The Wand of Youth, Suite No.2, March (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Elgar, Edward - Noble, Paul

The Wand of Youth suites were written in 1869 when Elgar was only twelve years old, music written for a play and acted by the Elgar children for a private family theatrical production. He noted the tunes down in a sketchbook and in 1907, forty years later, he rearranged with only minor changes and orchestrated them as the two suites titled The Wand of Youth, Suite Nos. 1 and 2. Although the Wand of Youth Suites date from Elgar's mature years, he insisted on calling it Opus 1, because he wrote these pieces originally for piano many years earlier. The March is the first movement of The Wand of Youth, Suite No. 2. The arranger has presented this movement as an example of an excellent concert opener or warm-up march for a festival or contest performance because of its delicacy, yet determination.

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The Warriors (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sharp, Chris

The Warriors is a processional march suitable for festival performances or ceremonial purposes, such as a graduation. Written in the style of the noted English composers of the early 20th century, this piece could be a good introduction to the more involved works of Holst, Vaughan Williams, Jacob or Grainger.Duration: 2.45

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The Washington Post (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sousa, John Philip

One of Sousa most popular marches in an extraordinary new edition created from the original Sousa traveling band parts. One of Sousa's easier marches that should be in every band library.

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The Washington Post March (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sousa, John Philip - Story, Michael

Although John Philip Sousa composed in many forms, it is the march for which he is best remembered. As probably the best-known leader of the Marine Band in its early years, he has a formidable legacy. Although John Philip Sousa composed in many forms, it is the march for which he is best remembered. The technical difficulties are removed, but the integrity shines through. This is possibly the classic of all marches!Duration: 2.00

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The Water is Wide (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Gassi, Vince

Although the lyrics for this folk song date back to the 1600s, it wasn't until 1906 that the song was published in Folk Songs from Somerset. The simple melody and placid harmony provide a great opportunity for your young musicians to explore expressiveness in their performance. This poignant arrangement will lift your audience emotionally.Duration: 2:30

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The Water is Wide (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Griffin, Julie

Dynamics, phrasing and interpretation are just a few of the concepts you can introduce with this favourite American hymn tune. It is handled with great sensitivity, creating an ideal teaching tool as well as a lovely concert piece.

The Water is Wide (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Swearingen, James

Let your young students discover the magic of performing expressive music at its finest. Because of its solid scoring, this traditional work will offer your young band a golden opportunity to sound highly mature and very sophisticated. When striving for musical contrast this selection will be a welcome addition to your next concert or festival. Be assured that audiences, both young and old alike, will find this classic very pleasing to the ear. Highly recommended!Duration: 2.00

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The Water is Wide (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Stanton, Scott

This famous melody, arranged for the "Build-A-Band" series, is now accessible to bands of virtually any instrumentation. Every instrument has the opportunity to share in the melody, and it is carefully scored to help even the smallest bands sound full and mature. The melody is presented first for a solo instrument, and then leads with a dramatic modulation to a glorious final chorus. Provides many teaching opportunities, and carefully designed to ensure maximum musicality. Beautiful! Duration: 3.15

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The Way to Heaven (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip

The Way to Heaven (Droga do Nieba) was commissioned by the Royal Air Force Music Services. 2015 was the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, which took place between July and October 1940, when the courageous fighter pilots of the Royal Air Force thwarted Hitler's ambitions to launch an invasion on the UK. The Way to Heaven opens with fluttering woodwind figures and brass fanfares, which build to a climax before a change of key introduces a short quotation for the Polish National Anthem - Mazurek Dbrowskiego. This fades and you can hear the signal to scramble and the throaty sounds of the squadron's Merlin engines bursting into life before they line up to take off. This leads to the main thematic material of the work, which depicts the heaven-bound flight of 303 Squadron as it climbs to intercept the incoming Messerschmitt 109s. A brief allusion to the Polish national anthem brings the piece to a triumphant close.Duration: 4.30

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The Way We Were (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Kazik, James

Written for the 1973 movie of the same name starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford, this iconic ballad went on to win an Oscar for Best Original Song and to become a popular standard recorded by countless artists. Nicely arranged for the concert stage.Duration: 2:40.