Ocean Ridge Rhapsody

This spirited offering is teeming with vitality and color. The festive opening leads to a romantic theme with broad sweeping lines. The energetic ending is a well-crafted blend of rhythmic development and melodic content from the pen of this very popular composer. Highly recommended for contest.

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Oceanscapes

An interesting and entertaining concert piece for intermediate level bands that is a splendid choice for any concert or festival performance. The opening chime notes introduce a beautiful and memorable chorale section that reflects the immense power of the oceans. A pulsating 6/8 allegro section follows which represents the underwater ballet of aquatic life as all the varied species travel and intermingle under the surface. Interesting harmonies and appealing melodic themes add to the appeal of this well written composition.

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Octane

As you increase the octane in gasoline, you increase the horsepower in the engine. In this piece, David Shaffer has added all the octane necessary to create a powerful high intensity composition that is sure to be a hit with your students and your audiences! From the opening dialogue between the percussion section and individual wind choirs to the lush middle section, this piece is constant excitement from beginning to end. Pure energy and pure fun to play!

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OCTOBER (Eric Whitacre Concert Band) - Whitacre, Eric

October Farewell (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Williams, Justin

A must listen! Written as a memorial piece for the composer's grandfather, this gorgeous and emotional new work features tender melodies that blend with tasteful solos and warm textures in a piece that explores the emotions experienced when a loved one is lost: sadness, grief, acceptance, and hope. Your players and listeners alike will surely be moved by this beautiful new addition to the concert band library. Emotional and moving!Duration: 4:15

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October Sky (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

An impressive lyrical selection for beginning band, "October Sky" has sophistication and musicality uncommon at this grade level. A beautiful and memorable melody is presented amid varied textures with wonderful sensitivity. The melody develops into a glorious full ensemble and then to a climax invoking images of a breathtaking fall sunset. It then subsides, ending with a heartwarming, soft touch creating a spell to be long remembered. An outstanding lyrical selection!

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Ode and Jubilation

As the title implies, there is a dichotomy of spirit within the contrasting sections. But, there is also a mutual thematic development which makes this composition unique. After beginning with a lyrical introduction in which the trumpet invokes an expressive solo passage, the work then progresses with an energetic rhythmic pattern which offers and leads to a joyful spirit of celebration. A recapitulation of the original theme forms a variation to the end. This distinctive composition was selected by the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation to receive the NJSCA Fellowship award. Very nice!

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Ode to a Flash Mob (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Beethoven, Ludwig van - Brubaker, Jerry

We've all seen the YouTube videos-now your band can experience the excitement of a flash mob, either as part of one of your regular concerts or by actually creating a flash mob in your local park on a spring day! Capturing the power and beauty of Beethoven's familiar "Ode to Joy," this outstanding arrangement will have your audiences dancing in the street!Duration: 2:30

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Ode to Europe (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

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Ode to Greensleeves (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Saucedo, Richard L.

This distinctive-sounding arrangement is an elegant symphonic tribute to this beautiful and haunting traditional melody.Duration: 3.15