Young Performance Series
(Grade 2 to 2.5 — Red Cover) |
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• Instrumentation uses one flute, two clarinets, two trumpets,
one horn, and one tuba
• Difficulty ranges from Grades 2 to 2.5
• Second clarinet stays below break
• Active percussion scoring
• Limited independence of part writing |
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| Advance (March) |
| Harold Bennett, arranged by Larry Clark |
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Larry Clark continues to dig through all of the wonderful marches of Henry Fillmore (using the pseudonym Harold Bennett) to provide young bands everywhere excellent marches for contest/festival. These tuneful little gems are some of the best young band marches ever written and Advance is no exception. Directors have been eagerly awaiting yearly installments in the Bennett march series for over ten years.
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| yps86.mp3 |
1.93MB |
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Grade 2 |
YPS86 Set |
$60.00 |
| Duration |
2:10 |
YPS86F Full Score |
$10.00 |
| Key |
B Flat Major / E Flat Major |
YPS86P Parts |
$3.50 |
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| Christmas Classique |
| Arranged by Larry Clark |
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This wonderful new Christmas arrangement takes classical music such as the famous Beethoven Sonata Pathétique and the Bach Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring and combines them with holiday favorites such as O, Come All Ye Faithful and Come, All Ye Shepherds. By combining well-loved Christmas carols with standard classical fare, Larry Clark has created a gorgeous new holiday piece for your young band that will delight audiences.
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| yps92.mp3 |
2.44MB |
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Grade 2 |
YPS92 Set |
$60.00 |
| Duration |
3:45 |
YPS92F Full Score |
$10.00 |
| Key |
B Flat Major |
YPS92P Parts |
$3.50 |
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| Jam! |
| Sean O'Loughlin |
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Jam! is one of the most fun and unique pieces your concert band will perform in their musical development. As a professional musician, a performer will often be called upon to play in many different styles. Jam! provides an opportunity to explore some of those non-classical styles. The band truly does get to jam on this piece, with some hand-clapping to add to the fun!
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| yps93.mp3 |
3.81MB |
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| Level |
Grade 2 |
YPS93 Set |
$60.00 |
| Duration |
3:05 |
YPS93F Full Score |
$10.00 |
| Key |
F minor |
YPS93P Parts |
$3.50 |
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| March in the Shadows |
| Ed Kiefer |
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If you are looking for a different type of march to play this coming year, look no further. Here is a serious, yet quirky little march from composer Ed Kiefer for young bands. Beginning very quietly and in a minor key, it reminded the composer of something lurking in the shadows, hence the title. We know your students will like it.
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| yps89.mp3 |
1.32MB |
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| Level |
Grade 2 |
YPS89 Set |
$60.00 |
| Duration |
3:52 |
YPS89F Full Score |
$10.00 |
| Key |
F minor |
YPS89P Parts |
$3.50 |
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| Mysterium |
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| Bill Calhoun |
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As the title implies, this piece is mysterious in nature, composed with elements of musical intensity, dynamic contrast and harmonic interest. Composer Bill Calhoun draws on his experience of over 25 years of teaching middle school band to bring us an exciting new piece that students will enjoy playing. Perfect for contest/festival if you want your young band to sound their best.
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| yps87.mp3 |
2.78MB |
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| Level |
Grade 2 |
YPS87 Set |
$60.00 |
| Duration |
3:15 |
YPS87F Full Score |
$10.00 |
| Key |
D minor |
YPS87P Parts |
$3.50 |
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| El Palo Alto |
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| Gene Milford |
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A true rhapsody for band, reminiscent of the famous rhapsodies by Clare Grundman. Gene Milford takes folk songs from the state of California and develops them into a stunning new concert work for the young band. This piece plus a nice concert overture would make a great selection for festival.
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| yps88.mp3 |
2.32MB |
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| Level |
Grade 2 |
YPS88 Set |
$60.00 |
| Duration |
2:25 |
YPS88F Full Score |
$10.00 |
| Key |
E Flat Major |
YPS88P Parts |
$3.50 |
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| Pieces of Eight |
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| Larry Clark |
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Written as a commission for the Georgia District 10 Honor Band, Larry Clark has drawn on the history of the coast of Georgia where the pirate Blackbeard was thought to have stashed his treasure. He has written an intriguing concert overture for young bands with this flavor. Not only will your students love it, but there are many musical opportunities for teaching as well.
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| yps94.mp3 |
3.5MB |
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| Level |
Grade 2 |
YPS94 Set |
$60.00 |
| Duration |
4:19 |
YPS94F Full Score |
$10.00 |
| Key |
F minor |
YPS94P Parts |
$3.50 |
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| Sundance |
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| Carl Strommen |
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Hear the sounds of the mountains in this dynamic new concert work for young bands. Carl Strommen branches out in composing a work for Grade 2 level, lending the skill and expertise seen in his other well-loved works. We know you will agree that this has serious potential for festival performance, and will be instrumental in bringing home the gold!
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| yps91.mp3 |
1.24MB |
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| Level |
Grade 2 |
YPS91 Set |
$60.00 |
| Duration |
3:31 |
YPS91F Full Score |
$10.00 |
| Key |
E Flat Major / F Major |
YPS91P Parts |
$3.50 |
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| Through London Streets |
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| Alan Lee Silva |
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From the opening ominous chimes and haunting flute melody to the rapid staccato notes and final thundering ensemble accents, this piece evokes images of mystery and suspense. Loosely based on scenes from Sherlock Holmes stories, Through London Streets follows the mythical detective as he searches misty lanes and foggy boulevards for his foe. This is a serious band work from a composer who is quickly becoming one of the most popular composers for young players.
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| yps90.mp3 |
1.38MB |
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| Level |
Grade 2 |
YPS90 Set |
$60.00 |
| Duration |
2:38 |
YPS90F Full Score |
$10.00 |
| Key |
G minor |
YPS90P Parts |
$3.50 |
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