Michael Story
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Best of the West!
A rollicking medley of four popular, contrasting western movie themes including: “I’m On My Way” (from Paint Your Wagon), “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” “Blazing Saddles,” and “The Magnificent Seven.” It just can’t get any better. So grab your popcorn . . . Gitty up! Ride ’em cowboy!SKU: AL46635 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Blazing Bones of the West!
Three gallant tunes are intertwined to create this rollicking medley of three western movie themes that features your trombone section. Have your trombones stand as they perform, or better yet, bring them up in front of the band to show them off! Including “The Magnificent Seven,” “How the West Was Won (Main Title),” and “Blazing Saddles,” this solidly scored arrangement will bring a bit of the old west into your concert program. (3:15)SKU: AL39528 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Blazing Saddles
Giddyup! Michael Story has scored Mel Brooks and John Morris’ energy-charged Blazing Saddles at the beginning level. You’ll hear the sounds, smell the smells and envision the sights of the old west. The theme from this comical film will be just the boost for your concert! (1:49)SKU: AL29571 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Blind Brook Celebration
Inspired by the bedroom community to New York City, this vibrant overture musically reflects the juxtaposition of the tranquility of nature in this quiet suburb with the busyness of modern-day life in the city. Set in ABCA form, the composition opens with a trickling melodic line depicting the beginning of the brook itself building to the energetic main theme. Musically exploring that dichotomy, the work unifies to a chorale section and builds to a frenzied conclusion. Highly recommended for concerts and contest alike! (3:00)SKU: AL42167 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Bushido
A stunning setting of three traditional Japanese songs that have been seamlessly interwoven in this robust arrangement. Translated, the title refers to the code of ethics embraced by Samurai warriors for centuries. These three melodies are intended to inspire courage, respect, honor, frugality, loyalty, and honesty. A noble musical message suitable for any performance or instructional environment. (3:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud and Music Prodigy.SKU: AL42170 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Caribbean Christmas
This Michael Story rendition of “Angels We Have Heard on High” has a lot of style, adding the flavor of the islands to your holiday concert. Your percussionists will have the time of their lives and the trombones will love the flashy glissandos. The melody flows seamlessly from section to section. A new holiday classic with flair. (2:02)SKU: ALBDM04032 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Carnaval de Brasil
This celebration of salsa music begins with an evocative introduction that is followed by an array of salsa rhythmic styles. Included are the mambo, the cha-cha, and the son-montuno, which differ widely. An equally wide assortment of tone colors and textures is explored. This composition is a work rich in multicultural textures. Consider this work on your next concert.SKU: ALBDM00019 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Carpathian Castle
Based loosely on The Castle of the Carpathians, an 1893 novel by well-known French author Jules Verne, this overture tells the story of a mysterious castle in the Carpathian Mountains in Transylvania. Opening with a broad fanfare-like statement, the overture incorporates flowing melodies building to a dramatic conclusion (2:30)SKU: AL42140 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Catchy Song
This main title song is a new imaginative adventure for the citizens of Bricksburg. An upbeat and driving melody is interrupted with a melodic statement and concludes with the initial theme. Repetitive phrases for winds and percussion will facilitate learning. The key is careful attention to the articulations. The iconic Everything Is Awesome (Awesome Remixxx!!!) (00-43090) is also available. Program both for a feel-good mini suite. (1:45)SKU: AL47404 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Chant de Noël
This fresh holiday classic arrangement is based on the popular French Christmas carol “Sing We Now of Christmas,” composed in the early 1500s. With the pulse initially established in the percussion, each voice in the band has an opportunity with the melody and the arrangement relaxes to a peaceful conclusion. (2:00)SKU: AL44882 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Cheyenne
Cheyenne, Wyoming was a very important city in the move westward during the 19th century. It was built at the crossing of the Union Pacific railroad and Crow Creek. Today, Cheyenne remains a vibrant community with the ongoing spirit of the old west. An original work reminiscent of western movie themes, it is set in a traditional ABA overture form. Broad and bold with the spirit of the west. (3:00)SKU: AL43105 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Christmas at the Symphony
Celebrate the holidays with the masters. Representing Mozart’s “Sleigh Ride” (German Dance No. 3), Tchaikovsky’s “Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy” from The Nutcracker, and Bizet’s “March of the Kings” (a 13th century traditional French carol included in his L’Arlésienne Suites Nos. 1 and 2. Three-four and four-four meters are explored with a variety of textures and voicing shifts in this medley of joyous familiar holiday themes. Simply glorious! (4:00)SKU: AL45784 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Christmas Holiday March
This march setting of the 16th-century traditional English folk song Greensleeves is an outstanding fusion piece for beginners. With teaching opportunities for contrasting articulations and phrasing, this is a wonderful selection to march into the holiday season. (2:15)SKU: AL48163 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Chrysalis
Although generally defined as any sheltered or growth stage of development, a chrysalis is literally the third stage of growth in the development of a butterfly. Using this fact as his inspiration, Michael Story has musically depicted the butterfly’s development in this stunning overture for your beginners.SKU: AL24712
