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
Amber Waves was born from the composers love for our great country. Full and sonorous scoring brings to life the brilliant landscapes around this land. Patriotic melodies can be heard woven in to the texture, the most notable being 'My Country Tis of Thee.'…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
James A. Hirt
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
Baroque Celebration is based on what might have happened if a baroque composer would have had access to the incredible forces of the modern wind ensemble. The director is encouraged to experiment with various combinations of movements and tempi as well. All…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
James A. Hirt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
Dawn Refrains at Arlington is brilliantly scored and is full of depth and emotion. In tribute to the American Heroes who have sacrificed to preserve and protect freedom, James Hirt has composed a masterwork for band that challenges performer as well as…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
James A. Hirt
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
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