Robert Longfield
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Music from The Theory of Everything
The acclaimed movie The Theory of Everything is a poignant look at the life of renowned scientist Stephen Hawking. The accompanying award-winning soundtrack by Johann Johannsson beautifully sets the tone and mood for the film. Exploring a variety of scoring techniques and tonal colors, here is a marvelous adaptation for the concert stage.SKU: HL04004318 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
O Christmas Tree
Here is a refreshing treatment of this traditional favorite that will work great on any holiday concert! Opening in 4/4 and passing the melody from section to section, the arrangement shifts to the traditional 3/4 meter in the middle section before returning to 4/4 for the final segment. Nicely scored in an attractive setting.SKU: HL08725212 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Oblivion (Solo Feature for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Alto Sax or Trumpet)
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3Oblivion (Solo Feature for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Alto Sax or Trumpet)
Arranged here for flexible soloist and band, this sensuous melody from Argentine tango composer Astor Piazzolla provides a stunning showcase for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Alto Sax, or Trumpet soloist. Beautifully scored for band and carefully paced.SKU: HL04003403 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Romeo and Juliet (Love Theme)
In 1969, at a time when the Beatles and Rolling Stones ruled the airwaves, this mournful ballad from the movie Romeo and Juliet (also known as A Time for Us) topped the pop charts with a recording by Henry Mancini. This arrangement is beautifully scored with very limited demands, perfect for second-year players.SKU: HL04004797 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Selections from High School Musical 2
Picking up right where the popularity of the first High School Musical left off, the second movie offers more catchy tunes and energetic rhythms. Here is a solidly scored medley including What Time Is It, You Are the Music in Me, and All for One. Dur: 4:00SKU: HL08725164 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Slavonic Dance No. 3
“Tuneful and rhythmic” describe the Slavonic Dances by Dvorák, and part of what makes them so immediately appealing. This setting of Slavonic Dance No. 3 alternates between a moderate tempo and faster sections, and ultimately an even faster segment for the energetic finish. Effectively arranged for younger bands. Dur: 2:35SKU: HL04005139 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Slavonic March (from Serenade for Winds, Op. 44)
Composed the same year as Dvorák’s Slavonic Dances, the Serenade for Winds is also nationalistic in style, reflecting the melodic and rhythmic elements of traditional Czech folk music. This adaptation for band is based on the first movement and showcases exquisite orchestration and a dignified martial flavor. Dur: 3:45SKU: HL04004991 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Solamente Una Vez
Written in the Mexican bolero style, this Latin classic from the 1940s has enjoyed continual popularity and airplay, often recorded with English lyrics as “You Belong to My Heart.” Robert Longfield’s version is expertly crafted using lush harmonies and varied scoring, and offers an appealing change of pace.SKU: HL04003728 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Speedway
Here’s a unique and entertaining piece for beginning bands that will get everyone into a “racetrack” frame of mind. With some carefully controlled “chaos” along with race car sounds supplied by the trombones, your beginning players are sure to have as much fun performing this as your audience will hearing it. Dur: 1:45SKU: HL04002567 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Without sacrificing the flavor of the original, here is an amazingly authentic sounding version of the Stars Wars Main Title along with the new March of the Resistance. Note that the triplets have been retained in the main theme, and offer the perfect opportunity to teach this rhythmic concept to 2nd year players.SKU: HL04004665 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Street Tango
Argentine composer and bandoneon virtuoso Astor Piazzolla added new dimension to the traditional tango with his use of jazz elements, extended harmonies, and dissonance. His distinctive composition Street Tango is beautifully adapted here for band with its variety in textures, tempos, and almost improvisatory nature. A vibrant and appealing work for the concert stage! Dur: 4:30SKU: HL48023822