The African Sound of Bert Kaempfert (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Kaempfert, Bert - Kernen, Roland

The composer, arranger and band leader Bert Kaempfert is considered a giant in the field of easy listening music. He wrote songs for world renowned stars such as Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Shirley Bassey, Anita Kerr, Frank Sinatra and many others. He created his own unique sound with the Bert Kaempfert Orchestra and had huge international success. His affinity with 'black music' is significant and his fascination with South African sounds led to their incorporation into several of his compositions and arrangements. Roland Kernen has used the following well-known tunes in this medley:ZambesiAfrican BeatWimowehHappy TrumpeterSkokiaan

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The Air Race (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Schwarz, Otto M.

In 1934, the city of Melbourne celebrated its centenary and marked the occasion with the MacRobertson International Air Race. KLM's entry was its first DC-2, PH-AJU Uiver (Stork), which took off on 20 October 1934. Shortly before the finish, the plane had to make an emergency landing due to poor weather conditions. The following morning, the entire town turned out to dig the aircraft out of the mud, enabling to resume its flight. Nonetheless, the distance was covered in three days, 18 hours and 17 minutes: a winning performance! This programmatic piece tells the story describing the start of the engines in bar one, the flight over the clouds, the thunderstorm, the emergency landing and many more scenes!Duration: 9.30

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The American Road (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Brubaker, Jerry

This piece for symphonic band by Jerry Brubaker is a musical excursion into the American driving experience. From majestic mountain vistas and wide open spaces to the hustle and bustle of rush hour traffic. There is even a section about the beloved covered bridge. Find one and there's bound to be an interesting little two lane country road leading up to it. The piece is designed around just two themes which are tied together in the final section which the composer calls "Our Favorite Road". This can be the road to the beach, to the mountains or just simply cruisin' with the top down on a summer afternoon! Enjoy this delightful taste of Americana. Duration: 7:15

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The American Stride (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - VanderCook, H. C. - Henry, Larry

One of Hale Ascher VanderCook finest marches.Duration: 3.00

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The American Way - Swearingen, James

A stirring performance of a King march is the perfect way to round out your concert program. Audiences love marches and this well-crafted arrangement by James Swearingen is a guaranteed toe-tapper. Singable themes, strong counter-melodies, and interesting percussion parts make this the perfect selection for that special concert. A guaranteed winner!

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The Americans - Cacavas, John

Tuneful melodies are tastefully woven into an inspiring and stately concert march by Hollywood film writer, John Cacavas. He has become well- known for this particular "slow march'' style.

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The Andromeda Connection (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Barrett, Roland

Inspired by the Andromeda constellation in the northern sky, Roland Barrett has crafted this original work for your beginners. Beginning by engaging the percussion section to set the musical stage, the composition develops with a dramatic melody that grows to a bold conclusion.

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The Ant Bully, Selections from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Debney, John - Lopez, Victor

Capturing all the enticing themes, Selections from The Ant Bully is a fantastic Victor Lopez arrangement, sure to energise your pops concert! Includes: Parade of the Ants; Sweet Rocks; Team Competition; Zoc and Lucas Talk; Zoc Attempts Potion. Duration: 5.15

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The Approaching Storm (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wiffin, Rob

This piece was written in Spain in late May/early June 2023. The weather was very unseasonal and every day storms rolled over the Sierra Crevillente and unleashed on the Vega Baja. It was therefore very easy to imagine the sense of an impending storm. The piece was intended to be in the range of Grade 2 and the limited instrumentation, ranges and technical resources presented unique challenges.Duration: 3.45

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The Armed Man (L'Homme Arme) (Movement I from The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Jenkins, Karl - Longfield, Robert

Welsh composer Karl Jenkins dedicated his landmark mass The Armed Man to the victims of the 1998-1999 war in Kosovo. More recently it is been associated with remembrances of 9/11. The French Renaissance song L'homme arme serves as the basis for the first movement of the mass, beautifully adapted here for standard concert band instrumentation. With its relentless pulse and haunting strains, this is a dramatically emotional and riveting work!Duration: 6:00