Knox Bridge Jubilee - Todd Stalter

This lively and bright music for young band features fanfares, tuneful melodies, unexpected harmonies, and lots of rhythmic drive!

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Korean Folk Song Medley

Three delightful Korean folk songs provide a musical visit to another culture. This work is tailor-made for audience and player enjoyment. Program this one at any time of the year to broaden melodic and harmonic experiences. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Korean Hill Song

The beautiful, well-known folk song "Arirang" is featured in this creative adaptation by Mark Williams. Colorful percussion writing and solos for alto saxophone and flute help to establish the tone of this very interesting arrangement. John Barnes Chance also used this folk song, named for Arirang Hill, near Seoul, in the concert band classic Variation on a Korean Folk Song. Take advantage of this great opportunity for younger musicians to experience this amazing melody!

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Korobushka

Based on an 1861 poem by Nikolay Nekrasov, the composer of this Russian folk song, also known as "The Peddler," is unknown. Brought to America by Russian immigrants in the early 1900s, the charm of this old world melody will brighten any concert. In a bright 2/4 meter, the energy flows start to finish. Delightful! (2:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Kye Kye Kule

Kye Kye Kule (Chay Chay Koo-lay) is a traditional call-and-response song performed by countless children in Africa and around the world. This arrangement provides a spotlight for a soloist or small groups while also highlighting the full ensemble. Everyone will be sure to enjoy this setting of an iconic African call-and-response song.Original Item#: RWS-2302-00

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L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2 for Band - Georges Bizet / arr. Alfred Reed

Georges Bizet composed L'Arlsienne as incidental music to Alphonse Daudet's play of the same name, usually translated as "The Girl from Arles." This transcription for advanced band was made by Charles Godfrey, revised and edited by Alfred Reed and Clark McAlister. Grade 4.5, Length ca. 18'.

La Madre de los Gatos - Brian Beck

With tempo markings like Allegro con passione and Prestissimo con fuego, this work includes all the passion and fire needed to grab the audience at your next concert. derives its title from a nickname given to Mrs. Verda Shine (Mama Kitty) by her colleagues and fellow band directors at Byrd Middle School, Duncanville, Texas. Along with her fondness for cats, Mrs. Shine earned her nickname for her commitment to the nurturing and support of program staff and students. The piece was written to celebrate her zeal and dedicated service as a Duncanville band director and was premiered at the 2009 Byrd Middle School Spring concert, with Mrs. Shine as featured clarinetist.

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La Noche de los Alebrijes - Evan VanDoren

"La Noche de los Alebrijes" (The Night of the Fantastical Creatures) imagines a cool night in a small Mexican town where colorful, friendly, fantastical creatures come to life! Soaring melodies are presented in reduced ranges for young wind musicians, while percussionists explore unique and colorful instrumentation. This work will be perfect for Halloween or Dia De Los Muertos celebrations.Original Item#: RWS-2237-00

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La Rejouissance from - George Frideric Handel / arr. Mark Williams

Originally written for an outdoor performance by a Baroque wind band of double reeds, brass and percussion, Handel's historic celebration comes to life in this joy-filled, skillful arrangement. This piece will serve as an excellent introduction to the music of Handel and the Baroque period. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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La Tregenda - Giacomo Puccini / arr. Brian Beck

Enchant everyone at your next concert with this colorful and dramatic arrangement of Puccini's "La Tregenda." This intermezzo from the opera, depicts the evildoings of the ghost maidens deserted by their lovers. According to the legend of Le Villi, when a woman dies of a broken heart, the fairies disguised as beautiful women cast a spell over the heart breaker and force him to dance until death. (2:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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