Sixties Gold

Chocked full of style, the medley includes "Chain Gang," "Only Sixteen," 'You Send Me" and "What a Wonderful World." These Sam Cooke tunes are both familiar and revered. Quite honestly a legitimate part of our musical heritage. Comfortably scored at the concert band level by Douglas Wagner, join the fun with this charming musical stroll through the 60s. (4:55)

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Sixty-Six - Robert Sheldon

Embark on this musical road trip along the legendary Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, including references to the music of its heyday in the 1940s, the quirky attractions, neon signs, and the towns that have since faded following the end of the fabled highway's era. From the opening symphonic fanfare to inspiring jazz and everything in between, , by Robert Sheldon, plays surprisingly well and is guaranteed to bring down the house! (8:00)

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Siyahamba

provides ultimate flexibility for ensembles with incomplete instrumentation or odd combinations. These pieces are playable by as few as 5 woodwind, brass or string players with or without percussion. This creates the opportunity for a mixed quintet to perform these titles but also allows for performance for 10-15 players up to full a band/orchestra with parts doubling. Great for music camps, contest use or any band room that has non-standard instrumentation. This is a traditional South African folksong that has been adapted and arranged for concert band. The authentic rhythmic backgrounds performed on a variety of percussion instruments add color and interest. (2:40)

Siyahamba (We Are Marching)

A traditional song of the Zulu people originating in the KwaZulu province of South Africa, "Siyahamba" is built upon persistent ostinatos with a driving percussion contribution as a background setting the stage for the charming theme. You'll hear several call-and-response patterns which are characteristic of traditional African music. An engaging addition to the beginning band literature with enticing multicultural roots.

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Skedaddle - Timothy Loest

Experience high-speed musical excitement in this fast-paced thriller by Timothy Loest. Pulsating rhythms, shifting accents, and sudden dynamic outbursts will throw your audience back into their seats. Buckle your seat belt and get ready to burn rubber! You're about to (2:00)

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Sketches of Canada

This suite features three Canadian folk songs, each with a contrasting style, meter, and key. Beginning with "The False Young Man" in a delicate, light fashion, it continues with the beautiful "The Maid on the Shore"---a folk song from Newfoundland---finally, the suite closes with the powerful "Bold Wolfe." This charismatic series of musical vignettes will offer the opportunity to reinforce a wide variety of musical concepts. (4:00)

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Sketches of Spain - Dave Black

Take two Spanish dances and one noted composer and what do you have? Sketches of Spain from the pen of Dave Black. This original work captures the essence of old Spain in two movements inspired by well-known Spanish dances, the tango and paso doble, that shows off the talents of your band. This barn-burner is a great way to end your concert with a musical "ol!"

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Sketches on a Kentucky Hymn Tune - Todd Stalter

is based on the hymn "Salvation." The composer was drawn to this type of tune because if its artful simplicity and interesting harmony. There are many opportunities throughout the interior sections of the piece to shape phrases and play expressively, and the Presto ending should be quite fast and energetic, but taken only as fast as the players can play with the proper articulation and control.

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Sketches on a Shaped-Note Tune - Douglas E. Wagner

This piece is an ideal gateway for transitioning from method books to performance music. It is inspired by the shaped-note tradition of the early 19th century, which served as a major influence in the development of truly American music. Perfect for the first contest and every concert!

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Skill Stretchers for Band II - Heather Hoefle

Do you wish your clarinets would practice going over the break? Do you want your trumpets to practice lip slurs and your flute players to remember those high note fingerings? Do your percussionists forget the rudiments? Are you struggling to introduce chromatic fingerings in a heterogeneous classroom setting? Skill Stretchers For Band II is a set of exercises for group practice of all these concepts AT ONCE! A follow-up to Skill Stretchers For Band, this invaluable teaching tool will help your band move beyond B flat concert scale efficiently and effectively. Prepare your students for the next performance level in just minutes a day!Original Item#: RWS-2044-00

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