The Banqet... and the Poison Soup Plot (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wilson, Dana

Providing a unique concert experience, this programmatic work depicts the story of what newspapers in 1916 described as "the poison soup plot"! At a Chicago banquet for dignitaries and politicians, a mass murder plot involving poison soup was hatched and nearly successful. However, thanks to a large number of unexpected guests, the dilution of the soup to feed everyone, and a quick thinking doctor with an antidote, tragedy was averted with no loss of life. Musical cues follow the events, and detailed program notes are included with the suggestion of including dancers to help tell the story. Imaginative and entertaining! Duration: 7.45

The Banquet of Light (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sakai, Takamasa

The Banquet of Light is an easily accessible piece which takes its inspiration from light both in terms of it representing good news and joy together with scenes inspired by light, such as a sunset over water, fireworks lighting up the sky and sunlight as it streams through a thick forest. Banquet of Light will bring a ray of light to any concert.Duration: 5:30

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The Barber of Seville (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Rossini, Gioachino - Williams, Mark

This delightful arrangement of the Rossini classic will be a sure hit with players and audience alike. The most playable of the recognizable themes have been set for young players without sacrificing the spirit of the original. A welcome addition to any concert. Duration: 2.45

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The Barber of Seville Goes to the Devil (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Jacob, Gordon - Noble, Paul

Gordon Jacob (1895-1984), one of Malcolm Arnold's teachers at the Royal College of Music, was represented in the first Hoffnung. This rumbustious parody of Rossini's style was composed in 1960 for the BBC Concert Orchestra, which introduced it under Vilm Tausky in a broadcast concert that year. (Tausky added the opening bars, in fact, with the composer's approval, which are included in this arrangement.) The piece is a no-holds-barred workout on familiar material such as could be brought off only by a certified master of the modern orchestra with a free-wheeling imaginativeness to match his/her technical skill. Concert Bands and their audiences will get in on the fun of this rousing parody, exploring everything from a Spanish dance to a Street parade.

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The Bare Necessities (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Gilkyson, Terry - Vinson, Johnnie

This catchy tune from the original 1967 The Jungle Book has demonstrated its long-standing popularity and is featured again in the 2016 film. Carefully adapted for second-year players, this arrangement still has all the charm and appeal of the original version.

The Baron of Dedem (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wittrock, Carl

The Baron of Dedem once ruled over a large plot of peat in the Netherlands. 1809 saw the beginning of the construction of a canal to transport this fuel, so important in those days. The canal was named after the Baron, as was the nearby village. This work describes the establishment of the canal and the village, but also life in the region nowadays, thereby setting a slice of Dutch life to music.Duration: 7:45

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The Batman Theme (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Elfman, Danny - Story, Michael

Once again, the Caped Crusader is with us to make the world safe for truth and justice, and just in time! Besides the famous television tune, this lucky hero has a second theme song from the popular new series of movies, and Danny Elfman's opus is given a safe and full scoring by Michael Story. All you have to do is give the downbeat, and great sound will be there. Slam, Bam, Pow... we can hear the applause now! Duration: 2.30

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The Battle Cry of Freedom (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Root, George Frederick - Bocook, Jay

From the opening sound of field drums and distant muted trumpets this well-crafted arrangement takes this familiar Civil War anthem through a variety of moods and styles. Building to a dramatic full ensemble climax, it then very effectively tapers to quiet ending. This is a wonderful way to celebrate the era of Lincoln and his 200th birthday in 2009.Duration: 2.15

The Battle Hymn of the Republic (2 Part Choral Octavo) - Steffe, William - Dragon, Carmen

With a similar approach to his famous "America, The Beautiful," Carmen Dragon's arrangement of this beloved American hymn is considered to be one of the most dramatic and effective versions ever produced. In this edition, optional choral and string parts are now available, making this a superb and memorable finale for a multi-group concert.

The Battle Hymn of the Republic (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Howe & Steffe - Bocook, Jay

A new version of this American favorite features distant trumpet calls, a fresh harmonization, and a bold, dramatic ending. Jay's arrangement is a winner for younger groups who need quality, multi-use arrangements in their library.