“..into the blue stretch of light..” is inspired by the life cycle of the Gang Gang and other black cockatoos. When researching information for this piece, I happened upon a remarkable piece of footage taken by citizen scientists from the Canberra…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Jodie Blackshaw
Publisher: Jodie Blackshaw
Let’s face it, our students are growing up in a world that sometimes requires an emotional outlet. A Song for Peace can fill that need, and give teachers wonderful opportunities to tie a musical experience in with personal and world-events.
Grade Level: 2.5…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Christina Huss
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation Information
Grade Level: 2.5 Copyright: 2023 Publisher: RBC Publications Series: Sightreading Series Category: Concert Band
Sample PDFs
uil40123fs-along-the-shore-owens-preview-score.pdf
Style: Concert Band
Composer: William Owens
Publisher: RBC Publications
This new ballad by Joshua Hobbs is a perfect piece to stretch your musicianship. Written as a dedication to the composer’s wife, this work will speak to audiences and musicians alike. As with most of Joshua’s works - Always sounds much more mature and…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Joshua Hobbs
Publisher: Wingert-Jones Publications
The composer’s love for fantasy video games is on full display in this inspired work! Fascinated with the creation of Legends, Tales, and Lore that accompanies mystical worlds - Tyler Arcari has given us a new contest/festival style work that students will…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Tyler Arcari
Publisher: Wingert-Jones Publications
You'll want to grab the reins of the nearest chariot when you experience the action of this wonderfully descriptive work. Thundering percussion provides the fuel throughout, even though the parts are well within the playing abilities of this level. Well…
Style: Flex Band
Composer: Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Evoking images of belly dancers wielding swirling balls of fire on strings, Arabian Fire Dance weaves together a tapestry of celebration, danger & dance. Using repeated syncopated ostinatos and doublings in all the right places, Kiefer introduces students…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Ed Kiefer
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Transcribed for band from a famous classical vocal selection. Lyric in style, Aria di Chiesa unfolds in an emotional display of harmonic and dramatic tension.
Grade Level: 2.5 Copyright: 2008 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 4:50 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Stradella, Thomas Fraschillo
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Two of Australia's most famous songs arranged for young band.
Grade Level: 2.5 Copyright: 1989 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Concert Band
Listen to Recordings
YMB012_01.mp3
YMB012_02.mp3
Sample PDFs
Australia's National Songs - Sample Score.pdf…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Ralph Hultgren
Publisher: Brolga Music
Sound larger than life with this brilliantly scored overture for developing band. Beautifully expressive playing with ample opportunity to teach grace-notes and traditional “snaps”, Larry has crafted an accessible work for young band that is reminiscent of…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Larry Clark
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing