A Hymn to New England (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Williams, John - Lavender, Paul

Written in 1987 as the accompaniment to New England Time Capsule, an Omnimax travelogue, and recently recorded by the Boston Pops, this three minute concert work adapts wonderfully for band. With true Williams craftmanship, it features brassy fanfares and a rich, sonorous hymn, all based on the same melodic intervals. John Williams' brilliant orchestration is successfully captured, making this a superb concert opener for bands.

A Hymn Tune Rhapsody (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Brubaker, Jerry

For You and For MeA Hymn Tune Rhapsody, scored by Jerry Brubaker, is a poignant yet powerful treatment of the hymn known as "Softly and Tenderly." The beauty of this lovely hymn tune is present from the simple statement in the beginning through the joyous faster section to the majestic and stirring conclusion! A dramatic epic work!Duration: 5.30

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A Jack Stamp Suite: Mov.1: Ankrovag Fanfare (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Yurko, Bruce

Written to be included as the 1st movement to the multicomposer suite honoring the retirement of composer Jack Stamp. "Ankrovag" is the retrograde spelling of one of Jack Stamp's most famous early works, "Gavorkna Fanfare." Composer Bruce Yurko puts his own imprint on the compositional style of the dedicatee, Jack Stamp.

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A Jack Stamp Suite: Mov.2: Romanza (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Camphouse, Mark

Written to be included as the 2nd movement to the multicomposer suite honoring the retirement of composer Jack Stamp, Romanza is a simple and direct tone poem of musical expression. Composer Mark Camphouse puts his own imprint on the compositional style of the dedicatee, Jack Stamp.

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A Jack Stamp Suite: Mov.3: Gf Redux "It'S Yours" (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Mahr, Timothy

Written to be included as the 3rd movement to the multicomposer suite honoring the retirement of composer Jack Stamp. Another take on "Gavorkna Fanfare," the GF Redux pares down the musical elements present in many of Dr. Stamp's compositions. Composer Timothy Mahr puts his own imprint on the compositional style of the dedicatee, Jack Stamp.

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A Jack Stamp Suite: Mov.4: The Water Is Wide (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Broege, Timothy

Written to be included as the 4th movement to the multicomposer suite honoring the retirement of composer Jack Stamp. The folk song "O Waly Waly" is better known by its contemporary lyric "The Water Is Wide," and happens to be one of Jack Stamp's favorite songs. Composer Timothy Broege puts his own imprint on the compositional style of the dedicatee, Jack Stamp.

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A Jamestown Trilogy (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Fagan, Gary

A Jamestown Trilogy is a three-movement suite inspired by the story of Captain John Smith and his crew, who sailed from England on December 20, 1606 in three small ships, the Discovery, Susan Constant and Godspeed. They first landed at Cape Henry on April 26, 1607 and then sailed up the James River where, on May 14, 1607, they landed on a site they named Jamestown.In 1608, Smith was captured by the Powhatan Indians. Legend has it that he was considered a threat to the Indians because of his interest in metals and in searching for a waterway west. Smith was sentenced to death and placed on a stone alter to be killed when a twelve year old Indian Princess rescued him. Matoaka, nicknamed Pocahontas (Playful One), the daughter of Powhatan, chief of the confederacy, threw her body across Smith's and saved his life.Duration: 5.30

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A Jazz Funeral (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Coleman, Christopher

The Funeral processions of New Orleans are famous for their accompanied, mournful, traditional jazz bands. The return journeys however are completely different, with a celebratory 'picking up' of the tempos and the use of "kicking" syncopations, all in the affirmation of life after death. Chris Coleman's wonderful New Orleans snapshot brings a whole new world to the meaning of the wind band.Duration: 08:00

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A Jazz Suite (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Wood, Stephen D.

4 Part Flexible Ensemble and PercussionIncludes:Prelude in BluePromenadeSidewalk LamentTimes Square 1922

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A Jazzy Christmas (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Vinson, Johnnie

Traditional carols are not usually thought of in a swing style. Yet Johnnie Vinson has found a creative way to arrange these favourites in a light and appealing jazzy style. Includes: We Wish You a Merry Christmas, The Holly and the Ivy, and Good King Wenceslas.Duration: 3.50