Easy
Addition of separate Trombone and Baritone part
Addition of simple sixteenth-note rhythms
2nd Clarinet still below break
Low brass writing carefully considered
Keys carefully considered
Logical voice leading
Still limited independence of parts
Active percussion writing with more instrument options
Symbol of Honor
Ted Mesang; arranged by Quincy C. Hilliard
One of the classic quickstep marches of the 20th Century, Symbol of Honor dates from the 1930s. A rousing example of the march style, it features a memorably catchy second strain. All the elements of this great piece have been ably adapted to the needs of young ensembles in Quincy Hilliard' s superb concert arrangement.
Duration: 2' Keys: E flat, A flat
Ranges: Trumpet-F ; Horn-C sharp; Trombone-E flat
YPS25 ($50.00; 9.00; 3.00)
Themes from The New World Symphony
Antonin Dvorak; arranged by Andrew Balent
Dvorak' s Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, From the New World is one of the best known and most beloved works in the symphonic repertoire. This arrangement presents the main theme of the slow movement (also know as Goin' Home) and the stirring main theme of the last movement in a grade- appropriate new arrangement by Andrew Balent.
Duration: 3' 45" Keys: B flat; G Minor
Ranges: Trumpet-F; Horn-D; Trombone-E (G)
YPS26 ($50.00; 9.00; 3.00)
Alpine March
Joseph Compello
A delightful German-style march with memorable tunes and full-sounding scoring that will make a young band shine. There is a classic fade-out at the end followed by a short forte in the last measure. Great fun to play, Alpine March will make an excellent contest warm-up.
Duration: 2' 30" Key: B flat
Ranges: Trumpet-F; Horn--B flat; Trombone-F
YPS27 ($50.00; 9.00; 3.00)
Irish Vision
Traditional; arranged by Sean O' Loughlin
The beautiful Irish hymn tune Be Thou My Vision (Slane) gets an appropriately stirring and richly textured setting from Sean O' Loughlin. This is an excellent piece for teaching musicianship and subtle variations in phrasing.
Duration: 3' 15" Key: E flat
Ranges: Trumpet-F; Horn-D; Trombone-E flat
YPS29 ($50.00; 9.00; 3.00)
Eagle Lake March
Carl Strommen
Commissioned by a South Carolina Middle School Band, Eagle Lake March, has the stately character of the great British marches of Gustav Holst and Eric Coates. As with all good marches the main theme is memorably tuneful, and there is a fine collection of worthy counter melodies, as well. A modulation to F Major leads to a grandly scored and sonorous conclusion.
Duration: 4' Keys: E flat, F
Ranges: Trumpet-F; Horn-E flat; Trombone-E flat
YPS28 ($50.00; 9.00; 3.00)
Carol of the Bells
M. Leontovich-Peter Wilhousky; arranged by Andrew Balent
Andrew Balent' s classic young band arrangement of Carol of the Bells continues to be one of the best-selling Christmas band selections in the Carl Fischer catalog. This brisk and sparkling selection belongs in every young band library!
Duration: 1' 30" Key: G Minor
Ranges: Trumpet-E; Horn-B; Trombone-D
YBS3 ($50.00; 9.00; 3.00)
Hey Man, Christmas Swings!
Traditional medley; arranged by Larry Clark
A swingin' look at some of the best-known Christmas carols (Angels We Have Heard on High, Silent Night, Jingle Bells, et al) that will light up the Christmas tree! A clever tribute to the big band era that is guaranteed to steal the show at the band' s next holiday concert.
Duration: 3' 35" Key: E flat
Ranges: Trumpet-F; Horn-D; Trombone-E flat
YPS30 ($50.00; 9.00; 3.00)
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