Developing Band Series

Grade 1 - 1 1/2 Concert Band Music


RAINBOW BRIDGE Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– Anne McGinty.

Just this side of heaven is a place called the Rainbow Bridge, where pets go after they die to await the joyous reunion with their devoted human companions. The music expresses emotions when words are difficult to speak as it reflects upon the journey across the bridge, the antics and fun shared with our pets, and a final farewell. It is the composer's hope that students of all ages will be able to musically say good-bye and share their pet's safe journey across the bridge. [ca. 3:45]
Q882163 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882164 - Extra Conductor - $3.50

THE RED BALLOON Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– Anne McGinty.

Inspired by a painting the composer once saw of an old man with a small child holding a red balloon, this descriptive piece is both evocative and moving. The music depicts the balloon floating in air - a truly original and creative contribution to the literature for this level. [ca. 2:30]
Q882119 - Set with Score - $35.00
Q882120 - Extra Conductor - $3.50

RED ROCK CANYON Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– Anne McGinty.

Descriptive pieces foryoung bands are this composer's forte, and she demonstrates her skill again with this vivid piece. Angular syncopated themes, dramatic dynamic contrasts, and a gorgeous slow section - all with lots of percussion color - perfectly depict the landscape that inspired this piece. Audiences and adjudicators will definitely be impressed! [2:35]
Q882211 - Set with Score - $35.00
Q882212 - Extra Full Score - $4.00

A RENAISSANCE FAIR Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– arr. McGinty.

An Irish lament and a dance in duple time introduce your students to the musical styles and harmonies of the 15th-16th centuries. Dotted rhythms, legato phrasing, and rhythmic coloration in the percussion section give you a lot to teach. [ca. 2:25]
Q882165 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882166 - Extra Conductor - $3.50

ROMAN FESTIVAL OVERTURE Audio Clip
– John Edmondson.

This unique composition for very young band invokes the times and moods of ancient Rome with the use of quartal chords, simple triplet figures and unrelated major-minor triadic harmony. Don't miss this one! [ca. 2:00]
Q882121 - Set with Score - $28.00
Q882122 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
Included in Developing Band Book 3

RUSSIAN FOLK FANTASY Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– arr. McGinty.

Three traditional Russian folk songs - Troika Rushing, Down Along The Mother Volga and Kalinka - feature both the lyricism and expression of emotions associated with Russian folk music. Ending with a rambunctious accelerando, this multi-cultural music will capture the fantasy of your students and audience! [ca. 2:35]
Q882187 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882188 - Extra Conductor - $3.50

SAINT NICK'S MARCH Audio Clip
– John Edmondson.

A great Edmondson march tune becomes the accompaniment to a stately Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. If you liked March For Christmas, you'll love this! [ca. 2:35]
Individual Sets are no longer available.
Q882046 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 4

SAINTS VARIANTS Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– arr. Edmondson.

After a stirring hymn-like introduction, the saints march in again, but in three different styles - rock, march and the more traditional gospel swing treatment. This one is really easy, and you can have fun while still teaching inportant musical concepts to your young players. Don't miss this one. 2:10
Q882225 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882226 - Extra Full Score - $5.00

SAXOPHONIC BOOGIE Audio Clip
– John Edmondson.

Overrun with saxophones? Here is the perfect showcase for them! Playable with two altos or two altos and tenor or three altos, this will really bring down the house! [ca. 2:00]
Individual Sets are no longer available.
Q882048 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 2

SCARBOROUGH FAIR Audio Clip
– arr. McGinty.

A unique and hauntingly beautiful setting of the familiar folk song which features a dramatic middle section. [ca. 2:15]
Individual Sets are no longer available.
Q882012 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 1

SCOTTISH FOLK FANTASY Audio Clip
– arr. McGinty.

Kelvin Grove, Henry Martin, and the Cockle Gatherer, plus some other bonnie musical tidbits, make up this strikingly creative arrangement. And every section has a featured spot - even the bass clef instruments! [ca. 2:10]
Q882073 - Set with Score - $26.00
Q882074 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 2

THE SCREAMING EAGLES (Concert March) Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– John Edmondson.

Bearing the nickname of the 101st Airborne Division, this easy 6/8 march, with its memorable tune and easy rhythms, is the ideal piece for developing this important style. [ca. 1:40]
Q882123 - Set with Score - $28.00
Q882124 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 3

SEA SONG FANTASY Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– arr. McGinty.

This seafaring medley features A Capital Ship, Botany Bay and What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor, displaying the consummate arranging skills of this talented writer. For the thousands who enjoyed her Sea Song Trilogy, this one is even better! [ca. 2:35]
Individual Sets are no longer available.
Q882138 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 5

SERENADE FOR SOLO CLARINET AND BAND audio availble for this title
– John Edmondson

Written to honor Anthony Gigliotti of the Philadelphia Orchestra, this moderately challenging grade 1.5 solo with easy band accompaniment fills a great need in the young band literature, and it offers a chance for your best clarinet player to shine. An easy rehearsal piano part is provided to save preparation time.
Q882285 - Set with Score - $55.00
Q882286 - Extra Full Score - $6.00

SQ882285 - CLARINET SOLO WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT (both parts are included in the full set) - $8.00

A SHAKER TRILOGY Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– arr. Anne McGinty.

A new and fresh McGinty treatment of "Simple Gifts," originally known as "Shaker Allegro", is included in this delightful medley of Shaker songs dating back to the early 1800s. This trilogy also features "The Happy Journey" and "I Will Bow And Be Simple." Educational, multicultural and very musical! [ca. 2:30]
Q882263 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882264 - Extra Conductor - $5.00

THE SHOWSTOPPER Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– John Edmondson.

Stop the music! But not until you've played this delightful Broadway swing-jazz style production number! Interesting harmonies, colorful scoring and sophisticated instrumental textures (even a little stop time!) make this the perfect concert closer! [2:50]
Q882213 - Set with Score - $35.00
Q882214 - Extra Full Score - $4.00

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

In ABA form with an introductory and closing fanfare, this dramatic overture features a variety of instrumental textures in an easy setting. [ca. 3:00]
Q882013 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882014 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 1

SONG OF THE FLUTE Audio Clip
– Anne McGinty.

Based on a Hungarian folk song from Bartok's "For Children" collection, this is not a flute feature but it does offer the young band a sample of this folk style and provides an excellent study in duple-triple. [ca. 2:15]
Q882033 - Set with Score - $24.00
Q882034 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 1

SONGS OF THE EMERALD ISLE Audio Clip
– arr. McGinty.

Based on three Irish folk songs - The Wearing Of The Green, Shule Aroon and Whack Fol The Diddle - this well-paced arrangement will enhance any concert. [ca. 2:10]
Q882049 - Set with Score - $26.00
Q882050 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 2

SONGS OF THE NEW WORLD Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– arr. McGinty.

An Eskimo Lullaby (Canada), Simple Gifts (United States) and La Raspa (Mexico) are used in this arrangement depicting the varied musical heritage of these three North American countries. A creative way to teach lyrical, singing style as well as cultural diversity. [ca. 2:44]
Q882151 - Set with Score - $30.00
Q882152 - Extra Conductor - $3.50

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

Based on the old southern hymn from the mid 1800s, "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need," this dramatic and creative setting will be an inspiring teaching piece for phrasing as well as style. Delightful! [ca. 3:45]
Q882199 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882200 - Extra Conductor - $3.50

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

A powerful intervallic motif with syncopated rhythmic punctuations is developed throughout this skillfully constructed piece. Different articulation styles, a varied palette of instrumental colors, and a wide range of dynamic levels add to the energy of the music. [ca. 2:30]
Q882167 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882168 - Extra Conductor - $3.50

SUSSEX CAROL audio availble for this title
– Arr. Anne McGinty

This traditional English carol named after the region where it was collected and documented by Ralph Vaughan Williams, is in a flowing 6/8 and has that special McGinty touch, including a simple but elegant intro, an original bridge section and colorful settings of the carol. Your band will sound very mature – the perfect contrast for your holiday concert.
Q882287 - Set with Score - $45.00
Q882288 - Extra Full Score - $6.00

SWING LOW, SWEET CLARINETS Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– arr. Edmondson.

What a great idea! Here is a teaching piece that will spur on your clarinets as they are prominently featured on the tune and countermelodies, but everyone learns the swing style and has a great time! No special staging is required, but a bow at the end would be nice! [ca. 3:00]
Q882201 - Set with Score - $35.00
Q882202 - Extra Conductor - $3.50

SWINGLE BELLS Audio Clip  Sample page from Score
– arr. Edmondson.

Set a goal to teach swing style by Christmas concert time, and this is the perfect chart to accomplish it! A clever twist to a traditional holiday favorite by the master of swing style for this level. [ca. 2:10]
Q882169 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q882170 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Developing Band Book 4

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