Our select board of music educators, band directors, and professional musicians have reviewed and selected the very best new-issue music for your concert band.
Rich in musical heritage, Appalachian Tapestry warmly depicts five varied folk tunes representative of this region. The awesome beauty and grandeur of the Appalachian mountain range is presented through folk and fiddle tunes all intertwined in this musical journey. A cherished new setting sure to please.
This striking exotic work will engage your percussion section while offering a mysteriously provokative melody for the wind players. Once the captivating pulse is established, the sweet melody is introduced. Highly recommended. (2:20)
Experience the thrill of the chase in this riveting work about the dangerous games that took place in ancient Greek and Roman times. A regal introduction depicts the horses lining up for the starting signal. Suddenly, the race is on! Listeners will feel the thrill of the ride through intense moments of dissonance and will hear the crack of the whip as the steeds race to victory!
Ralph Ford concludes his collection of thrillers for young bands with Quantum Mission. Opening with a bold flourish, the stage is set for the secret assignment. The piece develops expressing a haunting theme that builds to a victorious conclusion. Also consider "Spy Games" 29557 and "Strange Pursuit" 26693. Accept the mission! (2:24)
A bold musical statement for your first year students, Regency Fanfare is scored solidly for the youngest ensemble. Each section works through the melodic material to make certain they are prepared to present the final dramatic statement. (1:51)
This explosive fanfare will start your concert off with a bang while using only 6 notes in all wind instruments! Written to harness the full sound potential of your youngest musicians, the powerful themes will make a dramatic impact on your audience while the soaring countermelodies will exude nothing but confidence from your ensemble. Easy music with an enormous sound!