The Last to Defend

An excellent choice for contest or concert performances, this impressive piece is quite playable and yet still retains the energy and vitality long associated with Shaffer's compositions. Certain to be a favorite of bands and audiences everywhere!

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The Late Twenties (Concert Band Set) - Sharpe, Trevor Lee

This set contains a condensed score. Includes: Spread a Little Happiness; Softly as in a Morning Sunrise; Desert Song; Birth of the Blues; My Heart Stood Still; 'S Wonderful; Lover Come Back to Me; The Man I Love. Duration: 10.30

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The Legacy of Christmas (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bullock, Jack

Although written as supplemental material to the Belwin 21st Century Band Method (for use after lesson 8 of Level One), this piece for the holidays can be utilised with any beginning method. The grade level is 1/2-1, the pitch ranges are within an octave from concert low B-flat to A-flat, and the rhythm patterns are limited to whole, dotted half, half, and quarter notes and rests. Three well-known Christmas songs are included in this mini-medley: Adeste Fidelis, Good King Wenceslas, and We Wish You A Merry Christmas. There is an optional ending after the first two selections, and all three pieces can be played independently as short individual pieces if the director desires. Duration: 2.00

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The Legacy of Heroes (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Story, Michael

The regal "Taps" interspersed with all the flowing elegance of "America the Beautiful" results in a stunning gallant work for your beginners. Michael Story's The Legacy of Heroes (In Memory of Our Fallen Soldiers) is an awe-inspiring work.Duration: 2:15

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The Legend of Billy Miner (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Buckley, Robert

This composition reflects a colourful time in American history and is an opportunity for your band to discover ragtime rhythms. Folk hero Billy Miner (the Grey Fox) was the last of the old-time bandits. He was noted for his unusual politeness and is believed to be the originator of the phrase, "Hands up!" This composition is like a mini movie score and starts with the Billy Miner ragtime theme, followed by a train robbery, his capture, and final release. The artful interplay between sections gives this piece the sophisticated sound and intensity of a much more advanced work.Duration: 3:30

The Legend of Castle Armagh (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Murtha, Paul

Commissioned by the Cabarrus All-County Middle School Band (Concord, North Carolina), this work was inspired by the composer's Irish heritage and the rich history of Ireland. With three main themes, this programmatic work opens with a peaceful sunrise with mist rising from the bog. The second theme describes the great hall of a majestic medieval castle, complete with vibrant colours and pageantry. The exciting battle theme follows and ultimately resolves to a return of the earlier themes. A wonderfully effective setting for beginning players!Duration: 3:10

The Legend of Celobrium (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip

This piece is about a medieval legend, The Treasure of Zolverknapp, that is associated with the region around the village Zolver in Luxembourg. It tells the tale of hidden treasure, brave knights, fierce battles, silver and jewels and a devil's curse! All of these combine to make The Legend of Celobrium a legendary concert work.Duration: 12:45

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The Legend of Danny Boy - Swearingen, James

A beautiful setting of "Danny Boy" which will be a perfect change of pace on any concert program. Features a short trumpet or cornet solo and it's an excellent tool for teaching your band the art of phrasing and legato style. Will be the hit of your next concert!

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The Legend of El Muerto (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Barrett, Roland

Based on a mid-1800s folk tale from "No Man's Land" in Texas, this engaging original composition captures the imagination, depicting sinister livestock rustling and even a little horse thievery. This compelling work uses shifting dynamics, an introduction to aleatoric notation to build the musical intensity, and a chance for one trumpet to depict the stolen horse's whinny. A delightful addition to beginning band literature. Duration: 2.15

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The Legend of Flathead Lake Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)

In Scotland, the monster of Loch Ness is a hot issue, but the American state of Montana enjoys a comparable phenomenon going by the name of Montana Nessie. In the western part of this remote state lies Flathead Lake: a lake of 45 kilometres /38 miles in lenght and 24 kilometres /15 miles breath. At several places, its depth exeeds 100 metres.Nessies discovery takes us back to the year 1889, when captain James Kerr aboard the passengership U.S.Grant was startled by a ship unknown to him suddenly approaching his vessel across Flathead Lake. However, it turned out not to be a ship but an undefinable animal of immense size.From that moment onwards, life would never be the same again in and around Flathead Lake.The composer was inspired by the story, and summarized the events into a symphonic poem, but from a surprising angle:that of the monster. The exiting opening allows us to follow the monster in its natural surroundings.The fast follow-up movement depicts Montana Nessie trotting and frolicking about the Montana woods and prairies.From its abode, it thorougly enjoys everything around it. This period abruptly ends in a short climax (Chimes). The solo for cor anglais marks a new period in the monsters life.The presence of people has a paralizing effect and the apprehensive atmosphere of the slow movement may be felt profoundly.The monster observes and mildly teases the ship. Abhor sounds force the ship to a withdrawal.The moving musical continuation depicts the triumphant monster dancing an ironic waltz. The monsters fear and anger at the intrusion of his freedom run through the piece like continuous threads, and develop into the works final theme. 12:00

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