Riptide (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

As the title implies, "Riptide" is a forceful and energetic piece for your young musicians. Opening with slower rhythms and haunting harmonies, a signature of David Shaffer, "Riptide" builds in intensity throughout the composition. Simple rhythmic patterns outline the flowing minor melodies and combined with the unique percussion writing make this a perfect teaching piece. A fun composition to rehearse and perform, "Riptide" will be the piece that your students will ask for again and again.

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Rise (A Gay Games Anthem) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Galante, Rossano

Rise: A Gay Games Anthem was commissioned by the Federation of Gay Games to accompany the raising of the its official flag. This composition is heroic, uplifting, evocative of achievement, reverent, and welcoming. The work has global appeal, referencing the spirit embodied by the organization's three guiding principles: Participation, Inclusion, and Personal Best. Duration: 4.15

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Rise (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Holmquist, Carl

See and hear your band mature before your eyes as they perform this energetic work that explores the many ways in which music can rise! Ascending melodies, dynamic shapes, and building rhythmic intensity unite to create an uplifting musical experience for performers and audiences alike.Duration: 2:15

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Rise of the Avatar (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Gassi, Vince

Energy, impulse, ascension. Motifs (avatars) harbor energy, generate impulse, and ascend. The avatars in this work do precisely that. Themes and harmonies soar, rhythms propel, energy issues forth - engaging, energizing, and exciting the young musicians in your band. "Rise of the Avatar" has been skillfully arranged by Vince Gassi. Duration: 2.45

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Rise of the Firebird

An impressive and dynamic fanfare styled concert piece which will provide a bold and stimulating opening to any performance. Steven Reineke's writing always is full of energy and vitality and this new composition will get your audience's attention starting with the first note! Highly Spirited!

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Rise of the Silver City (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Galante, Rossano

The title of this colourful work is derived from Meriden, CT, once the silver capital of the world. Brass flourishes, lyrical woodwinds, and stately themes lead to the heroic climax.Duration: 4:30

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Rising Dragons (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.

Commissioned by the Korean Navy Symphonic Band under the direction of Lt. Commander Joon Hyung Park, Rising Dragons pays tribute to the legacy of Yi Sun Shin and his impact on naval operations throughout the world. Beginning with a commanding fanfare, the authoritative statement gives way to the lone flute representing the solitude and reflection that any great leader must endure. The mechanized sounds of the turtle ships are brought to musical life through melody that rises and falls like the sea. The sea battle is depicted with opposing forces of percussion giving way to a final victorious fanfare. A line from a poem written by Yi Sun Shin inspires the title: "I call to the sea, and the dragons are moved."Duration: 9.15

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Rising Star (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

You can hear the sounds of the wagon train moving across the prairie in this unique piece by Tom Molter. Students and audiences alike will love this one!

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Rising Star (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hazo, Samuel R.

This very easy composition by Samuel Hazo was designed specifically to provide beginning players the opportunity to experience a lush and chorale-like setting. With nothing faster than a quarter note, this is an excellent vehicle for teaching concepts such as independent moving lines, phrasing, balance and dynamic contrasts.Duration: 2:45

RISING SUN (Easy Concert Band) - King, Peter

Based on House of the Rising Sun. Duration: 2:45

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