High Impact - Timothy Loest

Hook your audience with this high impact, ear-catching thriller. Explosive, fast-paced themes are juxtaposed with slower, dreamlike material in this incredibly approachable work. A perfect concert opener, this work is equally suited to close out any performance. Defiantly bold with an unforgettable, cinematic sound!

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High Octane - Chris M. Bernotas

Fire all cylinders! Using the optional synthesizer, this piece takes off and races from start to finish. Some dissonance adds a touch of the Doppler effect as you imagine the sound of cars zooming by. The ending builds with energy as the finish line approaches and completes with a victory lap. (Correlates with , Level 2).Free Opening Count Off Sound Effect Download:

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High School Cadets - John Philip Sousa / arr. Michael Story

One of Sousa's most popular marches of the 130 he composed was written in 1890 and commissioned by the Washington, D.C. high school now called Central High School. Scored right in the pocket for your young or developing band, this rendition presents the perfect opportunity to teach marcato and march style while performing this historically significant work so important to concert band genre. (2:00)

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High Velocity - Michael Story

, by Michael Story, is both exciting and full of contrast. This A-B-A form piece will be a student favorite with its high-energy melodic lines and lyrical contrast. Solid scoring, appropriate ranges, and teachable moments make this an excellent choice for concerts or contests. (2:55)

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Highbridge Excursions - Mark Williams

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Highlights from

All of the familiar themes from the blockbuster hit are contained in this dynamic medley including "Rohan," "Forth Eorlingas," "The March of the Ents," "Evenstar," and "Gollum's Song." A seamless characterization from the pen of Douglas E. Wagner, this medley is sure to capture the imagination of your entire audience. (6:01)

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Hill Song II - Percy Aldridge Grainger / arr. R. Mark Rogers

On both "Hill-Songs," Percy Grainger writes: "My Hill-Songs arose out of the thoughts about and longings for the wilderness of hill countries, hill peoples, and hill musics (such as the Scottish Highlands, the Himalayas, the bagpipes, and the like.) "Hill-Song II" is the result of a wish to present the fast, energetic elements of "Hill-Song I" as a single-type whole, without contrasting types of a slower, more dreamy nature."

Hip Hop All the Way - Ralph Ford

It's "Jingle Bells," with today's sound. Your students are always listening to Hip-hop. Now, give it to them in the band room too! A great groove sets the stage. Have a hip-hop holiday with (1:30)

Hobo Train - John O'Reilly

"Hobo Train" reflects on the history of the Original Hobo Band of Pitman, New Jersey with an interesting mix of original material and several railroad songs associated with hobos. Opening with a fanfare based upon "I've Been Working on the Railroad" a simulated train whistle leads into "The Wabash Cannonball" and "Get on Board." The flute section is featured in a lyrical setting of "This Train Is Bound for Glory" and the composition ends with a rousing march style arrangement of "I've Been Working on the Railroad." (3:40)

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Holiday Celebrations

will put your students and audience right in the holiday spirit. It features three well known songs of the seasons---the joyous "Jingle Bells," the hauntingly beautiful "Coventry Carol," and the driving "Oh Chanukah." Paying homage to both Christmas and Chanukah, your students can celebrate the holidays of the season with this exciting arrangement that will surely be a favorite on your next holiday concert. (3:00) Correlates to Book 2, level 2.

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