Communion - Carl Strommen

Building on the 'coming together' of friends and musicians in band, presents a variety of musical emotions. The thematic material is initially introduced in a chorale-style which serves as the warm-up to the vitality and enthusiasm found in the band community. The composition draws to a climatic conclusion with the bold brass melody embellished with woodwind flourishes. A sure winner! (5:40)

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Companions on the Journey - Brant Karrick

Imagine the exciting sensation and thrill of traveling with friends to a foreign country in another hemisphere for the first time! is a song of joy, camaraderie and celebration. It was composed for the Xavier College Wind Ensemble from Melbourne, Australia, in conjunction with the group's 2006 tour of the United States. (3:20)

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Compass Points West! - Carmen Gassi

provides ultimate flexibility for ensembles with incomplete instrumentation or odd combinations. These pieces are playable by as few as 5 woodwind, brass, or string players with or without percussion. This creates the opportunity for a mixed quintet to perform these titles but also allows for performance for 10-15 players up to full a band/orchestra with parts doubling. Great for music camps, contest use or any band room that has non-standard instrumentation. Imagine you were a member of the crew on those early ships of exploration leaving Europe in the 15th century to sail to America. Feelings of anticipation and apprehension would give way to feelings of adventure and joy! After a lyrical opening we are introduced to the main theme. The journey to the West was not without danger, and by Carmen Gassi will take your young players on a musical adventure ending in triumph!

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CompleX-2030 - Ralph Ford

The title was inspired by the title given to plan created in 2000 by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to modernize nuclear weaponry. Premiered by the Georgia Music Educators Association District X honor band in February of 2012 by the composer, the work is a mental 'soundtrack' he generated while reading a book detailing this initiative. With a variety of innovative techniques and bold sweeping musical statements, the work will clearly be well received. (5:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Con Brio - Ralph Ford

Scored in traditional, or standard march form, this original work has all the opportunities for varied performance that are found in Sousa's revered marches. The trio section features a melody from "The Maple Leaf Forever" and is quite appropriate since the march was commissioned and premiered by the Con Brio Festivals in British Columbia. This is a sparkling new original march in the style that is at the very root of the concert band art form. A brisk energizing choice! (3:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Con Calma (Remix)

This catchy Latin-influenced song by Daddy Yankee & Katy Perry feat. Snow was a hit in the early to mid-2019s and remains popular today. The syncopated accompanying figures are familiar, repetitive, and easy to learn. Careful attention to the articulations will energize your performance. (2:15)

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Concert Band Clinic - Robert W. Smith

Progressive in depth and organization, this is the third of four comprehensive warm-up programs used by Robert W. Smith at the podium of every honor band he guest conducts. This warm up program is designed for use in any key with just a standard student part to be included in the band's folders. This will provide everything you need for your daily warm-up and support your teaching objectives, as well as accommodate the National Standards for Music Education. There are four segments in each : tone, technique, theory and composition, and chorale. The recording included is only the fourth portion; the chorale. (chorale only: 1:21)

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Concert March - Eric Coates / arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Eric Coates' musical genius is celebrated in this new arrangement from Douglas E. Wagner. From the film of the same name, was an instant classic and was named after a string of successful bombings on the Ruhr River which brought World War II to a more rapid end. This new arrangement of the classic march celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the composition. (3:51)

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Concert Medley from

Vivid musical imagery permeates this wonderful arrangement of selections from the Academy Award-winning Howard Shore film score. Titles included in the medley are "The Prophesy" and "In Dreams" among others. Dramatic and rich with emotion, this Jack Bullock arrangement of the film score is a welcome addition to band literature. (7:22)For educational usage/non-profit performances only; for professional arrangements, visit our rental library at alfred.com/rental.

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Concert Prelude - Alex Cap

Perfect for use as a concert opener, this spirited music grabs the listener from the very first note. It continues to hold the audience breathless, proceeding at a crisp pace before closing with a lightning flash of unbridled exuberance.