Half Off! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Webb, Amy

Teaching students the concept of cut time in music can be difficult and daunting, but not so with "Half Off!," an engaging, light-hearted learning tool. Using only notes and rests that are easily divisible by two, combined with a catchy tune, this song will quickly show kids that cut-time is nothing to be feared, and actually a lot of fun to play. Onward and upward with "Half Off!" Duration: 1.30

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Half Step March

Fingers will fly and ears will perk up to this unique quick-step march titled "Half Step March" by Kyle McKinzey. As the title suggests, it is a flurry of chromatic runs and "licks" that will make your students WANT to practice, and have your audience's toes tapping. For many, it will bring back memories of the old circus marches. You will be able to see clowns running about, trapeze artists flying around and much more. A great opener to a concert, or a quick encore piece that will leave them wanting more.

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Half-Past Two (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Standridge, Randall D.

"Half-Past Two" is a rock piece for young band intended to reinforce and deepen the students' understanding of dotted quarter/eighth note rhythms, providing a vehicle for this concept that is fun and memorable for both students and audiences. The title is both an homage to time-inspired rock songs ("25 or 6 to 4," "Rock Around the Clock," "Midnight Hour," etc.) and a nod to the concept being taught-placing a note halfway past beat two.Duration: 2:15

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Halfway There (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Kamuf, Michael

This optimistic yet driving work was inspired by the President Theodore Roosevelt quote, "believe you can and you're halfway there." The beginning lyrical section introduces contrasting themes that are developed further in a heroic and energetic fast section. Varying textures, bold harmonies, and fun percussion writing propel this piece. Halfway There by Michael Kamuf is a perfect choice for concerts and festivals! Duration: 3.15

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Hall of Fame (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Olivadoti, Joseph - Moss, John

Here is a true gem from the march era that has stood the test of time. John Moss has beautifully adapted the original to fit a more standard instrumentation and make it playable by today's bands.

Halleluja, willkommen schnste Zeit (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

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Hallelujah (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Cohen, Leonard - Brown, Michael

Written by Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen back in the '80s, this powerful song has reached almost legendary status with its frequent usage in TV and movies. Recorded by such diverse artists as Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi and Justin Timberlake, it was also used in the first Shrek movie and most recently during the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Vancouver. Here is a terrific setting for band by Michael Brown.

HALLELUJAH (Easy Concert Band) - Cohen, Leonard - Kubler, Hanspeter

Grade: easy/medium. Recorded on Obrasso OBRCD947 Just for You.

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Hallelujah (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Cohen, Leonard - Brown, Michael

This landmark ballad by Leonard Cohen has been recorded by countless artists, and continues to be featured in TV and film, notably in the movie Shrek. Here's a marvellous version with flexible scoring options for smaller groups.

Hallelujah (from The Messiah) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Handel, George Frideric - Davis & Longfield

Here is a holiday offering by Mannheim Steamroller, a high-powered rock version of the "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel's Messiah.