This wonderful ballad from Sondheim's A Little Night Music has been recorded by countless artists and enjoys an enduring popularity with all audiences. Available once again, here is the classic arrangement for band by Frank Cofield.
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George Harrison's most successful contribution to the Beatles catalog is no doubt this familiar iconic ballad. Paul Murtha's setting for band features alto sax on the melody, followed by the low brass, and a light swing style treatment of the bridge section. Scored with nice variety throughout, this offers a welcome change of pace number for any concert.
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Hal Leonard welcomes James Beckel to the catalog wtih this impressive piece for band. Originally scored for full orchestra and programmed by some of the country's finest orchestras, Beckel's exciting work depicts the spirit, the pride, and the hopes of Americans everywhere.
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America's most beloved songwriter is showcased in this outstanding medley for symphonic band. John Higgins has selected some of Berlin's greatest melodies and given each a refreshing touch in his own skillful style. Includes: Puttin' On The Ritz, Cheek To Cheek, Shaking The Blues Away, Steppin' Out With My Baby, and There's No Business Like Show Business.
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| List | $80.00 |
Here's a delightful collection of some of the most memorable icons of the fabulous Big Band era. John Higgins' arrangement weaves through great musical memories, each closely identified with a legendary artist and the unique sound of his band. Includes: Peanut Vendor (Stan Kenton), Caravan (Duke Ellington), Woodchopper's Ball (Woody Herman), and Leap Frog (Les Brown).
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Written in 1987 as the accompaniment to New England Time Capsule, an Omnimax travelogue, and recently recorded by the Boston Pops, this three minute concert work adapts wonderfully for band. With true Williams craftmanship, it features brassy fanfares and a rich, sonorous hymn, all based on the same melodic intervals. John Williams' brilliant orchestration is successfully captured, making this a superb concert opener for bands.
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Libby Larsen used three inspirations from her life to write Hambone. First, she was inspired by early rock 'n roll rhythms, particularly those written by Bo Diddley, from her high school days when she had her own rock band. The second inspiration is the African-American tradition of hamboning – clapping and slapping to create fun, new rhythms, and finally the melodies of the traditional cakewalk, reminiscent of Debussy's “Golliwog's Cakewalk.” The curriculum explores all three of these inspirations with various musical and visual examples, and explains African American oral traditions, linking this piece to places all over the world, from Ghana and the Ivory Coast to Paris, France. A free downloadable interdisciplinary curriculum for teaching Hambone is available at www.BandQuest.org.
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BandQuest®, an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for band, is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series was started as a response to feedback from music educators that there is a pressing need for new, fresh band music. The heart of this program is new works written by a diverse group of leading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. Every BandQuest project includes a residency component in which the composer works collaboratively with a middle school as they create their new piece. Many BandQuest pieces are accompanied by an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to assist students as they learn the music and to integrate each piece with non-music studies. Visit www.bandquest.org to learn more about this innovative series, and email bandquest@composersforum.org to request a free downloadable audio catalog.
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With a touch of high country ruggedness and Appalachian charm, this original overture by Paul Murtha is an excellent choice for contest or concert programming. A single catchy melody is woven throughout the work in a variety of styles and settings. From the joyous opening and clarinet statement to the tender slower sections to the blazing full band passages, this work packs plenty of variety into a very effective setting.
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From the Broadway show Wonderful Town comes this entertaining and witty production number from the legendary Leonard Bernstein. As the title implies, this “rag” finds its way into some curious melodic entanglements, as well as unexpected rhythmic twists and turns as only maestro Bernstein can conjure up. A delightful number for any occasion! (3:00)
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For the second year in a row, composer Steven Bryant took home top prize in the prestigious NBA/Revelli Composition Contest. The winner for 2008, Suite Dreams, draws primarily from the inverted chaconne melody in Holst's First Suite in E-Flat, recasting it in a dreamlike atmosphere, almost as if (sometimes warped) memories of the original are drifting across the stage. Dur: 8:45 (Grade 5)
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