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Medium Easy
Expanded instrumentation to 2 Fl, 3 Cl, 3 Trp, 2 Hrn and 2 Trbn parts
From its visionary and atmospheric introduction featuring the horns, to its invigorating conclusion, Cloudsplitter is a wonderful showpiece for a developing band. The driving 6/8 rhythms, broad melodies and brilliant scoring make this an ideal concert opener or closer.
CPS21 ($65.00; 11.00; 3.50)
This popular orchestral selection from a classic French opera, gets a powerful, colorful and faithful band transcription from the expert hand of Andrew Balent. Students will enjoy the chance to play this familiar and exotic music.
CPS22 ($65.00; 11.00; 3.50)
Dotted rhythms, colorful percussion writing and a fresh melodic style characterize this new concert work by the gifted Sean O'Loughlin. A dynamic and stirring piece, Cascades is a perfect selection for contest and festival use.
CPS27 ($65.00; 11.00; 3.50)
This classic circus march features a lovely swinging tune in compound time that will sing its way into an audiences' heart. The bright scoring and subtly chromatic touches in the harmony make Bombasto a march that any band will delight in playing.
CPS20 ($65.00; 11.00; 3.50)
This stirring new march-style piece by Carl Strommen will enhance any program, but its stately, processional flavor and noble character will make it especially useful for special occasions like commencement. The music has innate nobility reminiscent of Elgar and wholly appropriate to the inspiring title.
CPS25 ($65.00; 11.00; 3.50)
From its slow and mysterious opening to the grandiose climax, Toward the Light is a powerfully scored celebration of life and living. The principal theme, like a chorale, is subject to colorful variations and the climax is unusually satisfying.
CPS24 ($65.00; 11.00; 3.50)
Evocative and stirring, Night Cries is a fine new symphonic essay from composer Del Borgo. The brooding opening Andante has a slow moving harmonic background flecked with splashes of percussion color and is followed by a typically driving Allegro that is colored with Del Borgo's characteristic use of modality.
CPS23 ($65.00; 11.00; 3.50)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas never had it so good as it does in this cleverly put together set of contrasting variations. From the broad, moderate opening through the warm and reflective central Andante, to the tongue-in-cheek "Tempo de Beguine," Mr. Balent has created several delightfully fresh versions of a familiar carol.
CPS26 ($65.00; 11.00; 3.50) |
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Cloudsplitter 
Bacchanale (from Samson et Dalila) 
Cascades 
Bombasto March 
Quaere Verum (Seek the Truth) 
Toward the Light 
Night Cries 
Christmas Variations (on "We Wish You a Merry Christmas")