Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Soundtrack Highlights from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Williams, John - Brown, Michael

The Star Wars saga wraps up in grand style with the blockbuster movie The Rise of Skywalker. Featuring a skillful blending of familiar older themes along with dramatic new material, John Williams again shows he's the master music for film. This effective and satisfying medley is sure to become a concert highlight.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Symphonic Suite from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Williams, John - Bocook, Jay

The beloved Star Wars saga concludes with the blockbuster hit The Rise of Skywalker. John Williams' masterful score again provides the emotional connection to the story with reprises of familiar character themes as well as poignant new material. Duration: 7.30

Star with Royal Beauty Bright (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bullock, Jack

The inspiration for this festive ballad, "We Three Kings" is the traditional carol which relates the magical, bright star in the sky and its meaning for celebration. Scored in a grandiose ballad style, Star With Royal Beauty Bright will certainly be the highlight on your Christmas concert.Duration: 2.00

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Star-Rise (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Vultaggio, Jeanne

Star-Rise is a programmatic work depicting the progress of the stars across the night sky. Bells set the tone with a simple three-note melody as twilight falls and the first stars appear. Percussion effects represent crickets and cicadas chirping in the background. The texture becomes more chorale-like as related but distinct themes reveal themselves, representing rising constellations. As the star themes gently roll by, the harmony grows warmer and the melody becomes more grandiose in preparation for the final star-rise: the arrival of the morning sun.Duration: 2.15

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Starbound (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Fraser, Bruce

Starbound is a strong, driving piece and relies on good rhythmic playing from the bass instruments. It is a good introduction to playing triplets for all sections of the band and this could be introduced in the preliminary exercise. The trumpet solo could be played by the whole section if preferred.Titles in the Prelude Series are specifically scored for bands with few, if any, bass instruments but will sound well on larger ensembles. The bass line is playable by any combination of bass clarinet, bassoon, baritone saxophone, trombone, euphonium or tuba; in the event that none of these is available, the part for trombone/euphonium (B flat TC) can be played by tenor saxophone. The tuned percussion part is entirely optional and can be played by any available instrument(s). Each piece also includes a preliminary exercise. This is always in the same key as the accompanying piece and consists of a scale and chord progression that can be used for improving ensemble, balance, intonation and instrumental facility by changing tempo, articulation and dynamics.Duration: 1:45

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Starburst Fanfare (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Shaffer, David

Combining extreme excitement and energy, this short fanfare is the perfect opener for your beginning band's first concert. Written with the first six notes introduced in most band methods and utilizing the solid percussion writing we've come to trust from David Shaffer, this bold fanfare is guaranteed to build the confidence of your young musicians. Although very easy, Starburst Fanfare is written with interest in each part ensuring a wonderful musical experience for all.Duration: 1.30

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Starcraft II: Legacy of the Void (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hayes & Patti - Story, Michael

This stunning musical collage of tunes from the wildly popular video game, Starcraft II: Legacy of the Void, was composed by Jason Hayes and Mike Patti. Themes include "The Stars Our Home," "The Fall of Shakuras," "Honor Guides Me," and " My Life for Aiur." Vividly contrasting styles combine to embrace the cherished themes and are masterfully interwoven into this through-played medley. Duration: 4:30

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Stardance (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael

The opening of this unique and masterful work for band places the wind players out in the audience as the listeners are surrounded by the effect of a swirling dance of celestial lights and sounds. Onstage, the percussion section introduces a driving ostinato pattern later picked up by the entire ensemble. A delicate and beautiful middle section almost suspends time as soloists provide a bluesy interaction with the rich background texture and each other. The frantic pace returns leading to a stunning chorale played by the winds while the percussion continues simultaneously at a separate tempo! A creative and magical addition to the repertoire!Duration: 9:30

Starfall (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sheldon, Robert

Starfall by Robert Sheldon is a dynamic and exciting piece that was inspired by a viewing of the Lyrid meteor shower. This composition invokes interstellar drama with introspection into the vastness of our universe. Duration: 5.00

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Starflash (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

Starflash describes a celestial phenomenon that the composer witnessed in the summer of 2005 gazing at the night sky over the Greek island of Kos. He saw two shooting stars coming from different directions, approaching each other and burning up. This piece begins with a fanfare representing the vastness of space, followed by the flight of the shooting stars. Characteristic Greek dance elements are interwoven with themes in the style of film music. In the middle section, a bolero with an oriental flair sets in, symbolizing the close mainland of Turkey with the lights shining at night. Thanks to its unconventional rhythms and catchy melodies, Starflash is an easily accessible musical description of a personal experience in a modern symphonic style. 07:15

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