Celestial Prospect (Concert Band - Score Only) - Heaton, Wilfred - Wheeler, Alastair

Wilfred Heaton's compositions have a worldwide appreciation and although his output was small it is work of the highest integrity and calibre. The history surrounding 'Celestial Prospect' is somewhat sketchy. The composer describes it as a 're-casting' of an earlier work written sometime in the 1940's the score of which is now lost. The theme 'Come comrades dear' has been known from Christian Mission days and reflects the composer's penchant for old Salvation Army tunes which are simple and direct in character. The following 5 variations contain much interest and originality including a beautiful 'elegy to departed comrades.

CELESTIAL SONG (Intermediate Concert Band) - Spittal, Robert

Composer Robert Spittal was moved to complete this work in response to the Newtown, CT tragedy in 2012, and serves as a reflection of our complicated feelings of grief and loss. The music is simple and direct, and meant as a hopeful work for young players. Moved by a metaphor describing the victims as "twenty-six new diamonds in the sky" the title is a reference to the stars which we look upward to for inspiration, for hope, and to dream of better things to come. Dur: 3:10 Alternative product code: 48023100

Cellular Symphony (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sheldon, Robert

In the style of Mozart's Kinder Symphony and Haydn's Toy Symphony, this tongue-in-cheek composition not only is great fun for the audience, but also makes a statement about the use of cell phones during concert performances! The classical style is an excellent teaching tool for younger players, while the percussion section has an opportunity to try out their latest ring-tones. This could also feature your Principal, Superintendent, school board members or the Mayor as the "cellular soloists". Duration: 2.10

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Celtic Air (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Neeck, Larry

Here's a very approachable work to introduce lyrical style to your beginning band. Based on the traditional Irish tune "Molly Malone," the lovely, flowing melody begins in flutes, and is eventually carried around the entire band, allowing all your students to become familiar with lyrical melodic style. With limited technical and range demands, "Celtic Air" will enable your band to achieve a sensitive and musical performance. Beautiful! Duration: 1.45

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Celtic Air and Dance (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael

Drawing on the rich and varied tradition of Celtic folk songs, this piece opens with the touching and melodious "The Parting Glass." The flutes and percussion take centre stage on the dance-like "Tha Mi Sgith (A Fairy's Love Song)", then finally the entire band gets into the act for the rousing finish.Duration: 3:05

Celtic Air and Dance (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael

Michael's popular setting of tuneful Irish melodies is available here in an easy flexible format using just four parts plus percussion. Ideal for small group settings.

Celtic Air and Dance No.2 (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael

Written in a style similar to Michael's popular Celtic Air and Dance, here is another terrific setting of Celtic tunes arranged for very young bands. This arrangement opens with a beautiful and flowing version of the familiar air Danny Boy. The setting concludes with the lively Star of the County Down featuring the percussion section and a dance-like melody.Duration: 2:50

Celtic Air and Dance No.3 (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael

Continuing with Michael's popular series of "Celtic Air and Dance" arrangements, the third instalment opens with "Red is the Rose" (or "Loch Lomond") in a flowing ballad treatment. The lively "Bill Sullivan's Polka" follows and features various sections of the band. The flutes start things off followed by the rest of the woodwinds, trumpets, percussion, low brass and finally the entire ensemble in an energetic finish.Duration: 3:10

Celtic Air and Dance No.4 (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael

Featuring two traditional Irish tunes, this effective work for second year players opens with a sensitive and lyric setting of Perry Maid Milking Her Cow. The dance segment features the familiar tune I'll Tell Me Ma with the melody traded around the band and an exciting finish.Duration: 2:45

Celtic Air and Dance No.5 (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael

Continuing the popular format of previous Celtic Air and Dance settings, this work for second year players opens with the tender Irish ballad "Ned of the Hill." The dance segment combines two popular Irish polkas with the melodies skillfully traded between various sections of the band. Perfect for teaching both legato and detached styles, and also keeping the percussion engaged.