Selections from H.M.S Pianofore - Arthur Sullivan

A sparkling medley from one of the best-known of Gilbert and Sullivan's operettas has been deftly prepared by the always skillful Andrew Balent. The medley includes five selections from the original work: We Sail the Ocean Blue, I'm Called Little Buttercup (a trumpet solo), I Am the Monarch of the Sea, When I Was a Lad and He Is an Englishman.

Semper Fidelis

Semper Gratus

Written in honor of the composer's band director, this challenging concert opener or contest selection is designed to develop fundamentals of music, technical aspects of performance and expose students to great band literature. With an expanded percussion section, multiple key changes, and interesting melodic, dynamic and rhythmic developments throughout, this composition will help your students be "always grateful" for your contributions to their music and lives.

Serenata

Suitable for performance after one year of instruction, this Latin-flavored dance is an excellent study in independent playing for young bands. With steady percussion, bass staccato articulations, clarinet and horn ostinatos, and muted trumpets, there are many teaching moments presented. A contrasting middle section lets your band focus on smooth articulations and alternating melodic lines. Program this for a lighter moment in your concert that also helps students learn important musical concepts.

Setting Sail

Seven Springs

A bold and Dynamic new overture from composer Larry Clark. This is a tour de force for your budding horn section, including a heartfelt slow section that is simply outstanding. Alert your contest list committee, this piece is destined to become a standard.

Shadows

Written in memory of a prominent band director who touched the lives of so many, Shadows is an extremely emotional and passionate piece by composer Scott Boerma. It demonstrates Scott's heartfelt thoughts of admiration and sincerity through this gorgeous piece of music. We are proud to offer such a contemplative work and to have him in the Carl Fischer Music catalog for the first time. We hope to offer more of Scott's beautiful music in the near future.

Shalom!

Shenandoah's Simple Gifts

Shepherd's Hey - Percy Grainger

Another superb Grainger piece is offered here, with a freshly prepared and engraved full score. The music, lively, witty and altogether memorable, will bring a smile of contentment to the face of even the most hard-boiled listener. This edition, as a complete "critical apparatus" with the notes on performance practice, will be helpful even to experienced conductors. Duration: ca. 2'