Two of Australia's most famous songs arranged for young band.
Grade Level: 2.5 Copyright: 1989 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Concert Band
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YMB012_01.mp3
YMB012_02.mp3
Sample PDFs
Australia's National Songs - Sample Score.pdf…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
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Publisher:
Brolga Music
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
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Publisher:
Brolga Music
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
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Grade Level: 2…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
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Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1995 Publisher…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The sun glints on the drawn sword of the gladiator as he stands and waits to confront his foe. Eyes of ice, nerves of steel and a confidence born of many a success in the arena, he contemplates nothing but victory again.The music should be expressive of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Gum Leaf Rag was inspired by the Ragtime music of the legendary Scott Joplin. Featuring the characteristic oom- pah bass and accompaniment along with the mandatory "jaunty" syncopated melody, Gum Leaf Rag will not only appeal to performers and audience alike…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music