Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1435814 Composed by Brian Harris. Arranged by Brian Harris. Christmas,Holiday,Instructional,Traditional. 26 pages. HMS Music #1015909. Published by HMS Music (A0.1435814). ___________________________With a nice minor mode sound and a propelling timpani line, TIDINGS OF JOY opens with God Rest Ye, Merry, harmonized in drone fashion, then features a soli middle section of Pat-a-Pan for which you audition the players who get to play this more difficult middle section (keeps your best players challenged!) while the rest of the band vocalize a single pitch on ahh. The piece then recaps with God Rest You Merry with a slightly fuller instrumentation and a simple flute obligato line.FEATURES: Melody opportunities for all wind parts; Multiple percussion parts give colorful sound; timpani provide bass ostinato; Students sing ahh on a single note - great for improving intonation!; Soli section in middle will motivate players to learn the part so they get to play the melody (keeps your better players challenged); Low brass parts are very simple.RANGES: C minor (3 flats). Some Clarinets play low G and F (m. 14 and 48) - put your best players on these low notes and have rest play the comfortable notes of D and C.CHALLENGES: Appropriate for young players who have encountered eighth-notes and the key of E-flat; Independence of lines (melody played with/against simple bass and accompaniment; simple flute obligato line in last section); Some slurs and eighth-notes; Key/few accidentals (mostly in flutes, oboe, clarinet, and trumpet); A few extended range notes for some parts.INSTRUMENTATION: includes Full Conductor Score (8 pages) and PARTS (16 pages): one each for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet, Horn in F, Trombone/Euphonium/Bassoon, T.C. Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion 1 (Suspended Cymbal/Tenor Drum, Bass Drum), Percussion 2 (Triangle, Finger Cymbals), Timpani (3 or 4 drums), Bells/Tambourine, Chimes.PERCUSSION: parts to occupy 9 or more players; playable by as few as four players.MINIMUM INSTRUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS: Flute, 2 Clarinets, Alto Sax, Trumpet, 1 Percussion (Timpani), and 2 bass voices (Voice 1: Trombone, Horn, or Tenor Sax; Voice 2: Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Bari Sax, or Tuba).NOTE: This Digital Download document is assembled with the Clarinet part appearing as page 1 so you may view it as you listen to the sound file. When you print the full document (25 pages, total), the first page to print will be the Clarinet part, followed by the FULL SCORE, then the remaining PARTS. Also included is a SITE LICENSE granting permission to photocopy as many SCORES or PARTS as needed for use by your school. (BcP-YB)___________________________Now retired, Brian Harris holds the Ph.D. in Music Education from the Florida State University and was a band director for over 30 years at public school and college levels. ___________________________Click here to view other Winter / Christmas Concert works from Bandroom.com Publications:Joy to the King (for beginners; super easy)Jingle Those Bells! (for beginners; super easy with flexible advanced parts)HouseTop March (easy; for advanced beginners or 2nd-year players)Ukrainian Bell Carol (for advanced beginners or 2nd-year players)Tidings of Joy (for advanced beginners or 2nd-year players)Journey of the Magi (for 2nd- or 3rd-year players)Also, please consider Latin Lullaby for your Spring Concert (for beginners)______________________.

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1210714 Composed by John McAllister. 20th Century,Contemporary,Film/TV,Instructional,Video Game. Score and Parts. 49 pages. John McAllister #808463. Published by John McAllister (A0.1210714). Spy Game is a sneaky piece. There are twists and turns, creeping in the shadows and epic action sequences. This piece truly has a cinematic flair. And though each sequence doesn’t have specific programmatic connotations, teachers and students should use their imagination as to what the spy protagonist has gotten mixed up in! The form is roughly an A-B-C-A-B-Coda. There is much repetition in repeated sections to not add too much extra material for younger players to learn. There are also a few “Easter eggs� of semi-quotes buried within. Spy Game would be a great programming choice to add some excitement and intrigue to the young band concert!This piece directly correlates with the Foundation Warm-Up Series. This series is designed to follow most beginning band methods. The early sets focus primarily on airflow, common patterns, and reinforcing concepts presented in the method books. As the series develops, the sets become more like a traditional band warm-up, including long tones, flexibility exercises, articulation, scale patterns, and a chorale.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1514758 Composed by Bud Caputo. 21st Century,Instructional,March. 33 pages. Bud Caputo #1089250. Published by Bud Caputo (A0.1514758). March In Time has a straight relaxed marching tempo but will challenge young students to perform in a variety of different meters not commonly associated with the traditional marching meters. All parts contain ranges that are comfortable for younger students.

Concert Band - Digital Download SKU: A0.505905 By Brooks Holmes. By Mildred Hill & Patty S. Hill. Arranged by Brooks Holmes. Children,Classical,Film/TV,Instructional,Traditional. Score and parts. 20 pages. Published by Brooks Holmes (A0.505905). This arrangement for Young Concert Band develops student confidence in 3 keys most common to beginners (Bb, Eb & F). Band directors will love using this as a daily warm up to reinforce tonality & rhythmic skills. Students will love this because they’ll be ready to solo at home! Check out Mr. Holmes’ Youtube for more details!

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1314114 Composed by David Ahrens. 21st Century,Advent,Christian,Christmas,Holiday. 74 pages. Baseline Music Publishing #902847. Published by Baseline Music Publishing (A0.1314114). Composer's web store: https://www.sounded.us/baseline/product/merry-dont-you-know-by-david-ahrens-wind-band/“God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen� is a traditional English Christmas carol dating to the mid 17th Century. It was referenced by Charles Dickens in his 1843 novella “A Christmas Carol� but with the lyric:“God bless you, Merry Gentleman!May nothing you dismay!�The phrase “God rest you merry� historically meant “may God grant you peace and happiness�. “Rest you merry� was used both in Shakespeare’s “As You Like It� and “Romeo and Juliet�. Over time, there has been confusion over this title due to changes in common language usage. The word ‘merry’ is an adverb of rest and not an adjective of Gentlemen.“Pat-A-Pan� is a traditional Burgundian French Christmas carol written by Bernard de La Monnoye and published in 1720. The text calls for the bringing of a drum and flute to play for newborn Jesus Christ in worship. The title is onomatopoeic for the sound of a drum, as is the additional lyric “tu-re-lu-re-lu� for the sound of a flute.“Yigdal� is a Jewish hymn and prayer that is a poetic adaptation of Maimonides’ 13 principles of faith. The text is attributed to 14th century poet Daniel ben Judah. The melody dates to the 17th century or earlier. It is traditionally sung for morning prayer and as the conclusion of Shabbat evening services. Upon hearing Yigdal, English Methodist Thomas Olivers adapted this melody for use in his Christian hymn “The God of Abraham Praise�, which is a paraphrase of the ben Judah doxology, and was first published in 1772.“Merry! Don’t You Know?� is a playful melding of these sacred songs, acting as a reminder that Christmas is a time to be merry and joyful as we celebrate the nature, power, and love of God.

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1505237 Composed by Traditional Folk Songs. Arranged by Bud Caputo. 19th Century,Historic,Patriotic,Traditional. 54 pages. Bud Caputo #1080625. Published by Bud Caputo (A0.1505237). The Concert Band arrangement contains traditional US Civil War Songs; Aura Lee, Dixie, Tenting Tonight, Just Before the Battle Mother, and The Battle Cry of Freedom. It will be an enjoyable work and also familiarize students and your audience with the traditions associated with this historical era of US History.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.826750 Composed by Traditional Folk Songs. Arranged by Bud Caputo. Holiday,Patriotic,Standards. Score and parts. 51 pages. Bud Caputo #6709405. Published by Bud Caputo (A0.826750). This Concert Band arrangement includes some of the most well-known songs from both the Northern and Southern Armies during the American Civil War. Tunes like Aura Lee, Dixie, Tenting Tonight, Just Before the Battle Mother, and The Battle Cry Of Freedom, will enrich your student’s knowledge of this historical period in American History and delight your audiences. Ranges for all instruments are in the Level 2.5 or 3 area with the second clarinet remaining below the break. A treble clef Baritone part is supplied but does not appear in the score.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1359734 Composed by G. F. Handel. Arranged by Aarohan Jai Anand. 19th Century,Baroque,Broadway,Classical,Musical/Show,Traditional. 35 pages. Aarohan Jai Anand #944209. Published by Aarohan Jai Anand (A0.1359734). Handel's aria Where'er You Walk from Semele, also known as Song of Jupiter, now arranged for concert band. At a 3.5 grade, it this piece challenges intermediate high school level players whilst also accomodating for lower levels. This arrangement provides many learning opportunities for a young ensemble.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1257001 Composed by David Axlerod and Samuel Pottle. Arranged by Jeff Lowden. Christmas,Holiday,Traditional. Score and Parts. 1 pages. Jeffry Lowden #850351. Published by Jeffry Lowden (A0.1257001). Now available for Concert Band, a wonderful Christmas song that was first heard sung by Bob McGrath on the 1978 television special Christmas Eve on Sesame Street. For young and old alike, Keep Christmas With You is surely poised to join the ranks of our most beloved Holiday standards.

Concert Band - Digital Download SKU: A0.505062 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Keith Christopher. Christmas,Holiday,Pop,Standards,Traditional. Score and parts. 30 pages. Published by Keith Christopher Music (A0.505062). Close your holiday concert with this festive arrangement for band or orchestra. An optional choir part is included. This will make your audience leave happy and singing along! INSTRUMENTATION Flute 1-2, Oboe, Clarinet1-2, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Sax1-2, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2-3, F Horn 1-2, Trombone 1-2, Trombone 3-Tuba, Bells, Percussion, Timpani, Violin 1-2, Viola, Cello, Bass, Rhythm, String Reduction (String parts and Rhythm are optional).

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1324133 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by John McAllister. Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Folk,Multicultural,Spiritual,World. 55 pages. John McAllister #912325. Published by John McAllister (A0.1324133). Down to the River is a traditional American spiritual deeply rooted in the African-American religious tradition. In this arrangement for young concert band, the music is taken on a journey through multiple settings, evoking a sense of Americana throughout.The piece commences with melodic and harmonic elements that delicately capture the beauty of a calmly flowing river. This tranquil texture becomes a recurring motif, weaving its way through various sections of the ensemble. As the arrangement unfolds, listeners are taken through different treatments of the main melodic line, each iteration offering a new perspective on the source material.A noteworthy moment arises in the third setting of the main theme, where the melodic line is deconstructed, giving rise to a completely new theme. This inventive twist adds a layer of intrigue and creativity, demonstrating the transformative potential of musical expression. The deconstructed theme gradually reassembles, leading the ensemble to a triumphant climax.Throughout the arrangement, young musicians are given the opportunity to explore expressive playing, dynamic contrasts, and collaborative interplay. The piece serves not only as a musical exploration but also as an educational experience, encouraging the development of ensemble cohesion and individual musicianship.

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1181507 Composed by John McAllister. 20th Century,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional,Patriotic. Score and parts. 29 pages. John McAllister #781299. Published by John McAllister (A0.1181507). Honor was written to give young ensembles a chance work on a lyrical piece that evokes a sense of compassion towards those that serve. Not specifically in a specific genre, it uses subtle harmonies of 4ths and 5ths with an occasional major seventh sound to create a Copland-esque nostalgia. Honor would go well on a Veterans Day or Memorial Day Program, but also as just a concert piece to work on lyrical playing at a young age. This piece directly correlates with the Foundation Warm-Up Series. This series is designed to follow most beginning band methods. The early sets focus primarily on airflow, common patterns, and reinforcing concepts presented in the method books. As the series develops, the sets become more like a traditional band warm-up, including long tones, flexibility exercises, articulation, scale patterns, and a chorale.

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1291492 Composed by John McAllister. Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Holiday,Instructional,Multicultural,World. Score and Parts. 28 pages. John McAllister #882132. Published by John McAllister (A0.1291492). Tropical Sunshine is a fun, light-hearted young band piece that transports listeners to a sun-kissed paradise. With its lively melodies and rhythmic beats, this composition invites young musicians and their audiences on a musical journey to a tropical island where the warm sun shines brightly, and the rhythmic swaying of palm trees sets the mood. The piece's cheerful and catchy tunes, reminiscent of a carefree day at the beach, bring a sense of joy and relaxation. Tropical Sunshine is a perfect choice for budding musicians, offering them an opportunity to explore various musical elements, including expanded percussion parts and sounds. This piece has parts for seven different percussionists, but can be easily performed with more or less.This piece directly correlates with the Foundation Warm-Up Series, specifically set five. The series is designed to follow most beginning band methods. The early sets focus primarily on airflow, common patterns, and reinforcing concepts presented in the method books. As the series develops, the sets become more like a traditional band warm-up, including long tones, flexibility exercises, articulation, scale patterns, and a chorale.

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1475314 Composed by John McAllister. Contest,Festival,Folk,Latin,Multicultural,Traditional,World. 27 pages. John McAllister #1052859. Published by John McAllister (A0.1475314). Tangoesque is an engaging and exciting piece designed for young band players, perfectly capturing the essence of tango music. This piece highlights the harmonic and melodic components of tango, featuring musical contrasts in both style and dynamics, along with characteristic weak beat accents. While not a formal tango, it hints at the style and elements, providing a delightful introduction to this passionate genre. A fantastic addition to any concert program, Tangoesqueshowcases the vibrant musical traditions of Argentina. Students will not only learn about tango music but also enjoy exploring the rhythmic and expressive nuances that make it so captivating.Tangoesque features a loosely AABA structure, with an introduction and a short development section following the B section. Each section includes moments of both melody and accompaniment, which allows for teaching balance and keeps the players engaged. There is ample opportunity to teach dynamics and dynamic contrast throughout the piece. Tangoesque is not only a fun and unique piece to play but also serves as a great teaching tool for young musicians!

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1329852 Composed by Arthur Warrell. Arranged by David Heck, Jr. Christmas,Holiday,Instructional,Standards,Traditional. 19 pages. What the Heck Press #917837. Published by What the Heck Press (A0.1329852). This is a great way to have audiences join in your concert by singing along to well known Christmas pieces. This is an easy arrangement that can be played by beginning wind ensembles as well as more experienced ones.  This arrangement is designed to be played with as many or as few players as you have.