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First-Plus Band (Grade 1.5 to 2 — Gold Cover) Primer Band Beginning Band First-Plus Band Young Band Concert Band Symphonic Band Authentic Fillmore Editions The Classic Bands Search by Title Search by Composer/Arranger Band Resources HOME Recommended Dealers •  Instrumentation uses one flute, two clarinets, two trumpets,      one horn, and trombone/baritone together •  Difficulty ranges from Grades 1.5 to 2 •  Second clarinet stays below break and break crossing      considered for first clarinet •  Active percussion scoring •  Bass line covered by multiple instruments KEY TO SYMBOLS    Hear or download MP3 Full Score (non-printable PDF) Contest & Festival Suggestion Locate a dealer Buy online at presser.com      View NEW 2011 titles only Aline (March) Harold Bennett, arranged by Larry Clark Another classic Harold Bennett (pseudonym for Henry Fillmore) march, first presented as part of the Bennett Band Book series. Every year, more and more band directors choose these little march gems, arranged by Larry Clark, for contest warm-up. They are tuneful, easy to play, and simply sound great!   fps68.mp3   1.07MB   Level Grade 2 FPS68 Set $50.00   Duration 2:11 FPS68F Full Score $8.00   Key Eb Major, Ab Major FPS68P Parts $3.00 call Atlantic Crossing Alan Lee Silva This triumphant work by composer Alan Lee Silva will be a perfect selection for your next contest or festival performance. Atlantic Crossing contains all the signature flowing lines and warm harmonies that have made Silva’s music so popular and fresh. Silva takes a completely new approach to composing music for concert band, so we guarantee this is unlike anything you’ve ever heard before.   fps66.mp3   1.85MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS66 Set $50.00   Duration 2:27 FPS66F Full Score $8.00   Key F Major FPS66P Parts $3.00 call Ballet of the Gnomes Joseph Compello Picture a group of clumsy gnomes trying to dance a ballet, and you’ve got the vision of this piece — the ungraceful attempt to be the opposite, lumbering through a dainty dance quite unsuited to them. You will hear the influence of the famous Dance Macabre in the piece, and we know this great new work from veteran composer Joseph Compello will be a hit with your students.   fps70.mp3   1.9MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS70 Set $50.00   Duration 2:33 FPS70F Full Score $8.00   Key C minor FPS70P Parts $3.00 call Blast from the Past Joseph Compello Get your students swinging with this delightful original swing tune from composer Joseph Compello. This piece is reminiscent of the big band era and the melodies and harmonies evoke the feeling of all the great big bands of the '30s and '40s. Students love to play swing music and this is a great opportunity for young musicians to get into the style.   fps86.mp3   1.7MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS86 Set $50.00   Duration 2:34 FPS86F Full Score $8.00   Key Eb Major / Bb Major FPS86P Parts $3.00 call The Cliffs of Mendocino Alan Lee Silva The music of Alan Lee Silva is truly American in scope and sound, and his melodic touch makes his pieces sound effortless. This work is no exception and is a welcome addition to the repertoire for developing bands.   fps80.mp3   1.3MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS80 Set $50.00   Duration 2:20 FPS80F Full Score $8.00   Key Eb Major, F Major FPS80P Parts $3.00 call The Corsairs George Sweet Imagine following a band of swashbuckling pirates in the old days, and you will get the idea behind this energetic new piece from newcomer George Sweet. As a music educator, Sweet knows just how to make your band sound impressive, even if you've yet to travel the high seas!   FPS92.mp3   886KB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS92 Set $50.00   Duration 2:36 FPS92F Full Score $8.00   Key G minor FPS92P Parts $3.00 call Dancing the Skies Kevin Mixon Inspired by a poem written by an American serviceman during World War II, Dancing the Skies builds on the idea of soaring over the skies and the wonderment that comes from seeing the earth from above. A very solid new composition for contest/festival performance.   fps77.mp3   1.3MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS77 Set $50.00   Duration 2:28 FPS77F Full Score $8.00   Key Bb Major FPS77P Parts $3.00 call Fanfare for a King William Duncombe, arranged by Andrew Balent Based on the popular piano piece Fanfare Minuet, this Baroque classic has all of the majesty of a work such as Handel's famous Firework Music. Arranger Andrew Balent has given developing bands a wonderful transcription that can be used to teach this important style and era in musical history. It is also gives you great tools to teach and reinforce basic eighth note rhythms for young players. An elegant addition to the program for an early concert.   fps84.mp3   687KB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS84 Set $50.00   Duration 2:12 FPS84F Full Score $8.00   Key Bb Major / Eb Major FPS84P Parts $3.00 call Flash Drive Bill Calhoun Flash Drive is a contemporary-sounding piece with veritable splashes of brilliance from up-and-coming composer Bill Calhoun. Bill's composition style incorporates a dramatic flair, giving this work a variety of contrasting styles and articulations, encouraging your students to tap into their most creative styles of playing. Your band will sound its absolute best with this strong new piece.   FPS90.mp3   804KB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS90 Set $50.00   Duration 2:10 FPS90F Full Score $8.00   Key G minor FPS90P Parts $3.00 call Frogs Have Rhythm, Too! Andrew Balent This fun piece for the young band will be a favorite of students and parents alike. Full of frog sound effects and bluesy style harmonies and rhythms, it is the tune your students will ask to play every single day.   fps78.mp3   999KB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS78 Set $50.00   Duration 2:46 FPS78F Full Score $8.00   Key F Major FPS78P Parts $3.00 call Huron Trail Sean O'Loughlin Huron Trail is an energetic piece for developing bands. The music reflects the rich tradition of tribal music from centuries ago. It depicts the challenges of the early settlers and the perils that lied along the frontier. Percussion is an integral part of this musical tradition and is featured extensively in this piece.   fps76.mp3   1.18MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS76 Set $50.00   Duration 2:10 FPS76F Full Score $8.00   Key C minor FPS76P Parts $3.00 call In a Quiet Place Bill Calhoun A heartfelt new ballad from rising composer Bill Calhoun, In a Quiet Place is the perfect vehicle to teach expressive, emotional playing. This simply beautiful piece is one you don't want to miss.   fps75.mp3   1.48MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS75 Set $50.00   Duration 2:41 FPS75F Full Score $8.00   Key F Major, Bb Major FPS75P Parts $3.00 call Into the Darkness Bill Calhoun From its mysterious introduction to its dynamic finale, Into the Darkness transports you to the fantasy world of the supernatural. Composed in D minor, the serious nature of Into the Darkness will spark your students’ interest, creating an emotional performance and musical intensity for their audience.This piece gives you ample opportunity to teach musicianship and new rhythms to your group.   fps82.mp3   1.73MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS82 Set $50.00   Duration 1:51 FPS82F Full Score $8.00   Key D minor FPS82P Parts $3.00 call Ironclad Sean O'Loughlin Ironclad is a term often used to describe hearty sailing vessels, and this piece of the same name describes the never-ending battle between pirates and sailors. In ¾ time, Ironclad is serious, yet imaginative. Your students will really wow the audience and judges with this impressive display of musicality.   FPS94.mp3   763KB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS94 Set $50.00   Duration 2:32 FPS94F Full Score $8.00   Key C minor FPS94P Parts $3.00 call Joust Larry Clark You will hear the power and aggressive nature of the medieval tournament in this strong new work for developing bands by Larry Clark. Larry's pieces are some of the most performed at this grade level and this piece proves why with its bold rhythms, powerful harmonies and singable melodies. Every section of the band gets to shine in this contest/festival style piece.   fps88.mp3   2.21MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS88 Set $50.00   Duration 2:47 FPS88F Full Score $8.00   Key F minor FPS88P Parts $3.00 call Junk Funk Kevin Mixon Let your budding percussionists have a ton of fun with this creative piece in a funk style that uses paint buckets and garbage cans as instruments. Junk Funk was written to advance playing skills, but it requires some brash showmanship, so make sure they know how to “raise the roof”!   FPS91.mp3   803KB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS91 Set $50.00   Duration 2:29 FPS91F Full Score $8.00   Key C Dorian FPS91P Parts $3.00 call Jurassic Shark Joseph Compello Following up on the success of the piece T-Rex, composer Joseph Compello depicts through music the Megalodon. This dramatic piece depicts the prehistoric shark with enormous teeth as it swims ominously and persistently in the dark ocean depths. Students are intrigued by dinosaurs and this piece is a way to inspire them using something they are interested in. They will want to play this piece every day!   fps85.mp3   1.55MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS85 Set $50.00   Duration 2:31 FPS85F Full Score $8.00   Key C minor FPS85P Parts $3.00 call Latin Smiles Joseph Compello Composer Joseph Compello gives us another exceptional novelty piece that students will enjoy playing. It will serve as a perfect introduction to Latin-style music, certain to leave your players and audiences smiling!   fps65.mp3   1.8MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS65 Set $50.00   Duration 1:48 FPS65F Full Score $8.00   Key Eb Major FPS65P Parts $3.00 call March of the Machines Carl Strommen Droids, robots, and transformers. We hear them coming in the distance—ominously and persistently. The piece depicts these mechanized creatures marching toward us as the piece unfolds and builds to a satisfying climax. A fun march for your next concert.   fps74.mp3   1.73MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS74 Set $50.00   Duration 3:08 FPS74F Full Score $8.00   Key D minor FPS74P Parts $3.00 call Mountains of Mohon Sean O'Loughlin Mountains of Mohon is a stunning new work for developing band by popular composer Sean O’Loughlin. It depicts the struggle of new ideas and cultures colliding during the time of the great Westward expansion in America. A striking selection for your next contest/festival performance, this piece will highlight the strengths of your band. While easy to play, the result is truly impressive!   fps67.mp3   970KB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS67 Set $50.00   Duration 2:40 FPS67F Full Score $8.00   Key C minor FPS67P Parts $3.00 call Oceania Dances Kevin Mixon Oceania Dances uses traditional music from Tahiti and Hawaii, islands located in the geographic region of the Pacific Ocean commonly referred to as Oceania. The recurring rhythms, prominently presented in the percussion solo sections, are derived from frenetic percussion music used to accompany Tahitian dancers.This piece gives you the chance to include the music of other cultures, but yet still has all of the traits of solid band literature. You can't go wrong with this selection for contest/festival.   fps83.mp3   2.63MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS83 Set $50.00   Duration 3:04 FPS83F Full Score $8.00   Key Eb Major FPS83P Parts $3.00 call Phantom Echo Larry Clark Phantom Echo is intriguing and unique, but retains the signature style that you and your students have come to love from composer Larry Clark. This piece plays on the echo-effect with a great deal of interplay between woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Interesting music for younger students with lots of teaching opportunities.   fps79.mp3   1.45MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS79 Set $50.00   Duration 2:18 FPS79F Full Score $8.00   Key F minor FPS79P Parts $3.00 call Pinnacle of Distinction (March) Larry Clark Larry Clark has arranged many of the popular Bennett band marches over the years and here, he provides us with a new original march in Bennett style; an excellent vehicle to teach the march style and form to students. Pinnacle of Distinction would be perfect as a warm-up piece for a festival performance.   FPS95.mp3   812KB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS95 Set $50.00   Duration 2:13 FPS95F Full Score $8.00   Key Bb Major, Eb Major FPS95P Parts $3.00 call Promised Land Sean O'Loughlin Promised Land is a serious-sounding, new piece for the developing band that sounds much more difficult than it plays, allowing your students to show off while remaining at their ability level. The title has its roots in the ideals of John Humphrey Noyes, who founded the Oneida community in the late 1840s. He built a thriving agricultural and spiritual community that became his “promised land.” The music depicts the struggles and triumph of those first settlers in the area, who worked the land and fought for their ideals through much persecution. Promised Land contains all of the rhythmic interest and memorable motives that Sean's music is so known for. It is also an excellent choice for contest/festival.   fps81.mp3   2MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS81 Set $50.00   Duration 2:23 FPS81F Full Score $8.00   Key C minor FPS81P Parts $3.00 call The Pursuit of Knowledge Larry Clark As the title implies, this piece is an inspirational tribute to the quest for learning that occurs in a school environment. Strong themes and angular rhythms help to emulate these qualities through the music. The Pursuit of Knowledge will make a bold statement at your next contest/festival performance.   fps71.mp3   1.6MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS71 Set $50.00   Duration 3:07 FPS71F Full Score $8.00   Key Eb Major FPS71P Parts $3.00 call The Red Planet Joseph Compello The Red Planet is an original concert piece in 5/4 time for a band with at least one year’s training. Joseph Compello's intriguing new work depicts the planet Mars in 5/4 time, giving the work an uneven, exciting feel. The opening section is bold and aggressive, and this piece explores a variety of moods throughout its duration. This along with the lyrical pseudo sci-fi sound will make The Red Planet a big hit with students. As a bonus, Compello included a fugato section to help introduce students to contrapuntal music.   FPS89.mp3   782KB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS89 Set $50.00   Duration 3:01 FPS89F Full Score $8.00   Key C minor FPS89P Parts $3.00 call Robot Madness Gregory B. Rudgers The sounds of gears, gadgets, and all things mechanical form the basis for this unique, beginning band piece by Carl Fischer Music newcomer Gregory Rudgers. There is a hint of the futuristic in the sounds and textures that students will encounter. A fun change of pace for the developing band.   fps64.mp3   1.1MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS64 Set $50.00   Duration 2:23 FPS64F Full Score $8.00   Key D phrygian FPS64P Parts $3.00 call Stargate 6 Carl Strommen Written to depict the music of action and science fiction movies, this Carl Strommen original is absolutely perfect for young band players. At once bold and majestic, Stargate 6 is much fuller than you would expect for a composition at this level. This piece will help to build a well-balanced band sound within your group.   fps69.mp3   1.29MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS69 Set $50.00   Duration 2:53 FPS69F Full Score $8.00   Key Bb Major FPS69P Parts $3.00 call The Triumphant Trumpeteers Joseph Compello Triumphant Trumpeteers is, as the title indicates, a trumpet section feature. It may be performed by the entire trumpet section or with three trumpet soloists. The character of the music is that of a regal, march-like processional.   fps72.mp3   4.4MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS72 Set $50.00   Duration 2:07 FPS72F Full Score $8.00   Key Eb Major FPS72P Parts $3.00 call Victory and Celebration Alan Lee Silva Sparkling fanfare gestures and celebratory music are the theme of this dynamic new piece from composer Alan Lee Silva. Open harmonies are used with memorable melodies in this exciting new work for developing bands. You can hear Silva's influences with his truly American style in this winning new piece.   fps87.mp3   1.87MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS87 Set $50.00   Duration 2:17 FPS87F Full Score $8.00   Key Eb Major FPS87P Parts $3.00 call Wildfire! Ed Kiefer From the bold opening reminiscent of a famous fanfare, this mysterious piece takes off and catches fire! This is the type of contest style piece that developing players will love, and the resulting awesome sound will be a big self-esteem boost. Festival judges won't know what hit them.   FPS93.mp3   763KB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS93 Set $50.00   Duration 2:23 FPS93F Full Score $8.00   Key F minor, G minor FPS93P Parts $3.00 call Zenobia the Warrior Queen Joseph Compello Zenobia the Warrior Queen is an excellent concert piece for young bands. The title refers to an actual historical figure who battled against the Romans in the third century. The music should convey an atmosphere of antiquity but should also be bold and aggressive. A serious work for developing bands.   fps73.mp3   5.7MB   Level Grade 1.5 FPS73 Set $50.00   Duration 2:20 FPS73F Full Score $8.00   Key G modal FPS73P Parts $3.00 call Back to TOP Primer Band Beginning Band First-Plus Band Young Band Concert Band Symphonic Band Authentic Fillmore Editions The Classic Bands Search by Title Search by Composer/Arranger Band Resources HOME Recommended Dealers

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