Symphonic Celebration

SKU: CL.012-1748-01

A composition student of the late J. Clifton Williams, Robert Foster composed this work for symphonic band as a tribute to Mr. Williams. The work begins with a statement of the primary theme as a fanfare. The theme recurs later in the work in the form of a chorale, and returns even later in the energetic and rhythmic dance section. A recapitulation of the chorale follows, and the work concludes with a brilliant fanfare. This is a unique musical work and an ideal contest selection.

SKU: CL.012-4850-01

Look no further for a lively and spirited concert opener! Radiance unfolds with an anticipatory section of increasing intensity. From here, we move to a musical statement that absolutely shimmers with celebration and style. As the music progresses, memorable melodic themes, contrasting styles, and interesting harmonic structures keep the performer and listener engaged, all building to a dramatic ending of incredible power and intensity. A true symphonic celebration!

SKU: HL.44007319

UPC: 884088245160. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Prelude to a Celebration is a fantastic way to open any concert in the tradition of great symphonic openers. The work starts with a triumphant yet majestic fanfare from the trumpet section, which gives the basis for the whole work. A rollicking and driving faster section follows for the woodwinds, which leads into a broader trio before the opening fanfare returns to bring the work to a majestic conclusion. Whatever the occasion (or celebration), Prelude to a Celebration is one piece that is sure to have your audience on the edge of their seat and start your performance off in the finest of styles. Duration: 5:10.

SKU: AP.39631S

UPC: 038081449449. English.

The term jubilee is used to describe a time of rejoicing and also the celebration of a 50th anniversary. This exciting new composition by John O'Reilly sets a joyous tone as he celebrates the 50th anniversary of his wedding, college graduation, and first publication. (4:20).

SKU: CL.CTS-8041-01

Symphonic Variations on In Dulci Jubilo promotes joy and celebration. â??In Dulci Jubiloâ?? is Latin for â??in sweet rejoicingâ??. The lovely choral beginning features the familiar carol Good Christian Men, Rejoice, and forms the groundwork for this unique setting of this timeless traditional Christmas carol. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to perform the work with as few as thirteen musicians providing accessibility and flexibility for numerous instrumentation needs, while still allowing a full ensemble sound. *The posted recording is based on the full band scoring but aligns with the suggested preferences for either woodwinds/strings or brass suggested in the score.

SKU: KJ.WB163RG

Celebration of Life is an evocative grade 3 composition that uses characteristic melodies to depict aspects of Jewish culture. A special feature of the work is the inclusion of sung passages which express both the painful suffering and joyful hope that have been part of the history of the Jewish people. Originally written for Sydney, Australia's Moriah College High School Concert Band and their Roberta Goot, composer Ralph Hultgren's newly-edited version is a significant addition to the intermediate concert band repertoire.

About Standard of Excellence in Concert

The Standard of Excellence In Concert series presents exceptional arrangements, transcriptions, and original concert and festival pieces for beginning and intermediate band. Each selection is correlated to a specific page in the Standard of Excellence Band Method, reinforcing and expanding skills and concepts introduced in the method up to that point. Exciting parts with extensive cross-cueing are presented for every player. Accessible ranges, appropriate rhythmic challenges, and creative percussion section writing enhance the pedagogical value of the series.

Sold individually, each In Concert selection includes a full Conductor Score and enough student parts for large symphonic bands. Each student part also includes correlated Warm-Up Studies. The Conductor Score comes complete with rehearsal suggestions, a composer biography, program notes, a rehearsal piano part, several ready-to-duplicate worksheets and a duplicable written quiz.