Holiday
Christmas favorites "Angels We Have Heard on High" and "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" will never sound so good in your beginner band as they will with Barry Ward's 'Tis the Season. The aim is to have practicality written into the parts and still provide a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Op. 49, No. 1
Beethoven's Sonata No. 19 is one of the shortest and simplest of his piano sonatas. Barry Ward has taken great care to respectfully adapt the piece for clarinet quintet, such that Beethoven himself might have scored it.Program NotesBeethoven's…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(and I really mean good)
With a ruff and tumble melodic theme, Bad shows off some attitude. Early bands will enjoy this piece.Program NotesWith a ruff and tumble melodic theme, Bad shows off some attitude. Early bands will enjoy this piece.
Grade Level: 1…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Caterpillar Holiday introduces students to a style of playing that is aurally appealing and familiar, yet technically different from the standard string repertoire.Program NotesCaterpillar Holiday introduces students to a style of playing that is aurally…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Anne Svendsen
Publisher:
Brolga Music
This attractive concert work begins with a single clarinet and mallets establishing the mood. Gradually adding instruments and increasing tempo, the energy builds and is sustained through the exciting finish.Program NotesDedicated to the Stonewall Jackson…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Young bands will delight in these innovative arrangements of the popular tunes Yankee Doodle and Chester.Program NotesYoung bands will delight in these innovative arrangements of the popular tunes Yankee Doodle and Chester.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2005…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A great piece for early band celebrating our prehistoric friends. Very easy rhythms and simple scoring make this tune perfect for your first concert. Be on the lookout for the Ultrasaurus, Pentaceratops, & Stegosaurus!Program NotesA great piece for early…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drum Set Feature
In addition to the large collection of percussion instruments, there is soprano sax, flugel horn, trumpet, tenor sax, bass, and piano in this showcase for drumset. Contemporary jazz groove throughout.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1995 Number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.C. Combs, G. Gibson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fairly Fugal is loosely based around a fugue and has a distinctly Baroque character. This is a wonderful work for developing cohesiveness and awareness for interplay between sections within a string ensemble.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Publisher: Brolga…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Anne Svendsen
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Barry Ward captures all of the spookiness & superstition surrounding the Full Moon with this delightful piece for young bands. The occasional 5/4 measure and scattered accidentals will keep the students on their toes!Program NotesBarry Ward captures all…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications