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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Nessun Dorma
Taken from the third act of Puccini’s opera Turandot, “Nessun Dorma” is one of the world’s most famous operatic arias. In this spectacular arrangement for concert band, the vocal parts have been reassigned to the middle voices to create a beautiful, rich melodic showpiece. Mark Williams, known for his outstanding band transcriptions of orchestral repertoire, has really outdone himself this time. This could be the ultimate encore piece you’ve been looking for!SKU: AL19547 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Night in the Tropics
Grab your suitcase and get ready to spend a Night in the Tropics! Composed in Guadeloupe in 1859, it was written to be performed by combined symphony orchestra and large band, with improvisational parts for many local percussionists. This arrangement of the second movement is based on original manuscripts found in the New York Public Library. Great fun!SKU: AL20269 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Night on Bald Mountain
This concert band adaptation of Mussorgsky’s spectacular orchestral work will make a thrilling addition to any concert performance. It depicts a witches’ Sabbath, and was used to great effect in the Walt Disney animated film ‘Fantasia.’ Trills, staccato phrases, time signature changes and wide variances in dynamics all add to its effectiveness. A striking transcription. (Grade 3)SKU: AL5195 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
No Drummer Left Behind
Your band will love this humorous rock piece that pays homage to the No Child Left Behind Act. Everybody gets involved as the individual drummers play solo flams, and the bass drum and cymbals get to solo as well. Your percussion section will rock out, and your audience will leave humming this catchy crowd pleaser.Correlates with Accent on Achievement Book 1, page 32.
SKU: AL26791 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
North Pole Sleigh Ride
This sparkling holiday medley creatively combines several favorite carols to produce a musical picture of a sleigh ride in the frozen north with Santa and his elves. An excellent selection for your next holiday program. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 25.SKU: AL18211 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
On Wings of Eagles
This vibrant concert and contest overture can serve as an excellent introduction to the performance of quarter-note triplets. Driving syncopated rhythms and a rich, lyric section combine to produce a rewarding performance experience for developing bands. Highly recommended!SKU: AL23287 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
One-Hit Wonders
Feature your beginning percussionists in this clever one-of-a-kind section feature by Mark Williams. Place the percussion instruments in front of the band, and watch the fun as the percussionists take turns parading through for their “one hit”. Then the music speeds up as they do it again until all players scramble into position to play the final note together. (Alternatively, you could also perform this piece using building staff/administrators as guest performers, with the regular percussionists serving as “coaches”.) A riotous show-stopper for that first-year concert program. Correlates to Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 24.SKU: AL23280 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Overture to Rienzi
The majesty of Richard Wagner’s epic overture really comes through in its first available arrangement for young bands by composer Mark Williams. Performable in either a fast 4/4 or a slow “cut-time”, this piece is a great introduction to the works of this giant of the German Romantic period.SKU: AL22250 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Pirates’ Cave
Tales of swashbuckling pirates and this musical depiction of the pirates’ secret hideout are sure to be a hit with your students. Using only the first 7 notes taught, with no rhythms faster than a quarter-note (eighth-notes in the snare drum), this is perfect for that first-year concert.Correlates with Accent on Achievement Book 1, page 13.
SKU: AL26787 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Plaza de Toros
The excitement of the bullring abounds in this Spanish-flavored original by Mark Williams. Written in 3/4 time, a syncopated bass line with lots of percussion creates an atmosphere of high energy and drama. Sure to be popular with students and parents alike, this work will provide an excellent change of pace for your next concert program.SKU: AL17140 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Pomp and Circumstance Marches
Perfect for performance either in concert or in graduation ceremonies, this arrangement combines the trio themes from Sir Edward Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance Marches No. 1 and 4. These themes were featured in the animated film Fantasia 2000, in an episode depicting the story of Noah’s Ark. An optional repeat and D.C. allows the piece to be repeated as necessary for longer graduation processions. Don’t miss this one!SKU: AL22252 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Primordium
Travel back in time to visit the Earth as it may have been during prehistoric times. Hear the eerie bubbling of the “primordial ooze,” the raw volcanic power of the ostinato and the heroic newness of the major fanfare in this intensely colorful work. A great contest piece, Primordium is correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 29. Your band will think this one sounds cool! (2:00)
SKU: AL18781 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Procession of the Cyborgs
Experience the power of this exciting, yet easy original work by noted composer Mark Williams. Eighth notes are effectively used as pairs of repeated notes, keeping the rhythm exciting without great technical demands. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 13.SKU: AL20523 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Reindeer Rag
More over, Santa! When Rudolph decides to become an “Entertainer,” the results are high-spirited hi-jinks and loads of fun for your concert band! Several favorite Christmas carols have been combined with music from Scott Joplin’s The Entertainer and Maple Leaf Rag to create the hit of your next holiday concert. With the infectious good spirits of ragtime and the joy of this special season, Reindeer Rag is destined to become a crowd-pleasing classic!SKU: AL16558
