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090406
Commissioned by the Moores School of Music Concert Winds at the University of Houston. David Bertman, director. (Grade 5) |
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Aytz Chaim
Commissioned by the Symphonic Winds of Eastern Kentucky University. Dr. Joseph Allison, director. (Grade 5) |
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A Little Jazz (Neil A. Kjos)
Your band will be cool cats when they play this fun jazz tune! Finger snaps and rhythmic whisperings of "jazz" set the mood for this light-hearted chart that teaches budding jazzers swing style and a 12-bar blues riff. |
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Baroquen Fantasie
Inspired by the famous Pachelbel Canon, Baroquen Fantasie is an energetic multi-movement work for concert band. The piece offers solo opportunities for many winds and provides students with varied ensemble textures, rhythmic vitality and fresh harmonic twists. An effective composition for maturing ensembles! Baroquen Fantasie was awarded second place in the 2012 National Band Association Young Band Composition Contest. (Grade 4) |
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Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms
Arr. Drew Shanefield (Grade 3) |
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Chain Reaction - J.W. Pepper Editor's Choice (Northeastern Music) Commissioned by the Delaware County Middle School Honors Band, Delaware County, PA. Tom Rudolph, director. (Grade 4)
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Fantasy on Stars and Stripes Forever
(Grade 5) |
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Jingle Jangle (Northeastern Music)
This medley of "Bell" tunes will put the "jingle" in your next holiday concert. The percussion section gets things going with a jazzy rendition of Ukrainian Bell Carol. Jingle Bells, with a bit of a twist, is then played in a light staccato fashion by the whole band. Each tune is played again, individually and combined, before the strains of We Wish You a Merry Christmas send your audience off to begin their holiday season. |
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Just Joshin’ - J.W. Pepper Editor's Choice (Northeastern Music)
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho gets a jazz makeover with this swingin' arrangement! Your young players will learn easy swing and syncopated rhythms, plus a brief finger snapping section adds a touch of "cool." A crowd pleaser for sure! |
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Low Brass Brigade (Northeastern Music)
Your low brass section will be the center of attention with this catchy little number. The cute, bouncy riff and the light melody make for one fun chart. The low brass parts are cued in the woodwinds for extra power. |
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Marines Hymn (Neil A. Kjos)
Honor your community's Marines with this march-style setting of the Marines' Hymn. Each section gets the spotlight in this expertly scored arrangement as they pay tribute to the fine men and women who have served our country. |
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Midnight Gamer (Northeastern Music)
Commissioned by the Ponus Ridge Middle School Band, Norwalk, CT. Kevin Lowery, director. (Grade 3) |
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Mussette for Band
J.S. Bach, arr. Drew Shanefield (Grade 2) |
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Tocatta for band
G.P. Telemann, arr, Drew Shanefield (Grade 2) |
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To The Fore! (Northeastern Music) (Grade 1.5)
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You Rock! (Neil A. Kjos)
Based on the familiar rock beat often heard at sporting events, this light-hearted number is in a traditional eight and twelve-bar blues progression. There are plenty of opportunities for the percussion section to "shine" and lots of hand-clapping and knee-slapping to hold the interest and enthusiasm of the entire band. A perfect encore selection! |
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