Ralph Ford
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2, Selections from
The epic film series draws to a dramatic close with an equally dynamic Alexandre Desplat film score. Ralph Ford has captured the imagination in his young band medley direct from the film-score compact disc. The medley includes “Voldemort’s End,” “Lily’s Theme,” “Statues,” “Severus and Lily,” “Neville the Hero,” and “A New Beginning.” Join the musical celebration with this stunning medley from the final Harry Potter film. (5:30)SKU: AL38343 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Themes from
Designed in four brief movements, all of the newest blockbuster Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ themes are included in this suite for your beginners. The piece begins with Patrick Doyle’s lilting “Potter Waltz,” combined with John William’s “Hewig’s Theme.” The charming melody from “Harry in Winter” follows and the third movement is the reverent “Hogwarts’ Hymn.” The suite concludes with the dynamic “Hogwarts’ March.” Play them all or select just a couple – a wonderful arrangement to bring pop music to your beginning band rehearsal and performance.SKU: AL24719 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Hooroosh!
It’s defined as “a wild, hurried, or excited state or situation.” “Hooroosh!” begins with a quiet and mysterious lyric clarinet melody that quickly builds and accelerates into the main theme. The contrasting styles guarantee a bold performance. A driving dynamic new work for your beginners.SKU: AL24707 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Hyperdrive
Inspired by science fiction writers from the 1900s, the ability to travel faster than the speed of light is musically depicted in this energy-packed original composition. Lightly repeated eighth notes join forces with a supercharged percussion section to propel your students and audiences through space. Buckle up! (2:15)SKU: AL42175 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3.5
In Glorious Splendour
In Glorious Splendour references three well-known hymns—the popular Christmas carol, “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming,” and the hymns “It Is Well with My Soul” and “Were You There.” Able to be programmed alone or in tandem, this setting of three cherished hymns is glorious indeed. Rich with texture and emotion!SKU: AL35389 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Invasion!
Since the dawn of time, there have been invading armies that changed the course of many civilizations. Careful attention to uniformity of articulations and balanced dynamic shifts is an excellent teaching opportunity that will help your students as they imagine those historical invasions or even a futuristic alien invasion! (2:00)SKU: AL47374 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Ka Boom
Feature your beginning percussion section in this original composition for band and percussion. Lots of opportunity exists to allow your percussionists to display a variety of sounds. This work is a terrific change of pace for your entire band and keeps your percussion section on its toes.SKU: ALBDM00048 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Let It Snow! / Winter Wonderland
These two holiday classics are joined in the memorable swing-style duo. A number of your students have an opportunity to solo in this fresh new arrangement but of course the solos are generously cued. Make “Let It Snow!/Winter Wonderland” be the finishing touch on your holiday program. It’s like coming home to a warm cup of hot chocolate. (3:00)SKU: ALCBM05018 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3.5
Man of Steel, Suite from
The mega-blockbuster, Man of Steel, has a musical score as powerful as the super hero himself. Composer Hans Zimmer captures the vastness, beauty, conflict, and emotion of the film in his powerful score including: “Look to the Stars,” “DNA,” “Goodbye My Son,” “Launch,” “Krypton’s Last,” “If You Love These People,” “Flight,” and “What Are You Going to Do When You Are Not Saving the World?” Supermen and superfans are sure to enjoy this super medley. Put on your cape and take off with the Man of Steel! (10:00)SKU: AL42219 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
March of Bacchus
This march adaptation brings the wonderful ballet music of Léo Delibes to your classroom, concerts, and festival performances. Originally presented as the opening of Act III from his Sylvia, ou La nymphe de Diane, it is both delicate and deliberate.SKU: AL32469 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
March: The Lion’s Gate (Movement 1 from Sea to Sky)
The first movement from Ralph Ford’s new work Sea to Sky is the bold opening to this epic composition. Representing this spectacular grandeur of the structure that begins the Sea to Sky Highway, this march is as well performed within the larger work as it is alone. A dynamic choice to display your symphonic band at its best.SKU: AL26772 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Minecraft
Minecraft has won numerous awards and sold over 54 million copies across all technology platforms. Originally developed as a sandbox game that allows the player(s) to construct objects, cities, worlds, etc. out of textured cubes in a 3D world, there are four distinct modes. Its brilliance lies in the fact that players have no specific goals and are free to choose how to play the game. This medley was compiled from selected music released with the Alpha version of the game including: Minecraft (Main Theme) * Mice on Venus * Sweden * Subwoofer Lullaby * Wet Hands * Haggstrom. (4:45)SKU: AL43123 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Minnie the Moocher
First recorded in 1931 by Cab Calloway and his orchestra, this classic is best known for its famous scat phrase, “Hi De Hi De Hi De Ho,” performed as a call-and-response with audiences. He performed the song on film for the first time in 1955’s Rhythm and Blues Review and much later in 1980’s Blues Brothers at age 73. Authentic and recognized globally, the band members won’t be the only ones singing! (2:30)SKU: AL39529 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Nocturne (Opus 9, No. 2)
This beautiful Scriban melody is an engaging addition to your young band’s repertoire. With intriguing musical lines, thee melody weaves seamlessly through the ensemble. A most musical choice for your young band! Ralph Ford’s arrangement of “Nocturne” will certainly guaranteed rave reviews.”SKU: AL24734 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Panopticon Rising
The title implies “all watching,” hinting to the mythological Greek Watchman Panoptes and “opticon” for watching. This original contemporary composition opens with an unassuming docile theme. The transparency is rapidly replaced with driving tutti components that furiously depict a vividly punctuated theme. Reminiscent passive melodies interrupt occasionally, building to an uncompromising conclusion. With a vivid percussion contribution, this energy-packed composition is unparalleled. Bravo! (5:30)SKU: AL43159