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
Bring the holidays on in a Latin fashion with this medley of three Christmas classics. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; O Christmas Tree and Jingle Bells are all arranged over a strong Bossa Nova groove. Great tunes, solid voicings and space for your soloists…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Let’s face it, our students are growing up in a world that sometimes requires an emotional outlet. A Song for Peace can fill that need, and give teachers wonderful opportunities to tie a musical experience in with personal and world-events.
Grade Level: 2.5…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Christina Huss
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Dynamic and Fresh! Composer Matthew R. Putnam brings a delightful new work to the concert band. Students will love the harmonies and rhythmic feel of Abundant Bliss.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2019 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing Series: Intermezzo Band…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Matthew R. Putnam
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Composer Carol Brittin Chambers’ new work for young band is sure to excite and inspire. Great writing makes this a superb choice for contest and festival. You’ll be hearing a lot of this one!
This free download includes two click track recordings, one with a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carol Brittin Chambers
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Sound larger than life with this brilliantly scored overture for developing band. Beautifully expressive playing with ample opportunity to teach grace-notes and traditional “snaps”, Larry has crafted an accessible work for young band that is reminiscent of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Larry Clark
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Before I Go to Sleep is a sensitive and musically expressive piece from composer Jason K. Nitsch. This piece has already received its premiere at the prestigious Midwest Clinic. Beautiful arching melodies and rich harmonic movements are sure to pull at the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jason K. Nitsch
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
John’s harmonic palette is practically refreshing in this overture-like piece that sounds like it’s from a time long past. This work has just the right amount of drama and excitement to make it a perfect addition to the festival repertoire list.
Grade Level:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John M. Pasternak
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Passionate and expressive, Michael J. Miller’s arrangement for band of the Berceuse, from the orchestral suite Noure et Anitra by Alexandrovich Ilyinsky, will stretch the musicianship of your ensembles in wonderful ways.
This free download includes two click…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Alexander Ilyinsky, Michael J. Miller
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Engaging your students is very important, and what better way to do that than to explore the Blues style. Composer Michael J. Miller has given young bands an effectively written bluesy piece that students will want to play again and again. If you’re…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Michael J. Miller
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing