Developing Band Series

Grade 1 - 1 1/2 Concert Band Music


BACH: TWO JOYOUS CHORALES Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– 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 Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– 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 Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– 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 Audio Clip
– 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 Audio Clip
– 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 Audio Clip
– 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 Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– 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

CANADIAN FOLK FANTASY Audio Clip
– arr. McGinty.

This moving arrangement features Alouette!, Land Of The Silver Birch, Brave Wolfe, and The Jones Boys in a well-paced tribute to the folk music of Canada. [ca. 2:40]
Individual sets are no longer available.
Q882084 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 3

CANAL STREET CLAMBAKE Audio Clip
– John Edmondson.

An optional built-in dixieland combo is featured in this rollicking crowd-pleaser. Great fun for players and listeners! [ca. 2:30]
Q882021 - Set with Score - $26.00
Q882022 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 1

CASTLE HILL OVERTURE Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– Anne McGinty

This highly regarded composer has written a very appealing and accessible work that is perfect for contest, festival or concert. [ca. 2:20]
Q882085 - Set with Score - $35.00
Q882086 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 3

CHARTERPOINT Audio Clip
– Anne McGinty.

Based on a three-note motif, this exciting piece features rhythmic, harmonic and textural variety within limited technical parameters. [ca. 2:00]
Individual Sets are no longer available.
Q882002 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 1

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