GODFATHER, The (Speak Softly, Love) (Intermediate Concert Band) - Rota, Nino - Woodfield, Ray

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Godzilla Eats Las Vegas (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Whitacre, Eric

Note from Composer:It took me seven years to get my bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. By the time I graduated I was ready to eat Las Vegas.Tom Leslie asked me to write another piece for the group as I was leaving, and I thought it would be a blast to do something completely ridiculous. The players are called upon to scream in terror, dress like Elvises (Elvi), and play in about thirty different styles from mambo to cheesy lounge music. The audience follows a script that I wrote simulating a campy, over the top Godzilla movie (is there any other kind?).I wrote the bulk of the piece while in my first year at Juilliard, and no kidding, I used to act out the script every morning devouring animal crackers, wreaking havoc all over the breakfast table. The script was originally twice as long, and had an entire subplot devoted to a young scientist and his love interest. As I started to finish the piece, however, it didn't seem that funny and that story (along with an extended Elvis tribute) ended up on the cutting room floor.The idea that this piece is being played all over the world in such serious concert venues is the single funniest thing I have ever heard. It has been played on the steps of the Capitol by the United States Marine Band, by the Scottish National Wind Symphony (they play in kilts, so help me God), and I have a video of a Japanese audience visibly confused and shaken by the whole experience. Can you imagine? I'm laughing my head off even as I write this!Godzilla Eats Las Vegas! was commissioned by the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Thomas G. Leslie, conductor, and received its premiere November 28th, 1996.The performers are encouraged to go crazy: wear showgirl costumes, Elvis costumes, act out scenes on stage, use video and lighting - anything to get a laugh.

GODZILLA EATS LAS VEGAS (Concert Band Extra Score) - Whitacre, Eric

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Godzilla, Selections from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Desplat, Alexandre - Story, Michael

From composer Alexandre Desplat's spectacular score to the blockbuster film Godzilla, this arrangement is designed for students in their second and third year of band. Containing "Godzilla (Main Title Theme)," "The Power Plant." "Golden Gate Chaos" and "Back to the Ocean" it's infused with the drama of the epic film score. The arrangement opens with an eerie mysterious introduction and alternates between forceful and melodic themes to a dynamic conclusion. Stunning!Duration: 5:30

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GOES TO THE MOVIE (Advanced Concert Band) - Naulais, Jerome

Duration: 10:50

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Goin' on a Sleigh Ride (2-Part Choral Octavo) - Albrecht, Sally K.

Hear the clip, clop of horses hooves and the sparkle of sleigh bells in this vivacious pairing of two winter-time favorites: Jingle Bells and Over the River with hints of Up On The Housetop thrown in for fun). After an opening fanfare, we hear a sprightly 4/4 arrangement of Over the River, a repeat of the fanfare, then bouncy Jingle Bells before building to a final fanfare. Sally Albrecht's vocal arrangement works wonderfully with the straightforward band arrangement by John O'Reilly. Duration: 2.30

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Goin' on a Sleigh Ride (3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo) - Albrecht, Sally K.

Hear the clip, clop of horses hooves and the sparkle of sleigh bells in this vivacious pairing of two winter-time favorites: Jingle Bells and Over the River with hints of Up On The Housetop thrown in for fun). After an opening fanfare, we hear a sprightly 4/4 arrangement of Over the River, a repeat of the fanfare, then bouncy Jingle Bells before building to a final fanfare. Sally Albrecht's vocal arrangement works wonderfully with the straightforward band arrangement by John O'Reilly. Duration: 2.30

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Goin' on a Sleigh Ride (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Albrecht & O'Reilly

Hear the clip, clop of horses hooves and the sparkle of sleigh bells in this vivacious pairing of two winter-time favorites: Jingle Bells and Over the River with hints of Up On The Housetop thrown in for fun). After an opening fanfare, we hear a sprightly 4/4 arrangement of Over the River, a repeat of the fanfare, then bouncy Jingle Bells before building to a final fanfare. Sally Albrecht's vocal arrangement works wonderfully with the straightforward band arrangement by John O'Reilly. Duration: 2.30

GOING HOME (Advanced Concert Band) - Armitage, Dennis

Duration: 3:40

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Going Home (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

This beautiful melody is well known as a movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony. Originally sung for Dvorak by Harry T. Burleigh, a talented African-American music student at the famed National Conservatory of Music in New York City, this spiritual has become an American classic. Robert W. Smith has arranged "Going Home" for the beginning band using limited ranges and technical challenges allowing the teaching focus on musically sensitive performance. An invaluable teaching tool suitable for performance at any concert.

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