Takeoff!

Grade 2

SKU: CL.024-3922-01

Composed by Shaffer. Young Concert Band. Rising Band Series for Developing Bands! Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR370). Extra full score. Composed 2010. Duration 2 minutes, 13 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #024-3922-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.024-3922-01).

Leading to Command of the Concert Band! Fasten your seat belts and prepare for takeoff with this programmatic piece written to capture the exhilaration of powered flight. Unique percussion instruments and contemporary instrumental sonorities are used to build the excitement from the takeoff and flight through dramatic turbulence to the resolution of a successful landing. David Shaffer's trademarks including driving rhythms, powerful harmonies, and solid melodies, are evident throughout this exciting piece. An excellent choice for contest or festival performances. Highly recommended.

By Wynn-anne Rossi. For Piano. The FJH Piano Teaching Library. Pedal Technique, Volume One introduces the pianist to simple pedal mechanics. Level: Teaching Material. Book. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

Concert Band - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.51021S

(A Micro-Symphony). Composed by JaRod Hall. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. MakeMusic Symphonic Band. Programmatic. Score. Duration 6:00. MakeMusic #00-51021S. Published by MakeMusic (AP.51021S).

ISBN 9781470667979. UPC: 038081586854. English.

Journey through ethereal realms with Skyward Spirits, a symphonic masterpiece by JaRod Hall, who weaves tales of flight and fervor in this dynamic yet short micro-symphony. Begin with Takeoff as the brass fanfares and woodwind flourishes ignite the sky with anticipation. Drift into the embrace of Under the Wing, a soulful reflection adorned with expansive melodies. Feel the tempestuous thrill of Cloudburst, a scherzo of storm and spirit, only to be whisked into the jubilant dance of Blue Skies, a finale that revisits cherished motifs and culminates in triumphant resonance. Let this masterpiece take your spirit flight! (6:00).

By Robert W. Smith. For concert band. Concert Band series. Grade 3.5. Score and set of parts. Duration 6 minutes, 39 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse