Band

Featuring the holiday favorites Frosty The Snow Man; Jingle Bells and Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! here is a clever medley all in swing style that will brighten up your holiday concert. Easy to put together and fun to play!

A blockbuster medley that includes some of the best musical icons from the last twenty-five years of film history. Includes: Theme from Jaws, Where Do I Begin (Love Story Theme), Star Trek - The Motion Picture, Raiders March, Chariots of Fire, Back to the Future, Theme from E.T., Beauty and the Beast, Theme from Jurassic Park, Forrest Gump - Main Title, and Main Title - Apollo 13.

Hal Leonard is pleased to introduce this new series designed to meet the special needs of church music ministers and conductors. With flexible instrumentation and careful guidelines for difficulty, these titles will work successfully with a minimum of rehearsal. Also, we're pleased to feature the artistry of James Curnow, long recognized for his outstanding sacred works for large ensembles.

Paul Lavender has included themes from both Home Alone movies in this delightful showcase for the holidays. Your players will love the fun and heartwarming songs of John Williams, Leslie Bricusse and Alan Menken. Includes: Christmas Star; Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas; My Christmas Tree; Plaza Hotel; Setting the Trap and Somewhere in My Memory.

From American Idol fame, here is Daughtry's huge chart-topping power ballad in a standout arrangement for young players.

The dramatic and powerful themes of Hans Zimmer helped define the action in this Academy Award-winning movie blockbuster. Skillfully adapted for the marching field by John Wasson and Will Rapp, here is a complete show based on this emotional music. This graceful number features the orchestral cue Earth from Hans Zimmer's soundtrack. Baritone and low woodwinds carry the melody in the beginning, and there is a nice full band build before returning to a quiet ending.

Symphonic Band - Grade 4 Here is a delightful concert setting that pays tribute to the hometown community band. Original themes are skillfully woven into a suite format depicting images of Americana such as Fanfare, The River, The Churches, Here Comes the Band, and Polka Time. A rousing crowd pleaser! (4:50)

Using nothing faster than a quarter note (8ths in percussion) Paul Lavender has done a masterful job of creating a fun and effective blues feature for beginning bands. When your students complain about too much homework, at least now they can play a tune about it!

Here is a delightful new march for young bands. Written in traditional march style there are strong melodies and counterlines, a trio featuring the clarinets, a percussion interlude and a rousing finish.

Here is a whimsical look at some of America's favorite folk songs. The slow tempo in the beginning includes Frankie And Johnny, Lonesome Road, and John Henry. With a change to a faster tempo, various sections of the band are featured with Chicken Reel, Michael, Row The Boat, and Arkansas Traveler. I'm On My Way and Down By The Riverside finish out this exhuberant medley in rousing style.