Sword of Fire (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

"Sword of Fire" by Rob Romeyn is concert/festival piece sure to harness the endless energy of your young band students. Following a bold, explosive introduction, a melodic theme is presented in a variety of textures. Each section of the band is presented with an interesting melodic line to perform. A section of contrasting style and intensity makes this the perfect contest/festival selection. Lots of teaching opportunities exist for dynamic shaping, and style. Don't miss this exceptional addition to the developing band repertoire!

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Sword of Honour (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Haes, Tom

With Sword of Honour, Tom De Haes brings to life the noble knight Gawain of King Arthur's court. The composition is built around two main themes, which express the audacity and noble character of Gawain. The varied harmonies and orchestrations of both themes reflect the many layers of these courtly qualities. Both themes come together towards the end of the work to form a stately closing.Duration: 9:15

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Sword of the Titans (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Galante, Rossano

A brilliant and thrilling programmatic work from the pen of Rossano Galante, Sword of the Titans is a musical portrayal of a journey of a group of titans in their quest to retrieve one of their stolen swords that was lost in battle. The sword possesses great magical powers and is vital to their reign. The music describes this adventure with dark, melodic lines in the horns, and majestic fanfares in the trumpets and trombones. Ultimately, the titans retrieve their stolen sword as the work concludes, utilizing powerful brass fanfares and woodwind ostinati. A magnificent tour-de-force for mature bands!Duration: 6.30

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Swords of Glory (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sims, Adrian B.

Swords of Glory by Adrian B. Sims is a musical soundtrack that imagines a fantasy sword fighting battle. Duration: 2.15

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Symbol of Freedom (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

Another outstanding young band overture by the writer of ABINGTON RIDGE. This piece has just the right combination of changing meters and rhythmic variety to make it a really big hit with your students. Interesting melodic lines and fresh, vibrant harmonies in the slow section provide the imaginative musical content for which Ed Huckeby has become so well known. Highly recommended for contest or as a dramatic concert feature.

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Symphonic Band Clinic (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.

A Warm-Up and Fundamental Sequence for Concert Band. Progressive in depth and organization, this is the fourth of four comprehensive warm-up programs used by Robert W. Smith at the podium of every honor band he guest conducts. This warm up program is designed for use in any key with just a standard student part to be included in the band's folders. This "Clinic" will provide everything you need for your daily warm-up and support your teaching objectives, as well as accommodate the National Standards for Music Education. There are four segments in each Clinic: tone, technique, theory and composition, and chorale. The recording included is only the fourth portion; the chorale. Chorale only duration: 1:10

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Symphonic Celebration (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Moss, John

John Moss brings us this exquisite musical panorama that celebrates life with its many moods and emotions. His command of the symphonic language and his unique talent to create musical atmospheres is apparent in this dramatic setting for the concert or festival stage.

Symphonic Celebration and Dance (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Foster, Robert E.

A composition student of the late J. Clifton Williams, Robert Foster composed this work for symphonic band as a tribute to Mr. Williams. The work begins with a statement of the primary theme as a fanfare. The theme recurs later in the work in the form of a chorale, and returns even later in the energetic and rhythmic dance section. A recapitulation of the chorale follows, and the work concludes with a brilliant fanfare. This is a unique musical work and an ideal contest selection.Duration: 5.45

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SYMPHONIC CHORALES (Young Band) - Moss, John

Chorale playing is an important element in teaching an ensemble to play with good balance, tone and intonation. This marvelous set of four chorales ranges in musical mood from solemn and reverent to sonorous and vibrant. Beautifully scored, but in a more contemporary style, these chorales will be a wonderful addition to your band's warm-up routine and a welcome alternative to playing the traditional chorales.

Symphonic Dance No.2 (The Maskers) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Williams, Clifton

Symphonic Dance No.2 (The Maskers) is one of group of five works originally commissioned by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation commemorating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra. In refashioning the dances for symphonic band, composer Clifton Williams achieves a new dimension of sound and colour while adding fresh excitement to contemporary band literature.The Maskers is programmatic only in that the listener's imagination may conjure up visions of colourfully costumed dancers at a masked ball.Duration: 3.30

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