Developing Band Series
Grade 1 - 1 1/2 Concert Band Music
- Playable with 1 flute, 2 clarinets, 1 alto sax, 2 cornets/trumpets,
1 bass line instrument and percussion, up to full band.
- 2nd clarinet stays below the break.
- Optional F Horn and Tenor Saxophone parts in their best written
range.
- Bell part for teaching melodic percussion.
- 64 individual parts included in each set.
NEW MUSIC for 2006
PINNACLE OVERTURE 
– Anne McGinty.
A highly rhythmic theme contrasted with a lyrical second theme,
this piece is a solid choice for contest or concert. Pinnacle,
meaning both lofty peak or spire and the highest point of development
and achievement, will take your band to new heights! [ca. 2:24]
Q882261 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882262 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
HERITAGE DAYS (Concert March) 
– John Edmondson.
Commissioned to commemorate an annual event in historic Rogersville,
Tennessee, this is Edmondson at his best. The simple, yet stirring,
march melody builds from beginning to end, and it will showcase
your band in any performance situation. Don't miss it! [ca. 1:36]
Q882255 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882256 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
A SHAKER TRILOGY 
– arr. Anne McGinty.
A new and fresh McGinty treatment of "Simple Gifts," originally
known as "Shaker Allegro", is included in this delightful medley
of Shaker songs dating back to the early 1800s. This trilogy also
features "The Happy Journey" and "I Will Bow And Be Simple." Educational,
multicultural and very musical! [ca. 2:30]
Q882263 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882264 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
JAZZ INTERLUDE 
– John Edmondson.
No one writes easy jazz tunes better than this composer/arranger,
and this is one of his all-time best! Everyone gets a chance to
play both of the tunes that fit together so well in this clever
easy swing chart. Spice up your next concert with this intriguing
change of pace! [ca. 2:30]
Q882257 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882258 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
A CHRISTMAS PLAINSONG: EMMANUEL 
– arr. Anne McGinty.
Dating back to the 15th century, we know this song as O Come, O
Come Emmanuel. Incorporating the free form of the original version
while adding colorful counter themes, this piece offers your band
an excellent opportunity to work on style, legato tonguing, breath
support and balance early in the school year. A lovely musical
contrast for your holiday concert! [ca. 3:43]
Q882253 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882254 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
LA DANZA 
– John Edmondson.
Your percussion will have a great time learning all the Latin percussion
instruments on this exciting original work. Everyone gets to learn
simple syncopations and has a shot at the lilting melody and its
countermelody. Here is a multi-cultural gem that will please everyone!
[ca. 2:01]
Q882259 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882260 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
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