Goosebumps is a spooky, Halloweenish tune where everyone gets a turn at the melody. Dynamic contrasts and staccato notes add variety and interest throughout. The percussion section gets to play a lot of “surprise” instruments, including cowbell, ratchet,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Grasshopper Chomp encourages students at this level to produce a full tone through the confident use of fast bow strokes.Program NotesThe Grasshopper Chomp encourages students at this level to produce a full tone through the confident use of fast bow…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Anne Svendsen
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The definition of gravitas (dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner) perfectly describes the style of this piece. It contains some carefully placed descending dissonance in the introductory material that is used throughout the piece to make even the…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Larry Clark
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Arranger Jon Bubbett brings a fresh new groove to the holiday classic We Three Kings. Students will love to play this new work and audiences will keep tapping their feet out the door!
This free download includes two click track recordings, one with a click…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jon Bubbett
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A stately concert march that will encourage solid bowing and a firm tone, this piece gives all sections lead material. Therefore, all players will feel they are making an important contribution to the overall impact of the piece.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright:…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Gulpy the Goldfish is designed for training beginner string ensembles to develop rhythmic cohesiveness.Program NotesGulpy the Goldfish is designed for training beginner string ensembles to develop rhythmic cohesiveness. In the key of D major, the piece…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Anne Svendsen
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Filled with bugle calls and driving percussion, Barry Ward's toe-tapping Highlands March is one that will stick with you.Program NotesFilled with bugle calls and driving percussion, Barry Ward's toe-tapping Highlands March is one that will stick with you.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(with apologies to Handel)
Complete with record scratching, guttural bass lines, and undeniable hip hop swagger, Kiefer’s arrangement of Handel’s most famous masterwork comes to life in a fresh and exciting way. It is playable with or without the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Handel, Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation Information
Conference 1C Varsity; All Middle School Non-Varsity and 1A/2A/3A Non-Varsity
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: RBC Publications Series: Sightreading Series Category: Concert Band
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Publisher:
RBC Publications
In a Garden With Koi creates a peaceful image of walking through a Japanese garden and sitting by a pond filled with those large, beautiful and docile goldfish (koi). Take your young band students on a trip to the Far East with this lovely piece by Barry Ward…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications