Developing Band Series

Grade 1 - 1 1/2 Concert Band Music


GENERAL GREENE (Concert March) Audio Clip
– John Edmondson.

This exhilarating march, named for George Washington's second-in-command during the Revolutionary War, is an inspired work that never fails to thrill audiences! [ca. 1:45]
Individual Sets are no longer available.
Q882088 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 3

GENESIS Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– Anne McGinty.

an original composition with a contemporary flair, this piece will get your nexr concert off to a powerful start! Colors, textures and stylisitc changes are this composer's forte, and this piece is the perfect musicalshowcase for yur developing band! 2:25
Q882221 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882222 - Extra Full Score - $5.00

THE GOLD MEDALLION (Concert March) Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– John Edmondson.

This traditional style march features a strong melodic line, the complete march form and solid rhythms. Perfect for concert or contest! [ca. 2:20]
Q882129 - Set with Score - $28.00
Q882130 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 5

GREEK FOLK TRILOGY Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– arr. Anne McGinty.

Opa! Opa! This rousing arrangement has it all! These three authentic Greek folk songs feature exotic melodies, extreme dynamic contrasts, a chance to learn playing afterbeats, and lyrical, expressive sections. This is the perfect piece to encourage cross curriculum studies as music was and is an important aspect of the Greek culture. [ca. 2:05]
Q882243 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882244 - Extra Conductor - $5.00

GREENBRIER MARCH Audio Clip
– John Edmondson.

This rousing march features a "whistling" second chorus that will surprise and delight any audience. [ca. 2:00]
Individual Sets are no longer available.
Q882008 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 1

GREEN MOUNTAIN RHAPSODY Audio Clip
– Anne McGinty.

This highly regarded composer has the unique ability to paint a musical image for young players and stay within the framework of their limited skills. The grandeur and serenity of Vermont's Green Mountains are evoked in this special work by this talented writer. [ca. 2:25]
Q882061 - Set with Score - $26.00
Q882062 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 2

HARROWGATE FESTIVAL Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– John Edmondson.

Evoking a musical portrait of the spirit and countryside of England, this dramatic composition will impress both audiences and adjudicators. [ca. 2:40]
Q882025 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882026 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 1

HERITAGE DAYS (Concert March) Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– 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

HOLIDAY GREETINGS Audio Clip
– arr. McGinty.

The amount of Christmas cheer packed into this sparkling arrangement is unbelievable! Players and audiences will all enjoy this well designed montage of Deck The Hall, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, We Wish You A Merry Christmas and Jingle Bells. [ca. 2:05]
Individual sets are no longer available.
Q882064 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 4

HOOSIER PRIDE (Concert March) Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– John Edmondson.

This original march, with brief quotes from "On The Banks Of The Wabash" and "(Back Home Again) In Indiana," will brighten any festival or concert. Definitely one of Edmondson's best. [ca. 1:52]
Q882183 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882184 - Extra Conductor - $3.50

HUNTER'S RIDGE Audio Clip
– Jared Spears.

Varied colors, compelling rhythms and well developed themes highlight this exciting work. Here is a significant addition to the literature. [ca. 2:40]
Q882089 - Set with Score - $28.00
Q882090 - Extra Conductor - $3.50

THE HURON CAROL Audio Clip
– arr. Edmondson.

An especially sensitive treatment of this beautiful Canadian carol will help convey the mood of the season on your holiday concert. [ca. 3:12]
Individual Sets are no longer available.
Q882028 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 4

A HYMN TRILOGY Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– arr. Edmondson.

How Firm A Foundation (F Major), A Mighty Fortress (Bb Major) and Come, Thou Almighty King (Eb Major) are arranged so that they each may be played separately or together as a medley. Great for warm-ups, too! [ca. 2:20]
Q882115 - Set with Score - $28.00
Q882116 - Extra Conductor - $3.50

IMPERIAL OVERTURE Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– Anne McGinty.

A regal and dramatic composition, based on the intervals of the perfect fourth and perfect fifth, this piece provides the opportunity to teach style as well as interval training. A rhythmic ostinato pattern adds intrigue, as does the hint of a Phrygian scale in the slow section. [ca. 2:30]
Q882145 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882146 - Extra Conductor - $3.50

JAMES RIVER FESTIVAL Audio Clip
– John Edmondson.

This three-section overture features exciting themes, harmonies and instrumental colors that lie extremely well for young players. [ca. 2:30]
Q882101 - Set with Score - $28.00
Q882102 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 3

JAZZ BALLAD Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– John Edmondson.

If Neal Hefti had decided to write "L'il Darlin'" for developing bands, it might have sounded like this! This is a great piece for teaching the laid-back, swing style with jazz chord voicings and progressions. [ca. 3:40]
Q882185 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882186 - Extra Conductor - $3.50

JAZZ CAT Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– John Edmondson.

A swing style original which draws a musical picture of the many moods, from slinky to playful to innocent, of the feline species, with shifts from minor to parallel major and back, with some clever percussion fills. Great fun and a terrific programming idea - pounce on this one! [ca. 2:30]
Q882117 - Set with Score - $35.00
Q882118 - Extra Conductor - $3.50

JAZZ CHACONNE Audio Clip
– John Edmondson.

The composer builds three different jazz melodies above a recurring walking bass, and everyone gets to shine. Great for players and audiences! [ca. 2:50]
Individual sets are no longer available.
Q882044 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 3

JAZZ CLASSIC: BALLIN' THE JACK Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– arr. Edmondson.

Great jazz tunes go on forever, and this is one of the best! The verse is used as contrast to two versions of the familiar chorus and the low winds get their chance at the tune as well. "Swing your foot way 'round then bring it back" - now that's what we call a great jazz classic! [ca. 2:07]
Q882161 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882162 - Extra Conductor - $3.50

JAZZ INTERLUDE Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– 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

JAZZ JUBILEE Audio Clip
– John Edmondson.

This gospel-swing style original is another in a long line of successful jazz pieces specifically designed to teach this idiom to young players. [ca. 2:12]
Individual Sets are no longer available.
Q882104 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 3

JAZZ RAMBLE Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– John Edmondson.

Reminiscent of the early Count Basie big band style, right down to the patented Basie ending, this two-beat swinger will be a great hit with the students and with your audience! [ca. 2:42]
Q882147 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882148 - Extra Conductor - $3.50

KACHINA: CHANT & SPIRIT DANCE Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– Anne McGinty.

This work depicts the supernatural being associated with ancestral spirits, the kachina, from Pueblo Indian culture. Here is a great musical and multicultural teaching piece with intriguing percussion and a plaintive chant that builds to a spirit dance celebrating the kachina's link between gods and mortals. [ca. 2:23]
Q882131 - Set with Score - $35.00
Q882132 - Extra Conductor - $3.50

KINGSPORT OVERTURE Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– John Edmondson.

Here is a melodic overture that depicts the changing colors and seasons in the mountains of Eastern Tennessee. It's very easy and sounds great! [ca. 2:40]
Individual sets are no longer available.
Q882134 - Extra Conductor - $3.50

KIVA: RITUALS AND CEREMONIES Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– Anne McGinty.

Depicting the activities in the Kiva, a circular structure built underground and used by ancient Pueblo Indian families to hold various rituals and ceremonies, this musical and multicultural piece incorporates intriguing and colorful percussion with an intriguing melody. A summer rain song from the Zuni tribe is also included, scored in a clever and unexpected way. This is the perfect piece for your next concert! [2:25]
Q882231 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882232 - Extra Conductor - $5.00

LA DANZA Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– 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

LAVA RIDGE OVERTURE Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– John Edmondson.

Based on an ascending five note motif, this overture is a musical portrait of the area around Santa Clara, Utah, which is rugged desert and mountain terrain. Compelling percussion, a beautiful and tranquil middle section followed by a dramatic recap of the opening, make this the perfect contest-festival offering of the year. [2:20]
Q882245 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882246 - Extra Conductor - $5.00

LEGEND OF THE EAGLE Audio Clip
– Anne McGinty.

The attributes of the eagle — majesty, independence and graceful flight — are musically represented in this thrilling composition by this highly gifted composer. [ca. 2:10]
Q882065 - Set with Score - $28.00
Q882066 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 2

LEXINGTON MARCH Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– John Edmondson.

A tuneful and well-crafted march, such as this, will not only be a welcome program addition, but will also provide great training for standard repertoire. [ca. 2:20]
Q882029 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882030 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 1

A LITTLE CHRISTMAS OVERTURE Audio Clip
– arr. Edmondson.

This perfect holiday program selection includes O Little Town Of Bethlehem, The Friendly Beasts and a closing march treatment of We Wish You A Merry Christmas. [ca. 2:45]
Individual Sets are no longer available.
Q882032 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 4

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