Young Band Series - Grade 2 - 2+

Program selections and contest/festival literature.

BELLEAU WOOD (Concert March)
– John Edmondson.
Named for one of the defining battles of WWI, this stirring march features the popular song of that time "Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag (And Smile, Smile, Smile)" as the Trio theme. Quotes from well known George M. Cohan melodies round out the thematic content of this majestic march by the country's leading composer of marches for young band. [2:52]
Q883133 - Set with Score - $50.00
Q883134 - Extra Conductor - $7.00

BRASS TRIUMPHANT (Concert March)
– John Edmondson.
Written to feature the entire brass section of the band and to introduce easy, basic double-tonguing patterns for brass players, this traditional style march is also a great choice for concert or contest! [2:35]
Q883079 - Set with Score - $58.00
Q883080 - Extra Full Score - $6.00

THE BUCKINGHAM BRIGADE
– Percy Hall.
This rousing modern 6/8 march is uniquely American in sound and style. The trio section is constructed in the style of Sousa's "The Thunderer" — trumpets and drums, then added woodwind obbligato, and finally, the low brass. Excellent teaching opportunities! [3:20]
Q883095 - Set with Score - $60.00
Q883096 - Extra Full Score - $6.50

CHANT FANTASTIQUE
– Anne McGinty.
The 13th century Gregorian chant, Dies Irae (Day of Wrath), is the thematic foundation for this intense and moving work. Alternately solemn and expressive and dramatic and explosive, there is only one word to describe it — fantastique! This is a powerful piece that features every section of the band. [5:00]
Q883135 - Set with Score - $55.00
Q883136 - Extra Conductor - $7.00

CHORALE: VIGILES ET SANCTI
– arr. John Edmondson.
Based on The Battle Hymn Of The Based on a 17th Century German Chorale (Ye Watchers And Ye Holy Ones), this unusual arrangement opens with canonic brass, moves to a subdued woodwind choir setting and closes with full band in antiphonal brass and woodwind choirs. Ideal warm-up selection for contests and festivals. [ca. 3:30]
Q883003 - Set with Score - $30.00
Q883004 - Extra Full Score - $6.00

A CHRISTMAS FINALE
– arr. John Edmondson.
Here is the final word in closers for Christmas concerts — a happy upbeat holiday setting of Deck The Hall (juxtaposed over Good King Wenceslas), a canonic treatment of Jingle Bells, a swing style rendition of Up On The Housetop, (a la The Pink Panther) and a rousing march version of We Wish You A Merry Christmas! [3:15]
Q883027 - Set with Score - $52.00
Q883028 - Extra Full Score - $6.50

A CHRISTMAS INTERLUDE
– arr. John Edmondson.
If you liked Christmas Finale, you'll love this vibrant new arrangement which opens with Hark The Herald Angles Sing, moves to a lilting treatment of The Twelve Days Of Christmas, a movingly beautiful Away In A Manger, a swinging Jolly Old Saint Nicholas and a Mickey Mouse Club styled Jingle Bells. Your audience will absolutely love this Christmas treat! [3:35]
Q883137 - Set with Score - $60.00
Q883138 - Extra Conductor - $7.00

CYCLORAMA
– Anne McGinty.
Beautifully melodic, this well-crafted composition runs the gamut from dramatic and ceremonial to gently drifting down a river to a wild ride in an amusement park. This is the ideal piece to showcase the contrasting colors as well as the musicality of your young concert band! [ca. 4:35]
Q883113 - Set with Score - $60.00
Q883114 - Extra Full Score - $7.00

DARK OF THE MOON
– Anne McGinty.
This evocative work was inspired by a character in ancient Greek mythology, Hecate, Goddess of the Dark Of The Moon. Even mature bands will welcome this provocative piece, with its lyrical style and varied instrumental colors. [ca. 4:25]
Q883039 - Set with Score - $38.00
Q883040 - Extra Full Score - $6.00

DEBUSSY: GIRL WITH THE FLAXEN HAIR
– arr. Douglas Akey.
From the first book of "Preludes," here is an excellent opportunity to develop expressive playing in a rubato style. The arranger has used interesting colors and textures, yet the piece is eminently playable at this grade level. Here is a great introduction to Impressionism! [ca. 2:20]
Q883081 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q883082 - Extra Full Score - $5.00

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