Ninja Squad - Eddie Jiménez

Prepare for an exhilarating musical journey with a dynamic piece by Eddie Jimnez that captures the essence of stealth and action! The mysterious and thrilling world of ninjas comes alive with energetic rhythms, vivid melodies, and powerful percussion. An epic musical adventure! (1:40)

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No Drummer Left Behind - Mark Williams

Your band will love this humorous rock piece that pays homage to the No Child Left Behind Act. Everybody gets involved as the individual drummers play solo flams, and the bass drum and cymbals get to solo as well. Your percussion section will rock out, and your audience will leave humming this catchy crowd pleaser. Correlates with Book 1, page 32. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Nol, Nol

Beautiful and lush, this setting of the familiar "The First Nol," is a great way to enforce lyrical style. In the traditional 3/4 time signature, the setting opens with a music box effect in the percussion section with a simple, yet elegant statement of the melody. This stunning arrangement develops and builds to a dramatic musical climax and relaxes back to an emotional finish. This is an uplifting addition to your holiday or Christmas program! (3:45)

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Noble Portrait - Steve Hodges

A memorable, plaintive melody presented in a variety of textures highlights this moving piece. Each section of the band has the opportunity to present the expressive theme, while a bold contrasting section provides an effective variation. The expressive and dynamic qualities of this piece will provide a valuable teaching opportunity for the young band. (2:45)

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Noble Quest

Introduce your students to the minor mode with Noble Quest. Strong unison melodies build confidence in young players while simple rhythms encourage stronger playing. Close your concert with the power and majesty of Noble Quest.

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Noche de Paz - Franz Gruber / arr. Brian Bankston

A creative reimagining of the classic carol Silent Night in the relaxing Brazilian style of Bossa Nova. Warm and mellow harmonies, deceptive chord movements and Latin percussion provide an excellent education in ethnic rhythms and sounds. Broaden your band's diversity with this tranquil arrangement of a Christmas classic.Original Item#: RWS-2249-00

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Nocturnal Dances - Robert W. Smith

A wonderful addition to the beginning literature with varied textures for the beginning ensembles. Each section presents the melodic material. Beginning with a rhythmic motif, this super work will offer the opportunity for the teaching of listening, reinforcement of independent counting, and due to the driving nature of the composition, will be well received on any performance.

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Nocturne, Op. 9 No. 2 - Alexander Scriabin / arr. Alfred Reed

Scriabin's Opus 9 consists of a Prelude and Nocturne written for piano left-hand alone. The composer's early piano works, such as this, reflect his most delicate and poetical composition. This publication of the Nocturne for concert band has been faithfully scored by Alfred Reed in an attempt to recreate the warm, dreamy colors inherent in the original piece.

Noel!

From the opening strains of "Angels We Have Heard on High" to the majestic "Joy to the World," will certainly grab your holiday concert audience's attention. A short but poignant quotation of "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" at the end brings this fine arrangement to a festive conclusion. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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NORAD Defenders - Albert O. Davis

NORAD Defenders is a concert march disguised as a field march. It shows clever use of silence and a quirky use of harmonic progression. If you're looking for a march that's just a little different, here it is.