Animal Kingdom Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)

In this composition William Vean takes you on a journey through the fascinating and exciting world of animals. Apart from it being a composition filled with "special effects", Animal Kingdom contains many educational elements, such as playing in swing (triplets feeling), chromatics, flutter tonguing, gypsy tuning, varying keys, and, of course, dynamics and articulation. The melodic lines occur in all four voices, as well as in all percussion parts, providing each musician with the opportunity to play a solo or to accompany. Highly recommended for your youth band! William Vean is an educational composer. He knows how to musically shape the special elements from our daily lives. His music is therefore very expressive, containing creative solutions to possible problems. Special ways of playing make his music particularly interesting for the winds, but the percussion section is also featured in his special effects. The world of the animals always plays on ones imagination. In Animal Kingdom, William Vean has portrayed a number of animals in a special manner: Kevin Kangaroo - The jumping character of this animal can be heard in different voices. The swing style also emphasizes the characteristic movements of the kangaroo. Playing in swing style can be practised by using scales. Eddy Elephant - For some of his smaller fellow fauna friends this can be quite an ordeal, but for Eduard (Eddy for friends and intimates) it is his daily walk. Baldrick Bat - Baldrick the Bat is a mysterious character. This can be heard in the fast moving valves and keys, accompanied by special effects in the percussion section. Curtis Camel - Curtis the Camel trudges across the desert, feeling bored. The idea that the horizon will never change does not affect him anymore. He has accepted his fate. The distinctive tones from the gypsy scale provide the suitable oriental sounds. Betty Butterfly - Butterfly Betty elegantly, and without worries, flutters from flower to flower in the garden. Her motto: Carpe Diem (Seize the Day). Betty is a one-day butterfly. Marvin Monkey - A "swing" monkey stirs up the feelings. Even members of the orchestra will look like real monkeys. How about your audience? Each part has its own difficulties and challenges. Important in the first part is playing "in swing" (triplets feeling). This can be practised using scales. In the second part ensemble playing and balance are important. In Baldrick additional information on the effects that have to be played might be useful. "New" sounds are, of course, welcome. Curtis the Camel introduces the gypsy scale. Additional explanation of the use of the scale might be useful. Key changes are interesting in this part. A slight accent on the first beat of the bar will add to the charm of this part. Marvin the Monkey brings back the swing rhythm that was introduced in the first part, alternated by a "straight" part with attention to chromatics and articulation. A story teller will definitely be an asset when performing this composition. 07:30

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Animal Parade (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bernotas, Chris M.

Imagine a procession of creatures from the wild kingdom marching by as you perform this fun-filled piece. Birds float by, followed by the clip-clops of the approaching horses, mighty elephants, and a brief appearance of lions as the parade ends.

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ANIMALS' MARCH (Easy Concert Band) - Andrews, David

Based on When Johnny Comes Marching Home. Duration: 2:40

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Animoso (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

Exciting! Animated! Driving rhythms! All these and more! The energetic percussion and unique harmonies make this piece a real winner for your young band's contest or concert performance. This is "real music" which will provide a solid foundation for reinforcing fundamental concepts in developing young bands.

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Anitra's Dance (Flute Section Feature with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Grieg, Edvard - Brand, Geoffrey

This sprightly dance from Grieg's Peer Gynt features the flute section. Utilising grace notes and trills, for concert performance, all available flute players may stand at the front of the stage for a little showing off!

Anitras Dance (Flute Solo) (Concert Band - Score Only) - Grieg, Edvard - Brand, Geoffrey

This sprightly dance from Grieg's Peer Gynt features the flute section. Utilizing grace notes and trills, for concert performance, all available flute players may stand at the front of the stage for a little showing off!

Anitschka (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Nijs, Johan

The 'czardas' Anitschka depicts the love story of a Hungarian and a gipsy girl called Anitschka. She is not easily seduced by her admirer, but perseverance prevails in this musical tale: all's well that ends well.Duration: 3.00

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Annabel Lee (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Story, Michael

Scored in a lilting three-quarter meter, this delicious melody, by an unknown composer, was originally scored to accompany Edgar Allan Poe's poem of the same name. The story is of the narrator's deep love for a woman who lived by the sea, and whose untimely death is mourned every night by the narrator as he sleeps next to her tomb by the ocean. The beautiful melody, charismatically harmonized, musically depicts that undying love and provides a meaningful opportunity to teach expressive and lyrical performance.Duration: 2:15

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Annabel Lee (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wagner, Douglas E.

Based on the exquisitely beautiful poem of the same name, by Edgar Allan Poe, Annabel Lee by composer Douglas Wagner is a charismatic work, with the main thematic material reoccurring as a dialogue between the two lovers in counterpoint in both the first and last section. The middle segment paints a musical picture of a cold, desolate, windswept shoreline . . . a place where this portrait might have been discovered. Wonderfully flowing lines with fascinating harmonic colouration. Duration: 4.30

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Annandale Chronicles

A dynamic new programmatic work which depicts events and scenes from the history and folklore of Annandale, Minnesota. Events depicted include the "Great Train Wreck of 1922" and a visit to Al Capone's hideout on nearby "Bungalow Island". The music features solos for horn and trumpet and every section of the band get lots of chances to shine. There are many percussion parts which will keep even the largest percussion section interested and involved. An impressive composition that is a terrific choice for any concert or contest performance.

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