Grade 2-3 Concert Band
Machine Age - From the first ticks, clicks, and clangs of the hi-hat, snare drum and brake drum, this piece moves! Relentless rhythmic drive, memorable melodic lines and unstoppable syncopation all points toward a powerful finale. Your band will love to play this!
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Boundless - COMING SOON
Skydive -Get ready for the thrill of a lifetime! Take a deep breath as you musically take that first step and experience the immediate exhilaration of free fall. As you reach terminal velocity, a peaceful legato section allows the skydiver to enjoy the panoramic beauty of the scenery. The suspense and thrills then return as you pull the ripcord and come to an exuberant and triumphant touchdown.
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Empire City Overture - A bold and exciting work that starts slowly and quickly moves to a faster tempo. After another slow section in the middle it comes to a dynamic and rhythmically charged ending. Clearly presented themes and complimentary percussion make this a perfect choice for your next performance!
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Pony Express - Travel back in time to when the fastest way to deliver a message was on horseback, riding across the plains, mountains and deserts. This piece has a slight "off-beat" gallop for the horseback ride and a lyrical section that is reminiscent of looking out over the vast spaciousness of the plains. But it isn't long before we're back in the saddle and racing to deliver the mail and to a most enjoyable finish!
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Stomp, Clap, Snap, Tango! - Using traditional rhythms associated with the tango, your band will get to take part in their own "dance" as they perform this Latin-style piece. As the title states, they will stomp, clap and snap the rhythms of a traditional improvised tango. A fun way to learn about Latin music and dance.
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Ritual - An atmosphere of mystery is established from the very first with the dark sound of the timpani and an ominous flute melody. Following this, an intense drone and strong thematic material develops, building the work into an exceptionally powerful piece.
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Through a Child’s Eyes - Touching and warm, you'll experience your surroundings with a different perspective after hearing this composition. Reflecting on the innocence of a child, the music will follow as they discover the world around them and introduce you to the peacefulness of a sleeping baby.
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Heartbeats in shadows - Strong melodies, tense harmonies and aggressive percussion define the nature of this dramatic piece. Starting with an air of mystery, the sounds of darkness are contrasted with bits of curious light preceding powerful statements that are soon echoing throughout the ensemble. Adding to the suspense is the haunting sound of heartbeats that pulsate throughout.
Buy/Listen at JWPepper
Buy/Listen at Stanton’s
This Day Forward - A bold opening leads to a bright, cheerful theme in this tuneful piece for developing band. A slower middle section offers flowing melodies before returning to the uplifting theme. This well-scored celebratory piece is an excellent selection for concert, contest or festival use.
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Curse of The Pharoahs - Curse of the Pharaohs is an exotic-sounding piece with a distinctive style and infectious melody. Students will be immediately captivated by the mysterious-sounding introduction that will lead their imaginations to ancient Egypt. Fast driving rhythms, exotic harmonies and colorful percussion all contribute to the air of mystery and drama that lingers throughout this exceedingly appealing work.
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Buy/Listen at Stanton’s
Above The Clouds - The title of this exuberant piece couldn't be more fitting. A majestic opening makes way for a bright and brilliant theme. The joyful melody soars as the lively counterlines flow throughout. Your band and audience will both enjoy this inspirational work.
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Moonrise and Dance - Like a great movie theme, this piece has excitement, beauty, rhythmic syncopation, and is a fun piece to play. The first trumpet's highest note in one place is a B, with an optional lower F. Otherwise, the highest note for the trumpet is G.
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Appalachian Expedition - Experience the spirit of achievement and the exhilaration of triumph with this vibrant work inspired by hiking the Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia. The trail takes rigorous tolls on the body and the mind, but there is no greater feeling than taking the final steps of such a journey. A resounding tribute to the individuals who have braved the elements and have shown the dedication necessary to achieve this monumental goal.
Buy/Listen at JWPepper
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Workforce - Within any ensemble all the "workers" join together and help one another to create a magical experience. This musical construction site builds energy and excitement with all the parts working together to create the uplifting rhythmic groove and the beautiful lyric section.
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The Girl With The Flaxen Hair - The Girl With the Flaxen Hair (La fille aux cheveux de lin) is the eighth of Claude Debussy’s Préludes, Book I (1909-1910), for piano. It is gentle, fluid, and full of light, flowing harmonies. This colorful adaptation of one of Debussy’s best-known works will be a worthy challenge and a musically rewarding experience for all medium- and advanced-level ensembles.
Buy/Listen at Bandworks Publications
Turbulence! - Settle in for a bumpy ride! Turbulence! begins with an ominous atmosphere foreshadowing the tension that lies ahead. Students will be provided with exciting, challenging parts that will help them develop their musicality. Turbulence has driving percussion, angular rhythms and an energy that doesn’t stop!
Buy/Listen at Bandworks Publications
Buy/Listen at JWPepper
Buy/Listen at Stanton’s
Boundless - COMING SOON
Skydive -Get ready for the thrill of a lifetime! Take a deep breath as you musically take that first step and experience the immediate exhilaration of free fall. As you reach terminal velocity, a peaceful legato section allows the skydiver to enjoy the panoramic beauty of the scenery. The suspense and thrills then return as you pull the ripcord and come to an exuberant and triumphant touchdown.
Buy/Listen at JWPepper
Buy/Listen at Stanton's
Empire City Overture - A bold and exciting work that starts slowly and quickly moves to a faster tempo. After another slow section in the middle it comes to a dynamic and rhythmically charged ending. Clearly presented themes and complimentary percussion make this a perfect choice for your next performance!
Buy/Listen at JWPepper
Buy/Listen at Stanton's
Pony Express - Travel back in time to when the fastest way to deliver a message was on horseback, riding across the plains, mountains and deserts. This piece has a slight "off-beat" gallop for the horseback ride and a lyrical section that is reminiscent of looking out over the vast spaciousness of the plains. But it isn't long before we're back in the saddle and racing to deliver the mail and to a most enjoyable finish!
Buy/Listen at JWPepper
Buy/Listen at Stanton’s
Stomp, Clap, Snap, Tango! - Using traditional rhythms associated with the tango, your band will get to take part in their own "dance" as they perform this Latin-style piece. As the title states, they will stomp, clap and snap the rhythms of a traditional improvised tango. A fun way to learn about Latin music and dance.
Buy/Listen at JWPepper
Buy/Listen at Stanton’s
Ritual - An atmosphere of mystery is established from the very first with the dark sound of the timpani and an ominous flute melody. Following this, an intense drone and strong thematic material develops, building the work into an exceptionally powerful piece.
Buy/Listen at JWPepper
Buy/Listen at Stanton’s
Through a Child’s Eyes - Touching and warm, you'll experience your surroundings with a different perspective after hearing this composition. Reflecting on the innocence of a child, the music will follow as they discover the world around them and introduce you to the peacefulness of a sleeping baby.
Buy/Listen at JWPepper
Buy/Listen at Stanton’s
Heartbeats in shadows - Strong melodies, tense harmonies and aggressive percussion define the nature of this dramatic piece. Starting with an air of mystery, the sounds of darkness are contrasted with bits of curious light preceding powerful statements that are soon echoing throughout the ensemble. Adding to the suspense is the haunting sound of heartbeats that pulsate throughout.
Buy/Listen at JWPepper
Buy/Listen at Stanton’s
This Day Forward - A bold opening leads to a bright, cheerful theme in this tuneful piece for developing band. A slower middle section offers flowing melodies before returning to the uplifting theme. This well-scored celebratory piece is an excellent selection for concert, contest or festival use.
Buy/Listen at JWPepper
Buy/Listen at Stanton’s
Curse of The Pharoahs - Curse of the Pharaohs is an exotic-sounding piece with a distinctive style and infectious melody. Students will be immediately captivated by the mysterious-sounding introduction that will lead their imaginations to ancient Egypt. Fast driving rhythms, exotic harmonies and colorful percussion all contribute to the air of mystery and drama that lingers throughout this exceedingly appealing work.
Buy/Listen at JWPepper
Buy/Listen at Stanton’s
Above The Clouds - The title of this exuberant piece couldn't be more fitting. A majestic opening makes way for a bright and brilliant theme. The joyful melody soars as the lively counterlines flow throughout. Your band and audience will both enjoy this inspirational work.
Buy/Listen at JWPepper
Buy/Listen at Stanton’s
Moonrise and Dance - Like a great movie theme, this piece has excitement, beauty, rhythmic syncopation, and is a fun piece to play. The first trumpet's highest note in one place is a B, with an optional lower F. Otherwise, the highest note for the trumpet is G.
Buy/Listen at JWPepper
Buy/Listen at Stanton’s
Appalachian Expedition - Experience the spirit of achievement and the exhilaration of triumph with this vibrant work inspired by hiking the Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia. The trail takes rigorous tolls on the body and the mind, but there is no greater feeling than taking the final steps of such a journey. A resounding tribute to the individuals who have braved the elements and have shown the dedication necessary to achieve this monumental goal.
Buy/Listen at JWPepper
Buy/Listen at Stanton’s
Workforce - Within any ensemble all the "workers" join together and help one another to create a magical experience. This musical construction site builds energy and excitement with all the parts working together to create the uplifting rhythmic groove and the beautiful lyric section.
Buy/Listen at JWPepper
Buy/Listen at Stanton’s
The Girl With The Flaxen Hair - The Girl With the Flaxen Hair (La fille aux cheveux de lin) is the eighth of Claude Debussy’s Préludes, Book I (1909-1910), for piano. It is gentle, fluid, and full of light, flowing harmonies. This colorful adaptation of one of Debussy’s best-known works will be a worthy challenge and a musically rewarding experience for all medium- and advanced-level ensembles.
Buy/Listen at Bandworks Publications
Turbulence! - Settle in for a bumpy ride! Turbulence! begins with an ominous atmosphere foreshadowing the tension that lies ahead. Students will be provided with exciting, challenging parts that will help them develop their musicality. Turbulence has driving percussion, angular rhythms and an energy that doesn’t stop!
Buy/Listen at Bandworks Publications
