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 Bartered Bride Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)

The Bartered Bride (Czech: Prodan? nev??sta, The Sold Fianc?e) is the second opera, a comedy in three acts, by Bed?ich Smetana. The Czech libretto was written by Karel Sabina, who had also written the libretto for Brandenburgers in Bohemia. Composed in 1863-1866, the work was originally envisioned as an operetta, a light opera with spoken dialogue in place of sung recitatives. It was first performed in this form in 1866 in Prague. The definitive version of the work, now an opera buffa, was finished in 1870 and was performed the same year. The opera's overture and three dances are part of the orchestral repertoire. 06:30

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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.

The Battle Hymn of the Republic (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - 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 (SATB 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.