SKU: AP.49202
ISBN 9781470647094. UPC: 038081566320. English.
The favorite classic rock shuffle---to know it is to love it! Played around 134 BPM with written-out solos for alto, tenor, trumpet 1, and trombone 1. No worries for trumpet 1 range which is to written D fourth line. All the standard optional parts to include flute, clarinet, and vibes. Moondance is arranged by Mike Story. (3:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.47388S
UPC: 038081546667. English.
From pop icon Shawn Mendes's self-titled third solo recording, this powerful anthem draws from influences such as John Mayer and Justin Timberlake. This arrangement for beginning band will be a favorite of students and audiences alike!
SKU: AP.46644S
ISBN 9781470655174. UPC: 038081537160. English.
Much of our literature and many movies portray cataclysmic events. This exciting piece for young band serves to provide a musical backdrop to these stories and to add a sense of hope that we will survive! Correlates to Book 2, level 2. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.48111S
UPC: 038081558745. English.
This 12-bar blues introduces style and articulation common in jazz music while keeping the range and rhythms well within reach of younger players. With cool percussion grooves, syncopation, simple chromatic lines, and interesting harmonies, In the Groove by Brian Beck will surely be an audience favorite. Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 6. (3:00).
SKU: AP.48114
ISBN 9781470656133. UPC: 038081557205. English.
A moderate rock feel and gritty, dissonant harmonies combine to portray the sound of industry---work gangs laboring with machinery whirring, clanging, grinding, and banging, along with several vocal shouts from the band and a factory whistle! (3:55).
SKU: AP.44974S
UPC: 038081517605. English.
Capturing the Blue Riband musically celebrates the excitement and sense of occasion experienced when traveling aboard the grand, early 20th century transatlantic liners, such as the Queen Mary and Lusitania. The Blue Riband was the coveted trophy bestowed on the vessel that clocked the fastest transatlantic time. The energetic opening and closing sections of this piece evoke the exhilaration of taking to the sea in this historic race of prestige, while a contrasting section conveys the sense of grandeur and honor central to the era and the award. (3:05).
SKU: AP.46653
ISBN 9781470655938. UPC: 038081539515. English.
Start your next concert with a flash!. . . of notes and rhythms. Flash! introduces different styles, accidentals, and harmonies not common in younger band literature.
SKU: AP.47270
UPC: 038081545561. English.
From a standstill, this piece takes off and never lets up. Well . . .maybe just for a brief moment in the pit stop (slow section). But then it's a wild ride to the end. Lots of fun for everyone!
SKU: AP.46649S
UPC: 038081534015. English.
Through this journey of life we experience adversity, obstacles, and pitfalls. This piece is dedicated to those who have faced significant challenges in their lives.
SKU: AP.41910S
UPC: 038081482347. English.
Two of the most popular Thanksgiving hymns are set for young band in this heartfelt setting. Contemporary harmonic structures are carefully woven into the fabric of these beautiful melodies in celebration of this uniquely American holiday. (2:45) The Spirit of Thanksgiving correlates to Book 2, Level 2 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band. This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.43754S
UPC: 038081496269. English.
The perfect level for very young players, this arrangement is designed to sound great at almost any tempo. Enjoy! (2:00).
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Play great songs such as Over the Rainbow, Batman, This Land Is Your Land, and Star Wars (Main Title). Listen to and play a variety of styles of music: popular, traditional, classical, folk and patriotic. Read and write music; compose and improvise. Perform in a concert and play for your family and friends. Be a conductor of the orchestra. Learn about composers, such as Antonin Dvorak, Johann Pachelbel, Jacques Offenbach, Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Giuseppe Verdi, George M. Cohan, George Frideric Handel, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Giacomo Puccini, Georges Bizet, Neal Hefti, and John Williams. Discover how music and art are related. Learn about a variety of musical ensembles including string orchestra, full orchestra, mariachi band, steel drum band, dixieland jazz band, rock band, and more. Play music from around the world, including North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
SKU: AP.38325S
UPC: 038081436463. English. Traditional English Carol.
Here We Come A-Wassailing in a medium Latin beat. This charming arrangement permits your percussion section to set the groove and is scored to be approachable after only a few months of instruction. What's not to like for your first holiday program?
SKU: AP.31689S
UPC: 038081355290. English.
Honor, greatness and celebration are images conjured by this new work for band. An energetic opening sets the mood for a solemn and mysterious theme. Melody and countermelody weave an interesting tapestry while the energy continues to build throughout. The result is a piece that your students will want to play over and over.
SKU: AP.49966
ISBN 9781470658502. UPC: 038081576060. English.
High Desert March, by Steve Hodges, is a march that captures the excitement and occasional drama of a long hike in the high desert. Adventure awaits as the young hikers begin their trek, prepared to overcome any obstacles that may come their way. (2:10).
SKU: AP.44781S
UPC: 038081516936. English. Traditional German Carols.
A terrific multicultural addition to any beginning holiday concert, this arrangement by Sandra Dackow is a spirited rendition of three traditional German carols. These contrasting carols---Lasst uns froh und munter sein, O Come Little Children, and an unnamed traditional tune---are a fun way to introduce cut time and reinforce bow lifts to young string players. (1:45).
SKU: AP.43663S
ISBN 9781470656041. UPC: 038081493640. English. Words by Carl Sigman.
A Marshmallow World is an easy-to-rehearse holiday chart that has appeal and a catchy melody. Includes brief written solos for trumpet, tenor, alto, and trombone. The swing tempo is around 136 BPM. This is a well-written chart! (2:15).
SKU: AP.44825S
UPC: 038081518138. English.
Glorious Sight is a bright, sparkling setting of O, Come Little Children, arranged by Michael Kamuf, that will delight audiences and players; this arrangement will become a classic. Includes optional sleigh bells. Correlated to Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 1, Level 5. (1:45).
SKU: AP.39612S
UPC: 038081454764. English.
Although more famous for his incidental music to A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mendelssohn was commissioned by the King of Prussia to provide music for Racine's religious drama Athalie, which includes the War March of the Priests. The march tune draws its energy from a repeating triplet figure in the introduction, and features a nice legato contrasting section. A great opportunity to teach style and nuance! (2:45).
SKU: AP.36452
UPC: 038081411453. English.
Jerry Burns does it again! Here he takes a classic Spanish tune, La Virgen de la Macarena, and arranges it in a chart that any band can play. Full of great Latin sounds, solid scoring, and an optional trumpet duet, this one is a winner from start to finish.
SKU: AP.37800S
UPC: 038081434247. English.
This overture with optional choir can be used to honor all of your students for their dedicated pursuit of musical excellence as well as to the dedicated educators that guide them. With its patriotic sound, memorable melody, and feeling of pride, Sussex Anthem will surely be a favorite for your students and audience alike as they celebrate their passion for music.
SKU: AP.50890
ISBN 9781470665562. UPC: 038081583631. English.
Celebratory Fanfare, by Scott Watson, is a bright, festive fanfare. It is the perfect concert opener and can lend its jubilant air to any celebration or observance in which your band plays a part. Hopeful and triumphant, and in FLEX format, this brief fanfare is written well within the ability level of developing players. (1:20)Percussion Accompaniment Track Downloads: with click without click
SKU: AP.49613S
ISBN 9781470651459. UPC: 038081572369. English.
Curacao Blue by Zachary Smith has a Latin groove with an easy bossa rhythmic pattern. Features a tempo around 134 BPM, trumpet 1 range to written E top space, a written tenor solo, clear articulation with complete rhythm section notation, and optional instrument parts with vibes. This accessible chart will transport everyone to the islands! (3:10).
SKU: AP.48214S
UPC: 038081556994. English.
Oh yeah, you are in New Orleans! French Quarter Funk arranged by Zachary Smith is very hip, funky, and simple to rehearse and perform. Played around 168 BPM, written solos are provided for alto 1, trumpet 1, and the trumpet 1 range is written to F top line. Optional flute and vibes parts too. This is the coolest and funkiest easy chart you'll find anywhere! (4:10) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.23273
UPC: 038081234670. English.
This bright and bold march is perfect for your first year band. The melodic range is limited and simple quarter and eighth note patterns dominate. The effective snare drum part includes flams and paradiddles but no rolls. Correlates to Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 15. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.31704
UPC: 038081356211. English.
In his American Song Settings, No. 1, Joseph Kreines has created a delightful theme and variations on the well-known traditional melody, Billy Boy. Every instrument in the band has the melody at some point in this outstanding arrangement done in a distinctly early 20th century British style, providing opportunities for young players to play in 4/4, 3/4 and 2/4 time.
SKU: AP.48117
UPC: 038081555270. English.
Like a pilot taking off into a strong headwind, Into the Wind captures the spirit of bold determination required to persist in the face of an implacable obstacle. Sure to make the opening of any concert soar! (2:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.37794S
UPC: 038081436227. English.
This exciting march evokes the drama of a chase. During Prohibition days the remote waters off northwest Washington's coast were frequently used by smugglers whose regular disappearance was categorized by the Coast Guard as mysterious, hence the name of the bay. This piece will be a dynamic addition to any concert or festival program.
SKU: AP.41911S
UPC: 038081482361. English.
Eward MacDowell (1860--1908) was best known for his compositions for piano including his suites Woodland Sketches, Sea Pieces, and New England Idylls. Woodland Sketches includes his most popular short piece, To a Wild Rose. This gentle tune is beautiful in its simplicity, and is scored now for concert band in this very playable setting. (1:40) To a Wild Rose correlates to Book 2, Level 2 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band.
SKU: AP.40195S
UPC: 038081456096. English.
We know that you are always in need of great songs that are familiar to your audience and easy to put together. Check out this great new arrangement of one of The Beatles' biggest hits. (1:45).
SKU: AP.43093S
UPC: 038081500508. English.
Also known as The Piña Colada Song this Rupert Holmes infectious theme has been included in a variety of film scores including Mars Attacks, Shrek, and, most recently, Guardians of the Galaxy. A timeless feel-good tune that features a solo alto sax or your whole section! (2:00).
