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From the driving beat Marching Band Catalog In Honor of the Fallen was written to thank all of those who have of the opening bass line through the contrasting call and given their lives in service to our great country while protecting American Idiot / Boulevard of response featuring low brass and woodwinds, Doctor Rock the freedom of our citizens, whether through military service or will grab hold of your audience’s attention and never let go! Broken Dreams (Grade 3) domestic heroism. The composer wanted to write a piece that Guaranteed to be a hit with students and audiences alike, Arranged by Victor Lopez reflected his feelings of gratitude towards those who put their Doctor Rock is destined to become your band’s favorite and Green Day is the hottest group around, and here are two lives on the line every day. This uplifting and stirring composition most-requested number! of their biggest hits in one terrific new arrangement. Victor was written for the Harrison County Middle School Band of Lopez has arranged these as individual charts, so they are 00-26813 ...................................................................................$42.00 Cynthiana, Kentucky (Laura Gregg, Director) in honor of their great for any occasion, including timeouts and pep rallies. selection to perform at the 2006 KMEA In-Service Conference. What a great “2 for 1” deal! Defender of Time (Grade 1) By Rob Grice 00-26827 ...................................................................................$50.00 00-24928 ...................................................................................$50.00 Defender of Time is a concert piece that is meant to be Charleston Harbor Celebration (Grade 4) Halo Theme (from Halo Suite) (Grade 3) performed within the first year of beginning instruction. By Robert Sheldon This ominous work offers young players the experience Arranged by Ralph Ford Charleston Harbor Celebration was commissioned by the of performing a mature-sounding composition without Here is the powerful music from the wildly popular video Charleston Community Band of Charleston, South Carolina technically demanding parts. Only the first notes learned game Halo in a stunning yet playable arrangement from (Stephen B. Giove, Conductor). The band commissioned the in most beginning method books are utilized in this veteran writer Ralph Ford. This is “cutting edge” music that piece to honor its past conductors—Earl R. Mays, Edwin S. exciting piece. will thrill your students and your audience! Toporek, Herbert L. Day and John R. Spitler—for their faithful 00-26808...................................................................................$42.00 service to education, music and musicians. The piece itself 00-24929 ...................................................................................$50.00 is a concert overture that captures the beauty and energy of Charleston’s important and historic harbor. 00-26832 ...................................................................................$72.00 Marching Band passion and energy in his medley for Them,” “Superman Theme,” and your young band. Featuring “Superman “Can You Read My Mind?” (Love Superman Theme Theme,” “Can You Read My Mind” (Love Theme from Superman). (Grade 2) Theme from Superman), “Memories” 00-26648 ............................................. $70.00 By John Williams and John Ottman and “Rough Flight,” there’s some of the best music from the original film and the Arranged by Mike Story Concert Selections from greatest themes from the sequel wrapped the Motion Picture Everyone will instantly recognize this up in a bold medley. A treasured dynamic majestic march from the summer choice for your pops program that’s not Superman Returns (Grade 4) blockbuster Superman Returns! It to be missed! By John Williams and John Ottman contains all of the Main Title themes in Arr. Victor Lopez 00-26736 ............................................. $65.00 a very playable arrangement! Your ensemble will be flying high with 00-26956 ............................................. $45.00 Full Orchestra Superman in this spectacular medley from the hit movie! The full-screen Experience the Music from Concert Band Selections from effect is magically reproduced for your Superman Returns (Grade 3) full orchestra. Selections from By John Williams and John Ottman 00-26673 ............................................. $85.00 Superman Returns (Grade 2) Arr. Bob Cerulli By John Williams and John Ottman A super hit! The excitement, rhythmic SUPERMAN Arranged by Victor Lopez drive & harmonic color of the original ™ From the blockbuster film score score are maintained throughout this composed by John Williams and John arrangement, which features “Power RETURNS Ottman, Victor Lopez has captured the of the Sun,” “You’re Not One of SUPERMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. Motion Picture Artwork © 2005 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved. 2 READY TO BUY? See the back cover of this promotion for ordering information! All prices in US$. Prices and availability subject to change without notice. Interior dd_kp.indd 2 11/9/06 6:06:18 PM from our 2007-08 RELEASE! From the Belwin From the Belwin Orchestra Catalog Concert Band Catalog Blue Tango (Grade 5) COMING soon… Blue Tango (Grade 3) By Leroy Anderson By Leroy Anderson At the height of his career in the mid-1930s, Leroy Anderson BACK IN PRINT! began arranging for Arthur Fiedler’s Boston Pops Orchestra. This work captured the spirit of an era. This new edition was Later, Fiedler encouraged him to write his own tunes for the You’ve requested them, and we’ve listened! originally arranged by the composer for concert band and has Pops. His compositions, more than 50 in number, virtually Here are 15 titles you have asked to have been freshly re-engraved with a full score for the first time, define the sound of the contemporary American pops permitting a uniformity of articulation throughout the work. back in print: orchestra. Blue Tango was a #1 hit in 1951, juxtaposing the 00-82361 ...................................................................................$65.00 charismatic melody over a traditional tango pulse. From the Alfred The Syncopated Clock (Grade 3) 00-26662 ...................................................................................$70.00 Concert Band Catalog By Leroy Anderson Syncopated Clock (Grade 4) 00-906 American Patrol (Arr. Kinyon) Leroy Anderson’s timeless masterpiece flows with a graceful By Leroy Anderson (Grade 1).............................................. $42.00 lilt, lush harmonies and pulsing rhythmic drive. Choirs within This creative, timeless classic by Leroy Anderson is a must 00-1820 Idyllwild Fantasy (O’Reilly) the band are picture-perfect in clarity and balance. This work for your library. Perfect for concert or show, this unique is pure pleasure. (Grade 1½).......................................... $42.00 novelty number is destined to be a favorite of your audience. 00-2262 Wood County Celebration 00-85201 ...................................................................................$85.00