Developing Band Series

Grade 1 - 1 1/2 Concert Band Music


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

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