Bolero For Band - Maurice Ravel

Initially commissioned by Ida Rubenstein as a ballet work initially, Maurice Ravel's BOLERO has become his most popular and often-performed orchestra composition, which was a surprise to the composer who described it as seventeen minutes of orchestra without any music. With a structure that is simplicity itself, BOLERO uses two alternating melodies in what Ravel described as a crescendo on commonplace melod[ies]. Mark Rogers' transcription of BOLERO is an entirely complete wind band version of the piece; omitting not a single note or exotic instrument, thereby transferring the brilliance of Ravel_x001A_s orchestral score to the symphonic wind band with as much fidelity to the original as possible. Ravel calls for a very large orchestra (triple woodwinds, saxophones, large brass section, harp, celesta and percussion). Consequently, this transcription of BOLERO contains a large amount of divisi writing. It goes without saying that this transcription will be most successfully performed by large symphonic wind band.

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Bolivar - Karl L. King

Note: This is a reprint from a vintage publication of 1927.If a C Piccolo/C Flute part was not published originally, one has been subsequently added by our editorial staff.

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Bom Dia (March)

Bom Dia (pronounced "Bom Gee-ahh") means "good morning" in Brazilian Portuguese. This cheerful piece uses the form of the Brazilian choro, with three melodies played in A-B-A-C-A order. An original march, Bom Dia was inspired by Andrew Balent's frequent trips to Brazil. This piece will serve as a welcome change this year for directors seeking a new warm-up march for a contest or festival.

Bombardier - Karl L. King

Note: This is a reprint from a vintage publication of 1942.

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Bombasto - Farrar

One of the great "old line" marches from both worlds of circus bands and concert bands. A "barn-burner" from start to finish!

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Bombasto (March) - O. R. Farrar

This classic circus march features a lovely swinging tune in compound time that will sing its way into an audiences' heart. The bright scoring and subtly chromatic touches in the harmony make Bombasto a march that any band will delight in playing. Duration: 2'40 Key: Eb Ranges: Trumpet - G, Horn - Eb, Trombone - F

Bombibone Brassbitt - Jan Sandstrom

Premiered by Christian Lindberg. Three scenes from Sandstrom's opera Bombi Bitt.

Bombshell - J.J. Richards

Note: This is a reprint from a vintage publication of 1940.Parts for Eb Horns are included; no F Horn parts are published for this work.

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Bon Ami - Donald Furlano