Rehearsal - 1/15/19 @ PLNU
Naoya Wada
Your beginning band students will sound mature beyond their years with this marvelous work from the pen of Japanese composer Naoya Wada. Bold and powerful, “Impulse Power” is the perfect overture for beginning musicians, using just the first six notes learned in band instruction. While the ranges, rhythms and performance demands are limited, there’s no musical compromise with this masterfully scored work. “Impulse Power” is sure to captivate your students and audiences alike.
James Swearingen
If you’re looking for that perfect opener to introduce your ensemble, look no more. Starting with a stirring fanfare that dramatically leads to a stately theme highly reminiscent of a ceremonial procession. Suitable for all concert or festival performances, this selection is very impressive!
Larry Clark
Take a look at this powerful original work for your beginning band. It uses only six notes, but is brash and forceful, with many exciting eighth-note rhythms and bold harmonies. The limited amount of notes will allow you to concentrate on preparing a more musical and decisive performance. Declaration And Dance is a great choice for festival use, but it’s also superb for concerts…parents will be amazed at how advanced the band sounds!
Jack Wilds
Hoist the sails and get ready for a bold high seas musical adventure! The Queen Anne was pirate Blackbeard’s flagship, and this music narrates a tale of fierce fighting (first theme) and calm days of sailing on peaceful blue waters (second theme). The piece ends stirringly as it opens, as one can almost sense the tall sailed pirate ships lurking just over the horizon
Johhnie Vinson
With fanfare-like figures and appealing melodies, this stately march is solidly scored in traditional French style. Drawing its title from the famous Arc de Triomphe in Paris, this unique work is terrific as a change of pace.
Michael story
This programmatic work celebrates the United States space program and the lunar landing of Apollo 11 in 1969. A majestic opening greets the listener, reflecting the determination and importance that surrounded this remarkable chapter of history. Punctuated themes, inquisitive melodies and solemn passages give us glimpses into the various episodes of this ambitious mission, culminating in a glorious and soaring conclusion when men triumphantly set foot on the moon.
Rob Grice
A sonic celebration of the musical community and the students who make music come to life. It reflects those special moments experienced by young musicians and teachers when the performance of music creates bonds between those making music and creates memories that will last a lifetime.
aRR: jAY bOCOOK
Take a look at this powerful original work for your beginning band. It uses only six notes, but is brash and forceful, with many exciting eighth-note rhythms and bold harmonies. The limited amount of notes will allow you to concentrate on preparing a more musical and decisive performance. Declaration And Dance is a great choice for festival use, but it’s also superb for concerts…parents will be amazed at how advanced the band sounds!
Sean O'lOUGHLIN
Amazing Grace may well be the most popular hymn ever written, though it has never sounded better than in this absolutely gorgeous setting. Flowing lines along with some impressive harmonic twists lift up this tune. It’s musically sensitive and simply beautiful!
rOB Grice
This is truly exceptional writing for bands at this grade level. Exciting and musically appealing, it’s particularly suitable for festival or concert performances, carefully scored and written to bring out the best qualities of young bands. The energetic rhythms and uplifting themes celebrate the musical journey that students and teachers take part in to create memorable and inspiring performances.
Robert Sheldon
Rarely do bands at the easy level get to play lyrical music of such depth and expressiveness! This is an ideal change of pace in any concert. Robert Sheldon’s ballad-like work is a great way for your budding musicians to spread their musical wings and play with emotion! This will be loved by band and audience alike!
Sean O'loughlin
This very accessible work makes it easy for bands to sound great. The strong, forceful pace is maintained throughout as the story of Achilles is depicted. Your drummers will have plenty to play with the strong percussion scoring. An exciting piece for concert or contest!
Ed Huckeby
From the opening pyramid chords to the rousing and energetic conclusion, this will surely bring out the best in your developing band! The crisp, syncopated rhythms and exciting, but playable, melodic lines provide the basis for your band to soar. Generous doubling in the score lets this one work particularly well for smaller bands. It’s solidly written, and will put your band in a good light!