass that takes the lead in carrying the phrase of the music by using a descending minor third to carry the mood.  Allowing the music to reflect and express the vocal inflections used as when a mother gently speaks the name of her child with love and support—the very essence of hope.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.995850

Composed by Andrew Strawn. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 46 pages. Andrew Strawn #4631257. Published by Andrew Strawn (A0.995850).

Memories never cease to return. Some less powerful or clear than others, much like whispers in one's mind. This piece builds on the idea of distant memories evoking great emotions. Growing from a little motif introduced in the Vibraphone, it escalates all the way to a great series of chords at its climax. I hope you enjoy, Whispers From The Past.

Purchase includes a legal-sized score and a letter-sized set of parts.

Concert Band - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1008277

Composed by William Brenner. Contemporary. Score and parts. 50 pages. William Brenner #6090789. Published by William Brenner (A0.1008277).

Jolt by William Brenner - Grade 1/2.5/4 (see below) For concert band __________________________________________________

 We've been through strange times. We've been through many good and bad emotions. We have been recieving news, some good, some upsetting. Some days we are so happy, we want to jump everywhere and on others we want to bawl our eyes out. And that's how it is. Jolt plays through all of these emotions, the good and bad ones. It represent how sometimes, we are so happy about something, but it doesnt work out. It represents how sometimes, we hope for something that will never occur. It represents how sometimes in life, there are things that upset us. But in the end, we are stronger than those bad feelings. We are stronger than sadness, than the madness we sometimes feel dealing with those challenges. Sometimes we feel thrown around. At the end of the day, it will always get better. It will always work out.
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 *As you may have noticed, this piece is graded with three different levels. Most instruments have two levels: beginner and advanced (grade 1 and 4), but some of the most common instruments in a concert band (flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet and percussion) have an extra intermediate level (grade 2.5). This piece has been written for bands or classes that have student of different levels, but still want to play together. I hope that this project will be useful and will help keep students motivated to play music even though the situation is unusual.
 Best regards,
 The composer, William Brenner.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1030803

Composed by Ryan Becker. Contemporary. Score and parts. 8 pages. Ryan Becker #59653. Published by Ryan Becker (A0.1030803).

The feelings and emotions running through your veins when the ones you love return home after many months or more away, is completely heart-warming. This piece is written to evoke those emotions as you play along or listen to it.

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1024917

Composed by Garrett Melick. Contemporary. Score and parts. 69 pages. Moof Miser #3627687. Published by Moof Miser (A0.1024917).

Call to the Stars tells the story of a young woman who wants to see the universe. The songs four main sections detail first her longing for space, the creation and launch of her ship, her emotions as she sees Earth from space, and finally as she takes off through the galaxy, ready for her adventure.

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1153691

By Scott Custer Jr. By Scott Custer Jr. Contemporary. Score and parts. 101 pages. Scott Custer Jr #753948. Published by Scott Custer Jr (A0.1153691).

My first complete concert band piece. It's been in the works for about 3 months. The early drafts of this piece were written in April/May and were then left to collect dust for months. I wrote it to experiment with melodic/harmonic minor scales and did not intend to finish the piece. Around the same time I wrote the early drafts of the piece, my high school band director asked if I wanted to write a piece for the concert band. I agreed and spent months working on different pieces of music, completing none of them. Around late October I stumbled across this looking through old pieces of music for some new ideas. I listened through it 3 or 4 times and decided to continue the piece. After spending roughly two months finishing the draft, and another month revising and adding parts, I had finally finished Trapped. When I started working on this piece with the intention of finishing it, I was at a difficult point in my life. I had recently come home from my rookie season of drum corps and was still transitioning back to the real world. The freedom of tour had been taken away from me, I had mentally matured a lot during the summer. While only 17 I felt like I was stuck with a bunch of kids. I had spent all summer with friends much older than me, learning a lot from them and taking inspiration from them in many ways. When I started this piece, I was conflicted with many thoughts and emotions. I was still under the impression that my peers in the music program hated me because of some of my actions last year. The girl from home I had been talking with all summer while I was gone, and hoped to start a relationship with, lied to me while I was gone about many things, causing me to remove them from my life. The last year and a half have involved many events like losing my best friend of 5 years because of, what I consider, an overreaction on my part; being used for my kindness; lied to; having secrets about me revealed behind my back by those I trusted; being a therapy friend; constant overthinking; as well as toxic friendships I didn’t want to leave because I gave them the benefit of the doubt. I felt trapped. I had spent so long trying to improve myself to become who I am today, and I still felt like crap. Even though I knew and promised myself I wouldn’t follow through, I was battling suicidal thoughts and I was in a severely depressive episode of my life. I wrote this piece to express the feeling of overthinking, being trapped in your mind, and the road to recovery. The constant back-and-forth battles with yourself, unsure of where to go and what to do next; feeling trapped. I hope that this piece connects and resonates with those of you in a similar position to what I was in, and I promise there is a way out and that life does get better. And with that, I present to you, Trapped.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.826699

Composed by Giuseppe Verdi. Arranged by Bud Caputo. Instructional,Romantic Period. Score and parts. 29 pages. Bud Caputo #5012775. Published by Bud Caputo (A0.826699).

This somber, but beautiful aria is sung to conclude the opera Aida. It announces her unavoidable departure from this green earth. There is a great deal of rubato and expression required in the performance of this work allowing students to use their emotions in depicting the scenario. This dramatic, but brief work, will provide some variety and interest in your concert programming. All ranges suggest this to be a Grade 3 work.