Serenata (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

Here's something totally different! It's a musical adventure into thematic contrast and development which features the musical triumph of the "good guys" over some rather unsavory characters. Cleverly conceived and skillfully written for younger bands, it's sure to be a real favorite!

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Serenata (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Dvorak, Antonin - Hempel, Jurjen

Duration: 2:30

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Serenata (Euphonium Solo with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Van der Roost, Jan

While composing Serenata, Jan Van der Roost didn't focus too much on virtuosity, acrobatics or spectacle. Instead, he wanted to let the solo instrument shine as a melodic and expressive voice. And indeed: the warm sound of the euphonium touches the heart of the audience straight away in the first section with a melodious theme. Then follows a rigaudon, a noble and elegant dance from the Renaissance era. Despite the fact that some of the variations on the main theme require some technique and agility, the overall character mostly remains songful. The composition as a whole builds further on these two musical ingredients, but thanks to a clever alternation of melodic and technical passages, it offers a nice stylistic diversity to the listeners. The band is definitely not 'just accompanying' but fully participates and begins a dialogue with the soloist: both musical partners have their say. The end is more spectacular and sonorous, giving an extra boost of energy to the soloist as well as the band in a grand finale!Duration: 12.00

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Serengeti (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Higgins, John

This colourful concert work is based on folk themes of central Africa. It features traditional concert band percussion instruments throughout and easy, repetitive syncopation for the entire band. Sections include: Safari, Voodoo, Celebration, and Sunset.

Serengeti Dreams (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.

Serengeti National Park, a wildlife refuge in northern Tanzania, East Africa serves as the inspiration for this work. Intended as an introduction to multicultural music for beginning instrumentalists, there are musical representations of the many exotic animal species found in the park. The beginning is majestic, depicting the hills and grassland ranges. A variety of interesting sounds in the wind and percussion sections culminates in a spectacular conclusion. Duration: 3.00

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Serengeti Sunrise (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wasson, John

"Serengeti Sunrise" was conceived as a musical portrait of an early morning safari across the Serengeti in Africa. Beginning with a bold fanfare, a low ominous ostinato pattern supports a graceful melody, signifying a traveling caravan. In the middle of the work a brief interlude appears which combines various percussion sounds with the woodwinds playing a musical effect of a flowing stream. A recap of the earlier section ends the work with a large ensemble sound.

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Serenity (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Gjeilo, Ola - Wilson, J. Eric

Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo is an emerging star in the realm of choral works, and also with music for wind band. Similar to his earlier band works, Meridian and The Spheres, Serenity is based on a successful choral work. Beautifully arranged by J. Eric Wilson along with the composer, this version for wind band maintains all the wonder and magic of the original work. The opening is ethereal and sombre, with sustained chords in clarinets and bowed percussion supporting a delicate oboe solo. The middle section shifts the principal modality from minor to major, and the layering orchestration and rising tessitura creates a tremendous rush of energy that leads to a triumphant climax. The closing section returns to the timbre of the opening, but now painted with hopefulness and healing.Duration: 5:00

Serpent Sea (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Buckley, Robert

4th Movement of The Seas of the Moon. The fourth movement of Robert Buckley's grandly cinematic suite describing impressions of the "seas" of the moon, Serpent Sea is animated, exuberant and somewhat over-the-top. It was inspired by the idea of two huge winged serpents rising out of the waves and frolicking together in a wild, barbaric dance. The pair do, however, show a more graceful side every once in a while - represented by an exotic theme that starts in the clarinet and flute. The movement ends with a wild flurry as the serpents vanish back into the sea.Duration: 3:45

Sesame Street Theme (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Murtha, Paul

Here is an unmistakable theme song that everyone will know. Paul's lively swing arrangement plays easily and will simply make the audience feel good!

Sesame Street Theme (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Vinson, Johnnie

Everyone remembers this classic TV series, and will be tapping their feet along with this easy arrangement of the popular theme song.