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Robert Sheldon
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Three Georgian Vignettes
Commissioned for the University of Georgia MidFest Honor Band, this charming suite provides a musical depiction of fables drawn from southern folklore, including “The Heron and the Hummingbird,” “The Crows are in the Corn” and “Brer Rabbit Falls Down the Well.” Treat your students and audience to these colorful tales and the delightful musical imagery of the Three Georgian Vignettes. (5:10)SKU: AL29478 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Three Miniatures for Winds and Percussion
Dance like no one is watching, sing like no one is listening and live each day as if it were your last. This famous poem has many versions and is attributed to several authors, yet its simple, eloquent message speaks volumes to millions of people worldwide. The composition therefore has a first movement entitled “Joyful Dance,” the second movement is “Simple Song,” and the final movement is a “Celebration.” Each movement is quite brief but distinctly different, each expressing the feelings inherent in the poem from which the work was drawn.SKU: AL23312 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Timberline Overture
Timberline Overture is a highly original musical portrait of the southern Appalachian forest. An impressionistic opening transitions to an Allegro that embodies the spirit of the American settlers from this region. Lydian motifs and dreamy textures combined with tuneful melodies and catchy rhythms create a very enjoyable concert or contest selection.SKU: AL20686 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
To Conquer the Skies
To Conquer the Skies was written to honor the intellectual creativity of Orville and Wilbur Wright, and is a timely tribute to the 100th anniversary of their twelve-second flight at Kitty Hawk. Images of flight are conjured through the composer’s creative use of rhythm and tempo. Robert Sheldon’s trademark scoring and beautiful melodies make this an excellent choice for your more advanced concert band.SKU: AL22282 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Travelin’ Music
“The Arkansas Traveler” is one of the most popular and well known of all Arkansas folk songs. Originally a fiddle tune, this rendition is set in a cajun groove, and uses a number of compositional techniques to explore and develop the tune in many unexpected ways. Great fun to play, and certain to delight audiences! (2:50)SKU: AL44986 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Variants on a Sea Shanty
“Drunken Sailor” is among the best-known of the sea shanties and became a popular song among non-sailors during the 20th century. The infectious tune has lyrics that ask the question, “What do we do with a drunken sailor early in the morning?” Each subsequent verse suggests various forms of punishment for the poor chap. This spirited arrangement is sure to delight audiences with a sparkling and energetic setting of this familiar tune. (1:25) “Variants on a Sea Shanty” correlates to Book 2, Level 3 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band.SKU: AL41913 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Velocity
“Velocity” is defined in physics as the rate of change of position. This brief musical essay seeks to portray velocity in all of its forms—breathtaking speed to brutal force, the flowing elegance of flight to the heart-pounding thrill of a reckless drive. Full of rhythmic intensity, Doppler effects and technical flair, Velocity takes you on a musical ride you won’t soon forget! Velocity was written for the Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. School of the Arts Wind Ensemble in West Palm Beach, Florida, Wayne Miller, Director.SKU: AL31726 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Walking Tune
Grainger composed this lovely tune while hiking in Scotland. This arrangement uses the main thematic material along with a combination of harmonies found in both the original wind quintet and solo piano versions. (3:20) Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 2, Level 2. (2:05)SKU: AL48105
