From 'The Ruins of Athens' Opus 113. Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. Brisk and inviting! This joyful and familiar melody by Ludwig Van Beethoven will quickly become a staple of your music library when you add it to your permanent collection. Articulation and dynamic contrasts abound, making TURKISH MARCH a solid choice for festival. It’s also a great teaching and reinforcement tool when working on stacc…

The First Noel. Alluring harmonies give this great new treatment of The First Noel a special character all its own. Your band members will light up as they go to work on it. Creative orchestration and rhythmic treatments mean there’s always something of interest going on. On A Cold Winter’s Night will be the perfect contrast piece for your concert. Unique! / Niveau : 2 / Classique / Recueil / C…

Par BECK BRIAN. Kick off your shoes, jump in, and ride down Comegys Creek. This North Texas creek is named after Dr. C. G. Comegys, a prominent family who lived in Mckinney, TX in the early 1900s. Composer and fellow Texan, Brian Beck captures the southern rowdiness of frolicking in the water with friends and family. Comegys Creek is a fun piece that will expand your student's harmonic vocabulary …

Par MULE. Thirty great exercises or studies after Soussmann- Book 1 is the first volume of series of two, written by Marcel Mule. Inspired by Soussmann’s exercise book and adapted to Saxophone, these studies for intermediate players are divided with 15 studies in the first book and 15 in the second. Written in G key with up to 7 sharps, these studies will develop the technical skills and the sonor…

Arr. Naohiro Iwai. Par TRADITIONAL. A classic song that has become a firm favourite with many generations of ‘Trad Jazz’ performers When the Saints is as popular as the Jazz scene itself. Here you have a phenomenal arrangement in the ‘New Sounds for Concert Band’ series that gives your musicians a chance to play ‘dixie-style’. An ever-popular arrangement that your band will enjoy performing and yo…

From the very first measure to the last note, 'Fireball' is an intense experience for developing bands. This piece will challenge players musically, rhythmically, and stylistically. With accidentals, shifting chords, and lots of effects, 'Fireball' will certainly keep musicians and audience members on the edge of their seat. (2:00) / Concert Band

Par BULLA STEPHEN. Authentic Big Band swing style music for the concert band! You know this one will be a crowd pleaser, and SO much fun to play! Stephen Bulla works his magic with the great Jazz sounds of the 40s and 50s in such a way that your band will be able to put it together and make it happen. Lots of great jazz style articulation and harmonic considerations ensure that your students are d…

Par FOSTER STEPHEN. One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Philip Sparke’s sumptuous arrangement of this Stephen Foster classic will make a perfect item to bring a few minutes of peace and calm tranquillity to any concert. The lush harmonies, so characteristic of Philip Sparke’s arranging. Once you have played this once you will want it on every concert programme. / Niveau : 2.5 / Musique…

(Lennon and McCartney) (G) Edited by Nicholas Hare. Kaleidoscope will save you time! Do you spend hours arranging music for odd assortments of instruments? Kaleidoscope is specially arranged to suit almost any instrumental combination and these varied ensembles are easy and enjoyable too. So much scope for virtually any combination of instruments! The series is successful with recorders, guitars, …

Par COURT DOUGLAS. Conductors of beginning bands are always looking for fresh material that will be fun for the band while the students continue sharpening their playing skills. You and your students will certainly have a great time with this new Grade 1 piece by Douglas Court. Cast in a relaxed “island” style, it’s a great way to help young musicians understand the need for smooth tonguing and pl…