Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.978107 Composed by Francisca Gonzaga (Chiquinha Gonzaga 1847-1935). Arranged by Idalmo Santos. 20th Century,Latin,World. Score and parts. 23 pages. Idalmo Santos #6679863. Published by Idalmo Santos (A0.978107). The famous Corta-jaca, the name with which the tango Gaúcho became popular, is one of Chiquinha Gonzaga's most recorded and best-known songs, along with Ó abre alas, Lua branca, and Atraente. It was born on the stages of musical theaters, where it was danced in the final scene of the burlesque operetta of national costumes Zizinha Maxixe, imitated from French by an anonymous author, performed at the Teatro Éden Lavradio, in August 1895. Actor Machado Careca (José Machado Pinheiro e Costa), the anonymous author of the play, ended up putting verses to the music of Corta-jaca, helping to popularize it, especially after his version was recorded on disc by the duo Os Geraldos. Throughout history, Corta-jaca frequented other stages and repertoires: café-cantante, chope-berrante, rodas de choro... But it was at the Palácio do Catete, in 1914, that it achieved its glory. Performed on the guitar by first lady Nair de Teffé, it caused political scandal and ended up nicknaming the administration of Hermes da Fonseca. The reaction can be measured by the impassioned speech that Senator Rui Barbosa made from the rostrum. When asked what was the corta-jaca he had heard so much about, he concluded: The lowest, the most vulgar, the rudest of all wild dances, the twin sister of batuque, cateretê and samba. But at presidential receptions the corta-jaca is performed with all the honors of Wagner's music, and one does not want the conscience of this country to revolt, our faces to blush and the youth to laugh! Never before in the history of Brazil had eminently popular music been performed at the seat of government, in front of the diplomatic corps and the country's elite. Corta-jaca has become a classic of the great repertoire of Brazilian instrumental music, meriting recordings by, among others, Abel Ferreira, Altamiro Carrilho, Antonio Adolfo, Artur Moreira Lima, Clara Sverner, Conjunto Regional do Donga, Eudóxia de Barros, Guio de Morais, Itamar Assieré, Leandro Braga, Marcus Viana, Maria Teresa Madeira, Marcelo Verzoni, Paulo Moura, Radamés Gnatalli, Rosária Gatti, Talitha Peres, Turíbio Santos, countless bands, and some sung versions. It was written by the maestro also for singing and piano and small orchestra: oboe, viola, timpani, horns (bass), bassoon.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1039841 Composed by David M. Sterrett. Classical. Score and parts. 10 pages. David Sterrett Music #644689. Published by David Sterrett Music (A0.1039841). I composed this piece while I was still a student at Marcus High School and a member of the band, myself (2002-2006). This fanfare was commissioned by Amanda Drinkwater, the director of bands at the time, to be a symbol of heart and identity for the organization – to be performed by the band while marching onto the field, as well as to promote a sense of comradery and unity among all members of the band. I was lucky enough to call Amanda Drinkwater one of my earliest mentors in music, and I will always be grateful for her encouragement and teaching, and for giving me this opportunity. Towards the end of my time in high school, I had gotten very serious about composition and trumpet performance, and was looking ahead to music as my future college major and career. That timing was serendipitous for each of us. Amanda conceived of this project that year, and, knowing of my passion for composing, graciously offered me the opportunity to compose the piece. For me, I was thrilled to accept the opportunity, and it meant a lot. I cherished my experiences in the Marcus Band, and I saw this as my chance to give something back. In that spirit, even though the piece is short, I put my heart into it. This commission was also my first professional engagement as a composer, and that was tremendously exciting.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1039839 Composed by David M. Sterrett. Classical. Score and parts. 38 pages. David Sterrett Music #644687. Published by David Sterrett Music (A0.1039839). I composed this piece while I was still a student at Marcus High School and a member of the band, myself (2002-2006). This fanfare was commissioned by Amanda Drinkwater, the director of bands at the time, to be a symbol of heart and identity for the organization – to be performed by the band while marching onto the field, as well as to promote a sense of comradery and unity among all members of the band. I was lucky enough to call Amanda Drinkwater one of my earliest mentors in music, and I will always be grateful for her encouragement and teaching, and for giving me this opportunity. Towards the end of my time in high school, I had gotten very serious about composition and trumpet performance, and was looking ahead to music as my future college major and career. That timing was serendipitous for each of us. Amanda conceived of this project that year, and, knowing of my passion for composing, graciously offered me the opportunity to compose the piece. For me, I was thrilled to accept the opportunity, and it meant a lot. I cherished my experiences in the Marcus Band, and I saw this as my chance to give something back. In that spirit, even though the piece is short, I put my heart into it. This commission was also my first professional engagement as a composer, and that was tremendously exciting.

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1028159 Composed by Lane von Cassidy. Contemporary. Score and parts. 5 pages. K. Warfield #6201845. Published by K. Warfield (A0.1028159). Looking for a chorale like piece to improve you student’s listening, balance, blending, sound, and tone skillset? Look no further than an original composition, called The Passionate. This piece includes complex chords that present a high risk, high reward challenge that your students will be proud to have accomplished when the piece is performance ready!

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 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.755237 Composed by Sy Brandon. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 132 pages. Sy Brandon #3540843. Published by Sy Brandon (A0.755237). Tweets is a composition for small concert band that portrays a wide range of emotions similar to the kind of emotional displays that may appear on Twitter posts. Each movement lasts under a minute therefore sharing a conciseness with their verbal counterparts. There are seven movements: Kudos, Compassion, Humor, Rage, Happiness, Grumpy, and Enthusiasm. The scoring is such that the parts for less common instruments may be omitted because their parts are doubled elsewhere. The composition is at an easy high school level. The score prints on legal size paper and the parts on letter size paper.

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1383663 Composed by Francois Borne and Georges Bizet. Arranged by Harry Walker. 19th Century,Classical,Contest,Festival,Opera,Romantic Period. 205 pages. SCORE EDITIONS #968118. Published by SCORE EDITIONS (A0.1383663). Borne was a flutist with the principal opera company in Bordeaux as well as a composer and professor at the conservatory in Toulouse. Expert in both instrumental technique and in the development of the flute as an instrument, he is still recognized for his technical contributions to the Böhm flute. His Fantasie Brillante on Themes from Bizet’s Carmen is by far his most famous composition. Borne’s setting of Carmen’s luscious melodies – like those by Sarasate for the violin, and by Busoni and Horowitz for the piano – combine the virtuoso’s understanding of the solo instrument with a flair for the dance rhythms and passionate colors of the opera. Borne fills his setting with spectacular arpeggios that require fleet fingering and consummate breath control. Carmen’s brilliant Habanera, a traditional dance that she performs with castanets (and with abundant flirting), anchors the work. But the mood of Borne’s Carmen is far brighter than that of the fatalistic Gypsy girl of Bizet’s opera. In Borne’s showpiece, a set of brilliant variations on her showy Habanera leads to a triumphant close – in marked contrast with the opera’s violent, tragic ending. In this version, the composition was arranged for Solo Flute and Concert Band by Harry Walker.

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!

Marching Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1130437 Composed by Ivor Atkins, Johann Sebastian Bach, and T.a. Lacey (trans.). Arranged by Zeller-Elsässer Dieter. Classical. Score and parts. 75 pages. Ndm-Noten #730807. Published by Ndm-Noten (A0.1130437). Transkription.

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1284242 Composed by John McAllister. 20th Century,21st Century,Contest,Festival,Film/TV,Video Game. Score and Parts. 44 pages. John McAllister #875417. Published by John McAllister (A0.1284242). Mythos Unleashed is a musical odyssey that captures the enigmatic allure and captivating exploits of legendary heroes. The opening employs idiomatic chords, melodies, and motives to create a truly “cinematic� atmosphere that draws listeners in from the very first note. Then the piece “unleashes� and burns forward with passion and intrigue, with every section getting a moment to play melodic material. This thrilling addition to any concert program is the perfect opportunity for students to transport their audience on a magical journey back in time to the era of ancient heroes.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: A0.998360 Composed by Aaron Fonzi. 20th Century,Contemporary,Standards. Score and parts. 28 pages. Aaron Fonzi #6091261. Published by Aaron Fonzi (A0.998360).      A Celebration Miniature is an ode to all of the incredible people who get up and work with young people every day to share the joy, passion and truth of music education. Thank you for keeping the arts thriving in our schools and giving the next generationan opportunity to experience the thrill of music making!      Composed in an overture style, the piece begins with a powerful introductory statement pedaling on Bb major. After the introduction, the second theme is introduced by the clarinet section, accompanied by cabasa and triangle. The B section begins at Rehearsal C, featuring a light, legato approach. The piece picks back up at Rehearsal D with another rousing statement of the first theme, and propels itself to a thrilling close with a restatement of the introduction.      Have fun! I hope you enjoy playing and rehearsing this piece as much as I did writing it, and you are certain to have something to celebrate after a performance of this piece!