A roaring combination of ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime and God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen. After a subtle lush opening the piece is off and running in a fantastic 7/8 groove that is bold and aggressive. It is well-scored and will make your symphonic band sound…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Tyler Arcari
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
George Sweet’s music is always carefully written from a harmonic standpoint. Even though this work is more up-tempo - the harmonic sensibilies we know and love from George are on full display.
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
George Sweet
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation Information
Conference 3C & 3A Varsity; 5A Non-Varsity
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: RBC Publications Series: Sightreading Series Category: Concert Band
Sample PDFs
uil30122-a-classical-caper-…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Publisher:
RBC Publications
A Crack in the Ice was inspired by a short piece of video footage of an ice climber on a wall of ice, hundreds of feet above safety but surrounded by breathtaking mountains and snow. All is well until he strikes one too many times into the wall above; there…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The title says it all…this is truly A Crash Course in the Blues! Very well marked articulations, excellent rhythm section writing, solid scoring and idiomatic blues licks in the Brass and Saxes combine for a chart that will give any group a great start in…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Festive and fun, composer David Hind’s Festive Carousel is a wonderful addition to any concert program. Work on articulations and delicate entrances with this energetic new work for string orchestra.
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2020 Publisher: Excelcia Music…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
David L. Hinds
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
From a breathy tenor sax solo to the wailing climax from the whole band tutti before the bass and piano sign off with their own little moment at the end, widely contrasting dynamics and a demand for courageous but precise and articulate playing, this chart…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A Grainger Threesome is a Grade 3, well-suited for the mature junior high or high school band. The 5-minute arrangement includes Children's March, Lezzie Lindasy, and As Sally Sat A-Weepin'.Program NotesChildren’s March is one of the greatest of Percy…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Grainger, C. Ragsdale
Publisher:
Aux Arcs Music
A beautifully expressive composition loosely based on an old Irish Air. The beautiful motifs and interesting harmonic progressions make this a lyrical work that will stretch the musicianship of your players.
Grade Level: 3.5 Copyright: 2019 Publisher:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Tyler Arcari
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A Jingle Fantasy, arranged by David Hinds uses the modernized version of Jingle Bells as the basis for this work. Intended for use for Christmas or Winter concerts.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2021 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing Series: Intermezzo String…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
David L. Hinds
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing