Young Band Series - Grade 2 - 2+
Program selections and contest/festival literature.
RACHMANINOFF: PRELUDE  
– arr. Anne McGinty
This exciting work by a music master ranges from bold to delicate, dramatic to
whimsical. It povides a very musical opportunity for your band to develop articulation
skills, dynamic contasts and ensemble balance as well as introduce your students
to the music of Rachmaninoff. This arrangement is destined to become a standard.
3:30
Q883125 - Set with Score - $50.00
Q883126 - Extra Full Score - $7.00
RAVEL: PAVANE FOR A DEAD PRINCESS
– arr. Anne McGinty.
An elegant and alluring arrangement using the colorful palette
available in the concert band, this piece, based on a slow court
dance of great dignity, will showcase the expressiveness and maturity
of your wind players. [ca. 6:30]
Q883093 - Set with Score - $45.00
Q883094 - Extra Full Score - $6.00
RAVEL: THREE SONGS
– arr. Anne McGinty.
Capturing Ravel's unique and colorful style, with unresolved
seventh and ninth chords, these three songs will introduce your
students to the music and harmonies of Maurice Ravel and add a
touch of class to your next concert. Beautifully scored to feature
each song's mood and every section of your band. Very expressive!
[ca. 4:19]
Q883141 - Set with Score - $55.00
Q883142 - Extra Conductor - $7.00
RHAPSODIE NOEL
– arr. Douglas Akey.
Different moods of the holiday season are portrayed in this arrangement
of four old Christmas melodies - the 14th century German carol, "Resonet
In Laudibus" (Resounding With Praise), a 13th century plainsong
chant, "Divinum Mysterium" (Divine Mystery), the French carol "Angels
We Have Heard On High" and "In The Bleak Midwinter," first harmonized
by Gustav Holst. [ca. 4:00]
Q883103 - Set with Score - $55.00
Q883104 - Extra Full Score - $6.50
RIO BRAVO (Concert March)
– John Edmondson.
Individual Sets are no longer available.
Q883068 - Extra Full Score - $6.00
SATIE: THREE GYMNOPEDIES
– arr. Anne McGinty.
This tranquil French work by Erik Satie, with its simple yet
eloquent melodies and quasi-modal harmonies, has been sensitively
arranged by this most skillful writer of outstanding works for
young band. Ideal for adding contrast and elegance to any program!
[ca. 6:40]
Q883069 - Set with Score - $52.00
Q883070 - Extra Full Score - $7.00
SHILOH CANYON FANTASY
– Douglas Akey.
Individual Sets are no longer available.
Q883010 - Extra Full Score - $6.50
SILESIAN FOLK SONG
– arr. John Edmondson.
This setting of a familiar European folk song, best known in
the U.S. as "Fairest Lord Jesus," features a set of three harmonic
variations that builds to a glorious musical climax. This arrangement
will work well as a warm up selection for festival or contest,
or as a contrasting multi-cultural selection on your next concert.
[ca. 3:24}
Q883143 - Set with Score - $50.00
Q883144 - Extra Conductor - $7.00
SPARTAN CENTENNIAL (CONCERT MARCH)
– John Edmondson
A fitting tribute to school music, this thrilling march was written to commemorate the first band program in the country, begun 100 years ago in Connersville, Indiana. Easily prepared, this is that rare march that sounds harder than it really is. The dean of composers for young band scores again!
Q883153 - Set with Score - $55.00
Q883154 - Extra Full Score - $7.00
SPIRIT!
– Douglas Akey.
This joyful and spirited overture features melodic inventiveness,
rhythmic vitality and bright instrumental colors. A compelling
work that is a must for any concert or festival! [4:55]
Q883109 - Set with Score - $60.00
Q883110 - Extra Full Score - $6.50
SUITE MODALE
– Anne McGinty.
Each of the three movements (Allegro ritmico, Flowing, Allegro
con brio) is based on a different mode or combination of modes,
giving this composition a unique sound and style. An important
work for concerts, contests and festivals by this outstanding writer.
[4:55]
Q883011 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q883012 - Extra Full Score - $6.50
THE SUN-GOD CEREMONY
– Anne McGinty.
This evocative work musically depicts legendary Etowah Indian
ceremony of the chief priest welcoming the sun. This colorful and
contemplative piece is multicultural in concept and requires a
general flexibility in tempo that will develop your band's skill
in phrasing and musicality. Dramatic! [ca.3:45]
Q883111 - Set with Score - $45.00
Q883112 - Extra Full Score - $6.00
A SUSATO PRELUDE
– Douglas Akey.
The thematic material for this intriguing work is taken from "The
Danserye," a collection of dances of the 1500s by the versatile
Renaissance musician and music printer, Tielman Susato. Four earthy
dance tunes and colorful original writing make this an outstanding
work to fill out any concert or contest program, adding both variety
and historical perspective to your band program. [4:20]
Q883085 - Set with Score - $60.00
Q883086 - Extra Full Score - $6.50
SUSQUEHANNA OVERTURE
– John Edmondson.
Based on a four-note motif first stated in the introduction,
the piece builds from a quiet opening to a breathtaking finish.
Here is ideal contest and program fare! [ca. 4:30]
Q883059 - Set with Score - $52.00
Q883060 - Extra Full Score - $6.50
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