Concert Band Grade: 1
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Armor of the Mystic
This ominous piece offers younger musicians the opportunity to perform an exciting composition and depicts the journey to unlock a deeper understanding of the universe. With dissonance and pulsating rhythms, this powerful concert work is sure to stimulate the imaginations of young musicians as well as capture the attention of your audience.SKU: AL47273 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
As Twilight Falls
The sense of peace and tranquility of twilight on a summer’s evening inspires this lovely, lyrical offering. An excellent teaching opportunity for phrasing and expression, “As Twilight Falls” provides a moment of contrast on any young band’s concert performance. (2:08)Correlates to Book 1, Level 5 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band. (2:10)
SKU: AL36665 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Aspire, Achieve
A bold concert or graduation march! Minimal eighth notes, careful doubling, and only six pitches help beginners and ensembles with incomplete instrumentation sound their best. Give your aspiring musicians something exciting to achieve! (2:35)SKU: AL41928 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Asturias
A movement from Issac Albéniz’ Suite Espagnole, this high-energy Michael Story arrangement has an intriguing melody scored around a lush chorale-section. Asturias, also known as “Leyenda,” is a superb beginning band transcription of the renowned nationalistic Spanish composer. A bold musical statement!SKU: AL26700 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
At the Feast of Stephen
This novel setting of the traditional carol “Good King Wenceslas” will musically transport you and your students to the royal Christmas banquet hall of a medieval king!The old carol tells the story of a legendary 10th-century monarch, Duke Wenceslas of Bohemia, who went out in the severe cold to give charity to the poor on December 26, also known as St. Stephens Day. The well-known 13th-century carol tune, as well as additional original material in period style, vividly conjures a lively celebration of Christmas in the high Middle Ages.
Come now ye lords and ladies to the Feast of Stephen and upon your instruments faire make most merry this Yuletide! (2:31)
SKU: AL31699 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Attack of the Cyborgs
Half human, half machine – the cyborgs are about to invade planet Earth! Robert uses his background in composing sci-fi scores for television to create this epic cinematic composition that pits humanity against the sinister cyborg army. Skillfully scored for 2nd year players, Attack of the Cyborgs sounds more impressive and advanced than its grade level would suggest. Dur: 2:30SKU: HL04005116 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Attack of the Cyclops
The driving, accented rhythms of this exciting work are sure to energize and motivate your beginning band students. Depicting an ancient attack by the legendary one-eyed monster, this piece is a sonic powerhouse for the young band. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 19.SKU: AL20661 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Auld Tannenbaum
The entire holiday season is covered in Auld Tannenbaum. Skillfully intertwining “Auld Lang Syne” and “O Tannenbaum” (or “Oh Christmas Tree”), Ralph Ford has the whole holiday season covered in the soothing setting. This one should not be missed! (1:56)SKU: AL29565 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Autopilot
With its catchy melody and exhilarating rhythm, every band member fills an important role in this original composition. The rhythmic theme leads to a legato section before the low brass and winds take over with the melody, finishing strong with the full band coming in for a landing. (2:00) Correlates to Book 1, level 3.SKU: AL45971 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Autumn (from The Four Seasons)
One of the best-known themes from the third movement of Antonio Vivaldi’s innovative Four Seasons (Opus 8) suite, L’autunno (Autumn) is a natural choice for young players. Reminiscent of the fall season, this theme’s text celebrates the joys of harvest time. Though the arrangement has been scored with the limited range and instrumentation of the beginning level in mind, the composer’s festive mood and intent remains undiminished.SKU: AL35343 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Autumn Mist
Visualize the early morning mist, on a brisk autumn day, at a place where the sea meets the land. The lighthouse bell signals incoming ships, and so begins this descriptive musical narrative. A tunable percussion part involves as many metallophones, handbells, vibraphones or chimes as you deem appropriate. Tonal colors appear that are not often heard in music for the young band or ensemble. This is an aural adventure for all! (3:14)
SKU: ALBD9578 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Ave Verum Corpus
“Ave Verum Corpus” is one of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most popular works and a mainstay of the sacred choral repertoire. Originally written for choir with strings and organ, this arrangement for young concert band faithfully preserves the spirit of the original masterpiece. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 25, this selection is an ideal vehicle for working on intonation, blend and balance with your band.SKU: AL24635 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Ayrshire Portrait
Based on a Scottish folk song, this traditional work begins with a fanfare and is followed by the warm and flowing melodic material. Solidly scored, Ayrshire Portrait will complete any program and will be wonderful contest literature. Most charismatic and highly recommended.
SKU: ALBDM01045 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Aztec Dance
Visions of gold glitter in the sun near shimmering temples in the green valleys of the Mexican highlands. History tells of an advanced civilization living before the Spanish conquest. Today, you can visit the sounds that identify that culture. No technical demands are present in this scoring, but multicultural teaching opportunities are abundant. Close your eyes, and four hundred years vanish! (Duration 1:38)
SKU: ALBD9764
