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"mild Und Leise?" - Bachmann Poems II
Mild und leise?': does that not come from 'Tristan'? Ingeborg Bachmann's drafts of poems dating from her year of crisis in 1963 are in fact teeming with quotations from Wagner operas which form a radical contrast to the somewhat clinical-expressionist language and content of her poetry and also display great inner conflict in the expression of their subject of disaster and misfortune. In their musical transformation, the Wagner quotations appear in original form and are therefore disconnected ? and simultaneously encapsulated ? from the otherwise serial progressions, enabling the creation of a musical dimension which corresponds with their language. Dieter Schnebel…
'60S Rock Mix
The timeless pop hits of the '60s are remembered and enjoyed by parents and students alike. Featuring a driving rock style and the familiar riffs from an era gone by, this entertaining medley includes <i>Devil With the Blue Dress, Gimme Some Lovin'</i>, and <i>Louie, Louie</i>.…
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'60S Rock Mix
The timeless pop hits of the '60s are remembered and enjoyed by parents and students alike. Featuring a driving rock style and the familiar riffs from an era gone by, this entertaining medley includes Devil With the Blue Dress, Gimme Some Lovin', and Louie, Louie.…
'D' Jam Blues
Written with optional drum set, this simple swing chart provides a wonderful opportunity for students to explore jazz without a great deal of technical demands. No solos in this one-just straight-ahead fun for the entire ensemble!…
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'Deed I Do
Continuing the fine big band tradition of Count Basie and Thad Jones, John Clayton's exquisite chart on this standard tune blazes a trail of excitement and power. Written as a medium up-tempo swinger, the saxes are featured off the top, followed by trade-off solos for trombones and trumpets, and later a tenor solo. A screaming shout chorus takes us out.…
'Round Midnight
Few jazz ballads have been performed as consistently as this Thelonious Monk gem. Mike's version is a solo vehicle for alto sax and includes a double time feel that alternates with the traditional ballad tempo. Beautiful lines and striking harmonies help create a real standout arrangement.…
'Synergy' March
Synergy is the cooperative interaction of two or more entities to produce a greater effect than the sum total of their individual effects. Thisspirited concert march begins with a crisp melody and bold accompanimen t. The middle section features woodwin…
'Tis The Season!
Unleash the holiday magic with this whimsical trio of popular Yuletide favorites! Deck the Halls, Jingle Bells, and The Holly and the Ivy all come together in three distinct styles in this skillfully scored adaptation that lies completely within a one-oct…
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'Twas The Night Before
With a fanfare emphasis on the brass and percussion section, David Shaffer has cleverly woven 4 classic Christmas tunes into a high-energy medley of pure enjoyment for your students and your audiences. Perfect for an opening holiday fanfare or a dramatic closer to your program, the optional antiphonal brass will make this arrangement a sure hit for your holiday program.…
(Don'T Fear) The Reaper
If you are looking for a little “more cowbell,” this hit from 1976 is just the thing. Even before the famous Saturday Night Live skit, this tune recorded by Blue Öyster Cult was a pretty big deal!…
(Everybody'S Waitin' For) The Man With The Bag
Composed in the '50s, this entertaining holiday tune has been recorded notably by Kay Star, and more recently the Brian Setzer Orchestra. A dynamic and swingin' addition to any holiday concert!…
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(Ghost) Riders In The Sky
Here's a favorite from the past that gives your string players a chance to play an adventure-style Western piece, filled with solid modal melodies and rhythmic drive. The optional percussion can enhance the Wild Westflavor.…
(Ghost) Riders In The Sky
Master Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 32)
The sounds ofthe old west come alive in this exciting arrangement by Paul Lavender. Effectively scored for all sections, your players will have a blast playing this one!…
(Risk) Everything For A Dream
This beautiful and sensitive composition was written to celebrate the beginning of UNITED SOUND, an organization whose purpose is to put instruments into the hands of special needs students. The beginning section features optional solo opportunities for flute, alto sax and trumpet. From there the piece adds layers of sonorities as the full ensemble builds tothe emotional and powerful final strains. Dur: 2:10…
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(Sittin' On) The Dock of The Bay
John Berry has created a very effective arrangement of this easy-going rock classic by Otis Redding. It will be easy for your band to sound great with this well-written and solidly scored chart.…
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
Written specifically for Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul” released this as a single in 1967 and it became one of her signature songs. Here's a powerful version for vocal solo and jazz ensemble sure to be a concert highlight!…
...Go
...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 listener on 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!…
...Go
“...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 listener on 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…
...Ready For It?
Taylor Swift continues her chart domination with this impressive hit. With a bone-crushing opening, the tune alternates with a fast-paced chorus sure to get your crowd pumped up and ready for it!…
...Ready For It?
Taylor Swift is rockin' the pop charts again with this monster hit from her CD Reputation. Here is an effective version for band featuring the gritty opening and catchy melodies.…
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...Ready For It?
Taylor Swift is rockin' the pop charts again with this monster hit from her CD Reputation. Here is an effective version for band featuring the gritty opening and catchy melodies.…
...The Quest For Peace...
. . .the quest for peace. . . is a tribute to the politician Adlai E. Stevenson (1900-1965), a former Governor of Illinois, after whom the commissioning school is named. Stevenson spent much of his working life striving for peace during the ominous and troubled years of the Cold War. The title is taken from a quote of his which is engraved on a bronzebust in Princeton University, which reads, “And now we shall have to address ourselves to the unending tasks of greatness. For the quest for peace and security is not a day's or a decade's work. For us it may be everlasting.” The piece opens in majestic mood, symbolizing thenobility of the man. A troubled central section follows which alludes t o the military build-up between the USA and the USSR and this ends in analeatoric section which describes the power-play between the two nation s in the early 1960s. The noble opening returns, demonstrating the strength of character with which Stevenson dealt with the crisis.…
...To Realms of Endless Day
Here's a beautifully scored lyric piece featuring a flowing melody passed from section to section. There is also a nice variety of lighter, delicate textures contrasted with dramatic full ensemble passages. Composed in memory of a mother and daughter who lost their lives in an automobileaccident, this is a sensitive and poignant setting appropriate for time s when a memorial is called for.…
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007: Through The Years
Includes: James Bond Theme; Goldfinger; Nobody Does It Better; Skyfall; Live and Let Die…
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10 Concert Pieces For Beginning String Players
String orchestra parts (8-8-5-5-5) without double bass.…
10 Intonation Studies and Chorales
Enhance your warm-up and develop stellar intonation with this thoughtful set of 10 intonation studies and chorales. Designed to help students hear harmony in a logical and progressive way, exercises include harmonizing scales to open strings, the use of open string drones during chorales, studies in various keys, attention to bow distribution, and much more. Complete with an extensive discussion featuring practical uses for each study and suggested combinations throughout the year. A fabulous resource for all string orchestras, including honor orchestras!…
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10 Old Christmas Carols Vol. 1
These Christmas carols are arranged in flexible instrumentation and can be played on any four instruments that can be played within the ranges such as trombone, bassoon, cello and string bass.…
10 Short Jazz Chorales
1. FOURTHS: A medium-tempo swing with chord progression by fourths.
2. PITCH-MATCHING: Bright swing with cross-sectional pitch-matching in Concert Bb and F.
3. MODAL WALTZ: Moderate swing in 3/4 that employs the C and F dorian modes.
4. FULL CIRCLE WITH SAX UNISON: Chords in the circle of fourths (key: F Concert), with a unison sax line to aid tuning.
5. BONE-MODALE: In a groove a la Miles Davis and in the G minor mode, the 'bones are in unison.
6. COOL BOSSA: Concert F, laid back and lush. Great for sectional/tutti balance, and for phrasing the bossa.
7. LIP-SLUR CHROMATIC: A cut-time lip slur workout for the brass, with sax chords descending in half-steps.
8. IT'S THE Bb GOSPEL: A moderate gospel swing with a unison melody line passed around the sections, plus a big finish for practicing dynamics.
9. SAMBANICE: Concert Bb with an easy “two” feel. Unison lines and nice chord changes for sectional and ensemble listening.
10. TRUMPET-TUNE: This medium swing in Eb gives trumpets the lead over a sax/'bone rhythmic backup figure.…
12 The Clock Strikes
Have you ever wondered what happens late at night when the clock strikes12? You just might get the answer from this humorous musical work by Ro b Grice! It?s dark and scary, and it?s very fun to play! Perfect for thefirst concert of the year!…
12 Trios Treble Clef Bb Book
Clarinet, Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone TC, Bass Clarinet or any Bb instrument combination.…
12 Trios Treble Clef Eb Book
Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Alto Clarinet or any Eb instrument combination…
120 Hymns For Brass Band - 2Nd & 3Rd Cornet Part
The hugely popular 120 Hymns For Brass Band has now been extended to 140. As well as the original hymn-tunes a number of well-known carols have been added. This is the 2nd and 3rd Cornet part.…
120 Hymns For Brass Band - Bbb Bass
The original 'Red Hymn Books' have been extended to include more Christmas carols and songs and now have 140 pieces. This is the BBb Bass part.…
15 Minutes Late
John Clayton credits stylistic influences from Quincy Jones and Billy Byers on this swinging minor blues. Utilizing a wide dynamic range, subtleties in the rhythm section, and variations in texture from just a few instruments to the full-out ensemble, John has created a marvelously appealing and effective concert or festival piece. Recorded by the CHJO on “Heart and Soul.”…
15 Russian Dances
Music occupies an important role in the cultural life of Russia. Russian Dance is based on a famous traditional song and reflects the characteristic elements of this expansive country. This composition develops over a steady tempo using varied and colorful effects to bring pleasure to musicians and audiences alike.…
17 Mile Drive
Inspired by the scenic grandeur of California's Monterey Peninsula as seen from the road that hugs the Pacific coastline there, this catchy rock shuffle for advancing groups grooves from start to finish. A memorable melody, contemporary harmonic techniques, and solo space for tenor complete this satisfying excursion. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 6:15…
1812 Overture
This arrangement can be performed with intermediate string orchestra alone or enhanced with the addition of cannon and bells. The piece can alsobe expanded into a cast-of-thousands spectacular, which includes option al beginning string parts and optional percussion parts. Hundreds of players of all ages have performed this arrangement, and it makes a tremendous impact as a season finale involving all string players in a school or district.…
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1812 Overture
Finally, a fantastic arrangement of Tchaikovsky?s masterwork that includes themes from the entire work, not just the ending! Gruselle follows the form of the original while keeping the work quite accessible for younger players. Themes include the opening…
1812 Overture
This arrangement can be performed with intermediate string orchestra alone or enhanced with the addition of cannon and bells. The piece can also be expanded into a cast-of-thousands spectacular, which includes optional beginning string parts and optional percussion parts. Hundreds of players of all ages have performed this arrangement, and it makes a tremendous impact as a season finale involving all string players in a school or district.…
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1812 Overture
This arrangement can be performed with intermediate string orchestra alone or enhanced with the addition of cannon and bells. The piece can also be expanded into a cast-of-thousands spectacular, which includes optional beginning string parts and optional percussion parts. Hundreds of players of all ages have performed this arrangement, and it makes a tremendous impact as a season finale involving all string players in a school or district.…
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1812 Overture
Tchaikovsky's most frequently performed work is now available in a highly simplified version for young players. An impressive concert finale!…
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1861
1861 is a lyric hymn/fantasia for young concert bands, based on the beautiful 19th century Anglican hymn “Lead Me, Lord” (written in1861 by Charles Sebastian Wesley). The hymn itself features a gorgeous melodic line over biting harmonies and striking counterpoint, and provides the pillars for this work. First is a soloistic treatment, followed with a dramatic full band tutti, and finally a section of evocative humming. Throughout are unique textures and colorful improvisitory accompaniments.…
