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Larry Clark
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
A “Can Can” Christmas
All the moms and dads, tired from work and holiday shopping and all of the other ‘joys of the season,’ will still drag themselves to your concert this year. They will, of course, be polite at all costs, but when they hear this work (particularly when Jingle Bells ‘happens’), the laughter may cover the music! Guaranteed miles of smiles.
SKU: ALBD9640 -
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
Bartók Suite (from For Children)
From Bartók’s famous For Children collection of short pieces for piano comes this expertly designed and carefully executed suite of four movements. For the youngest ensemble, great care has been taken so that there will be no unexpected technical difficulties. Each movement appears in a comfortable key and uses authentic melodic and harmonic material for a stylistically accurate musical experience. This is thoroughly charming scoring. (duration 4:15)
SKU: ALBD9761 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Christmas a la Big Band
Roll back the carpets as the Swing Era captures your holiday season concert-goer’s attention. With a brilliant juxtaposition of familiar carols and the sounds of some classic big bands, this scoring soars with sensitive and authentic settings. A guaranteed “audience-grabber.” This one is a must: do look closely! (3:29)SKU: ALBD9870 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Contredanse
Today we have ‘line dancing,’ which in reality is not too different from the ‘contredanse’ or country dance of the late 18th century. The music accompanying this French dance form was written in eight-measure phrases repeated again and again. Composer Larry Clark gives us the flavor of another era with more contemporary harmonic structuring. Look very seriously at this sophisticated yet audience-friendly new work for your concert band or wind ensemble. (2:24)
SKU: ALBD9857 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Convergence
With the main thematic material beginning in unison and quickly expanding into thick harmonies, this work moves even the younger ensemble into an expanded consciousness of contemporary composition. A slower middle section provides necessary contrasts and vertical sonorities that underscore the interaction of the melodic lines throughout. Performance tempo can be successfully adjusted to the performance levels of the ensemble. Convergence is a dramatic new vehicle! (duration 4:48)
SKU: ALBD9779 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Declaration and Dance
Listen carefully to this work, look over the score, and you will find it difficult to believe that this ‘real’ music is built on just six notes commonly found in the first book of all band and instrument methods. The harmonic structure and the marvelous colors and timbres of the piece do not betray the ease of performance. Alert your state contest list chairpersons to this exciting composition!SKU: ALBD9660 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Eine Kleine Christmas
The lights dim, the audience is hushed, the baton is aloft, and ‘away we go!’ ‘Tis a musical romp with tongue in cheek, and we hope that Mr. Mozart’s attorney is not in the house. Smiles will turn to giggles, and even an embouchure or two may fall prey to the humor. Relax . . . it’s the season to be jolly! (duration 2:34)
SKU: ALBD9773 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Engines of Resistance
Take notice! Seldom, if ever, have we heard a more musically exciting venture for beginning band. Composer Larry Clark, in a highly creative period, has developed this stunning new work. Two opposing themes resist one another. A constant motor element in the winds fights the lyrical melodic material. Each new angular theme is more forceful than the last. Percussion is a separate color opposing the winds. Unique and tightly written, with fantastic program potential!SKU: ALBD9670 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Holiday Concert
But there’s nothing new for our holiday concert!’ you say. Boy, have we got a surprise for you! This is the total package, the whole ball of wax. How about: a Fanfare, a Hanukkah Song, a Woodwind Feature, a Brass Feature, a Percussion Feature and a Finale, all using the traditional holiday favorites that your audiences want to hear. What a sensational showcase! (duration 5:22)
SKU: ALBD9771 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Lassus Trombone
Henry Fillmore is best known for his outpouring of successful marches. This becomes even more impressive when one realizes that he also wrote under eight names. He is also known as the ‘father of the Trombone smear’ because of the wide acceptance of LASSUS TROMBONE and fourteen other compositions of this nature. Larry Clark greatly reduces any technical difficulties, leaving intact the great glissando effects that your audiences (and your trombone players) will love! (2:33)SKU: ALBD9865 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Morning Madness
What strikes a note of fear in every living, breathing man, woman and child? The title of this zany salute ‘says it all!’ From the insistent buzzing of the alarm clock to the rush hour race down the highway, Morning Madness uses all of the ‘morning sounds’ and gives your group a marvelous opportunity to become inventive. Be sure to throw in as many visuals as your percussion section can manage. ‘Tis a hoot! (3:51)
SKU: ALBD9864 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Mystic Legacy
Listen to this work before you look at the score, and you won’t believe it contains only the first six notes that are taught in most beginning method books! The crowning achievement is the harmonic and rhythmic content that ‘stretches’ the young player, drives the enthusiasm in your rehearsals and ultimately thrills the audience. Your musicians will beg to play this piece every day! (2:23)
SKU: ALBD9742 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
The Torch Burns Bright
The torch represents freedom, striving, hope, excellence, peace and more to the human spirit. The lighting of the Olympic torch has inspired composer Larry Clark to express his awe and wonder in this work. With a contemporary flavor and harmonic structure rarely found in beginning band compositions, The Torch Burns Bright is a richly rewarding experience for your young performers. Here is ‘real’ music for young musicians. (duration 2:21)
SKU: ALBD9747 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Waltz of the Flowers (from The Nutcracker Suite)
From Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker comes this fresh scoring for young band or wind ensemble. The technical demands have been reduced, but the musical content is strongly in evidence. With a charming flow from beginning to end, this work will find its way into thousands of holiday concerts and programs at other times of the year. Delightful! (duration 1:27)SKU: ALBD9621
