All Star - Words and music by Greg Camp / arr. Michael Story

Check out this Smash Mouth tune for your young band! This recognized theme from the hit movie Shrek has a vibrant melody staged over a driving rock beat that will have your students begging for more. Both the brass and the woodwinds have a chance with the melody. It features a super pop tune to reinforce instruction of varied styles and articulations. (2:15)

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All Summer Long - Words and music by Matthew Shafer, R. J. Ritchie, Warren Zevon, Leroy Marinell, Waddy Watchel, Ed King, Gary Rossington, and Ronnie Van Zant

All Summer Long, the third single from Kid Rock's ninth studio album, became a number one hit in many countries and also gave Kid Rock his first Top Ten Country Hit. A "mashup" of the iconic classic rock tunes, "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Werewolves in London," All Summer Long is sure to be an exciting and carefree hit for your concert ensemble.

All Summer Long - Words and music by Matthew Shafer, R. J. Ritchie, Warren Zevon, Leroy Marinell, Waddy Watchel, Ed King, Gary Rossington, and Ronnie Van Zant; [Kid Rock]

All Summer Long, the third single from Kid Rock's ninth studio album, became a number one hit in many countries and also gave Kid Rock his first Top Ten Country Hit. A "mashup" of the iconic classic rock tunes, "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Werewolves in London," All Summer Long is sure to be an exciting and carefree hit for your concert ensemble.

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All the Pretty Little Horses - Traditional / arr. Andrew Boysen, Jr.

The second movement of Three Folk Song Settings for Band, "All the Pretty Little Horses" provides a lyrical contrast to the two outer movements. This lullaby is thought to be of African-American origin. This title available in SmartMusic.

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All Through the Night - Traditional Welsh Folk Song / arr. Roland Barrett

Although considered by many to be a traditional Christmas carol, this traditional Welsh folksong, known as "Ar Hyd y Nos," has been translated to numerous languages worldwide, but remains popular with Welsh male choirs. Delightfully voiced with rich harmonic textures, this fresh arrangement reinforces unhurried and well-supported smooth, flowing phrases. Enchanting and musical! (3:00) This title is available in SmartMusic.

Allegory - By Michael Kamuf

An allegory is a representation of an abstract meaning through concrete or material forms. Majestic melodies, bold harmonies, energetic rhythmic elements, and a strong percussion component all come seamlessly together in this driving work for developing bands. Perfect as an opening or closing selection for concerts or festivals. (3:00)

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Allegro Animato - Music by Frank Erickson

Written as a variation of the Rondo form, this piece consists of a main theme, two subordinate themes and a coda--ABACAB,Coda. Thematic repetition is seldom exact and is varied in harmonic content, instrumental color and contrapuntal techniques. All sections of the band have interesting and lyrical lines to play and a full percussion battery provides rhythmic motion and liveliness throughout. (Grade 4)

Allerseelen - By Richard Strauss / arr. Albert O. Davis

This classic of the Ludwig Music library is a wonderful reworking of one of Richard Strauss' lovely and haunting early art songs. The wind band arrangement is extremely respectful of the original work and strives to maintain the importance of the beautiful melodic line.

Alliance - By William Palange

Alliances are central to the success of any project, big or small. People looking past their differences to achieve a common goal have been a hallmark of our country since its inception. This piece is a celebration of the great things that are possible when we work together. (4:10)

Alligator Alley (c/b score)