Recorded by South Korean rapper Psy, this stylized smash hit has taken pop culture by storm with a viral video (over 500 million views!), TV appearances, parodies, and even flash mobs. Make room for dancing in the aisles!
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Propulsion is the action of driving or pushing forwards. It is the force that thrusts a rocket into space, that propels a runner across the finish line, and that fuels the momentum of a dolphin through the waves. With driving percussion, high-energy rhythms, dynamic melodies and an overall sense of excitement, Propulsion by Robert Buckley moves through different musical moods without ever losing its relentless pulse. A tour-de-force for all members of the band and an exhilarating concert opener! Dur: 3:00
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The turbulence and intensity of a major wind storm is effectively recreated in Richard Saucedo's Of Gale Force Winds. Based around rhythmic figures that create a wind-like effect, and combined with a playful melody, the piece alternates between 6/8 and 9/8 staying rhythmically dynamic throughout. A very brief moment of repose hints at the period of calm that comes in the middle or “eye” of bigger storms. The fury of the storm then returns with darker sonorities and increased energy as this descriptive work comes to an exciting conclusion. Dur: 4:00
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Combining a district-wide extravaganza for players of all levels creates an exciting spectacle for parents, while providing much needed incentives for the younger players. Shorewood Overture is specifically designed to be performed by multi-level bands and, rather than the typical massed band number where everyone plays at once, this ingenious overture allows each level to be featured briefly by itself, along with sections where everyone plays together. In addition, the “Level 3” parts include cues (also in the Level 3 score), which allows the piece to be performed by a single ensemble. Dur: 4:20 Note: Level 2/Level 1 versions are not playable separately
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Using segments from the soundtrack in addition to the familiar hit songs, Stephen Bulla has created a dramatic and exciting medley showcasing the best musical moments from this hit movie. Includes: Frozen Heart, Do You Want to Build a Snowman?, For the First Time in Forever, Epilogue, and of course Let It Go.?
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Imagine a band far off in the distance marching toward you – soft at first, the music becomes louder and louder; the red capes of the band sway in the wind, getting closer and closer. It was this image that inspired Flying Colors. Famed bandmaster Arthur Delamont always programmed a march in his concerts, and the hallmark of his band was their red capes. The work begins very softly with a distant snare drum beat. The trumpets enter quietly with the melody, and with each new melodic entry the music grows and intensifies to a roaring finish. This is a fresh new take on a march, and is sure to please players and audiences alike! Flying Colors is the third movement of A Tribute to Arthur Delamont and was commissioned by the West Vancouver Youth Band. Dur: 3:10
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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. Hazo's background as a music educator is evident in 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 sound mature, and mature bands will be breathtaking. Dur: 4:35
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Featuring classic patriotic melodies spanning the history of our great nation, here is a stirring medley for mature bands. John Wasson effectively uses unique treatments and scoring devices blended with seamless transitions in creating this impressive work for the concert stage. Includes Columbia, The Gem of the Ocean; Chester; Yankee Doodle; America, The Beautiful; and My Country, 'Tis of Thee. Dur: 5:45
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Pensive and emotional, the unusual, textural music of MOMENT offers reflection and stillness in an often frenetic world. Repeating notes and haunting, lyrical lines give musicians the opportunity to explore expression through subtlety. Evocative sounds conjure fleeting, contrasting images, as the wind band creates a seamless fabric woven from the union of their instruments, their chant-like voices, and the ghostly echoes of a wistful accompaniment soundtrack. What are the moments that have moved you?
To perform the piece, you'll need an audio system capable of playing the prerecorded audio tracks from a laptop computer via a small digital audio interface connected to an audio mixer. Download information is provided in the printed piece.
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Deep Dish is an engaging new piece for band inspired by the quintessential pizza in Chicago, from where composer James M. Stephenson hails. Deep Dish serves up a bluesy feel with challenging chromatic passages and saucy harmonies, and gives students the opportunity to create their own percussive sounds with kitchen utensils. A free downloadable interdisciplinary curriculum for teaching Deep Dish is available at https://composersforum.org/bq-compositions/deep-dish/. Learn more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ComposersForum/search?query=stephenson+
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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Composed the same year as Dvorák's Slavonic Dances, the Serenade for Winds is also nationalistic in style, reflecting the melodic and rhythmic elements of traditional Czech folk music. This adaptation for band is based on the first movement and showcases exquisite orchestration and a dignified martial flavor. Dur: 3:45
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With its heartfelt message and appealing gospel flavor, Oscar Peterson's Hymn to Freedom has been embraced by choirs throughout the world. This band arrangement matches the classic version arranged by Paul Read and can be performed as a stand-alone band piece or combined with the choir for an impressive music department finale.
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Recorded by the Edgar Winter Group in 1973, here is a classic rock tune that has stood the test of time! Paul Murtha's solid arrangement for concert band skillfully preserves the distinctive riffs and driving energy of the original.
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Recorded by Ed Sheeran, this popular hit features a rhythmic pulse and catchy melodies. This energetic version for concert band makes effective use of the percussion section as well as terrific scoring for the entire ensemble.
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| List | $70.00 |