A medium swing original with solo opportunities for Alto Sax and Trumpet.
This lively concert band suite is built on "Joy To The World." Charles Booker's exceptional skill takes the melody and its development through all the sections of the band. Sure to a crowd pleaser on any Holiday concert.
This lively concert band suite is built on "Joy To The World." Charles Booker's exceptional skill takes the melody and its development through all the sections of the band. Sure to a crowd pleaser on any Holiday concert.
This lively concert band suite is built on "Joy To The World." Charles Booker's exceptional skill takes the melody and its development through all the sections of the band. Sure to a crowd pleaser on any Holiday concert.
This lively concert band suite is built on "Joy To The World." Charles Booker's exceptional skill takes the melody and its development through all the sections of the band. Sure to a crowd pleaser on any Holiday concert.
Add this Christmas Carol medley to your Holiday concert and you'll be glad you did. Jim Mahaffey has been arranging and orchestrating for decades and in this medley he brings his skill to set "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear", "Coventry Carol" and "Away In A Manger" together in a superb concert band medley.
Add this Christmas Carol medley to your Holiday concert and you'll be glad you did. Jim Mahaffey has been arranging and orchestrating for decades and in this medley he brings his skill to set "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear", "Coventry Carol" and "Away In A Manger" together in a superb concert band medley.
This highly functional arrangement of six Holiday favorites may be performed as a medley or each of the individual songs can be performed separately. Includes: God Rest Ye Merry Gents, First Noel, Silent Night, Joy To The World, O Christmas Tree and Angels We Have Heard on High.
An expressive work that will add a rich and captivating embiance to any concert. It's easy to play yet a strong showcase for the developing ensemble.
An expressive work that will add a rich and captivating embiance to any concert. It's easy to play yet a strong showcase for the developing ensemble.
An expressive work that will add a rich and captivating embiance to any concert. It's easy to play yet a strong showcase for the developing ensemble.
The simple flowing melody moves throughout the ensemble providing a very musical learning experience. In addition to its functional classroom instruction usage Ballad for Band is ideal as a selection for any contest or festival performance.
The simple flowing melody moves throughout the ensemble providing a very musical learning experience. In addition to its functional classroom instruction usage Ballad for Band is ideal as a selection for any contest or festival performance.
This original march is easy to play and in very traditional march form. It's ideal as a contest or festival march. Composer, Phil Stonebarger also brought us the highly performed "Celebration Concert March."
This original march is easy to play and in very traditional march form. It's ideal as a contest or festival march. Composer, Phil Stonebarger also brought us the highly performed "Celebration Concert March."
This original march is easy to play and in very traditional march form. It's ideal as a contest or festival march. Composer, Phil Stonebarger also brought us the highly performed "Celebration Concert March."
This original march is easy to play and in very traditional march form. It's ideal as a contest or festival march. Composer, Phil Stonebarger also brought us the highly performed "Celebration Concert March."
A straight ahead swing chart that drives from its opening bar. Solo opportunities for both trumpet and tenor sax.
A straight ahead swing chart that drives from its opening bar. Solo opportunities for both trumpet and tenor sax.
An exceptionally well-written concert work, from Nathan Hervey, that is sure to become highly performed on concerts and festivals everywhere. It's easy to play yet extremely musical.
An exceptionally well-written concert work, from Nathan Hervey, that is sure to become highly performed on concerts and festivals everywhere. It's easy to play yet extremely musical.
The laid-back swing groove opens with a rhythm section intro and then opens up for an alto sax solo. For developing/younger ensembles.
The laid-back swing groove opens with a rhythm section intro and then opens up for an alto sax solo. For developing/younger ensembles.
This celebratory work for symphonic band was commissioned in honor of the retirement of John Endahl, long-time director of the Lansing Concert Band (Lansing, Michigan). The driving dance movement occurs from the very opening measures through to the end. An extraordinary array of sonorities are explored throughout giving us a contemporary yet highly enjoyable piece of symphonic band repertoire. Length: 4:40 Grade 4 (Medium-Advanced)
This celebratory work for symphonic band was commissioned in honor of the retirement of John Endahl, long-time director of the Lansing Concert Band (Lansing, Michigan). The driving dance movement occurs from the very opening measures through to the end. An extraordinary array of sonorities are explored throughout giving us a contemporary yet highly enjoyable piece of symphonic band repertoire. Length: 4:40 Grade 4 (Medium-Advanced)
This celebratory work for symphonic band was commissioned in honor of the retirement of John Endahl, long-time director of the Lansing Concert Band (Lansing, Michigan). The driving dance movement occurs from the very opening measures through to the end. An extraordinary array of sonorities are explored throughout giving us a contemporary yet highly enjoyable piece of symphonic band repertoire. Length: 4:40 Grade 4 (Medium-Advanced)
This celebratory work for symphonic band was commissioned in honor of the retirement of John Endahl, long-time director of the Lansing Concert Band (Lansing, Michigan). The driving dance movement occurs from the very opening measures through to the end. An extraordinary array of sonorities are explored throughout giving us a contemporary yet highly enjoyable piece of symphonic band repertoire. Length: 4:40 Grade 4 (Medium-Advanced)
From Jim Colonna, who brought us the highly performed "Dancing Day", comes this delightful new concert work for developing bands. This joyful dance was commissioned by Smith Middle School Wind Ensemble in Cleburne, Texas and their director Matthew Hiller. It was performed at UIL music contest in 2016.
From Jim Colonna, who brought us the highly performed "Dancing Day", comes this delightful new concert work for developing bands. This joyful dance was commissioned by Smith Middle School Wind Ensemble in Cleburne, Texas and their director Matthew Hiller. It was performed at UIL music contest in 2016.
A “Basie” style original that opens with a laid-back piano intro.
A traditional Spanish Paso Doble for younger, developing ensembles. It's easy to play yet richly scored to sound even more challenging. Ideal as an addition to any contest, festival or concert performance.
A traditional Spanish Paso Doble for younger, developing ensembles. It's easy to play yet richly scored to sound even more challenging. Ideal as an addition to any contest, festival or concert performance.
This three movement (9 1/2 minute) work is an extraordinary creation for solo tuba and symphonic winds. Musically sophisticated yet truly an artistic addition to the repertoire for solo tuba.
This three movement (9 1/2 minute) work is an extraordinary creation for solo tuba and symphonic winds. Musically sophisticated yet truly an artistic addition to the repertoire for solo tuba.
This three movement (9 1/2 minute) work is an extraordinary creation for solo tuba and symphonic winds. Musically sophisticated yet truly an artistic addition to the repertoire for solo tuba.
This Spanish charactered Overture was commissioned for the Anson Jones Middle School Honor Band, San Antonio, Texas, under the direction of Richelle Molina. Ideal suited for developing ensembles as a showcase for young players. Exceptionally musical and will be a welcome addition to any contest, festival or concert program.
This Spanish charactered Overture was commissioned for the Anson Jones Middle School Honor Band, San Antonio, Texas, under the direction of Richelle Molina. Ideal suited for developing ensembles as a showcase for young players. Exceptionally musical and will be a welcome addition to any contest, festival or concert program.
A moderate Miles Davis style groove with solo opportunities for trumpet, tenor sax and alto sax.
A moderate Miles Davis style groove with solo opportunities for trumpet, tenor sax and alto sax.
A highly melodic overture that opens with a delightful trumpet solo and moves through a driving rhythmic development stage. It's ideal for contest or festival use and is one of the easiest new works in our young band series.
A highly melodic overture that opens with a delightful trumpet solo and moves through a driving rhythmic development stage. It's ideal for contest or festival use and is one of the easiest new works in our young band series.
The concert overture The Hebrides , Op. 26, also known as Fingal's Cave, was composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1830. The piece was inspired by a cavern known as Fingal's Cave on Staffa, an island in the Hebrides archipelago located off the west coast of Scotland. This is not an overture in the sense that it precedes a play or opera; the piece is a concert overture, a stand-alone musical selection, and has now become part of standard orchestral repertoire. The piece was dedicated to King Frederick William IV of Prussia (then Crown Prince of Prussia). This transcription for concert band by Jim Mahaffey was created with developing bands in mind to bring the work within the reach of student musicians.
This Spanish style original concert work captures the nuance and passion of the Spanish language yet is highly musical and quite easy. Add this to any contest or festival program. Commissioned by the Lehman Intermediate School 7th and 8th Grade Band in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Matthew Flicker, Director.
This Spanish style original concert work captures the nuance and passion of the Spanish language yet is highly musical and quite easy. Add this to any contest or festival program. Commissioned by the Lehman Intermediate School 7th and 8th Grade Band in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Matthew Flicker, Director.
This exceptionally practical set of 33 Warmup exercises will assist you in improving the tone, rhythm and tuning of your developing ensemble. Includes: mini scales, tone builders, lip benders, flexibilities, articulation exercises, tongue twisters and chorales. Created and utilized to improve numerous ensembles by the highly successful (now retired) director, Harry Blake.
This exceptionally practical set of 33 Warmup exercises will assist you in improving the tone, rhythm and tuning of your developing ensemble. Includes: mini scales, tone builders, lip benders, flexibilities, articulation exercises, tongue twisters and chorales. Created and utilized to improve numerous ensembles by the highly successful (now retired) director, Harry Blake.
This beautiful melody appears as the "Largo Theme" of Anton Dvorak's New World Symphony. Nathan Hervey has scored this exceptionally rich setting for young band. It will make a wonderful addition to any concert or to any contest or festival performance.
This beautiful melody appears as the "Largo Theme" of Anton Dvorak's New World Symphony. Nathan Hervey has scored this exceptionally rich setting for young band. It will make a wonderful addition to any concert or to any contest or festival performance.
Take a musical trip around the world with this delightful medley of folk songs representing seven nations. It's easy to play yet a musically creative arrangement from Steven Rosenhaus. It will be a welcome addition to any concert or to support your school's geography or social studies curriculum. Includes: Shenandoah (USA), Cielito Lindo (Mexico), All Through The Night (Wales), Sakura (Japan), Scarborough Fair (Great Britain), Two Guitars (Russia), Hava Nagila (Israel). The first installment of our DEVELOPING STRING SERIES.
Holiday Canon String Orchestra Grade 1.5 (Easy) 3 min. 58 sec. Two of our most highly recognized and revered Christmas carols are skillfully melded together with Pachelbel’s famous Canon. This remarkable arrangement will be a welcome addition to your next Holiday concert and enjoyed by students and audiences alike. Includes Silent Night and Joy To The World. The first installment of our STARTER STRING SERIES. Score and Parts Download $25.00 Full Score (only) Download $10.00 Printed Score and Parts $40.00
This marvelously creative Holiday concert work brings forth the wonderful sonorities of the modern concert band and through the orchestration and arranging skills of Charles Booker combines two of our most beloved Christmas melodies: Cantique de Noel (O Holy Night) and The First Noel . Length: 3:30 Grade 3 (Medium)
A super new easy arrangement of one of our great jazz standards. Opens with a tasteful trumpet solo. Arranged by Charles (Chuck) Booker, former director of the Jazz Ambassadors (U.S. Army).
A super new easy arrangement of one of our great jazz standards. Opens with a tasteful trumpet solo. Arranged by Charles (Chuck) Booker, former director of the Jazz Ambassadors (U.S. Army).
This “in-your-face” shuffle is based on a 16-bar Blues variation and provides lots of solo opportunities.
A delightful trombone feature that honors the amazing talent of the great trombonist Urbie Green. Both Urbie Green and arranger Jim Mahaffey are Alabama natives.
This driving gospel-style chart is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Opens up for solos for tenor sax, trumpet and trombone.
This driving gospel-style chart is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Opens up for solos for tenor sax, trumpet and trombone.
Ja-Da is one of America's great jazz standards. Here, Jim Mahaffey has set it in a moderate Basie groove. Use of optional fluegelhorns provides a fresh alternative to trumpets throughout. Solo opportunities include piano
Ja-Da is one of America's great jazz standards. Here, Jim Mahaffey has set it in a moderate Basie groove. Use of optional fluegelhorns provides a fresh alternative to trumpets throughout. Solo opportunities include piano
A jazz standard from the early 20th century and in this arrangement it features a dixieland combo within the ensemble utilizing soprano sax or clarinet, and tuba. A distinctly fun chart that will add a touch of authenticity to any program.
A jazz standard from the early 20th century and in this arrangement it features a dixieland combo within the ensemble utilizing soprano sax or clarinet, and tuba. A distinctly fun chart that will add a touch of authenticity to any program.
Includes Director's manual, eighteen student books (5 saxes/4 trumpets/4 trombones/rhythm section). Allows online
access to video and audio resources. Includes digital download of electronic (color version) of teacher's manual
to allow your use on electronic devices.
"Jingle Bells" is one of the best-known and commonly sung winter songs in the world. It was written by James Lord Pierpont (1822–1893) and originally published under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh" in the autumn of 1857. Even though it is commonly thought of as a Christmas song, it was originally written to be sung for our American Thanksgiving. This arrangement by Zoltan Sceplaki takes a fresh approach to this classic Holiday favorite and adds a driving big-band style that should appeal to all audiences.
La Fiesta de San Antonio was commissioned by the Marshall High School Band in San Antonio, Texas to honor their Director of Bands, Rey Meza and his wife, Gloria. Mr. Meza retired at the end of the school year 2006-2007 after having taught grades five to twelve during his thirty-seven years in Texas public schools. This colorful piece consists of three sections that musically describe San Antonio, Texas. After the introduction, the first section represents “La Villita,” the little village of San Antonio; the second section, “El Paseo del Rio” describes the romantic river walk along the San Antonio River. Finally, the third section, “El Mercado,” the market place, describes the fiery music of the mariachi bands. La Fiesta de San Antonio was premiered May 15, 2007 in San Antonio, Texas by the Marshall High School Band, George DeRocher, conductor. Length: 6:14 Grade 3 (Medium)
A lively fun-filled work for tuba solo and band that will be a welcome addition to any concert. The solo is easily performed by a developing tuba player and the band accompaniment is well within the abilities of young players. Community bands will want to consider this as well.
A lively fun-filled work for tuba solo and band that will be a welcome addition to any concert. The solo is easily performed by a developing tuba player and the band accompaniment is well within the abilities of young players. Community bands will want to consider this as well.
A rousing march built around several of our most well-known patriotic favorites (including several service songs). Ideally suited as a march for any concert or to add a little patriotic fervor to that special flag-waving occasion.
A rousing march built around several of our most well-known patriotic favorites (including several service songs). Ideally suited as a march for any concert or to add a little patriotic fervor to that special flag-waving occasion.
This Italian concert march was composed by Italian conductor and bandmaster Guiseppe Creatore and performed in concerts of his touring band throughout the U.S. His band toured the country extensively during the early twentieth century. Band historians have well-documented the history of this band legend. The march is sure to add a nice flair to any concert.
This Italian concert march was composed by Italian conductor and bandmaster Guiseppe Creatore and performed in concerts of his touring band throughout the U.S. His band toured the country extensively during the early twentieth century. Band historians have well-documented the history of this band legend. The march is sure to add a nice flair to any concert.
March Grandioso Concert Band Grade 2.5 (Medium-Easy) 2 min. 40 sec. One of our nation's favorite marches can be heard on football fields, on parade routes and in concert halls everywhere. Composer Roland Seitz was a prolific march composer and became known as the "Parade Music Prince." This new arrangement by Army Bandmaster, Chuck Booker, is intended to bring the march within the reach of developing concert bands.
A fitting title for this relaxed bossa-nova with solo opportunities for Tenor Sax and Trumpet
This moderate swing chart opens with trombones and then opens up to the full ensemble. Solo opportunities for trumpet, alto, tenor and trombone are included. From Philip Loewen who brought us "Every Crook and Nanny" last season.
This moderate swing chart opens with trombones and then opens up to the full ensemble. Solo opportunities for trumpet, alto, tenor and trombone are included. From Philip Loewen who brought us "Every Crook and Nanny" last season.
Monotype is a design concept of creating a single print in oil paint or printing ink on glass or metal. In this case "Monotype For Winds" is a single movement work in sound. Its driving rhythms and ineractions of the instruments builds a managerie of sound that will excite performers and listeners alike. A welcome addition to the repertoire of young ensembles.
Monotype is a design concept of creating a single print in oil paint or printing ink on glass or metal. In this case "Monotype For Winds" is a single movement work in sound. Its driving rhythms and ineractions of the instruments builds a managerie of sound that will excite performers and listeners alike. A welcome addition to the repertoire of young ensembles.
A very playable new concert work with a haunting melody and steady rhythms that move throughout the sections of the band. Percussion is prominent throughout.
A very playable new concert work with a haunting melody and steady rhythms that move throughout the sections of the band. Percussion is prominent throughout.
Overture For A New Time Concert Band Grade 2 (Easy) 4 min. 20 sec. This stately overture by former Army Bandmaster, Charles Booker is a captivating young band overture. It's fresh and extremely musical! From its brass and percussion opening through the driving, highly melodic development it is an ideal contest/festival work that will allow every young band to really shine!
This Symphonic Poem is a five minute and fifteen second work in perpetual melodic motion. The thematic material moves from section to section throughout. A challenging worrk that will add a program lustre to any festival or contest music performance. Karen Robertson is an up and coming composer and this work is her most challenging to date.
This Symphonic Poem is a five minute and fifteen second work in perpetual melodic motion. The thematic material moves from section to section throughout. A challenging worrk that will add a program lustre to any festival or contest music performance. Karen Robertson is an up and coming composer and this work is her most challenging to date.
This Symphonic Poem is a five minute and fifteen second work in perpetual melodic motion. The thematic material moves from section to section throughout. A challenging worrk that will add a program lustre to any festival or contest music performance. Karen Robertson is an up and coming composer and this work is her most challenging to date.
"Relaxin'" is the perfect title for this slow laid-back swing chart. Great section scoring throughout. Includes a tasteful guitar solo.
"Relaxin'" is the perfect title for this slow laid-back swing chart. Great section scoring throughout. Includes a tasteful guitar solo.
River Mist - By David A. Teas Concert Band Grade 2 1/2 (Medium-Easy) 3 minutes An exceptional easy overture from new concert band composer David Teas. Contemporary yet quite reminiscent of the Baroque work, Fanfare-Rondeau from Suite de Symphonies by French composer Jean-Joseph Mouret, which is widely known to most listeners as the theme from the PBS "Masterpiece Theatre" series. This is an ideal selection for contests or festivals where you want to bring a classical feel to your program.
A delightful new setting of the Scottish Ballad "The Water Is Wide." This very early folk melody has appeared with a variety of lyric settings since the 15th century. Here, Phil Stonebarger has created a luscious flowing version that is very playable yet simple in its beauty.
A delightful new setting of the Scottish Ballad "The Water Is Wide." This very early folk melody has appeared with a variety of lyric settings since the 15th century. Here, Phil Stonebarger has created a luscious flowing version that is very playable yet simple in its beauty.
A driving rock chart in a Herbie Hancock style. A fun and musical chart from Charlie Hill.
A driving rock chart in a Herbie Hancock style. A fun and musical chart from Charlie Hill.
One of the most revered of all the songs created by the great W.C. Handy, St. Louis Blues is still a classic American song and has been recorded by literally hundreds of artists. Several of those recordings are now in the Grammy Hall of Fame. Charles Booker has brought us a very creative setting that works exceptionally well for concert band. Will be a favorite with students and audiences alike.
One of the most revered of all the songs created by the great W.C. Handy, St. Louis Blues is still a classic American song and has been recorded by literally hundreds of artists. Several of those recordings are now in the Grammy Hall of Fame. Charles Booker has brought us a very creative setting that works exceptionally well for concert band. Will be a favorite with students and audiences alike.
This new symphonic work from the exceptionally talented and versatile composer Jim Colonna was commissioned by the West York (PA) School Bands program to celebrate the life of Marlene Eyster. Musically the work incorporates a well-known hymn (Jesus Loves The Little Children) and a beloved spiritual (Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child). Rich in its sonorities and utilizing meticulous orchestration techniques, this work is destined to be performed by accomplished ensembles throughout the world.
This new symphonic work from the exceptionally talented and versatile composer Jim Colonna was commissioned by the West York (PA) School Bands program to celebrate the life of Marlene Eyster. Musically the work incorporates a well-known hymn (Jesus Loves The Little Children) and a beloved spiritual (Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child). Rich in its sonorities and utilizing meticulous orchestration techniques, this work is destined to be performed by accomplished ensembles throughout the world.
This new symphonic work from the exceptionally talented and versatile composer Jim Colonna was commissioned by the West York (PA) School Bands program to celebrate the life of Marlene Eyster. Musically the work incorporates a well-known hymn (Jesus Loves The Little Children) and a beloved spiritual (Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child). Rich in its sonorities and utilizing meticulous orchestration techniques, this work is destined to be performed by accomplished ensembles throughout the world.
A fresh new light program work for Trumpet Solo with band accompaniment. It's highly melodic and will add a touch brilliance to any concert. It makes a great program alternative to the Leroy Anderson "Trumpeter's Lullaby.
A fresh new light program work for Trumpet Solo with band accompaniment. It's highly melodic and will add a touch brilliance to any concert. It makes a great program alternative to the Leroy Anderson "Trumpeter's Lullaby.
This 5/4 swing chart was created as a tribute to the late, great jazz legend Dave Brubeck who introduced all to 5/4 decades ago.
This 5/4 swing chart was created as a tribute to the late, great jazz legend Dave Brubeck who introduced all to 5/4 decades ago.
Times Remembered By Charles L. Booker Concert Band Grade 3 (Medium) 5 min. 46 sec. Times Remembered was written in honor of the years of service two exceptional band directors provided to the Ramsey Junior High School of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Their 52 years of service led their program to be considered one of the finest in the state and touched the lives of thousands of students through music. The late 18th century German poet, dramatist, philosopher and historian Friedrich Schiller wrote “he who has done his best for his own time has lived for all times.” Audra Cowan and Duane Walker’s commitment to excellence in music and their dedication to developing their students will surely live “for all times.”
An easy-to-play latin funk chart that will be a real crowd pleaser.
An easy-to-play latin funk chart that will be a real crowd pleaser.
The 17th century hymntune by Peter von Brachel that has come to be known as "All Creatures of Our God and King", is beautifully scored in this new setting by the highly talented composer/arrange Jim Mahaffey. The melody works its way through the ensemble and is married with steadily moving counterpoint to create a wonderfully rich ensemble work.
This up-tempo swing setting of We Three Kings will be a welcome addition fo any Holiday/Christmas program.
This up-tempo swing setting of We Three Kings will be a welcome addition fo any Holiday/Christmas program.