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ACTIUM 
– Anne McGinty.
No one constructs a brilliant contemporary composition for this level
better than this highly creative writer. An outstanding contest-festival
selection by the writer of Charterpoint. [ca. 2:08]
Individual sets are no longer available.
Q882038 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
Included in Developing Band Book 2
AIN'T WE GOT FUN 
– arr. Edmondson.
This rollicking favorite from the 1920s is a charming program selection
as well as a great way to work on staccato and dynamic contrasts.
[ca. 2:25]
Q882173 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882174 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
ALDEN BRIDGE OVERTURE
– Anne McGinty.
Bold brass, syncopation and surprise harmonies set the tone for
this dramatic overture. Accents, marcato and staccato articulations
in the Allegro section contrast with the lyrical writing in the
middle section. You know it will sound great! [ca. 2:30]
Q882175 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882176 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
ALL THE PRETTY LITTLE HORSES
– arr. McGinty.
This delicate folk lullaby, introduced by a plaintive original
melody in the first clarinet, is one of this arranger's most intriguing
works for band. The addition of linear, moving lines and impressionistic
harmonies add color and style to this creative arrangement. [ca.
2:30]
Q882189 - Set with Score - $35.00
Q882190 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
AN AMERICAN MARCH
– John Edmondson.
Everyone's favorite march composer has written another winner! This
march uses America The Beautiful as the interlude and is perfect
for teaching rhythmic accuracy, tone production and the march style.
An ideal encore selection or a great opener for any concert, contest
or festival! [2:00]
Q882205 - Set with Score - $35.00
Q882206 - Extra Full Score - $4.00
AND ALL THAT JAZZ
John Edmondson.
Here is a toe-tapping, crowd-pleasing swing original that works
great as an introduction to the jazz idiom. If you liked Jazz Chaconne,
you'll love this! [ca. 2:25]
Individual sets are no longer available.
Q882078 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
ANTHEM
– John Edmondson.
Written as a tribute to the memory of Frank Erickson, this heartfelt
piece reflects some of the influences Mr. Erickson had on the composer
— his strong sense of melody, form, style and instrumental
coloring. [ca. 2:45]
Q882177 - Set with Score - $35.00
Q882178 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
APPALACHIAN FOLK FANTASY
– arr. Anne McGinty.
This hauntingly beautiful, yet simple, fantasy is based on the folk song, "Poor
Wayfaring Stranger." Every section is featured on the melody, including
the bass instruments. The creativity of this arrangement, with interwoven lines
and colorful textures, will make this piece a stylish addition to your next concert!
[ca. 3:30]
Q882241 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882242 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
ARLINGTON OVERTURE
– Anne McGinty.
Here is Anne McGinty at her best! Memorable melodies, driving rhythms
and varied instrumental color combinations are all evident in this
very accessible piece. [ca. 2:22]
Q882039 - Set with Score - $26.00
Q882040 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
Included in Developing Band Book 2
ARMSTRONG'S MARCH
– Anne McGinty.
This is a musical description of Colonel John Armstrong's march
in 1756 through the Allegheny Mountains of Western Pennsylvania
to avenge the atrocities at Fort Granville by the Delaware Indians
against the English - Settlers. Although not a traditional march,
the tempo remains steady and the use of rudimental-style drums
adds great drama. [ca. 2:55]
Q882141 - Set with Score - $30.00
Q882142 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
BACH: BIST DU BEI MIR
– arr. McGinty.
Here is one of Bach's most beautiful chorales skillfully arranged
to be well within the playing capabilities of second-year performers.
[ca. 2:00]
Individual sets are no longer available.
Q882018 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
Included in Developing Band Book 2
BACH: CHORALE AND VARIATION
– arr. McGinty.
Based on a 15th century Latin hymn, this piece provides excellent
teaching material, especially independent counting skills and phrasing.
As with her other popular Bach chorales in this series, this too
is an authentic transcription, musically challenging but very playable.
[ca. 2:00]
Q882125 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882126 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
BACH: THREE CHORALES
– arr. McGinty.
This, the third in a series of distinguished Bach/McGinty works,
features Songs Of Thankfulness And Praise, Sleepers Wake and How
Brightly Shines The Morning Star. [ca. 3:20]
Q882079 - Set with Score - $28.00
Q882080 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
BACH: TWO JOYOUS CHORALES
– arr. McGinty.
Two of this Baroque composer's best chorales - Break Forth, O Beauteous
Heavenly Light and In Dulci Jubilo - are skillfully arranged for
second-year players. Suitable for Christmas or anytime! [ca. 2:05]
Q882041 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882042 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
BACH: TWO PRELUDES
– arr. McGinty.
From Bach's first master period, these two preludes, originally
written for organ, are in contrasting keys and epitomize the pure
and balanced tonal structure of the Baroque period. Independent
counting, legato phrasing, breath control, voice leading and counterpoint
all provide a beneficial musical experience for young instrumentalists.
[ca. 2:35]
Q882157 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882158 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
BARTOK: FOLK TRILOGY
– arr. McGinty.
Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly collected over 9,000 folk songs in
their travels through Hungary, Romania and the Slavonic countries,
and these three are adapted superbly by this skillful writer. [ca.
2:12]
Q882093 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882094 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 3
BEALE STREET STRUT
– John Edmondson.
Known for his great jazz works at this level, this composer has
scored again with a straight-ahead dixieland chart, featuring tailgate
trombone effects and clever percussion or optional drum set. [ca.
2:10]
Individual Sets are no longer available.
Q882058 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 2
BELLS AND WHISTLES
– John Edmondson.
This sparkling, tuneful original features (you guessed it) bells
and whistling! Don't miss this light program selection that is
fun to play and always brings down the house. [ca. 2:00]
Q882081 - Set with Score - $28.00
Q882082 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 3
BUMBLEBEE BLUES
– John Edmondson.
Everyone learns the chromatic scale, the audience grooves on the
driving rock beat, and the conductor directs with a fly swatter.
The perfect encore! [ca. 2:25]
Individual Sets are no longer available.
Q882020 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included
in Developing Band Book 1
BUNKER HILL MARCH
– John Edmondson.
An original march that uses the pre-Revolutionary War song "Bunker
Hill" as the trio theme in a chorale-like setting, this is the
perfect concert or festival opener! [ca. 1:52]
Q882159 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882160 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
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