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MARCH BRAVISSIMO  
– John Edmondson.
This composer's best known marches, like Normandy Beach, Omaha
Beach, Winchester March and others, are based on one simple yet
tuneful theme, and this is his best example at an easier level.
This will surely please adjudicators and audiences alike! [1:35]
Q882247 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882248 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
MARCH CONCORD
– John Edmondson.
In the spirit of Lexington March and Valley Forge March, this well designed work
features almost every instrumental section on the melody at some point. This
march will put your band in the best light possible in concert perfomance or
as your festival warm up number. 1:35
Q882223 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882224 - Extra Full Score - $5.00
MARCH FOR CHRISTMAS
– John Edmondson.
This writer of fine marches for young bands has done it again with
a quodlibet using Jingle Bells as a descant to an exciting original
march tune. A great holiday opener! [ca. 2:35]
Individual Sets are no longer available.
Q882010 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 4
MARCH OF THE PATRIOTS
– John Edmondson.
This tribute to the founders of our great country employs suggestions
and hints of familiar patriotic songs, including The Marines Hymn,
America The Beautiful and You're A Grand Old Flag, with a moving,
original trio strain. Make a dramatic impression with this one!
[ca. 2:18]
Individual Sets are no longer available.
Q882150 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
MARCH ON A WELSH AIR
– arr. Edmondson.
Men Of Harlech, one of the best known march tunes of all time,
is the basis for this eminently playable setting for developing
band. Everyone is highlighted — especially the flutes on
a special obbligato on the final chorus. [ca. 2:20]
Q882067 - Set with Score - $26.00
Q882068 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 2
MAY RIVER MARCH
– John Edmondson.
The teaching possibilities in this spirited march are amazing —
chromatics, easy syncopation, tempo changes, dynamic contrasts
and varied articulations. Students will be eager to work on this
appealing march because it is fun and challenging. Named for the
river that runs through Bluffton, South Carolina, this march is
the ideal choice for contest, festival or concert. [ca. 1:45]
Q882233 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882234 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
A MIGHTY FORTRESS
– arr. Edmondson.
This unique treatment of the famous hymn by Martin Luther was
commissioned to honor retiring band director and long-time friend
of the composer, Timothy K. Adams of Covington, Georgia. A moving
traditional setting is followed by a reharmonized version with
more contemporary sonorities, instrumental colors and textures.
Here is excellent training and program material in a practical
and pleasant setting. [ca. 2:25]
Q882235 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882236 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
MIRACLE AT DUNKIRK (CONCERT MARCH)
– John Edmondson
Dedicated to the miraculous evacuation of over 300,000 British troops from the beaches at Dunkirk in June 1940, this moving march uses parallel minor and major themes to depict the contrasting scenes – dire peril followed by redemption. Try the interdisciplinary approach – teach some history through music!
Q882277- Set with Score - $45.00
Q882278 - Extra Full Score - $6.00
A MORAVIAN HYMN SETTING
– Arr. John Edmondson
This arrangement of perhaps the best known and best loved Moravian hymn is Edmondson at his best. Style variation and unusual harmonization are respectfully used in this twelve-measure melody to offer a reverent setting of this simple hymn tune. Here is the perfect change of pace!
Q882279 - Set with Score - $45.00
Q882280 - Extra Full Score - $6.00
MORNING HAS BROKEN
– arr. John Edmondson.
This old Gaelic melody was popularized by Cat Stevens in the
1970s, but has also become a favorite hymn tune among Christian
churchgoers. The theme is stated twice in contrasting instrumental
colors and different key centers, with interesting contrapuntal
lines tying the lovely whole together. Here is a great change of
pace for any program! [2:30]
Q882249 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882250 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
NAME THOSE CLASSICS
– arr. McGinty
16 famous orchestral pieces, 11 different composers! This introduction
to the classics skips from one century to another with no change
in tempo. How many can you name? [ca. 2:12]
Q882135 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882136 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
A NAUTICAL NARRATIVE
– arr. Edmondson.
Here is a unique treatment of three familiar rowing songs that
is guaranteed to generate applause! Lightly Row, Row Row Row Your
Boat and Michael Row Your Boat Ashore (in the rock style of "Stand By
Me") as only this arranger can do them. A great encore choice!
[ca. 2:15]
Q882069 - Set with Score - $26.00
Q882070 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 2
NEON
– Anne McGinty.
The composer captures the visual image of the brilliant colors
associated with a neon sign — OPEN - OPEN — and fashions them into a fanciful piece that will
bring out the musical best in your band. The click of the claves turns the light
on and off, and there is even a blinking neon light in this very creative and
colorful composition. [2:30]
Q882251 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882252 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
O CHRISTMAS CAROLS
– arr. John Edmondson.
O Come All Ye Faithful, O Come O Come Emmanuel, O Little Town
Of Bethlehem and O Christmas Tree make up this cleverly constructed
medley of well known Christmas carols whose titles begin with 'O'.
The variety of styles, changes in time signatures and dynamics
offer plenty of teaching material in a practical and pleasing setting.
Perfect for that holiday concert! [ca. 2:30]
Q882237 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882238 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
ON YONDER HILL
– Arr. Anne McGinty
This gorgeous arrangement of three folk songs - Shule Aroon, Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier, and Shule Agra - provides an excellent musical opportunity to gain proficiency in the minor keys as well as to help develop your band's style and lyrical capabilities. A very lovely setting of three related folk songs!
Q882281 - Set with Score - $45.00
Q882282 - Extra Full Score - $6.00
PELL'S POINT
– Anne McGinty.
This dramatic and expressive overture is built on the interval
of the third and its inversion, the sixth. This piece has it all
— accents, independent entrances, interval training and contrasting
styles. A great teaching piece for young musicians! Intensely exciting!
[2:15]
Q882209 Set with Score $35.00
Q882210 Extra Conductor $4.00
PHOENIX OVERTURE
– Anne McGinty.
One of this composer's most exciting and appealing works, this
is a new version of her first composition for concert band, "Encomium," in
an easier setting that any band can play with great success. The
long, lyrical melodies are unchanged from the original, and like
the legendary bird for which it is named, the music rises again
to delight your band! [ca. 2:30]
Q882197 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882198 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
PYRAMID POWER POLKA
– John Edmondson.
There is nothing mystical about the power of the musical pyramids
in this ingenious original polka. Here is the perfect way to teach
everyone easy pyramids of all kinds and have fun doing it!
[ca. 2:00]
Q882071 - Set with Score - $26.00
Q882072 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 2
QUINTESSENCE
– Anne McGinty
A contemporary masterpiece from this well respected composer! Based on the perfect fifth, the octave plus the fifth and stacked fifths, this rhythmic composition has high energy from beginning to end. A very musical way for your band to improve counting skills and impress your audience with its musical precision!
Q882283 - Set with Score - $45.00
Q882284 - Extra Full Score - $6.00
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