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Michael Story
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Clarinet Cookin’
It’s a little bluesy, it’s got attitude, and it’s a wonderful way to feature all those clarinet players. The whole ensemble will get in the groove. This is a very solid introduction to a popular-sounding selection. The dynamics and articulations are clearly marked. Listen to your clarinets sizzle! (2:18)SKU: ALBDM03041 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Clarinet Jive
Get that tasty, subtle jazz groove cookin’ within the group and stand aside as your clarinet section proves its mettle. It’s just amazing how ‘star quality’ can play so easily! Besides enjoying the applause, those single reed wonders will work like crazy to perform with perfect blend and precision. It’s a winning situation for the thinking director.SKU: ALBD9658 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Cohan Celebration
You can’t go wrong combining the efforts of Robert Smith and Michael Story arranging two of George M. Cohan’s favorites for the Band Expressions™ Book Two series. The duo includes “The Yankee Doodle Boy” and “You’re a Grand Old Flag” with all the original energy yet attainable by second year students completing any book two method book. Revered pop classics expertly scored for your young band.SKU: AL24727 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Creepy Crawlies
Well, you’ve probably heard of tributes to almost everything, but how about a tribute to bugs? Yes, with tongue very much in cheek, Michael Story has penned this original novelty to bring more than just a snicker from your audiences. Hear the insect as it approaches (your trumpet section playing on mouthpieces) and a resounding “slap” as the culprit is sent to greener pastures. Add some visuals from the band as the insect “circles,” and you have yourself a guaranteed successful concert moment. For you environmentalists: No harmful pesticides are included. (Oh my, that’s “OFF”-ful!) (1:45)SKU: ALBD9951 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Dance of the Reed Flutes
Tchaikovsky’s delightful ballet The Nutcracker is the source of this ageless favorite. Although it is scored ‘down to the very basics,’ the flavor and charm of the original is more than evident. Marked with comfortable ranges and rhythms (making it easy to rehearse), and arranged for a full and complete sound, this work will deliver real pleasure to your holiday concert audience. (1:45)SKU: ALBD9684 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Celebrate music and dance in Tchaikovsky’s classic theme from The Nutcracker ballet. The cherished melody Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy has been scored for performance in the middle of the second year of most method books. A holiday treasure for your developing band.SKU: AL26717 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Danse Macabre
This work was originally scored as a tone poem that was written in 1874 by well-known French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. The basis of the piece is an old French superstition where at the stroke of midnight on Halloween, Death appears and summons the dead to dance while he plays his music for them. In a familiar 3/4, it’s spooky enough for a Halloween performance and classical enough for any program or contest all year long! (3:15)SKU: AL43101 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Deck the Hall with Bells and Whistles
Deck the Hall with Bells and Whistles is a holiday novelty featuring various bell and whistle sounds. They’ll easily recognize the tune and leave with a smile on their faces. Great fun for your holiday program, giving your percussionists a chance to add the pizzazz.SKU: AL32488 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday celebrated in Mexico honoring deceased family members and friends. It is not a time of sadness, but a time of remembrance and celebration. Two folk songs that have been associated with Día de los Muertos, “El Pajarito Verde”(The Green Bird) and “El Zopilote” (The Buzzard), are the inspiration for the arrangement of this celebratory work.SKU: AL32464 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Ding Dong Merrily on High
Based on a traditional French dance melody, this popular holiday favorite has been scored for performance after only a few months of instruction. Arranged to accompany Band Expressions™ Book One, it is attainable for students in the middle of any first-year method. Perfect for your first holiday program again and again.SKU: AL26688 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
El Relicario
“El Relicario” is a well-known pasodoble by Spanish composer José Padilla (1889–1960). The pasodoble (meaning “double step”) is a type of Spanish march that is performed at bullfights, usually when the participants enter the arena. An enchanting Spanish flourish for your developing band . . . Olé! (2:30)SKU: AL38335
