Voodoo Dance (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Del Borgo, Elliot

Dark mystery surrounds the sinister primitive religion based on sorcery and magic charms. We hear the eerie scene being set as the work begins. At a moment of pause, we are propelled into the whirling, percussion-driven dance that descriptively evolves. For the least experienced ensemble, here is that opportunity to let the imaginative powers of your audience members aid your performance. Entrancing! Duration: 3.30

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Vortex (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

From the composer of the best-selling "Spiritus'' and "Excellentia.'' Spirited and rhythmically simple, this contemporary march is straight ahead and ideally suited for young groups. A perfect tool for studying cut-time and great as a contest opener.

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Vortex (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Longfield, Robert

With a driving rhythmic pulse, strong melody in a minor key, and a bold, edgy style, this exciting original work will have immediate appeal with players and audiences alike. A slow and flowing middle section features the woodwinds (followed by the full band) and offers an effective contrast to the powerful opening and closing segments. Perfect for contest or festival.Duration: 3:40

VORWARTS (Easy Concert Band) - Strauss, Josef - Woodfield, Ray

Forwards Op.127. Grade: easy/medium

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Vox Populi (Voice of the People) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Danielpour, Richard - Stamp, Jack

Contemporary composer Richard Danielpour has established himself as one of the most sought-after writers of his generation, with orchestral works performed around the globe. In a style that is uniquely American and rhythmically vibrant, Jack Stamp offers this impressive wind adaptation of one of Danielpour's more recent compositions. A marvelous work for the mature ensemble.Duration: 6.45

Voyage (Flight into a Hopeful Future) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Yagisawa, Satoshi

This opening piece by Japanese composer Satoshi Yagisawa expresses joy, gratitude, hope and courage. The three sections are performed without interruption. We hear 'Joy' in the brilliant introduction, 'Gratitude' in the chorale-like middle section and 'Courage and Hope' in the closing section. A fantastic addition to the Grade 4 repertoire for Concert Band.Duration: 6:45

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Voyage au Centre de la Terre (Journey to the Centre of the Earth) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Janssen, Harrie

This composition was based on the world-famous novel by the French author Jules Verne. This novel describes the attempt to reach the centre of the earth. The descent of the crater of the volcano called Snaeffels, situated in Iceland, marks the beginning of this voyage to the sublunary world. The German geologist, professor Lidenbrock, is accompanied on this trip by his nephew Axel and an Icelandic guide named Hans. The last mentioned will be helpful in many occasions.Dark colours & mist: The composer tried in this single work to give a musical expression to various significant moments from this novel. In the introduction he sketches an image of the dismal ambience on the island by using dark colors. Rising fragments of mist reveal the flanks of the monumental mountain Scataris. The composer tries to catch this image in a majestic and broad chorale.Away from Iceland: Subsequently the ostinato rhythmicity and virtuosity represent the hectic descent of the crater of the volcano. The party descends ever more and more and travels south, away from Iceland. On the way, they see all kinds of rock formations, fossils and minerals. At a depth of thirty hours walking distance, at about 150 kilometres below the surface, they reach a sub terrestrial sea which is called the Lidenbrock sea.Genuine eruption of sounds: Strange electric manifestations and unpredictable weather conditions accompany this singular phenomenon. An orchestral tutti-episode expresses this impression musically. On a make-shift raft, the party continues its voyage, heading to the south coast of this huge sea. Once ashore, an enormous rock obstructs the passage. The blowing up of this obstacle unleashes a genuine eruption of sounds in the orchestration.Spat out by the volcano: But the explosion has an unforeseen side effect. The sea - travellers and raft included - is sucked upwards into a dark hole. Again, our heroes are accompanied on their involuntary voyage, while left to fend for themselves, by an ever increasing ostinato rhythmicity. Before an eruption can destroy the raft, the threesome manages to escape and climb up through a cave towards the daylight. They seem to be spat out by the Stromboli volcano on the island of Sicily, far from home. The composition ends with triumphant sounds that represent the scientific triumph of these adventurers.Duration: 22.00

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Voyage into the Blue (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wada, Naoya

Voyage Into The Blue was commissioned by the Windbands of Mizumaki Minami Junior High School, Koyo Junior High School and Fukuma Junior High School bands performed the work in a competition. The pictorial music describes the voyage of an airplane. The introduction depicts the take-off, which is then embellished by the following section marked 'energico'. The second movement is an attractive setting of the flight itself. The slow section depicts a star-filled night sky. The close presents the landing at dawn: the flight is over. A beautiful and exciting musical journey!Duration: 8:45

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Voyage Through the Night (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Akey, Douglas

Commissioned by the Indiana Bandmasters Association, this descriptive work is built around two contrasting themes. The first is a haunting slow melody which reoccurs later in a more developed and expanded form. The fast section uses a strong theme with a creative harmonic structure along with occasional mixed meters. With Doug's skillful orchestration and colorful percussion writing this piece is an excellent choice for festivals or contests.

Voyage to the Edge of the World

The voyages of the great explorers Columbus, Magellan, Cabot, and Verrazano are portrayed in "Voyage to the Edge of the World." A bold introduction leads to lyrical, yet driving themes, which depict the tension and uncertainty of the voyagers. A subtle, lyrical theme, which portrays the wonders of the new world, provides a expressive showcase for your ensemble. A powerful restatement of the opening theme leads to an intense and dramatic ending, which will thrill your audience and band alike.

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