Dancin' into the '20s (A Ragtime Dance Music Revue)

The music included in has been chosen to reflect some of the styles of music and corresponding use for exhibition and social dancing during the years leading into the 1920s. Each of the works has been orchestrated for wind band from extant published orchestra music of the period. The outside one-two step movements are energetic and perhaps more brusque in nature than and the from Victor Herbert's operetta scores. Each work may be programmed individually, and hopefully, the compilation will serve as a special example of music from a by gone era in American musical and theatrical history.

Dancin' on the Bayou - Ralph Ford

It's real fun, but real music as well. Your percussion section will crave the focus on special effects requiring a washtub, washboards, and jugs (a number of the percussion parts are optional but certainly enhance the entertaining effect). Special guests can also join in the fun! This work provides a wonderful opportunity to introduce cut time and perform authentic Cajun or Zydeco styles. (1:16)

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Dancing Game -- Juegos de Baile - Frank McKinney

An exciting set of original, exotic dances, loosely in the Aeolian dominant, with solo opportunities for oboe, clarinet, and trumpet. This one is a real barn-burner with bongos, horn rips, mixed meters, changing key signatures, and some flashy upper woodwind passages. Turn your band loose, and have some fun!

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Dancing Kites - Chris M. Bernotas

"Dancing Kites" is a gentle piece that will float around your performance hall. With a light, memorable melody and rich harmonies, this delightful composition exposes your students to musical subtleties and nuance. This is a perfect programming choice for students developing their abilities to perform in a lyrical style. (2:00) Correlates to Book 1, level 5. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Dancing Lights - Randall D. Standridge

This new work for young band draws inspiration from a park in the Great Lakes Region where an annual display of "dancing lights" brightens the winter skies. Active percussion, staccato rhythms, and careful scoring ensure that this work is a fun, yet achievable piece that would be appropriate for winter celebrations or any concert throughout the year.

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Dancing on Air - Jon Bubbett

by Jon Bubbett was inspired by watching eagles flying at the Circle B Bar Reserve in central Florida. Flocks of bald eagles flying over Lake Hancock twisting and turning in the breeze as graceful as ballet dancers in a perfectly synchronized choreography. But then on occasion, they go on the hunt. Diving straight down from their "dancing height" into the water below in search of dinner! Twists, turns, and exciting writing make this fun to play and to listen to.

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Dancing Queen

Originally performed by ABBA, this classic hit has been recently re-recorded by A*TEENS with a contemporary rhythm. Fascinating and charming, with solid scoring for young band by Jerry Brubaker, this tune really rocks!

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Dancing Snakes - Neil Simon

An ideal change of pace, this clever work depicts a forest full of snakes that are enchanted by the beating drums. The chromatic melodies are an ideal teaching tool while colorful percussion writing brings the snakes to life. Enchanting!

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Danger Zone

An arrangement of Kenny Loggins' rock hit from the movie . The familiar driving bass line is the foundation for this energetic box office favorite. Soaring aerobatic ecstasy! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. (2:15)

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Danny the Brave Heart - John O'Reilly

This arrangement of two Irish folk songs is dedicated to the memory of Danny Pearl, the Wall Street journalist who was kidnapped and subsequently murdered by Islamic Militants in February 2002. The choice of is an obvious one. The arranger, John O'Reilly, always thinks of Danny when he hears this tune since Mr. O'Reilly's daughter was very close to Danny during their high school years. Danny was a violinist and he loved to play fiddle music. is in the style Danny enjoyed and the lyrics of the song relate to the struggle of the Irish people as they defied the British oppression. Correlates with Book 2. Page 15

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