An American Tapestry is a continuous medley of three American folk songs: the ha...(+)
An American Tapestry is a continuous medley of three American folk songs: the happy-go-lucky The Girl I Left Behind Me, the somber and reflective He's Gone Away, and the foot-stompin' hoedown Ol' Dan Tucker. The setting was originally composed for chamber winds (11 players) and has been completely re-scored by the composer in this new edition for full wind ensemble. The contrasting tempi and sentiments of the tunes, enlivened with unique and colorful harmonies and instrumentation, contribute to make this appealing for wind players from high school to professional. / Harmonie
The first theme of Slava! is a vaudevillian razz-ma-tazz tune filled with side-s...(+)
The first theme of Slava! is a vaudevillian razz-ma-tazz tune filled with side-slipping modulations and sliding trombones. The second theme is a canon and after a brief development section the two themes recur in reverse order. Near the end they are combined with a quotation (proclaimed by the ubiquitous trombones) from the Coronation Scene of Moussorgsky's 'Boris Goudonov' where the chorus sings the Russian word slava! meaning glory! In this way the composer is paying homage to his friend Mistislav Rostropovich called 'Slava' by his friends and to whom the overture is fondly dedicated. The overture was written to celebrateRostropovich's inauguration as music director of the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington D.C. in 1977. Leonard Bernstein the son of a Russian immigrant was born near Boston Mass. and studied composition at Harvard. Called 'an authentic American hero an arts hero ' Bernstein had a distinguished career as composer and conductor. – James Huff
Serenity Orchestre d'harmonie[Partition] Boosey and Hawkes
Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo is an emerging star in the realm of choral works, ...(+)
Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo is an emerging star in the realm of choral works, and also with music for wind band. Similar to his earlier band works Meridian and The Spheres, Serenity is based on a successful choral work. Beautifully arranged by J. Eric Wilson along with the composer, this version for wind band maintains all the wonder and magic of the original work. The opening is ethereal and somber, with sustained chords in clarinets and bowed percussion supporting a delicate oboe solo. The middle section shifts the principal modality from minor to major, and the layering orchestration and rising tessitura creates a tremendous rush of energy that leads to a triumphant climax. The closing section returns to the timbre of the opening, but now painted with hopefulness and healing. / Ensemble A Vent Partition Et Parties
Serenity Orchestre d'harmonie[Partition] Boosey and Hawkes
Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo is an emerging star in the realm of choral works, ...(+)
Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo is an emerging star in the realm of choral works, and also with music for wind band. Similar to his earlier band works Meridian and The Spheres, Serenity is based on a successful choral work. Beautifully arranged by J. Eric Wilson along with the composer, this version for wind band maintains all the wonder and magic of the original work. The opening is ethereal and somber, with sustained chords in clarinets and bowed percussion supporting a delicate oboe solo. The middle section shifts the principal modality from minor to major, and the layering orchestration and rising tessitura creates a tremendous rush of energy that leads to a triumphant climax. The closing section returns to the timbre of the opening, but now painted with hopefulness and healing. / Ensemble A Vent Partition
Written in 1943-44 as a ballet for Martha Graham, Appalachian Spring is one of A...(+)
Written in 1943-44 as a ballet for Martha Graham, Appalachian Spring is one of Aaron Copland's most celebrated compositions and winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1945. In this edition for concert band, Robert Longfield has skillfully adapted the most striking and beautiful sections from the orchestral suite. The work ranges in scope from delicate and soloistic to the overpowering force of the full ensemble, culminating with Copland's signature setting of 'Simple Gifts?.A wonderful opportunity for band members and their audiences to enjoy this beloved music from one of America's pre-eminent composers. / Ensemble A Vent Partition
Written in 1943-44 as a ballet for Martha Graham, Appalachian Spring is one of A...(+)
Written in 1943-44 as a ballet for Martha Graham, Appalachian Spring is one of Aaron Copland's most celebrated compositions and winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1945. In this edition for concert band, Robert Longfield has skillfully adapted the most striking and beautiful sections from the orchestral suite. The work ranges in scope from delicate and soloistic to the overpowering force of the full ensemble, culminating with Copland's signature setting of 'Simple Gifts?.A wonderful opportunity for band members and their audiences to enjoy this beloved music from one of America's pre-eminent composers. / Ensemble A Vent Partition Et Parties
Windependence – Artist Level (Grade 5)David Del Tredici's In Wartime &ndas...(+)
Windependence – Artist Level (Grade 5)David Del Tredici's In Wartime – the first work for wind band by on of America's masters of orchestral music – matches its emotional depth withimmediate musical appeal. The opening Hymn laces fragments of “Abide With Me” with swirling counterpoint while the following Battlemarch bring an ominous march-theme into a frenzied conflict with the Persian nationalsong “Salamati Shah!” Daring brilliantly orchestrated and absolutely unique In Wartime is a landmark in the repertoire. (18:30)
The year 2007 marked the 50th anniversary of West Side Story, considered by many...(+)
The year 2007 marked the 50th anniversary of West Side Story, considered by many to be Broadway's greatest contribution to the arts, as well as the most memorable work from legendary composer Leonard Bernstein. Bernstein's own symphonic setting continues to be performed by every major orchestra and is now available in authentic form for concert band. As with the original orchestral version, individual dances may be performed in combinations to accomodate shorter program needs.
Storm And Urge Orchestre d'harmonie[Partition] Boosey and Hawkes
Edward Fairlie's Storm and Urge is a significant work for wind band and portrays...(+)
Edward Fairlie's Storm and Urge is a significant work for wind band and portrays a journey of emotional turbulence. The title comes from the German 'Sturm und Drang,? a literary and musical movement of the late 1700s which focused on extremes of emotion. Opening with a simple and reflective theme, we are then taken through a range of emotional settings from uncertainty to resistance, and then calm resolve and self-knowledge. With a variety of textures and vivid imagery, this is a masterful work for the contemporary ensemble. / Ensemble A Vent Partition
Storm And Urge Orchestre d'harmonie[Partition] Boosey and Hawkes
Edward Fairlie's Storm and Urge is a significant work for wind band and portrays...(+)
Edward Fairlie's Storm and Urge is a significant work for wind band and portrays a journey of emotional turbulence. The title comes from the German 'Sturm und Drang,? a literary and musical movement of the late 1700s which focused on extremes of emotion. Opening with a simple and reflective theme, we are then taken through a range of emotional settings from uncertainty to resistance, and then calm resolve and self-knowledge. With a variety of textures and vivid imagery, this is a masterful work for the contemporary ensemble. / Ensemble A Vent Partition Et Parties
for Concert Band and optional Chorus-The classic early American folk songs Cluck...(+)
for Concert Band and optional Chorus-The classic early American folk songs Cluck Old Hen Poor Wayfarin' Stranger and Sourwood Mountain are beautifully set for band and chorus in this appealing concert suite. Arranged with various performance options available these songs may be performed individually as well as together in a suite format. In addition these can be performed with band alone chorus and piano alone or with combined groups.
West Side Story was debuted on Broadway in 1957 and became an instant success. I...(+)
West Side Story was debuted on Broadway in 1957 and became an instant success. It was certainly revolutionary for its time with a script reflecting contemporary society and music which integrated fusions of many new styles including jazz. The timeless music of Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story has been woven together in this exceptional medley of songs arranged for concert band by Jay Bocook. The songs include: Maria; Tonight; One Hand One Heart; Cool; and Somewhere. This music is equivalent to grade 3 standard. Both the score and complete set parts are included.
Composé en 1925 par le compositeur espagnol Jaime Texidor cette marche agréab...(+)
Composé en 1925 par le compositeur espagnol Jaime Texidor cette marche agréable au tempo moyen (paso doble) a démontré son attrait et sa musicalité durables. Cette adaptation authentique de James Curnow a une instrumentation fl exible qui convient à n'importe quel évènement.
Arguably the most famous fanfare ever written! Now available in a version writte...(+)
Arguably the most famous fanfare ever written! Now available in a version written with standard wind band instrumentation and playable by most bands. The key has been lowered and technical demands have been modified however this superb adaptation still maintains all the power and majesty of the original. Dur: 3:00 (Grade 3)
Originally published in 1955 Clare Grundman's masterful setting of early Americ...(+)
Originally published in 1955 Clare Grundman's masterful setting of early American folk tunes remains a young band staple for contest and festival. Skillfully adapted here for flexible instrumentation this classic work is now playable by a wide variety of mixed and smaller ensembles.
The composer states:?As I began this piece it was as though I were entering a d...(+)
The composer states:?As I began this piece it was as though I were entering a dream. The music was atmospheric undefined and somewhat disorienting. Gradually the material became more focused but just in time to switch to a very different--though related--sound world which became the second movement. The overall poignancy varied sound worlds and dramatic shape of the music suggested the title.?Instrumentation: piccolo flute I flute II oboe clarinet in Eb clarinet in Bb I clarinet in Bb II clarinet in Bb III bass clarinet in Bb bassoon alto saxophone in Eb I alto saxophone in Eb II tenor saxophone in Bb baritone saxophone in Eb trumpet in Bb
Although this composition sounds like it came straight out of the Baroque period...(+)
Although this composition sounds like it came straight out of the Baroque period it is actually the first movement of a suite written in 1996 by Karl Jenkins. Instantly recognized as the 'diamond commercial' theme its relentless pulse and dramatic nature make it a natural for bands. Robert Longfield's skilled arrangement puts it within reach of most groups.score and parts - 4 Flute I 4 Flute II 2 Oboe 4 Bb Clarinet I 4 Bb Clarinet II 4 Bb Clarinet III 2 Bb Bass Clarinet 2 Bassoon 2 Eb Alto Saxophone I 2 Eb Alto Saxophone II 2 Bb Tenor Saxophone 2 Eb Baritone Saxophone 2 F Horn I 2 F Horn II 3 Bb Trumpet I 3 Bb Trumpet II 3 Bb Trumpet III 3 Trombone I 3 Trombone II 2 Baritone B.C. 2 Baritone T.C. 4 Tuba I String Bass I Timpani 2 Percussion I 2 Percussion II - wind/concert band
'Letter from Home was commissioned as a patriotic work in 1944 by Paul Whiteman ...(+)
'Letter from Home was commissioned as a patriotic work in 1944 by Paul Whiteman and his Radio Hall of Fame Orchestra. Composed toward the end of the Second World War this music suggests the emotions of a soldier reading a letter from home. The music has been described as Copland's 'most sentimental' and reflects his own homesickness while visiting Mexico. This sensitive transcription by Brian Belski has produced another wonderful wind band setting from America's most iconic composer.†- Craig Kirchoff (Windependence Series Editor)Instrumentation: flute I flute II oboe clarinet I in Bb clarinet II in Bb clarinet III in Bb bass clarinet in Bb bassoon soprano saxophone in Bb alto saxophone in Eb tenor saxophone in Bb baritone saxophone in Eb trumpet in Bb I trumpet in Bb II trumpet in B
'Letter from Home was commissioned as a patriotic work in 1944 by Paul Whiteman ...(+)
'Letter from Home was commissioned as a patriotic work in 1944 by Paul Whiteman and his Radio Hall of Fame Orchestra. Composed toward the end of the Second World War this music suggests the emotions of a soldier reading a letter from home. The music has been described as Copland's 'most sentimental' and reflects his own homesickness while visiting Mexico. This sensitive transcription by Brian Belski has produced another wonderful wind band setting from America's most iconic composer.†- Craig Kirchoff (Windependence Series Editor)Instrumentation: flute I flute II oboe clarinet I in Bb clarinet II in Bb clarinet III in Bb bass clarinet in Bb bassoon soprano saxophone in Bb alto saxophone in Eb tenor saxophone in Bb baritone saxophone in Eb trumpet in Bb I trumpet in Bb II trumpet in B
Welsh composer Karl Jenkins dedicated his landmark mass The Armed Man to the vic...(+)
Welsh composer Karl Jenkins dedicated his landmark mass The Armed Man to the victims of the 1998-1999 war in Kosovo. More recently it is been associated with remembrances of 9/11.The French Renaissance song “L'homme armé” serves as the basis for the first movement of the mass beautifully adapted here for standard concert band instrumentation. With its relentless pulse and haunting strains this is a dramatically emotional and riveting work!
from Candide-From Bernstein's 1956 operetta Candide the beautiful closing numbe...(+)
from Candide-From Bernstein's 1956 operetta Candide the beautiful closing number Make Our Garden Grow has gone on to become a beloved and familiar classic. Arranged here for younger bands this setting moves from delicate scoring in the opening to a powerful climax by the full ensemble.
From one of the most enduring musicals of all time here is the memorable and em...(+)
From one of the most enduring musicals of all time here is the memorable and emotional ballad from West Side Story skillfully adapted for concert band by Jay Bocook.
By far the jazziest tune from Bernstein's West Side Story is the iconic Cool. Co...(+)
By far the jazziest tune from Bernstein's West Side Story is the iconic Cool. Combining a medium swing style with angular riffs and a cocky attitude here is a great sounding version for flexible instrumentation.
Another Bernstein masterpiece loosley based on Voltaire's 1758 satirical novell...(+)
Another Bernstein masterpiece loosley based on Voltaire's 1758 satirical novella the Candide Suite from the ever popular show Candide. This edition has been specially transcribed and adapted for Symphonic Wind Band by Clare Grundman. Full Score edition.
Influenced by the traditional Cuban dance style Danzon is a brilliant piece com...(+)
Influenced by the traditional Cuban dance style Danzon is a brilliant piece composed by Leonard Bernstein in collaboration with famed choreographer Jerome Robbins for the 1944 ballet Fancy Free.Jay Bocook's skilled adaptation for band captures the sensual mood of the original and offers a unique programming choice.
By far the jazziest tune from Bernstein's West Side Story is the iconic Cool. Co...(+)
By far the jazziest tune from Bernstein's West Side Story is the iconic Cool. Combining a medium swing style with angular riffs and a cocky attitude here is a great sounding version for flexible instrumentation.