Samuel R. Hazo: ...Go: Concert Band: Score & CD

?...Go puts the hall on notice that a concert has just begun ? writes composer Samuel R. Hazo. Dynamic brass hits woodwind runs shimmering chorales and percussion breaks keep both the player and the listeneron seat's edge during this tour-de-force overture. In 2009 alone this spectacular work opened five All-State concerts. Guaranteed to raise the heart rate of anyone within earshot! Dur: 3:05

Auxiliary Woodwind Parts-Commissioned by the acclaimed Midwest Clinic in 2005 this exciting work by Samuel Hazo demonstrates the composer's continued fresh approach and unique vision for wind bands. Scored for brass and percussion with woodwind playerscontributing East African chant/singing along with egg shakers this composition is a tribute to the memory of Rosa Parks and her struggles on behalf of civil rights more than 50 years ago. An auxiliary set of woodwind parts isnow available allowing this dramatic music to be performed by a traditional symphonic band instrumentation. Dur: 4:00

With chordal harmonies that can only be described as rich and luxurious this timeless Irish ballad is presented here in a marvelous and engaging setting guaranteed to make everyone feel good. Warm chords and Hazo's uniquetreatment of emotion-packed suspensions help make this a guaranteed favorite for years to come. Already a proven winner with honor bands and festivals Samuel Hazo's Danny Boy is a must have for your wind library. Dur: 3:10

In this expansive work from Samuel Hazo the title draws inspiration from a poem by Robert Frost and the thematic material is a creative interpretation of the English folk song Seventeen Come Eleven. Differing from Vaughan Williams' treatment of this same tune in English Folk Song Suite however this setting remains at a slow tempo throughout and undergoes a myriad of changes through use of harmonic and textural variations. Beautifully and effectively paced with key impact points at just the right moments. Dur: 5:00

Glistening chords soaring melodies broad fanfares and gorgeous chorales will fill your concert hall with this evocative work. Best of all From Gold sounds much harder than it actually is. Mr. Hazos background as a music educator is evidentin how quickly directors and students will get to the music making. Written entirely in B-flat with few accidentals the runs are split between instruments for playability and parts are doubled/cued to build confidence. Young bands will soundmature and mature bands will be breathtaking. Dur: 4:35

Glistening chords soaring melodies broad fanfares and gorgeous chorales will fill your concert hall with this evocative work. Best of all From Gold sounds much harder than it actually is. Mr. Hazos background as a music educator is evidentin how quickly directors and students will get to the music making. Written entirely in B-flat with few accidentals the runs are split between instruments for playability and parts are doubled/cued to build confidence. Young bands will soundmature and mature bands will be breathtaking. Dur: 4:35

Introducing your young musicians to J.S. Bach's poignantly familiar work is now possible with this easy arrangement by Samuel R. Hazo. Treated in an easy-to-grasp 3/4 time signature your students will experience the genius ofBach and the alluring qualities of this gorgeous theme. Each section of the band gets a turn at the melody and rhythmically there is nothing faster than a quarter note. Guaranteed to sound great with limited rehearsal time! Dur:1:45

Autumn on White Lake was commissioned by Lakeland High School of White Lake Michigan. Sounds that conjure golden leaves crisp air and rustic memories envelop your ensemble as well as the audience in this flourishing work as it recalls an October visit to this beautiful region.

This uniquely constructed work was commissioned by the 2008 South Carolina High School All-State Band and consists of a series of gorgeous melodic textures surrounding one ever-present note. The listener hears this note briefly in the beginning and the end but it is skillfully hidden in between. From lush soft passages to crescendos that leave your audience breathless this composition will provide you and your ensemble with an unforgettable musical experience!