First Essay (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

Previously only available on rental, this new publication of Barber's First Essay (ca. 1930) is a welcome addition to the literature. Set in the original orchestral key, Joseph Levey's arrangement has been performed by several of the most prestigious concert bands. This deserves a serious look for mature groups.

First Fugue (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

This exciting and dramatic composition skillfully presents the sophisticated sounds of the modern wind ensemble to your young band. With its strong themes and powerful rhythms, "BRAVADA" makes an exceptionally fine program addition.

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First Holiday Concert (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - O'Reilly, John

Here's a great vehicle for featuring your band at that very first holiday concert. "Jingle Bells," "The Dreydl Song" and "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" are combined in a simple but very effective manner.Duration: 2.00

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First Jazz Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)

First Jazz, a fine swinging piece, was written byRoland Kernen, who is the composer and arrangerof a great deal of successful concert band music.It's a cheerful piece in ABA form for four-part variableinstrumentation and additional percussion. It isvery suitable for beginners who want to play lightmusic and the swing style will appeal to themusicians as well as the audience. 0:02:00

First Landing Celebration (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Oare, Michael

First Landing Celebration is an energetic and joyous concert piece for young band, written to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the historic arrival of English colonists to American soil. Composed using a single fast tempo, there is a nice variety of scoring textures and musical contrasts.Duration: 3:30

First Light (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

"First Light" is a dynamic and forceful fanfare for the youngest musicians. Written using only the first six notes found in most beginning band books, this exciting fanfare will be the perfect opener for your first full band concerts. Interesting wind parts are complimented by the dramatic percussion scoring making your young ensemble sound impressively full.

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First Light on the Chesapeake (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hosay, James L.

There are few sights as breath-taking as a clear summer morning sunrise. This piece paints a picture of those splendid moments. From the quiet pre-dawn stillness, through the gradual stirring of creatures of the air, land and water, all those elements culminate in a triumphant chorus of nature's glory as another day begins.Duration: 4.30

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FIRST NOEL (Concert Band) - Simmons, Jeff

This ingenious and appealing arrangement by Jeff Simmons merges "The First Noel" and Pachelbel's "Canon in D."

FIRST RENDEZ-VOUS (Easy Concert Band) - Naulais, Jerome

Duration: 2:40

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First Responders (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Susi, Anthony

First Responders is a bold and gallant contemporary march set in traditional format paying tribute to the brave men and women who provide the first assistance to those in need during natural disasters and numerous tragedies that are part of daily life. The chimes (alarm bells) are prevalent throughout the piece, calling all first responders to action. The catchy melodic strains are passed around to various instruments, giving all the winds a chance to shine in this snappy march. Very unique and appealing! Duration: 2.30

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