Band

Concert Band - Grade 3 Who could have predicted the success of the TV series The Osbournes? In a strange twist of musical irony, Ozzy's heavy metal anthem was transformed by Pat Boone into a medium swing tune and used as the theme for the show. Here is a fun arrangement for a change of pace on your next program. (2:05)

Energetic and rhythmic accurately describe this attractive composition for beginning bands. Written in a minor mode, the main melodic elements are created using only quarter notes. Underlying rhythmic drive is provided by a repeated 8th-note pattern, and the piece is effectively enhanced with carefully planned dynamic contrasts. A rewarding piece that is fun to play! Dur: 2:15 (Grade 1-1/2)

Here is something different for contest or festival. Written in the style of a tone poem, this work uses minimal melodic development but builds emotional intensity through changing textures and evolving harmonies. Great for teaching breath control, phrasing, ensemble balance and blend. Dur: 2:50 (Includes Full Performance CD)

Winner of the Academy Award for best original score, this is one of the most unique sounding movie soundtracks to come along in many years. This music features descriptive melodies in an Asian setting and Michael Brown's captivating medley also includes the intense percussion segments from the movie.

Jay Bocook has once again created a new accessible version of a band classic with this superb rescoring of Walton's infamous regal march. The musical pageantry and thrilling strains have been carefully arranged for playability by most groups. Not only is this an excellent contest piece, but an ideal graduation processional.

Here is a terrific sounding concert march written in a traditional Spanish style. Utilizing elements of the habaera rhythm and featuring a harmonic shift from minor in the beginning to major at the end, this makes a nice alternative to the usual march style piece. Dur: 2:30 (Grade 2.5)