21 Guns - Lyrics by Billie Joe, music by Green Day / arr. Jason Scott

With a unique twist, this Green Day rock ballad from their 21st Century Breakdown compact disc is among their most stunning works. The collections of songs on the CD tells a story of love and faith in America in the format of a "punk rock opera." In a comfortable range, Jason Scott joins our writing team, bringing this driving hit right to your band room while retaining the series limitations. Innovative and driving!

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21st Century Breakdown, Suite from Green Day's - Music by Green Day / arr. Justin Williams

Iconic alternative rock band Green Day serves up another chart topping "rock opera" with 21st Century Breakdown. The album's hard rocking anthems and beautiful ballads are brought to your concert ensemble in this arrangement featuring "Song of the Century," "21st Century Breakdown," "Viva La Gloria? (Little Girl)," and the smash hit, "Know Your Enemy." This is sure to be a hit with your students and audience alike!

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3, 2, 1 . . . - By Brian Balmages

Everyone is still. The countdown begins. And in a single moment, adrenaline surges in an eruption of energy and power. This intense closer does not let go, keeping the audience and performer on the edge of their seats throughout. Very playable - just make sure you find time to catch your breath (or does that refer to the audience?...). Ready, set...

A "Can Can" Christmas - Arr. Larry Clark

All the moms and dads, tired from work and holiday shopping and all of the other 'joys of the season,' will still drag themselves to your concert this year. They will, of course, be polite at all costs, but when they hear this work (particularly when Jingle Bells 'happens'), the laughter may cover the music! Guaranteed miles of smiles. (duration 2:21)

A (Very) Short History of Music - Various / arr. Douglas E. Wagner

And they said it couldn't be done---a genuine setting that will demonstrate the unique roots of Western music in two-and-a-half minutes. This straightforward, compelling work chronicles the entire transformation throughout history. Certain to capture your students' imagination.

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A Bellistic Christmas - Arranged by Timothy Loest

Ring in the holiday cheer with this festive medley of five bell-inspired carols including Ding Dong! Merrily on High, Ukrainian Bell Carol, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, Ring Little Bell, and Jingle Bells. Feature the entire ensemble, while directing the musical spotlight on orchestra bells, chimes, and sleigh bells. A solid, superb arrangement that works equally well as a jubilant opener, or a joyous closer!

A Bicentennial Fanfare - By Jerry Brubaker

An aggressive fanfare to feature your advanced concert band will begin any concert program with a musical "flair." The broad sweeping melody is embellished with intensity building to a dramatic conclusion. Many communities are beginning to host bicentennial celebrations. "A Bicentennial Fanfare" is the perfect musical tribute to honor such an occasion. (2:32)

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A Blessed Hymn - American Folk Hymn / arr. Thomas Kahelin

Upon hearing the hymn tune "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing," one is immediately struck by the power of its simplicity. This setting retains that simplicity, while recasting the tune in fresh harmonies and providing a powerful tutti climax. (4:10) This title is available in SmartMusic.

A Canadian Ballad - Arr. Robert Sheldon

The traditional Newfoundland lyric ballad, "She's Like a Swallow," is presented for band with all the passion and emotion it deserves. This tragic tale has many interpretations, but in all its forms is certainly a story of love and loss. A Canadian Ballad provides young bands with an opportunity to play with great color and expression, bringing a moment of repose and lyricism to any concert performance. This title is available in SmartMusic. Correlates to Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 2, Level 2.

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A Canadian Christmas - Traditional / arr. Vince Gassi

Get ready for an abundance of merriment! This work features carols that have been traditionally sung in Canada for many years and will help to create a spirit of mirth in no time. It opens with the joyous strains of "Il Est N Le Divin Enfant (He is Born, The Divine Child)" and continues with the plaintive and modal "Nol Nouvelet (Sing We Now of Christmas)." "The Huron Carol ('Twas In the Moon of Wintertime)" is then presented with remnants of "Nol Nouvelet" cleverly woven in. The dramatic conclusion develops brief dialogue between "Good King Wenceslas" and "Il Est N Le Divin Enfant" that brings the work to an exuberant and powerful close. Juxtaposing the lyrical and expressive with the joyous and cheerful in this masterful arrangement will add a little touch of Canada to your next holiday concert.

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