Spoon River (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Grainger, Percy Aldridge - Story, Michael

Percy Grainger's love of folk songs continues to serve concert bands well. This setting of a cherished piano solo he crafted in the early part of the 1900s permits the teaching of opposing articulations in a very musical setting. This dance-like melody will be well received in any performance.Duration: 2:30

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SPOON RIVER VARIATIONS (Concert Band) - Erickson, Frank

This title is now out of printSpoon River is and American folk-dance or fiddle-tune, the same melody that was used by Percy Grainger in his composition, Spoon River. The first eight measures in unison woodwinds is followed by the main melody (harmonized quite traditionally) and seven variation, varying widely in character and length without the usual marked distinction found in more traditional theme and variation forms.

Sportacular (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Creswick, Terence

This set is March Card Sized

Spotlights (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

Spotlights is a fantastic virtuoso piece for saxophone quartet (SATB) and concert band that was commissioned by the outstanding Austrian saxophone quartet Mobilis. It is an impressive and exceptionally spectacular piece in which every member of the saxophone family is featured. The most important ingredients of this solo work are virtuosity, rhythm and a good dollop of funk. It is a challenging, but rewarding piece for your saxophone soloists and yet very accessible to the audience. 11:00

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Spotlights on the Bass Clarinet (Bass Clarinet Solo with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hadermann, Jan

Duration: 18:45

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Spring (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Meij, Johan

This overture recounts the magical re-awakening of Spring's arrival in Sweden with the help of two Swedish folk songs. A melancholic, haunting song is first heard from afar as various instruments from different locations in the concert hall echo the solitary female voice. A soulful melody gradually transforms to a polka-like variant that gradually builds into the joyful main theme. The score contains valuable notes from the composer on how various effects and placement of musicians throughout the space can enhance Spring's performance. Duration: 10.45

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Spring City Overture (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael

Celebrating its 130th anniversary, the Woodstock City Band of Woodstock, Illinois (at one time known as Spring City) commissioned this dynamic overture honouring the long-standing tradition of summer concerts in the historic town square. Joyous and celebratory in nature, Spring City Overture features a dramatic opening segment that builds to the tuneful main theme. A brief reflective lyric section provides a moment of calm before returning to the energetic opening theme. Beautifully paced for maximum emotional impact and providing challenging parts for all sections, this powerful work is equally suitable for festivals or casual concerts.Duration: 5:00

SPRING FESTIVAL (BandQuest) - Yi, Chen

The Chinese Lunar New Year is a celebration of renewal and reconciliation. It is also a holiday steeped in ancient melodies and traditions. Composer Chen Yi's piece captures the spirit of this month-long event and brings Chinese culture and customs to the traditional band setting. (Includes score, parts and CD-ROM.)

Spring Fever (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

A delightful composition for beginning bands that is the perfect choice for your spring concert. The winds parts are incredibly easy, consisting of nothing harder than quarter notes while the percussion includes a part to be played on temple blocks or wood blocks. It's cute, it's playable and your students and their parents will love it! Lots of fun!

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Spring Island Celebration (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - O'Reilly, John

Visit charming Spring Island, South Carolina with Spring Island Celebration, a piece that depicts three separate locations on the island. The opening fanfare, with its stark harmonies and powerful brass scoring, portrays the noble and majestic Tabby Ruins. They were destroyed by fire long ago, but are still beautiful in a timeless manner. The lovely second movement, with its flowing woodwind and horn melodies, represents the serene Live Oak Forests that dot the island. The final section depicts Bonny Shore, the island's favourite place for crab boils, cookouts and spirited gatherings, with lively percussion and vibrant folk-style tunes to bring this wonderful suite to a rousing conclusion.Duration: 5.30

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