Holiday
Christmas favorites "Angels We Have Heard on High" and "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" will never sound so good in your beginner band as they will with Barry Ward's 'Tis the Season. The aim is to have practicality written into the parts and still provide a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Op. 49, No. 1
Beethoven's Sonata No. 19 is one of the shortest and simplest of his piano sonatas. Barry Ward has taken great care to respectfully adapt the piece for clarinet quintet, such that Beethoven himself might have scored it.Program NotesBeethoven's…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(and I really mean good)
With a ruff and tumble melodic theme, Bad shows off some attitude. Early bands will enjoy this piece.Program NotesWith a ruff and tumble melodic theme, Bad shows off some attitude. Early bands will enjoy this piece.
Grade Level: 1…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This attractive concert work begins with a single clarinet and mallets establishing the mood. Gradually adding instruments and increasing tempo, the energy builds and is sustained through the exciting finish.Program NotesDedicated to the Stonewall Jackson…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Young bands will delight in these innovative arrangements of the popular tunes Yankee Doodle and Chester.Program NotesYoung bands will delight in these innovative arrangements of the popular tunes Yankee Doodle and Chester.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2005…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Up and Coming composer Valerie Laney-Rowe gives us a fresh new sounding work for developing bands. Contrails is a bright, uplifting work that shows off the many different colors a young band can make. We know you will love Contrails.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Valerie Laney-Rowe
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A great piece for early band celebrating our prehistoric friends. Very easy rhythms and simple scoring make this tune perfect for your first concert. Be on the lookout for the Ultrasaurus, Pentaceratops, & Stegosaurus!Program NotesA great piece for early…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dreamscapes is a musical journey through the dreams of one individual. From the soft cushion of the clouds to the raging sea, the music carries you across the night sky. Our dreamer lands back on his feet to encounter the ghosts of music history floating…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(Seculorum Amen)
Based on the "Seculorum Amen" passage of the medieval chant 'Gloria Patri,' Euouae takes the listener on a journey through numerous transformations while retaining the original meditative intent of the chant.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2001…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Barry Ward captures all of the spookiness & superstition surrounding the Full Moon with this delightful piece for young bands. The occasional 5/4 measure and scattered accidentals will keep the students on their toes!Program NotesBarry Ward captures all…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications