American Overture

Joseph Willcox Jenkins

Theodore Presser celebrates the 50th Anniversary of this repertoire standard with a newly published Critical Edition. Unlike most critical editions, however, this one was supervised by the composer himself. For the first time, the set includes a full score, and corrects and revises dynamics, articulations, and pitches - all exactly as the composer intended. A true "urtext" in every sense of the word. 12 American Overture for Band.mp3 Duration: 4:31 Key: C Range: Tpt - High C; Hn - B; Tbn - G 115-40040 - Set $95.00 115-40040C - Condensed Score $6.00 115-40040F - Full Score $10.00 115-40040P - Parts $2.00

Adagio Sostenuto Movement II from Symphony No. 6

Vincent Persichetti

From Persichetti's many offerings for band, the Adagio Sostenuto movement of his Symphony is a particular favorite for festivals and contests. The second movement of this popular work is one of the most beautiful pieces in the wind band reportoire. For the first time, this movement is offered as a stand alone publication, so that bands that are not technically ready for the entire piece can still perform this lyrical gem. Without question, the second movement is technically easier but musically challenging. The piece is well worth the effort. 13 Adagio Sosetenuto (Movt. 2 - Symphony No. 6).mp3 Duration: 4:19 Key: modal Range: Tpt - F#; Hn - E; Tbn - E 165-00093 - Set $50.00 165-00093F - Full Score $9.00 165-00093P - Parts $3.00

Grand Serenade for an Awful Lot of Winds and Percussion

PDQ Bach; Schickele Peter

Thanks to the untiring editor Peter Schickele, who has rendered the work now playable by modern concert band, audiences can now marvel at the misbegotten meanderings of Mr. Bach and shake their collective heads, wondering "What was he thinking?" Trying to realize the composer's intentions is a waste of time, since he probably didn't have any. On the other hand, rehearsing the music well does seem advisable, so that when the inevitable critical backlash develops, the performing organization can justly claim that it wasn't their fault. 14 Grand Seranade for an Awful Lot of Winds and Percussion -.mp3 15 Grand Seranade for an Awful Lot of Winds and Percussion -.mp3 16 Grand Seranade fo Duration: 11:00 Key: Bb Range: Tpt - High C; Hn - F; Tbn - Ab 115-40138 - Set $75.00 115-40138C - Condensed Score $7.50 115-40138F - Full Score $12.00 115-40138P - Parts $3.00