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2011–2012 MARCHING & PEP BAND Includes MP3 CD with FULL-LENGTH RECOrdINGS! alfred.com/marchingband SERIES GUIDELINES PREMIER SERIES (Grade 3) Instrumentation: Full marching band instrumentation with three trumpet parts and two trombone parts. Woodwind parts are written for maximum projection and may have independent scoring. Features: Arrangements are designed for both field show and stands use, written with maximum general effect. MEGA SOUNDS SERIES (Grade 2½–3) Instrumentation: Two trumpet parts, low brass and woodwind parts 1 and 2 in both bass and treble clef. Optional alto saxophone part is provided that doubles the low brass and woodwind part 1. Features: The instrumentation gives directors an opportunity to balance the lower voices to fit their needs. These arrangements are designed for both field and stands/pep band use. This is the perfect series for smaller bands that still want technically challenging arrangements. BIG AND EASY SERIES (Grade 2) Instrumentation: Two trumpet parts, one trombone part. An optional baritone part is included, which doubles the tuba. Also, an optional clarinet part is provided, which does not go over the break. Features: This series is designed for young or less-experienced groups, or for any group with limited rehearsal time. Includes limited ranges and rhythms that are big-sounding, yet easy to play. A great variety of styles is presented. Optional parts: B-flat clarinet, B-flat horn, tonal bass drums, electric bass/optional baritone B.C., optional baritone T.C., baritone saxophone. EASY POPS SERIES (Grade 2) Instrumentation: Similar to the Big and Easy Series, except that there are low brass and woodwind parts 1 and 2 in both treble and bass clefs. Features: Pop/rock oriented material perfect for the stands or pep band, as well as auxiliary features and production numbers. VERY EASY POPS SERIES (Grade 1½) Instrumentation: Single parts for trumpet, trombone/baritone, horn, tuba, clarinet, and flute. Tenor saxophone doubles trombone/baritone, and baritone saxophone doubles the tuba. A bass drum part for single pitch is provided. Features: These arrangements are intended to be performance- ready for high school bands in a hurry. Great for young bands as well, the arrangements are short and to the point and are written to sound full with any size band. 1 Prices are in US$. Price and availability subject to change without notice. TABLE OF CONTENTS CD Track Listing ............................. 3 Additional Resources/ Performance Music ...................4–8 Fundraising ..............................11–12 Halftime Shows with Drill ........... 9 Online Resources ......................... 13 Collections ..................................... 10 VIP Dealers .................................... 14 Dear Band Director, Alfred Music Publishing is proud to present our 2011-2012 New Releases for Marching and Pep Band. We have a great selection of new music this year, at all levels of difficulty, including: • Hits from today’s hottest artists including Katy Perry, Green Day, The Black Eyed Peas, Justin Bieber, Neon Trees, Selena Gomez, and Beyoncé. • Music from movies and popular TV shows such as Glee. • Popular classic rock tunes including hits from Led Zeppelin, KISS, Chicago, Huey Lewis and the News, Fleetwood Mac, and Journey. • Three halftime shows, jazz and big band favorites, and some great new marching band originals. We are again pleased to announce that marching drills for our three new halftime shows are available through Marching Show Concepts. Thank you for all of your continued support and enthusiasm for our marching band products, and best wishes for a great year! Sincerely, Mike Story Join the Community alfred.com/connect 2 TRACK LISTING Alfred is proud to announce MP3 CDs for our 2011 promotions. These space-efficient discs allow us to use fewer CDs and be more “green” with our resources. If you have trouble playing the CD in your car or school stereo, consider putting the files on your computer and burning audio CDs, or contact our Customer Service department at (818) 892-2452 or [email protected] for assistance. 1. Welcome 14. Winner 33. The Power of Love PREMIER SERIES 15. Rock That Body 34 Cartoon Capers (Grade 3) 16. Simply Irresistible 35. Shout It Out Loud 2. Coconut Champagne 17. Dynamite EASY POPS SERIES 3. Teenage Dream 18. Black Dog (Grade 2) 4. The Time Warp 19. Detroit Rock City 36. Animal 5. Kashmir 20. Baby 37. Separate Ways 6. Bang the Drum All Day 21. Give Up the Funk (Tear (Worlds Apart) 7. Los Dos Bandidos the Roof Off That Sucker) 38. California Gurls 22. Shorties #17 39. Go Your Own Way MEGA SOUNDS SERIES 23. Step Up (Grade 2½–3) 40. Crazy in Love 24. El Gato Caliente 8. American Idiot/ 41. Think 25. Free Extraordinary Girl 26. T. J. Hooker (Main Theme) VERY EASY POPS SERIES 9. Holiday (Grade 1½) 10. Wake Me Up When September BIG AND EASY SERIES 42. The Horse Ends/Homecoming (Grade 2) 43. Margaritaville 11. The Wizard of Oz Meets 27. World of Warcraft - Part I 44. Macarena The Wiz - Part I 28. World of Warcraft - Part II 45. Shake 12. The Wizard of Oz Meets 29. World of Warcraft - Part III 46. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! The Wiz - Part II 30. El Conquistador Let It Snow! 13. The Wizard of Oz Meets 31. Round and Round 47. Jazzy Stand Cheers 32. 25 or 6 to 4 The Wiz - Part III 48. Closing Statement 3 PERFORMANCE MUSIC GRADE 3 PREMIER 6 Bang the Drum All Day w Grade 3 As recorded by Todd Rundgren, SERIES arr. Nick Baratta • Full Marching Band The theme song of all drummers everywhere, this is the Instrumentation perfect tune for marching band or pep band. Nick Baratta • Woodwind parts written has turned this party rock favorite into a dynamite chart that for max. projection will be a fan favorite for years to come! (1:52) • Designed for field/ (00-36496). $55.00 stands use 7 Los Dos Bandidos w Grade 3 By Brian Scott Brian Scott’s best work yet! After a mysterious intro that 2 builds into a big “hit,” the “two bandits” are represented Coconut Champagne w Grade 3 by a short trumpet duet, which then leads into an up-tempo As recorded by Maynard Ferguson, section filled with great Latin jazz sounds. Great either on arr. Victor López, percussion the field or in the stands. (2:13) arr. Anthony M. Falcone (00-36499). $55.00 If you are looking for a dynamite stands chart or production number, look no further than this sizzling arrangement. Made famous by legendary jazzman and trumpeter Maynard Ferguson, this Latin jazz tune has it all. (2:07) (00-36498). $55.00 Did you know that Alfred is 3 Teenage Dream w Grade 3 the ONLY place to get music As recorded by Katy Perry, arr. Roland Barrett by Led Zeppelin, Katy Singer/songwriter Katy Perry is one of today’s hottest stars. Here is a solid arrangement of her 2010 #1 single. Perry, and Green Day? It’s perfect for the stands and a real winner for pep band as well! (1:57) Check out these hot charts: (00-36494). $55.00 4 The Time Warp (from The Rocky Horror Picture Show) w Grade 3 Words and music by Richard O’Brien, arr. Shane Porter The Rocky Horror Picture Show has found a new generation • Kashmir (Pg. 4) of fans; thanks in part to the popular TV show Glee. The • Black Dog (Pg. 6) most well-known song from the show is now in a creative new arrangement, full of excitement and drive! (1:42) (00-36495). $55.00 5 Kashmir w Grade 3 As recorded by Led Zeppelin, arr. Ralph Ford • Teenage Dream (Pg. 4) Widely considered one of the greatest rock songs of all • California Gurls (Pg. 8) time, this classic tune contains many innovative rhythmic and harmonic effects. Ralph Ford has captured all of the excitement and drive of the original. (2:16) (00-36497). $55.00 • American Idiot–The Musical Halftime Show (Pg. 5) = CD Track Number Ready to Buy? Order today from our VIP dealers listed in the back of this booklet. 4 GRADE 2.5–3 PERFORMANCE MUSIC MEGA SOUNDS SERIES Meets • Low on low brass? Optional alto sax part doubles the low brass The Halftime Show part 1 11 • Designed for field/ The Wizard of Oz Meets The Wiz, stand use Part I Featuring: Ding-Dong! The Witch Is • For all size bands Dead, We’re Off to See the Wizard, Merry Old Land of Oz w Grade 3 Music by Harold Arlen, THE ORIGINAL BROADWAY MUSICAL lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, arr. Victor López We are proud to present the timeless music from The Wizard of Oz coupled with songs from The Wiz in a complete halftime show for your band. The opener is a collage of three songs from The Wizard of Oz. (2:28) THE HALFTIME SHOW (00-36476) . $60.00 8 American Idiot/Extraordinary Girl 12 The Wizard of Oz Meets The Wiz, American Idiot – The Musical, Part I w Part II Featuring: So You Wanted to See Grade 3 the Wizard, A Brand New Day [Everybody As recorded by Green Day, arr. Brian Scott Rejoice] w Grade 3 We are proud to offer a halftime show with music from Music by Harold Arlen, Broadway’s, American Idiot - The Musical, based on Green lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, arr. Victor López Day’s American Idiot album. Part one contains the driving Victor has created a marvelous production using two tunes tune “American Idiot” coupled with “Extraordinary Girl.” In from The Wiz. “So You Wanted to See the Wizard” grooves addition, the chart contains a separate stands and pep band along with some Latin-style figures to give it punch.