Promising Skies

In late August of 2005, the normally festive skies over the city of New Orleans began to change. As Hurricane Katrina approached the city, the skies promised a weather event of unprecedented proportions. Composer Robert W. Smith was commissioned by the United State Marine Forces Reserve Band of New Orleans to create this symphonic tone poem recreating and commemorating the Katrina experience. Beginning with "Blue Sky," the jazz of the historic city provides the musical inspiration. Soon, the "Threatening Sky" arrives giving way to the "Raging Sky." Finally, the "Dawn of a New Sky" brings hope as the city is reborn to share its musical gifts once again. "Promising Skies" is large work for concert band at the medium advanced level. Using the American art form of jazz as its base along with unusual percussive effects, the piece is a unique and welcome contribution to the repertoire.

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ProPatria Mori (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Fernie, Alan

8 Part Flexible Ensemble and Percussion

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Propulsion (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Buckley, Robert

Propulsion is the action of driving or pushing forwards. It is the force that thrusts a rocket into space, that propels a runner across the finish line, and that fuels the momentum of a dolphin through the waves. With driving percussion, high-energy rhythms, dynamic melodies and an overall sense of excitement, Propulsion by Robert Buckley moves through different musical moods without ever losing its relentless pulse. A tour-de-force for all members of the band and an exhilarating concert opener!Duration: 3:00

Protocol (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

A perfect ``first piece'' for your budding soloists.

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Protocol (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Forsblad, Leland

This lively work explores a few mixed meters and makes an excellent middle school contest piece.

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Protostar (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Vargas, Jorge L.

This composition depicts the formation of a protostar, when gas clouds and extremely cold temperatures cause gravity to collapse, allowing it to spin and emit light. Protostar gives young bands the opportunity to explore unique harmonies, chord structures, and dissonances that they would normally not encounter. Duration: 2.30

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Proud (Grutsk) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Haan, Jacob

For Concert Band, Bagpipes and Drums.This impressive work was composed for the Dutch-Friesian city of Leeuwarden, which was considered the cultural capital of Europe, 2018; the composer spent his college years in this city. This festive work for bagpipes, drums and fanfare band is based on the melody of the anthem of the province of Friesland. Proud was written for the music event, Grutsk, which is the Friesian word for proud, hence the title. Various bands have performed on five different stages across the town centre. The finale was performed in a concert held at Wilhelminaplein (Wilhelmina Square), which opened with this work. This world premiere was conducted by the composer himself. The bagpipes are optional, but advisable. As a whole, they give the composition a very special sound.Duration: 3.40

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Proud Heritage (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Latham, William

This timeless march succeeds equally well as a processional or as a concert march. Development of the legato reeds and low brass is punctuated by powerful and brilliant brass tonalities. The combination of these attributes with an array of tone colours assures perpetual recognition as an exceptional march. Duration: 3.00

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Proud Mary (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Oud, Thijs

At the end of the 1960s the group Creedence Clearwater Revival wrote many successful numbers, many of which were covered by various artists. Proud Mary - one of their best known songs was covered many times and this arrangement by Thijs Oud is based on Tina Turner's performance. For the musicians this is a fantastic piece to play. Each section has a challenging, yet satisfying part. For the audience this well-known and stirring number is a smash! Duration: 5.00

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Proud Mary (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Fogerty, John - Vinson, Johnnie

A huge hit for both Creedence Clearwater Revival and Ike & Tina Turner, this driving up-tempo rock tune is perfect for adding some energy and excitement to your next concert.