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
from "The Jungle Book" Cycle
Extracted from Grainger's "Jungle Book Cycle, The Beaches of Lukannon is the tragic centerpiece of the collection, and arguably the strongest piece musically and emotionally. It tells us the tale of the tragic slaughter of seals…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Grainger, C. Ragsdale
Publisher:
Aux Arcs Music
This playful work represents the ease with with which we can be taken back to our childhood, celebrating the boisterous movement experienced when one Dances on Trampolines! Enjoy the reckless abandon and fun-filled ups and downs as you dance on your…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Celebrating the life of a girl who lost her battle to cancer, In My Perfect Place is a heart-warming and bold piece that will leave a lasting impression on your audience.Program NotesIn My Perfect Place is a celebration of the life of a young girl whose…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
from The Jungle Book Cycle
Extracted from Grainger's "Jungle Book Cycle, The Inuit tells the brief tale of Eskimos in frozen wastes with music that is equal parts haunting and forceful.Program Notes"My Kipling 'Jungle Book' Cycle, begun in 1898 and finished…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Grainger, C. Ragsdale
Publisher:
Aux Arcs Music
Inspired by Shakespeare’s 'Sonnet XXXIII,' Many a Glorious Morning Have I Seen is a lush, lyrical work featuring rich harmonies, memorable melodies, and solo opportunities for flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and alto saxophone.Program NotesMany a Glorious…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
My Dark-Haired Maid was harmonized by Percy Grainger in about 1899, 3 years ahead of his beautiful harmonization of Irish Tune from County Derry. My Dark-Haired Maid (or "Mo Nighean Dubh in Gaelic") is Grainger working his harmonic magic, “dished up” for band…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Grainger, C. Ragsdale
Publisher:
Aux Arcs Music
Dance of the Immortals
Sarcophagus is a depiction of the dances of the immortals who are not bound by the confines of their tombs. Whispers and chants from the ensemble combine with fast-paced melodies to make this a spooky and exciting addition to a concert…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This wonderful Grainger collection for band features three pieces from a larger collection of 12 - "Willie's Gane to Melville Castle," "This is No' My Plaid," and "O Gin I Were Where Gadie Rins."Program NotesIn June of 1900, Percy Grainger (1882-1961) and his…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Grainger, C. Ragsdale
Publisher:
Aux Arcs Music
This delightfully rollicking Grainger tune has been masterfully set for wind band by Gary Gackstatter, freely tossing the melodies around the ensemble and remaining true to Grainger's quirky & descriptive style markings.Program NotesPercy Grainger's great…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter, Grainger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications