Integrity
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Larry Clark
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Larry Clark's music reflects a strong belief in the discipline and power of playing music as a means of encouraging character development in young people. With their strong melodic profile and the care taken in giving every section a chance to play the principal ideas, it is no wonder that even his easiest pieces have great appeal to young performers. Integrity is no exception and is an outstanding example of the Clark style at its best.
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Level: First-Plus Band (Very Easy)
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Duration: 2:11 |
Key: E Flat |
FPS63 - Set $50.00
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FPS63F - Full Score $9.00
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FPS63P - Parts $3.00
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Trombonanza
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Joseph Compello
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Written in the style of the many trombone features from the prolific pen of Henry Fillmore, this is a winning selection for featuring the low brass of the young ensemble. It includes ample use of the trombone glissando (colloquially referred to as a smear). The march-like character and simple tunefulness of the work are sure to make it a hit with the band and an audience favorite as well.
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Level: First-Plus Band (Very Easy)
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Duration: 2:40 |
Key: B Flat |
FPS62 - Set $50.00
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FPS62F - Full Score $9.00
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FPS62P - Parts $3.00
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Northern Lights
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Alan Lee Silva
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Featuring a lovely and appropriate use of mallet percussion instruments, especially bells and other delicate members of the percussion section, Northern Lights is evocative, melodically distinguished and cleverly scored to help a young band sound its best. The contrast between the natural minor of the woodwind melody at the beginning and the grander, major mode brass theme introduced later is nicely maintained throughout this very effective piece.
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Level: First-Plus Band (Very Easy)
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Duration: 2:34 |
Key: C Minor, E Flat |
FPS60 - Set $50.00
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FPS60F - Full Score $9.00
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FPS60P - Parts $3.00
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Sousa Favorites
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arranged by Andrew Balent
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A terrific medley that uses melodic highlights from four of Sousa's most celebrated marches (The Thunderer, Manhattan Beach, High School Cadets and the ever-popular trio theme from The Stars and Stripes Forever), this selection is a perfect way to introduce budding musicians to the music of a quintessential American composer.
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Level: First-Plus Band (Very Easy)
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Duration: 1:48 |
Key: E Flat |
FPS59 - Set $50.00
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FPS59F - Full Score $9.00
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FPS59P - Parts $3.00
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Wake Up for Christmas
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Joseph Compello
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Designed to showcase the percussion and trumpet sections of the band, Wake Up for Christmas has an inherently funny premise: that kids need to be awakened on Christmas! Mixing bits of Reveille with settings of two familiar Christmas time songs, Jingle Bells and Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, as well as fragments of assorted other seasonal tunes, this selection should bring a smile to the face of even the most committed Scrooge. The combining of all the elements at the climax is an inspired touch that ends this cheerful seasonal novelty with a bang!
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Level: First-Plus Band (Very Easy)
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Duration: 2:34 |
Key: E Flat |
FPS58 - Set $50.00
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FPS58F - Full Score $9.00
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FPS58P - Parts $3.00
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At Sight
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Harold Bennett; arranged by Larry Clark
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Wearing his Harold Bennett hat, Henry Fillmore turned out some especially delightful marches. At Sight is a particularly breezy example of the Bennett style, and Larry Clark's respectful and adroit young band arrangement is a real winner. The light-hearted and tuneful character of this little gem is a wonderful way to teach young musicians the joys of the March style and form.
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Level: First-Plus Band (Very Easy)
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Duration: 1:59 |
Key: E Flat, A Flat |
FPS57 - Set $50.00
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FPS57F - Full Score $9.00
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FPS57P - Parts $3.00
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Urban Invasion
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Sean O'Loughlin
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Bold and decisive writing characterizes this strong piece from the pen of Sean O'Loughlin. He makes striking and effective use of the low brass and percussion, but the woodwinds are also given a lovely, lyrical idea in the contrasting middle section. The overall effect of Urban Invasion, however, is one of high energy and purpose.
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Level: First-Plus Band (Very Easy)
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Duration: 2:15 |
Key: B Flat |
FPS61 - Set $50.00
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FPS61F - Full Score $9.00
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FPS61P - Parts $3.00
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