Standard US Set (without european suppl. parts)-G. Schirmer Concert Band - Grade 3-5 Joan Tower's first major work for winds is characterized by an energetic style that is colorful rhythmic and muscular. The title refers to the many contours of motives shaped in curved ribbonpatterns. Commissioned by the College Band Directors National Association and premiered at the national conference in 2001 this is an important addition to the contemporary repertoire for band. (Grade 5) (11:00)

Score-Norman Dello Joio's Satiric Dances for a comedy by Aristophanes for Concert Band.This work was commissioned in commemoration of the Bicentennial of April 19 1775 by the Concert Band Concord Massachusetts; William Toland Musical Director.Duration: approx. 7 minutes.

Score-Full Score. This maginificent and historically significant work is found on state lists all across the country and is highly respected as an important contribution to the contemporary literature for concert band. Originally for Orchestra masterfully arranged for Concert Band by Husa himself.

Charles Ives' Variations On 'Jerusalem The Golden' for Concert Band and a Brass Band of Old Fashioned Instruments (or Modern Brass Sextet or Quintet).Edited and arranged by Keith Brion. Duration: 3 minutes 40 seconds.

Funeral Music On Themes From Euryanthe-Wagner composed Trauersinfonie as a march for the torchlight procession for the ceremony of the transference of Carl Maria von Weber's remains to his native land eighteen years after his death in London. The march which Wagner scored for a large wind band was based on two themes from Weber's opera Euryanthe and so represented a musical homage to the earlier composer.Trauersinfonie is a deeply moving and expressive piece filled with a spacious and majestic solemnity. Wagner composed this work for a large wind band; however it has been revised for symphonic band by Erik Leidzen.

Score-Wallingford Riegger's New Dance composed 1935 was originally the third section of Trilogy a large dance piece commissioned by Doris Humphrey for the renowned Humphrey-Weidman Dance Company. Parts I and II were entitled 'Theatre Piece' (later designated Op.19) and 'With My Red Fires' (Op.20).First scored for Piano and instruments New Dance Op.18 was later rescored by the composer in four known versions all now published: for Piano solo two Pianos Orchestra (Op.18b) and Concert Band (Op.18c).

Score-G. Schirmer Concert Band:Grade 3-5. Contemporary composer Richard Danielpour has established himself as one of the most sought-after writers of his generation with orchestral works performed around the globe. In a style thatis uniquely American and rhythmically vibrant Jack Stamp offers this impressive wind adaptation of one of Danielpour's more recent compositions. A marvelous work for the mature ensemble. (6:50)

Score and Parts-Originally for Orchestra and Chorus. Arranged by Husa for concert band (Grades 4-5).

Score-Jota is from my ballet 'Suite Espagnole' which was first produced on October 6 1970 at the Gran Teatro del Liceo Opera House of Barcelona. The choreography was by Jose de Udaeta with sets by Riera Rojas and Trabal Altes. The ballet was performed by The Harkness Ballet of New York and was commissioned by the Rebekah Harkness Foundation. I have written this present version to provide for the enjoyment of the Concert Band buffs'. - Carlos Surinach

Score-Three Fantastic Dances by Joaquin Turina (1882-1949) arranged by John Boyd for Concert Band. Score.

Score-'Down the moving line suddenly came the surging chant:Chi Rho Omega Lambda Chi!We meet tonight to celebrateThe Omega Lambda Chi!'''Omega Lambda Chi' was a fictitious fraternity created by some Yale sophomores in the 1870's. Freshmen were pledged to a non-existent society so they would buy the sophomores cigars and drinks. By the 1880's the name 'Omega Lambda Chi' had become applied to a wild May night of campus festivities. Classes paraded (sometimes with a band) singing shooting firecrackers and cheering the buildings of the Old Campus. Climaxing the rough and tumble evening was the 'Pass of Thermopolae.' In this brutal affair theFreshman class ran the gauntlet through the large stone Phelps Gateway while receiving the blows of the three upper classes. March: Omega Lambda Chi was probably written during Ives' Christmas vacation in 1895 and completed upon his return to school. It bears the title 'March on the air: Omega Lambda Chi 76 South Middle Campus January 4 1896.' The Yale Daily News reports that the ceremony took place that spring (May 18 1896) and that one of Ives' best friends D. C. Twitchell (later his brother-in-law) was one of the Omega Lambda Chi marshals. By 1900 the Omega Lambda Chi had become too dangerous and was outlawed by the faculty. Another Ives composition which was inspired by a Yale festive evening is Calcium Light Night.Charles Ives was a Yale student from 1894-1898. He was a popular figure on campus and was very active in social athletic and musical life. In 1928 Ives made a list of his band music on the back of one of his insurance company calendars. At least ten original band works are thought to have existed; there are numerous others that were band inspired. Only March: Omega Lambda Chi and March: Intercollegiate have been found complete in their band form. The tune 'Omega Lambda Chi' is derived from 'Sailing sailing' found in the first strain. The second strain and trio

Score-Charles Ives' The Alcotts. Transcribed by Richard E. Thurston for Concert Band.

Score and Parts-Magnificent work from Karel Husa written in honor of Bedrich Smetana. Demanding for all sections the work begins quietly and quickly builds to open a concert with intensity and grandeur. Grades 4-5.