Young Band Series - Grade 2 - 2+
Program selections and contest/festival literature.
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
DEBUSSY: SARABANDE 
– arr. Anne McGinty.
The magic and enchantment of Debussy's harmonic and coloristic
traits, combined with the classical dance form of the Sarabande,
is arranged for contemporary young bands by one of the best. [ca.
4:30]
Q883097 - Set with Score - $45.00
Q883098 - Extra Full Score - $6.00
DEDICATION FOR BAND
– John Edmondson.
This piece features two contrasting but connected sections: a
dignified chorale featuring alternate brass and woodwind choirs
in a legato style followed by a stately, ceremonial march in a
broad marcato style. [3:00]
Q883099 - Set with Score - $45.00
Q883100 - Extra Full Score - $6.00
DELMAR CELEBRATION
– John Edmondson.
Individual Sets are no longer available.
Q883030 - Extra Full Score - $6.50
DIXIELAND ENCORE
– John Edmondson.
Individual Sets are no longer available.
Q883046 - Extra Full Score - $6.00
THE DOUBLE EAGLE (Concert March)
– John Edmondson.
Pure gold! This march is named for the famous and beautiful Double
Eagle twenty dollar gold coin minted between 1850 and 1907. Your
band will want to play this American style march again and again,
and the audience will be whistling the memorable Trio melody as
they leave the concert hall! Another winner from this popular composer
of marches for young band! [2:46]
Q883127 - Set with Score - $50.00
Q883128 - Extra Conductor - $7.00
THE DRAGOON'S FARWELL
– arr. Brant Karick.
Percy Grainger discovered this folk song about a soldier leaving
to go to war, and arranged it for piano. Now this talented young
writer has written his own interpretation of the tune in a Grainger-like
style for concert band. Harmonically rich, melodically fresh, it
will showcase your band's sensitivity. [ca. 3:50]
Q883105 - Set with Score - $45.00
Q883106 - Extra Full Score - $6.00
AN ECHO OF THE INFINITE
– Anne McGinty.
Inspired by a quote from Oliver Wendell Holmes, and based on a
descending six-note scale pattern and an intervallic motif, this
dramatic work uses tone clusters, syncopations and other compositional
devices as well as instrumental color combinations to make it unique
and exciting. [ca. 4:40]
Q883083 - Set with Score - $60.00
Q883084 - Extra Full Score - $6.50
EL ALAMEIN (Concert March)
– John Edmondson.
Individual Sets Are No Longer Available
Q883056 - Extra Full Score - $6.00
ENCANTO OVERTURE
– John Edmondson.
Appealing melodies, lush harmonies and well within the musical
grasp of young players, this is Edmondson at his best. Written
in the traditional fast-slow-fast form, the recapitulation features
a fughetta and stretto based on the main theme. Great teaching
material and great music! [4:55]
Q883091 - Set with Score - $60.00
Q883092 - Extra Full Score - $6.50
ENGLISH FOLK FANTASY
– arr. Anne McGinty
Individual Sets are no longer available.
Q883018 - Extra Full Score - $6.00
FANFARE, ODE AND DANSE
– Douglas Akey.
An especially appealing work by this inventive composer, this stylistically
varied work is making its mark as a contest selection. [ca. 5:00]
Q883019 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q883020 - Extra Full Score - $6.50
FANTASY ON AN IRISH HYMN TUNE
– arr. Larry Norred.
Individual Sets are no longer available.
Q883022 - Extra Full Score - $6.00
FAURE: PAVANE
– arr. Anne McGinty.
Gabriel Faure was a prominent French composer and musician whose
works date from the turn of the century. This hauntingly beautiful
work, originally written for small orchestra and ad libitum choir,
has been skillfully adapted and scored for modern concert band
by Ms. McGinty. [5:30]
Q883057 - Set with Score - $48.00
Q883058 - Extra Full Score - $6.50
THE FLYING TIGERS (Concert March)
– Edmondson
Written to honor the memory of Gen. Claire chennault and The American Volunteer
Group who flew P-40 fogjter planes in WWII in support of the Free Chinese, this
rousing six-eight march is perfext for contesr/festival and concert performance.
Don't miss this one! 2:35
Q883121 - Set with Score - $50.00
Q883122 - Extra Full Score - $7.00
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