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Michael Story
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Ritual Fire Dance (From El Amor Brujo)
From de Falla’s ballet El Amor Brujo the very familiar “Ritual Fire Dance” is scored especially for your young band from the pen of Michael Story. Beginning with the haunting sound of low trilling clarinets, the melody is initially stated by the alto voices. The dance in the opera takes place before a campfire and increases in energy and speed to a frenzied climax. A big sounding setting for your developing band!SKU: AL35365 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Russian Dance from The Nutcracker
Peter Tchaikovsky composed the ballet The Nutcracker in 1891 and 1892 based on Alexandre Dumas’ adaptation of E. T. A. Hoffmann’s story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. This setting is targeted toward the middle of most second-year band methods. Bring Tchaikovsky into your developing band’s repertoire. A grand selection!SKU: AL35360 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Scenes from The Nutcracker
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky composed the ballet The Nutcracker in 1891–1892. Based on Alexandre Dumas’ adaptation of E. T. A. Hoffmann’s story, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.” Before the premiere, Tchaikovsky selected eight pieces from the ballet and created The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, which became an immediate success and contains some of the most recognizable and best-loved holiday music. “Scenes from The Nutcracker” contains four numbers from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a.SKU: AL32511 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
She Loves You
Ranked by Rolling Stone on the top 100 songs of all time and one of the five Beatles songs all in the top five simultaneously in April of 1964, this classic rock-and-roll hit remains a real charmer. Prepared for first year students, this one will be recognized by young and old alike. Great classic rock for your first pop program! (2:15)SKU: AL39514 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Shenandoah
Rich and flowing, this cherished folk song has now been scored by two respected composers as a component of theBand Expressions series. Designed for performance in conjunction with Band Expressions Book One, this is a very lyric work that will enhance the musical aspect of your beginners’ performance (2:30)SKU: ALBDM04003 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Short Cuts for Beginning Band — #1
Here are four highly recognizable pop tunes, carefully scored for your beginners but with identifiable teaching concepts at the forefront. Use these wonderful melodies to reinforce articulations, form, chromatics, legato and staccato style, dynamics, and balance. These titles can be performed in one concert setting or distributed throughout your teaching year to foster your teaching objectives. Titles included in this first installment are “The Magnificent Seven,” “Wipe Out,” “Over the Rainbow,” and “Scooby Doo, Where Are You?” Brilliant! (6:00)SKU: AL38318 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Short Cuts for Beginning Band — #2
Pop tunes can energize your beginning band program—everyone loves to perform a recognizable tune! Here are four hot tunes that are carefully scored for your students, but with identifiable teaching concepts at the forefront. Use these wonderful melodies to reinforce eighth note performance in the low winds, two-hand percussion performance, a variety of articulations, legato performance, phrasing, and the execution of ritardando. Also includes a variety of dynamic and tempo considerations. The tunes can be performed in one concert or throughout the school year to apply these musical concepts in a timely manner. Titles included are “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Sing, Sing, Sing,” “You Raise Me Up,” and “Bang the Drum All Day.” Engaging and educational, be sure to check out Short Cuts #1 (00-38318) as well! (6:00)SKU: AL39511 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Short Cuts for Beginning Band — Vol. 5
A sure fit for your beginners using just the basics, this suite features Bruno Mars’ “Treasure,” “Eye of the Tiger” from Rocky III, Camila Cabello’s “Havana,” and closes with “And All That Jazz” from Chicago. Each theme is focused toward a specific instructional objective and is extremely performable. The tunes can be programmed all at once or throughout your school year.SKU: AL46615 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Siberian Sleighride
Based on Prokofiev’s “Troika” from Lientenant Kiji, you can hear the sleigh coming from the distance, joyously passing and traveling beyond. The familiar tune is scored for students in any beginning band method book and will certainly make them sound polished and professional!SKU: AL30766 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Slavonic Dance No. 1
From the Czech composer Antonín Dvorák. Originally composed in 1886 for four-hand piano, this beginning band transcription/reduction develops the charismatic melody and offers opportunity to explore the varied timbres in beginning band in a sure-fire solid setting. Providing a stunning opportunity to introduce or reinforce three-quarter time, the arrangement is a charming choice for concert and contest alike. (2:15)SKU: AL38310 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Sleigh Ride
The most-revered Leroy Anderson tune of all time is finally scored for the beginning level. All the tricky rhythms and articulations have been distilled for this level but the charming melody is in tact to greet the holiday season with renewed energy! (2:29)SKU: AL29572 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Slingshot
A driving original work that’s fun to play and a compelling performance piece for your audience. Teaching opportunities abound with careful attention to shifting dynamics, counting, and a variety of articulations. It’s creatively scored to accommodate all of your percussionists or as few as five. This one’s right on target! (1:30)SKU: AL46611 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Snake Island
This perilous island just off the coast of Brazil is infested with so many deadly reptiles that humans are prohibited. An ominous introduction leads to a rhythmic musical exploration completely surrounded by water and camouflaged snakes that make their presence known. Slitheringly fun! (2:00)SKU: AL48162 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Sousa Palooza
During his career, Sousa composed more than 130 marches with a wide variety of styles. Sousa Palooza contains only nine! Can you name them all? Musical fragments of these cherished marches are masterfully combined with traditional fervor and even a bit of musical humor. A wonderful opportunity to program a work that embraces so much of the contemporary concert band’s musical heritage. Bravo!SKU: AL26751
