Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1007875 Composed by Tom Tucker. Contemporary. Score and parts. 59 pages. Thomas E Tucker #4310243. Published by Thomas E Tucker (A0.1007875). A somber beginning gives way to an intense rhythmic 2nd section. Ranges are modest, but the rhythmic intensity makes 'Chant and Fire Dance' a great contest or concert selection.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1007864 Composed by Tom Tucker. Contemporary. Score and parts. 59 pages. Thomas E Tucker #3895849. Published by Thomas E Tucker (A0.1007864). Embark on a mystical journey to the mythical island nation Atlantis which is mentioned in Plato’s dialogues Timaeus and Critias, . A somber stunning opening sets the stage as the main melody for the entire work surfaces before the fast pulsating dance-like section takes over.  Atlantis will make a delightful concert program number and can be also used in the contest setting. Although written for young bands, Atlantis is suitable for high school programs.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1007879 Composed by Tom Tucker. Contemporary. Score and parts. 33 pages. Thomas E Tucker #4310249. Published by Thomas E Tucker (A0.1007879). Code Red is a short programmatic work for young concert bands that uses aggressive motivic development and percussion writing to create a feeling of urgency. 'Code Red' is used in many hospitals as a warning of a fire in the facility or a patient arriving with burns. 'Code Red' demonstrates that easier music can be exciting.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1007867 Composed by Tom Tucker. Contemporary. Score and parts. 69 pages. Thomas E Tucker #3896133. Published by Thomas E Tucker (A0.1007867). The opening quiet pensive section of Dublin Morn depicts a city awaking on a foggy morning and this leads to a rollicking 6/8 jig representing a city filled with energy and excitement. Although listed as Grade 2 Band,, the sonorous opening and closing sections bump the level to 2.5. 'Dublin Morn' is a great concert or contest selection.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1007880 Composed by Tom Tucker. Contemporary. Score and parts. 45 pages. Thomas E Tucker #4310251. Published by Thomas E Tucker (A0.1007880).   Costa del Sol is a spirited Spanish style composition in 3/4 which would be a great concert opener for the young band. The fundamental instruments have the melody during the bridge and all instruments have the opportunity to shine. Ranges are limited.

Marching Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1007884 Composed by Tom Tucker. Contemporary. Score and parts. 57 pages. Thomas E Tucker #4310261. Published by Thomas E Tucker (A0.1007884).  El Diablo is great program opener for level 2.5 bands. Ranges and rhythms are moderate and the rhythmic drive throughout will energize students and audiences. Conductor tip: it is imperative to keep the tempo moving during the legato middle section to maintain the overall excitement of the composition.

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1007876 Composed by Tom Tucker. Contemporary. Score and parts. 97 pages. Thomas E Tucker #4310237. Published by Thomas E Tucker (A0.1007876). Berlin 1965 captures the essence of the Berlin spirit during the cold war period around 1965. The solemn opening section captures the melancholy feeling which surrounded the city. The spirited dissonant 2nd section represents the famous wall which separated families and cultures. A trumpet solo pays tribute to those that perished in the quest for freedom. Berlin 1965 is an excellent concert or contest selection.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1007866 Composed by Tom Tucker. Latin,Pop. Score and parts. 65 pages. Thomas E Tucker #3896131. Published by Thomas E Tucker (A0.1007866). Students will really respond to this solidly scored and exciting composition. Its driving Latin rhythms practically guarantee excitement! Ritmos Latinos (Latin Rhythms) can be performed 'as is' with no repeats or it can be used as a delightful audience participation piece. There are 3 sections which can be used as vamps. The creative conductor can come up with all sorts of claps, snaps, bells and whistles during these sections. Ranges are modest and repeated rhythms are well within the grasp of younger bands.

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1007883 Composed by Tom Tucker. Contemporary. Score and parts. 67 pages. Thomas E Tucker #4310265. Published by Thomas E Tucker (A0.1007883). Fortress 442 is an overture in ABA form which pro programatically depicts a fortress rising above a jagged landscape. This is a great contest number which will excite students and audiences. Fortress 442 is playable by young high school bands as well as skilled middle school bands.<a href=https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/pdfbandmusic/flipBooks/Fortress+442/index.html; target=_blank>View Score</a>.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1007877 Composed by Tom Tucker. Contemporary. Score and parts. 30 pages. Thomas E Tucker #4310247. Published by Thomas E Tucker (A0.1007877). Fifty years ago the world lived in a dangerous time known as the Cold War. The city of Berlin, Germany was divided into parts and a wall separated the free western zone and the communist eastern zone of the city. Checkpoint Alpha is a musical depiction of the dangerous corridor between West German and Berlin that existed during this time. The driving tempo gives the music a menacing quality which will excite students and audiences.

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1007868 Composed by Tom Tucker. Contemporary. Score and parts. 27 pages. Thomas E Tucker #4309209. Published by Thomas E Tucker (A0.1007868). Abacus is a slow mysterious composition for beginning band with a little twist from the norm. Written in arch form the composition features several meter changes in the middle section. Abacus is an excellent contest selection as it requires careful attention to dynamics and intonation.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1007869 Composed by Tom Tucker. Contemporary. Score and parts. 63 pages. Thomas E Tucker #4309207. Published by Thomas E Tucker (A0.1007869). A powerful opening statement introducing the royalty is followed by a noble melody which encapsulates the essence of this lovely two section musical selection. The second section features the clarinets and flutes, and feels more like being in a small royal chamber with courtesans.  A Royal Welcome Home is written in Eb has a key change to Bb before returning to original key at the end. Ranges are modest, but focus should be placed on ensuring the counter-melodic lines are heard. Written for Grade 1 bands, A Royal Welcome Home can be used by more mature young bands.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1007886 Composed by Tom Tucker. Contemporary. Score and parts. 48 pages. Thomas E Tucker #4310279. Published by Thomas E Tucker (A0.1007886). Green Willow Overture is an excellent festival selection for level 1.5 bands. Ranges are limited, but the piece is indeed a musically worthy overture. The ostinato rhythm pattern will require independent playing.

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1007885 Composed by Tom Tucker. Contemporary. Score and parts. 38 pages. Thomas E Tucker #4310273. Published by Thomas E Tucker (A0.1007885).  Take your students and audience on a musical trip back to the 60s with Greasy Kids Rock. Greasy Kids Rock is very playable by beginning bands at the end of the school year. The familiar sounding ostinato bass line lays a solid foundation for woodwind and brass lines and the percussion parts are simple and effective. You can even feature your cow bell prodigy.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1007888 Composed by Tom Tucker. Contemporary. Score and parts. 56 pages. Thomas E Tucker #4310289. Published by Thomas E Tucker (A0.1007888). Heritage is a highly inspirational composition that will inspire students. The powerful opening which is re-introduced in the coda section leads to the main theme presented by the woodwinds. Next is a lovely 34 ballad middle section.Only the first clarinet part crosses the break, trumpet high note- F and all parts are doubled or cued. Heritage is an excellent choice for festival or concert use.