Uptown Funk

Enjoying a # ranking for an astounding 14 weeks, Bruno Mars brings Mark Ronson's funky hit to life for your developing band. Right in the pocket, the energy and drive is built on the funk beat foundation introduced initially by the low reeds and low brass. That beat is embellished with the charismatic melody and builds to a powerful conclusion. This chart will have your audience clapping on "2 and 4" from the very beginning. Be careful or they'll be dancing in the aisles! (2:00)

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Valdres - Johannes Hanssen / arr. Robert W. Smith

The Norwegian March Valdres is a respected composition found in the libraries of fine concert bands throughout the world. Robert W. Smith has reworked this piece, reducing the level of difficulty so that it can be enjoyed by almost any concert band. Sophisticated and elegant.

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Valley of the Moon - Michael Story

Argentina's unique geological formation, Valle de la Luna, has constant winds that create surreal sounds through the rocks. In this piece, players demonstrate that sound effect, which serves as an excellent breath control exercise. A musical journey for your very first performance! (2:00)

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Van Halen Hits

, arranged by Victor Lpez, will treat your students and audience to a Van Halen classic rock tour at your next program. This ultimate classic rock medley showcases "Panama" and "Jump," two of Van Halen's biggest hits. Released in 1984 and still hot today, these tunes will definitely get your audience jumping in a heartbeat. (4:10) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Variation Overture - Clifton Williams

From its premiere years ago, Variation Overture has been a classic and hugely successful publication. Presented as a concert overture, the theme and variations are immensely enjoyable to perform and to hear, time and time again. The level of difficulty is deceiving as the work sounds more difficult than, technically, it is.

Variations on a Theme of Robert Schumann

In the conductor's notes by the composer, Robert Jager says, "The theme is 'The Happy Farmer,' and the variations evolve one from the other throughout the work using rhythmic, melodic and intervallic relationships for their basis of variance." This major work, long unavailable, once again brightens the concert band programming of professional, service, collegiate, and quality high school organizations everywhere. (9:23) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Vertigo - Chris M. Bernotas

This exciting concert opener or closer is sure to take your students on a blurry-ing, room spinning ride! "Vertigo" is fast and furious with its aggressive rhythmic drive and spiraling melodies. The calm contrasting section lasts just long enough for you to catch your breath before you are off again to a whirling finish. Featuring exciting parts for every member of the band, this piece will be a terrific teaching tool while keeping your students motivated and excited! (3:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Victory in Defeat - David Marlatt

by David Marlatt is a work that serves as an introduction to the 7/8 time signature. It opens with an intense fire and drive. The lyrical middle section features simple flowing melodies above syncopated support. The 7/8 returns in the third section but is more dance-like to bring the piece to a happy and satisfying conclusion.

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Video Games Live -- Part 1 - Marty O'Donnell, Michael Salvatori, Christopher Tin, and Hikaru Utada / arr. Ralph Ford

Such a phenomenon the contemporary musical world has never seen. Video games have exploded into a global concert tour attended by hundreds of thousands of people both young and not-so-young. The intricacies and nuance of the music is as enhanced as the games themselves have become. Ralph Ford's first suite in three movements offers serious music in the popular venue for your concert band. (9:45)

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Vikings Victorious Concert March - Chris Sharp

A concert march in the classic tradition, this piece is ideal for your festival program. Written in the key of Eb, the difficult key change at the trio is avoided by a modulation to Bb, instead of the traditional Ab. The D.S. al fine helps this piece come together with minimum rehearsal time and maximum result. Consider even using the opening section as a school fight song!

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