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Belwin Concert Band titles have a new look! Series Guidelines Very Beginning Band Grade ½ Instrument Ranges | Key Signatures: B , F Time Signatures: Exclusive Writer Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn b Rhythm: „ Ó Œ ŒÂ Leroy anderson Ralph Ford Patrick roszell Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone/ Baritone/Bassoon, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Instrument Ranges Optional Timpani & Percussion. Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn Special Considerations: Utilizes only the first few notes presented in most beginning band Instrument Ranges methods; designed for both instruction and performance during the first year. Limited use Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn of repeated-pitch eighth notes as the most complex rhythm combined with solid scoring and extensive cross-cueing permits successful performance with incomplete or unbalanced Nicholas Baratta Vince Gassi Mark scatterday instrumentation;Instrument Ranges limited percussion instrumentation constructed without rolls. Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn Beginning Band | Grade 1–1½ Instrument Ranges Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn Key Signatures: B , E , F Time Signatures: Rhythm: „ Ó. b Ó b Œ ŒÂ Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Instrument Ranges Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone/ Instrument Ranges Baritone/Bassoon, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Optional James Barnes Donald hunsberger Robert W. smith Instrument Ranges Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn Timpani & Percussion. Special Considerations: Awkward skips avoided; ample cross-cueing (especially solos); care taken to write “easy” low brass/low woodwind parts; percussion may be written a grade level above winds level. Instrument Ranges Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn Instrument Ranges Young Band | Grade 2–2½ Instrument Ranges Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn Key Signatures: B , E , F Time Signatures: Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn Exclusive Writer Instrument Ranges Rhythm: „ Ó. b Ó b Œ ŒÂ ŒÊÊÊ Œ.Ë Horn Flute Clarinet Trumpet Instrumentation: Flute; Oboe; Bassoon; 1st & Roland Barrett Victor lÓpez Carl strommen 2nd Clarinet; Bass Clarinet; Alto Saxophone; Tenor Saxophone; Baritone Saxophone; 1st & 2nd Trumpet; Instrument Ranges Instrument Ranges Horn; Trombone; Baritone; Tuba; Mallet Percussion, TimpaniInstrument Fl& utRanges Percussion—fore Clarinet Tr popularumpet music;Horn & Drumset parts, when included, are optional. Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn InstrumentFl utRangese Special Considerations:Flute Clarinet AwkwardTrumpet skipsHorn avoided; ample cross-cueing (especially solos); care taken to write “easy” low brass/low woodwind parts; percussion may be written a grade level above winds level. Exclusive Writer Exclusive Writer

Instrument Ranges Concert Band | Grade 3–3½ Jerry brubaker Kevin mixon Michael story Instrument Ranges Clarinet Trumpet Horn Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn Key Signatures: B , E , F, A , C InstrumentFl utRangese Time Signatures: b b b and alla breve (“cut time”) Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn Rhythm: „ Ó. Ó Œ ŒÂ ŒÊÊÊ Œ.Ë (reasonable rhythms w/ no extended syncopation) Instrumentation: C Piccolo; 1st & 2nd Flute; Oboe;

Instrument Ranges Bassoon; 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Clarinet; Bass Clarinet; 1st & 2nd Alto FlSaxophone;ute Clarinet TenorTr Saxophone;umpet Horn Baritone Saxophone; 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Trumpet; 1st & 2nd Horn; 1st,Instrument 2nd & Ranges3rd Trombone; Euphonium; Tuba; Mallet Percussion; Timpani & Percussion (expanded)—for Exclusive Writer popular music;Flute Synthesizer;Clarinet Tr umpeDrumsett Horn & Electric Bass parts, when included, are optional. Jack bullock Roy phillippe Douglas E. wagner Special Considerations: Extensive cross-cueing (always on solos for Horn, Bassoon, & Oboe); composers are encouraged to use expanded percussion, particularly mallet and accessory instruments.

Grade 4+ Instrument Ranges Symphonic Band | Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn Key Signatures: as necessary for musical content Time Signatures: as necessary for musical content Rhythm: as necessary for musical content Instrumentation: C Piccolo; 1st & 2nd Flute; 1st Scott Director Alfred reed & Opt. 2nd Oboe; 1st & Opt. 2nd Bassoon;1st, 2nd, & 3rd Clarinet; Bass Clarinet; Contrabass Clarinet (opt.); 1st & 2nd Alto Saxophone; Tenor Saxophone; Baritone Saxophone; 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Trumpet; 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Horn; 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Trombone; Euphonium; Tuba; Mallet Percussion; Timpani & Percussion (expanded). For detailed biographies, visit alfred.com. Special Considerations: as necessary for musical content.

26 27 CD 2, Track 5 CD 2, Track 9 CD 2, Track 11 España Cañí • Grade 2 Trailblazers • Grade 2 Festivo • Grade 2 by Pascual Marquina Narro, arr. Michael Story by Victor López by Vaclav Nelhybel, arr. Douglas E. Wagner (00-30771)...... $55.00 (00-30775)...... $55.00 (00-30785)...... $55.00 The familiar melody of this paso doble Opening with a bold flair, Trailblazers A perennial favorite on concert is more recognizable by ear than by develops with the introduction of a and contest programs for decades, title. With a Latin flair, Michael Story stately, almost somber, moment and Nelhybel’s Festivo has been re-scored has masterfully scored this traditional then to a reflective, charming treatment to target the young band. Accessible double step for young band with energy of the theme. The work is interrupted to a wider variety of ensembles, this and pizzazz. Right in the pocket…all we with musical punctuation and reduction is a welcomed addition to can say is Olé! (2:18) concludes with a bright flashy coda. For the literature. Bold and impressive, this Young Band the discerning middle school or less- arrangement will certainly be met with CD 2, Track 6 experienced high school, this one is acclaim. Bravo! (6:13) CD 2, Track 2 Sun Peaks • Grade 2 highly recommended for both contest CD 2, Track 12 The Pioneer Spirit • Grade 2 by Ralph Ford and concert. (4:44) O Canada • Grade 2 by Michael Story (00-30773)...... $55.00 CD 2, Track 10 by Calixa Lavallée, arr. Vince Gassi (00-30782)...... $55.00 All built upon the initial brass Peaks Junkyard Jam • Grade 2 (00-30780)...... $50.00 With the musical-flavor reminiscent of motif, Ralph Ford’s original work opens by Kevin Mixon with a dramatic energy-packed fanfare Vince Gassi, a Canadian composer exploring the Wild West, The Pioneer (00-30789)...... $50.00 Spirit is so solidly constructed you’ll leading to a broad and sweeping and arranger has prepared this think you’ve heard the tune before. As statement of the melodic material. Your Bring in the trash for this hard-driving heartwarming rendition. Attainable by the title implies, the work builds toward students will enthusiastically conquer number! The piece employs both rock most middle schools and all high school the future with a memorable tune the more contemporary multi-meter and introductory Afro-Cuban styles, but bands, this is a ”must have” for every certain to please! Perfect for contests statement, permitting the work to draw with a twist: percussionists perform on library. Emotional and passionate, it’s and concerts alike. (3:27) to a grandiose conclusion. A wonderful optional “junkyard” instruments such right on target. (1:20) concert or contest choice. (4:06) as 5-gallon buckets and plastic garbage CD 2, Track 3 cans and lids. A spirited middle section CD 2, Track 13 CD 2, Track 7 The Army Goes Rolling Along invites other band members too! Fields of Kent • Grade 2 The Planets • Grade 2 Certain to be the band’s favorite, this by Victor López Grade 2 by Gustav Holst, arr. Douglas E. Wagner one will bring the house down! (2:22) by Edmund L. Gruber, William Bryden & Robert (00-BD9807)...... $50.00 Danford, arr. Jerry Brubaker (00-30776)...... $55.00 The mind’s eye envisions the history, (00-30774)...... $50.00 Gustav Holst has long been revered the heritage... the times of war, the as a master composer and his work times of peace on a historic plain whose The second in a series of Armed transcribes wonderfully for concert serene environment belies the richness Forces songs by Jerry Brubaker, The band. Now accessible, Douglas of its past. A marvelously dramatic work Army Goes Rolling Along is the official Wagner’s arrangement contains the that is supremely atmospheric in final song of the Army and is themes from Venus, the Bringer of Peace, performance. Highly recommended. typically called The Army Song. Based Mars, the Bringer of War and Jupiter, the (3:47) on the Caisson Song written by field Bringer of Jollity. (3:53) artillery First Lieutenant (later Brigadier General) Edmund L. Gruber, Lieutenant CD 2, Track 8 William Bryden, and Lieutenant (later A Day at the Circus • Grade 2 Major General) Robert Danford while Various, arr. Nicholas Baratta stationed at Fort Stotsenburg in the Listen to thousands of full-length recordings at Philippines in March 1908. This exciting (00-30779)...... $55.00 march is further embellished by the call In this ingenious Nick Baratta alfred.com/downloads of the bugle. (2:17) arrangment, you’ll hear the elephants or your favorite digital download site and laugh at the clowns, but all through CD 2, Track 4 the themes provided by Dvořák, Liszt Arabian Dances • Grade 2 and others. A musical tribute to these by Roland Barrett classic master composers and all so very (00-30783)...... $55.00 familiar from the rings of the circus. This one will have your students on the edge Concert Band | Jazz Band | Marching Band Join Roland Barrett on this multicultural of their seats! (2:16) musical journey depicting a nighttime Orchestra | Choir & more! celebration dancing around a roaring A fantastic resource for performing, campfire. The work opens with a brief practicing and finding great new music. clarinet solo setting the stage, and the bold dance commences. A real treat for Receive one FREE* download of your choice at alfred.com/downloads your entire band is the relentless energy (up to 99¢) when you enter code 88cda0 during checkout. depicted, combining characteristic *Limit one per registered user. Prices and availability subject to change melodies with energetic hand clapping. without notice. Not all products apply. Offer expires May 1, 2010. A rousing choice! (3:07)

Receive one FREE download of your choice at alfred.com/downloads Ready to Buy? Order today from our VIP dealers listed in the back (up to 99¢) when you enter code 88cda0 at checkout. See page 29 for details. of this booklet. Prices are in $US and are subject to change without notice. 28 29 CD 2, Track 17 CD 2, Track 22 CD 2, Track 24 The Buffalo Suite (featuring Holiday Grand Finale • Grade 2 and the Feliz Navidad • Grade 2 Buffalo Gals, Home on the Range Traditional, arr. Michael Story by José Feliciano, arr. Victor López and Shuffle Off to Buffalo) • Grade 2 (00-30777)...... $50.00 (00-30794)...... $55.00 by Harry Warren, arr. Paul Cook King Wenceslas was never so good! The classic José Feliciano tune, with (00-30772)...... $55.00 With delicate moments and contrasting all the Latin style, will set the stage Scored in mini-suite format, the bold statements, the variations on this for your holiday program and is sure three movements include a straight- familiar holiday tune have never been to bring a smile to everyone’s face. forward presentation of traditional so well stated or suited for young band. Enhanced articulation and dynamic tunes and a swing-style conclusion. A Certain to boost the holiday cheer for markings will set this above the others. tremendous choice for both teaching one and all. (2:01) Feliz Navidad one and all! (2:15) and performance. (4:11) CD 2, Track 23 CD 2, Track 25 CD 2, Track 18 Swingin’ Jingle Bells • Grade 2 CD 2, Track 14 That Holiday Season! • Grade 2 Selections from The Rolling by James Pierpont, arr. Douglas E. Wagner Various, arr. Michael Story Selections from Indiana Jones (00-30781)...... $50.00 and the Kingdom of the Crystal Stones (featuring Jumpin’ Jack (00-BD01091)...... $55.00 Flash, Get Off of My Cloud, Ruby Who’d have known James Lord Pierpont What a clever idea! We musically visit Skull (featuring The Spell of the could have been so hip? This gentle Skull, Raiders March, Call of the Tuesday, Paint It Black and (I Can’t the highlights of the holiday season Get No) Satisfaction) • Grade 2 swing treatment of Jingle Bells will bring beginning with Thanksgiving (We Crystal and Journey to Akator) your holiday in with glee while affording Various, arr. Michael Story Gather Together), moving on to the Grade 2 the opportunity to introduce this typical Christmas season (Deck the Halls), (00-30788)...... $60.00 by John Williams, arr. Michael Story American style to your young band… Christmas Eve (Silent Night), Christmas swingin’ all the way! (1:49) (00-30786)...... $65.00 A stroll down memory lane for some, Day (We Wish You a Merry Christmas), fresh and new for others, here’s five of and finally closing with New Year’s Eve This arrangement is Indiana Jones at the Stones’ most memorable tunes. The (Auld Lang Syne). Charming! (3:55) his best! Experience the action and Rolling Stones influence on rock and roll love story behind the character. An is unparalleled. Driving! (4:31) energy-packed choice from the John = Holiday selection Williams film score! (4:33) CD 2, Track 19 Motion picture artwork, photos, TM & © 2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Used under authorization. Fame • Grade 2 Words by Dean Pitchford, Music by Michael Gore, arr. Victor López CD 2, Track 15 Selections from The Dark Knight (00-30790)...... $55.00 Pop Instrumental Grade 2 A driving tune that’s familiar to all, by Hans Zimmer & James Newton Howard, here’s the theme from Fame just in time Ensembles for arr. Douglas E. Wagner for the release of the big-screen version. All the energy is there…a driving choice All Series (00-30792)...... $60.00 to keep your students engaged! (2:35) arr. Michael Story This arrangement opens with gothic CD 2, Track 20 A versatile, educational, and fun series intended for sonorities that give way to themes like or mixed instruments to perform in any size associated with the complex character Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) group or combination of instruments. All books are of district attorney Harvey Dent. In Grade 2 in score format with each line increasing in difficulty an abrupt change of mood, the chase Words & Music by Terius Nash, from Grade 1 to Grade 3-4. Alternate passages and Revised & Updated! is on as The Joker continues his well- Christopher Stewart, Thaddis Harrell & notation are included to suit instrumental ranges. With orchestrated spree of mass mayhem. Beyoncé Knowles, arr. Michael Story no page turns required, the songs and measures are Rounding out the arrangement, The (00-30784)...... $55.00 consistent which makes finding rehearsal points quick and convenient. Batman himself leaves his mark as Perfect for concerts with family and friends, recitals, auditions, and festivals! Gotham City’s silent sentinel. (2:58) This one’s off the charts! Beyoncé’s smash hit is all over the airwaves. Duets CD 2, Track 16 Scored comfortably in a moderate Titles are: I Got Rhythm • Wipeout • Splish Splash • What’d I Say • Over the Rainbow • The Kingdom Hearts Theme shuffle with a hint of swing, your Merry-Go-Round Broke Down • Margaritaville • Scooby Doo, Where Are You? • The Lion Sleeps (Hikari) • Grade 2 students will love the groove. (2:07) Tonight • Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini • Domino • (Meet) The Flintstones (From “The Flintstones”) • Bang the Drum All Day • Theme from , New York • by Hikaru Utada, arr. Michael Story CD 2, Track 21 Chattanooga Choo-Choo • You’re the One That I Want • Raiders March. (00-30793)...... $60.00 It Had Better Be Tonight Trios The video game craze is huge. This Grade 2 Titles are: Old Time Rock and Roll • Sing, Sing, Sing • Hedwig’s Theme • You Raise Me Up • All pop-culture tune is really classical music by Henry Mancini, arr. Roy Phillippe I Wanna Do • The Magnificent Seven • This Is It! • Mack the Knife • Can You Read My Mind? • being used in the games. Opening (00-30791)...... $50.00 Crazy In Love • The Pink Panther • Star Wars Main Title • I’ll Be There For You • American Idiot • with a sweeping, lovely melody, the Hips Don’t Lie. arrangement builds to a dramatic middle A classic pop tune from the pen of section and closes in a majestic and grand Henry Mancini has enjoyed new life Quartets nature. Wonderful music and familiar to with the energy infused by Michael Titles are: Summertime • Celebration • We Are Family • Batman (TV Theme) • Imperial March • all your gamers—young and old. (2:47) Bublé on his Call Me Irresponsible CD. Theme From “Ice Castles” (Through the Eyes of Love) • Jump • It Don’t Mean a Thing Complete with salsa-style percussion, (If it Ain’t Got That Swing) • James Bond Theme • Smooth • Gonna Fly Now • Peter Gunn this is one hot chart. High energy! (1:36) Receive one FREE download of your choice at alfred.com/downloads Ready to Buy? Order today from our VIP dealers listed in the back 30 (up to 99¢) when you enter code 88cda0 at checkout. See page 29 for details. of this booklet. Prices are in $US and are subject to change without notice. 31 CD 2, Track 33 Final Impact • Grade 1 by Roland Barrett (00-30754)...... $45.00 Imagine a huge meteor striking the earth! That event occurred nearly 50 years ago near Winslow, Arizona and was the inspiration for this work. You’ll experience the anticipation before the strike with bold sweeping sounds. A ™ ™ bold addition to the beginning band Band Expressions Band Expressions beginning Band repertoire sure to make a sizable impact! (1:29) Book Two Book One CD 2, Track 30 CD 2, Track 34 Stonehenge • Grade 1 Dem Bones • Grade 1 CD 2, Track 26 CD 2, Track 28 by Michael Story by James Weldon Johnson, arr. Michael Story In the Hall of the Mountain King Siberian Sleigh Ride • Grade ½ (00-30744)...... $45.00 Grade 1½ by Sergei Prokofiev, arr. Robert W. Smith (00-30751)...... $45.00 & Michael Story The prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, by Edvard Grieg, arr. Robert W. Smith England was the inspiration for this The tune is a traditional African- & Michael Story (00-30766)...... $45.00 mysterious new work from the pen American spiritual, but your trombones (00-30769)...... $55.00 Based on Prokofiev’s Troika from of Michael Story. Beginners will be will adore the chance to demonstrate the glissando. Also known by the name Setting off in a mysterious tone, this Lieutenant Kijé, you can hear the sleigh awe-struck with how big they sound coming from the distance, joyously in this hearty composition. Like the Dry Bones, this arrangement is sure to familiar Grieg theme builds with texture tickle your funny bone as well. (2:02) and intensity to the joyous familiar passing and travelling beyond. The monument, this work is big and bold! melody and a dramatic conclusion. familiar tune is scored for students (2:36) CD 2, Track 35 Scored to work with any second year in any beginning band method book Shepherd’s Hey. • Grade 1 and will certainly make them sound CD 2, Track 31 method, this classic work is a grandiose Traditional, arr. Patrick Roszell addition to the young band repertoire polished and professional! (1:39) Belwin Beginning Band Kit #5 suitable for contest and concert. Bravo! (A complete concert including Blue (00-30755)...... $45.00 CD 2, Track 29 (2:39) Danube Waltz, Alouette, Trumpets, This very familiar traditional British folk Cameroon • Grade 1 Front and Center and Paramount song scored for your beginners begins CD 2, Track 27 by Robert W. Smith & Michael Story with a simple melodic statement. March) • Grade 1 And To All a Good Night (00-BDM04049)...... $40.00 The arrangement builds in intensity Various, arr. Jack Bullock Grade 2½ This striking exotic work will engage and tempo through the final musical (00-30748)...... $60.00 by Benjamin Hanby, arr. Robert W. Smith your percussion section while offering punctuation. Subtle intricacies & Michael Story a mysteriously provocative melody for Four grade-one pieces all together. are clearly demonstrated with the (00-BDM04056)...... $50.00 the wind players. Once the captivating Choose to perform them together to addition of characteristic counter- create a complete beginning band melodic material. A solid choice—your Subtitled A Holiday Encore for Band, pulse is established, the sweet melody concert or one at a time throughout beginning band will sound polished this cheery arrangement of Up on the is introduced. Highly recommended. the year. Perfect teaching and program and professional! (1:46) Housetop features most sections of (2:27) music that’s easy on the budget. (5:28) the band with its own characteristic CD 2, Track 36 rendition. Ample cross cuing makes this CD 2, Track 32 Raiders March • Grade 1 = Holiday selection attainable by every ensemble. (2:31) March Bits and Pieces • Grade 1 by John Williams, arr. Jack Bullock Various, arr. Michael Story (00-30763)...... $50.00 (00-30752)...... $45.00 This hero’s theme is John Williams’ Don’t miss these! Such an important part of our band musical thread that ties all the films history, here’s a wonderful opportunity together. Skillfully arranged by Jack to introduce your students and Bullock for your beginning band, the Ensembles that remind your audiences of nine classic iconic march from the movies is certain marches. All staged at a consistent, yet to be just the ticket for your beginners. Swing Series comfortable, tempo, each section of the Raiders March will be a bold musical statement on any program! (1:23) This series features arrangements that include band has a chance at one familiar march written-out solos with chord changes—perfect for melody or another, ensuring endurance the classically trained player or the experienced is not a factor. Bold and exciting, this jazz soloist. Play along with the music and learn the one will have them cheering in the correct style with the full-performance track. The aisles. (2:21) accompaniment track includes only piano, , bass, and drums, so, if you don’t have a rhythm section, you can play along with this track in rehearsal and performance. Free recordings are downloadable from alfred.com and include full-performance and accompaniment tracks for each title.

Receive one FREE download of your choice at alfred.com/downloads Ready to Buy? Order today from our VIP dealers listed in the back (up to 99¢) when you enter code 88cda0 at checkout. See page 29 for details. of this booklet. Prices are in $US and are subject to change without notice. 32 33 CD 2, Track 41 CD 2, Track 45 CD 2, Track 49 Let It Rock • Grade 1 Elves R Us • Grade 1 All I Want for Christmas Is My Words & Music by Kevin Rudolf & by Victor Herbert, arr. Michael Story Two Front Teeth • Grade 1 Dwayne Carter, arr. Roland Barrett (00-30749)...... $45.00 Words & Music by Don Gardner, (00-30762)...... $50.00 Your percussionists will gleefully create arr. Michael Story From the hip-hop rock kid’s In the City the sounds of the working elves busy (00-30761)...... $50.00 CD, here’s Kevin Rudolf’s driving tune preparing for Santa’s journey. Based on They lose those baby teeth that just stays on the charts. Built on CD 2, Track 37 the familiar theme from Toyland, Elves R everywhere—particularly in this Latin- the eighth-note pulse, the aggressive Us is true holiday bliss. (1:39) style treatment of the holiday classic. Mamma Mia • Grade 1 melody is introduced. Your students will The percussion section adds most of Words & Music by Benny Andersson, love performing what they’re hearing CD 2, Track 46 the Latin flavor to this tongue-in-cheek Stig Anderson & Bjorn Ulvaneus, on the radio. Cutting-edge pop for your arr. Michael Story Joyful and Triumphant • Grade 1 setting. Enjoy the holiday season with beginners! (1:47) by John Francis Wade, arr. Jack Bullock (00-30757)...... $50.00 a smile on your face—with or without (00-30745)...... $45.00 those front teeth! (1:53) ABBA for your beginners? You bet. Here’s CD 2, Track 42 likely their most popular hit from the Hey! Baby! • Grade 1 With a fanfare-style beginning, Jack CD 2, Track 50 blockbuster movie of the same name Words & Music by Margaret Cobb & Bullock’s treatment of O Come All Ye Coventry Carol • Grade 1 Bruce Channell, arr. Michael Story Faithful builds upon the text Joyful and brilliantly scored at the beginning level Traditional, arr. Ralph Ford by Michael Story. All the excitement (00-30759)...... $50.00 Triumphant. In a comfortable range, retained and still arranged to make it it’s a stunning holiday choice for your (00-30747)...... $45.00 Number one in the early ‘60s, Hey! Baby! beginners’ first holiday program. A attainable by your beginners. (1:55) has been performed by numerous The initial treatment of this cherished tremendous opener or closer sure to bring melody is crystiline in nature with CD 2, Track 38 artists, but it’s probably best known in the holiday season with acclaim! (2:11) in recent years in the blockbuster transparent beauty. Ralph Ford’s version Two and a Half Men transcends to a lush warm scoring that film Dirty Dancing. Accessible for your CD 2, Track 47 (Main Theme) • Grade 1 relaxes to the end providing a reflective beginners, this classic rock tune is a Arbolito de Navidad • Grade 1 Words & Music by Grant Geissman, solid choice! (1:53) and most musical interpretation. A Lee Aronsohn & Chuck Lorre, Traditional, arr. Victor López beautiful way to usher in the holiday arr. Douglas E. Wagner CD 2, Track 43 (00-30746)...... $45.00 season musically. (1:55) (00-30765)...... $50.00 Dialogues • Grade 1 A traditional Spanish carol that’s CD 2, Track 51 The catchy theme from the hot television by Douglas E. Wagner particularly popular in Cuba, this Christmas in Mexico • Grade 1 arrangement will help to bring many series, Two and a Half Men, is scored (00-BD9512)...... $45.00 Traditional, arr. Michael Story at the beginning level, permitting a nations and cultures together at the ”One voice listens to another, hears holiday season. In a rapid waltz style, (00-BD9683)...... $45.00 superb introduction to swing style with and responds...” So begins the ‘Notes a tune that’s familiar to all your students. the arrangement falls nicely for your Christmas time in Mexico begins on to the Conductor’ from this musical beginning band’s holiday program. They’ll leave the band room whistling investigation of communication. The December 16th, when the nine-day the melody and anxious to play it again Charming and authentic, this one’s a ‘posada’ processions begin and the choirs within the ensemble state real winner! (1:56) soon. A memorable theme built on the their comments and then interweave nativity scenes, piñatas, poinsettias and colorful banners spring up everywhere. educational standards you expect. (1:49) and give response. Sensitive CD 2, Track 48 dynamic structuring underlines Traditional Mexican carols are CD 2, Track 39 Jazzy Ol’ Saint Nick • Grade 1 introduced into this work of celebration the programmatic and educational Traditional, arr. Douglas E. Wagner (What A) Wonderful World significance of this fascinating work. to bring a marvelous multicultural Grade 1 (3:07) (00-30743)...... $45.00 direction to your holiday concert programming. Enchanting! (1:43) Words & Music by Sam Cooke, Herb Alpert & The easy swing style is instantly CD 2, Track 44 Lou Adler, arr. Douglas E. Wagner grasped by your beginning band in CD 2, Track 52 Quintilian • Grade 1 (00-30758)...... $50.00 Douglas Wagner’s treatment of Jolly Old Variant on an Old English Carol by Robert W. Smith Saint Nicholas. Clear articulations make Released on his first album in 1959, this preparation and performance of Jazzy Grade 1 Sam Cooke classic has stood the test of (00-BD9860)...... $45.00 Ol’ Saint Nick a holiday treasure to be Traditional, arr. Robert W. Smith time. Classic rock and roll and scored right Quintilian was inspired by the work of enjoyed for years to come. Highly (00-BD9874)...... $55.00 in the pocket for your beginners. (2:02) the ancient Roman philosopher and programmatic! (1:25) educator of the same name, who set Based on the classically familiar CD 2, Track 40 forth the original seven liberal arts Greensleeves, here is a poignant setting Brain Stew • Grade 1 as the ideal curriculum for educated with musical lines from forceful to by Green Day, arr. Victor López citizens. After a stirring Roman style Have you received flowing. Robert W. Smith stamps the (00-30760)...... $50.00 fanfare, Mr. Smith uses a quintal theme work with his unique sound sculpturing in both harmony and rhythm to propel all of our to give a highly atmospheric scoring. Green Day is considered one of the most the work through its development to a Minimal rehearsal time will be needed popular bands in the world. Brain Stew is band promotions? highly dramatic conclusion. This work to assure a dramatic performance. the third single from Green Day’s album, deserves your close attention! Riveting. Request your copies by sending an Intense and satisfying! (2:15) Insomniac. The song appeared as Brain (2:38) e-mail to [email protected]. Stew (The Godzilla Remix) in the TriStar Motion Picture, Godzilla, and is currently in the video games Runescape and Guitar Hero World Tour. Your students will thank = Holiday selection you for this one. (1:55) Receive one FREE download of your choice at alfred.com/downloads Ready to Buy? Order today from our VIP dealers listed in the back (up to 99¢) when you enter code 88cda0 at checkout. See page 29 for details. of this booklet. Prices are in $US and are subject to change without notice. 34 35 CD 2, Track 55 Belwin Very Beginning Band Kit #5 (A complete concert including Ode to Joy, Ballad, Catch Me If You Can and The Victors) Grade ½ Various, arr. Jack Bullock Belwin’s Hot Pop Series brings the (00-30739)...... $55.00 latest pop hits straight from radio, A whole concert in one publication. TV and stage directly to your band and What a budget saver! Combining Very Beginning Band teaching and programmable literature, orchestra! Students will feel like rock use them all at once or throughout the stars performing these lively versions CD 2, Track 53 school year. (4:25) of today’s hits with sophisticated yet fun arrangements and audiences will Regency Fanfare • Grade ½ CD 2, Track 56 love these familiar tunes. by Michael Story Quantum Mission • Grade ½ (00-30740)...... $40.00 by Ralph Ford A bold musical statement for your first (00-30737)...... $40.00 Recent concert band releases include: year students, Regency Fanfare is scored Ralph Ford concludes his collection solidly for the youngest ensemble. Each of thrillers for young bands with section works through the melodic That’s What You Get (as performed by Paramore) Quantum Mission. Opening with a Words & music by Hayley Williams, Josh Farro, & Taylor York material to make certain they are bold flourish, the stage is set for the prepared to present the final dramatic secret assignment. The piece develops It’s a RIOT, or more accurately, the hit from the pop sensation Paramore’s newest CD statement. (1:51) expressing a haunting theme that builds of the same name. Lead singer Hayley Williams co-authored the tune and provides an energized performance. Characterized with pleasant melodic material cast over CD 2, Track 54 to a victorious conclusion. Also consider Spy Games (00-29557) and Strange Pursuit driving rock rhythms, this chart will energize your concert band as well. Have a Symphonic Variants • Grade ½ (00-26693). Accept the mission! (2:24) riot … hot off the airwaves, delivered right to your band! by Ludwig van Beethoven, Score & Parts (00-29863)...... $50.00 arr. Douglas E. Wagner CD 2, Track 57 (00-30741)...... $40.00 Invasion of the Christmas Crabs I Kissed a Girl (as performed by Katy Perry) Words & music by Katy Perry, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, & Cathy Dennis Here’s a real confidence booster for Grade ½ your youngest ensemble. Beethoven’s by Victor López Female rock sensation Katy Perry made her chart-topping debut with the hit single familiar “Ode to Joy” is scored for use (00-30738)...... $40.00 I Kissed a Girl. Off her album One of the Boys, the catchy song rose to No. 1 on the early in the first year of instruction. , and Katy’s popularity solidified her as a true breakthrough artist Ample doubling reinforces the form Even though it’s not about the holiday, of 2008. This energy-packed concert band arrangement has an ‘edge’ that will while difficult rhythms are non-existent. Invasion of the Christmas Crabs is inspired deliver today’s hot pop right to your band room! by the annual migration of literally Every section has a chance with the Score & Parts (00-29862)...... $50.00 melody during the arrangement. This millions of crabs on Christmas Island one will make them sound huge! (2:17) in Australia. There’s a nod to a holiday Rockstar (from Nickelback’s All the Right Reasons album) favorite but most of the piece musically Lyrics by Chad Kroeger, music by Nickelback depicts the awkward movement of these exoskeletal creatures. A creative work for We all just wanna … have a great rock tune to engage our students and bring your first-year students! (1:43) rehearsal to life. Look no further! This blockbuster hit from Nickelback’s All the Right Reasons album will churn with energy. Right off the airwaves, Rockstar is solidly scored for developing bands or as a quick-and-easy encore treat for your more advanced ensemble. It’s sure to invigorate your audiences as well. Hey! Hey! I = Holiday selection wanna be a rockstar! Score & Parts (00-29857)...... $50.00 Sorry (as performed by Buckcherry) Lyrics by Josh Todd and Marti Frederiksen, music by Josh Todd, Keith Nelson, & Marti Frederiksen Buckcherry’s signature sound is characterized as classic rock with a fresh twist. 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The familiar verse the trumpets set the stage for grand and drive with varied textures will can be used as a sing-along if desired. memories of the big-band sound. The make this work sparkle. Dramatic and The craft of this particular arrangement key to the accompaniment is attention to bold, this is an exciting addition to is that endurance and range have articulation. Highly programmatic. (3:07) Concert Band the contemporary literature affording been carefully considered, ensuring a opportunity for all sections to shine. A dramatic close to a program while not CD 3, Track 13 CD 3, Track 1 truly exciting choice! (6:00) overwhelming any one section of your Suite from Indiana Jones and band. Full of emotion, a certain winner! the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Appalachian Tapestry • Grade 3 CD 3, Track 5 (3:01) (Call of the Crystal, Irina’s Theme, Traditional, arr. Douglas E. Wagner Yorkton • Grade 3 Adventures of Mutt and Raiders (00-30803)...... $65.00 arr. Victor López CD 3, Track 9 March) • Grade 3½ Rich in musical heritage, Appalachian (00-30806)...... $65.00 Chesapeake • Grade 3½ Tapestry warmly depicts five varied by Jerry Brubaker by John Williams, arr. Ralph Ford Inspired by the diverse culture found folk tunes representative of this region. (00-BD9947)...... $70.00 (00-30808)...... $85.00 The awesome beauty and grandeur in Yorkton, this original overture Inspired by the beautiful and bountiful John Williams’ film scoring at its best! of the Appalachian mountain range is cultivates an energetic driving rhythm Chesapeake Bay in the Maryland and Based on the end credits, here’s a presented through folk and fiddle tunes intertwined with charming melodic Virginia areas of the United States, Jerry tremendous film score and a powerful all intertwined in this musical journey. material. Occasional compound meter Brubaker begins this odyssey on a quiet arrangement sure to capture the A cherished new setting sure to please. enhances the contemporary flair in morn, with sounds of gulls riding the excitement from the storyline and bring (4:06) the work. Passionately emotional, this work really sparkles. A worthy choice winds above gentle waves. The sections it right into your performance. (6:02) for contest and concert programming. of this suite are entitled Chantey, Power CD 3, Track 2 CD 3, Track 14 Finale • Grade 3 (6:04) and Sail and Festival. With nautical flavorings throughout, Chesapeake is Suite from The Dark Knight by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, arr. Victor López CD 3, Track 6 a celebration of nature’s gift to all who (featuring Harvey Two-Face, (00-30798)...... $60.00 Quatre Fantasie • Grade 3 live on, work on, or simply enjoy the Introduce a Little Anarchy and Like Long a staple of the string orchestra by Scott Director waterways of our great nation. (7:37) a Dog Chasing Cars) • Grade 3½ literature, the most cherished sections (00-30800)...... $65.00 CD 3, Track 10 by Hans Zimmer & James Newton Howard, of the Finale from Tchaikovsky’s arr. Victor López Serenade for String Orchestra has Total and extreme development of Outback Fantasy • Grade 3 been transcribed for concert band. a four-note motif was the catalyst by Michael Story (00-30817)...... $85.00 for Quatre Fantasie. Including some Originally performed in 1881, it was (00-BD01017)...... $65.00 Retaining the dramatic scoring by the an instant success. The work is bright contemporary compositional award-winning team of Hans Zimmer The land ‘down under’ is HOT! Australia and lighthearted in contrast to the techniques woven within beautiful and James Newton Howard, this suite holds a powerful fascination for many melancholy nature of the majority of his soaring melodic material generates a will capture the imagination for your of us. Using folk material including repertoire. A lively choice! (4:55) highly effective overture. This ‘romp’ whole audience while providing ample grows into a full ensemble, rich with Waltzing Matilda and Click Go the Shears, opportunity for every member of your CD 3, Track 3 floating and flowing variations. The Michael Story crafts an entertaining ensemble to shine. Be sure to program Intrada Festiva • Grade 3 finale builds in tempo and grandeur, and tuneful concert work guaranteed this blockbuster film score medley on taking our familiar theme and swirling it to make all of us think of koalas and by Michael Story your very next concert! (6:47) into a rousing and vibrant conclusion. A kangaroos. This is GOOD music, mate! (00-30799)...... $60.00 sure winner! (5:15) (3:09) CD 3, Track 15 A musical celebration of life skillfully CD 3, Track 7 CD 3, Track 11 A Tribute to Gershwin crafted by Michael Story develops a (featuring I Got Rhythm, joyous melody through a myriad of Longwood Celebration • Grade 3 Tower Hill Overture • Grade 4 voices and textures. Playing on the by Carl Strommen by Douglas E. Wagner Rhapsody in Blue and many rhythmic composition, the celebration (00-30801)...... $65.00 (00-BD9605)...... $65.00 more Gershwin favorites) continues to build, incorporating the Grade 3 One of London’s top tourist attractions use of subtle mixed meter and accent Energy packed with strong rhythmic is the magnificent Tower of London, by George Gershwin, arr. Jack Bullock shifts that will delight the performers pulse as the foundation, this original parts of which date back nine centuries. (00-30810)...... $70.00 and audiences alike. This solidly scored overture dwells on the innovative From a nearby hill echoes the themes original work will serve well as either an interplay rhythmically between the There’s not a composer more recognized of the Tower, from a time when it opener or closer to bring your program ensemble sections and melodic or performed in the classic pop genre was a bustling community of nearly to a stunning conclusion. A real winner! components. The vigorous approach than Gershwin. In his Tribute, Jack Bullock a thousand people within its walls (3:20) leaves a bold impression as the work acknowledges this musical genius with builds to a dramatic conclusion in a back to the days when it was home to eleven charming, yet distinctive, melodies flourish. (4:17) kings, queens, pomp and ceremony. that are all Gershwin. An instant classic! Bold, dramatic, and rich in textures. (6:51) (3:52)

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Patrick Roszell from the1927 musical of the same name. and Joy to the World) • Grade 3 ‘Tis a classy musical recipe with a great (00-30811)...... $70.00 Everyone’s familiar with the traditional Various, arr. Roland Barrett march and a charming holiday topping. melody, stated first, but Jack Bullock Wonderfully entertaining! (3:07) From the opening music right through has included the seldom-heard verse (00-30804)...... $65.00 the end of the awards, this medley has which enhances the variety contained This festive medley of Yuletide classics CD 3, Track 26 your audience right there! Composed in this classic pop tune. Building to a by award winner Diane Warren, this reflects the sounds, sights and spirit of Christmas Winds (Hark! The Herald rousing conclusion, this is one not to the season. A most musical collection Angels Sing, While by my Sheep medley is sure to bring the house down! miss! (2:33) (5:26) of cherished holiday tunes certain to (The Echo Carol), God Rest Ye Merry, CD 3, Track 21 brighten your holiday concert and boost Gentlemen, Patapan, Still, Still, Still CD 3, Track 17 everyone’s spirit at this very special time Sixties Gold (featuring Chain Salute to the Cinema (Hooray for of year. (3:45) and Angels We Have Heard on High) Gang, Only Sixteen, You Send Me Hollywood, Singin’ In the Rain, Over Grade 3 and (What a) Wonderful World) Traditional, arr. Douglas E. Wagner the Rainbow, As Time Goes By and A Grade 3 Day in the Life of a Fool) • Grade 3 (00-BD9829)...... $65.00 by Sam Cooke, Lou Adler, Herb Albert, Various, arr. Carl Strommen When the joy of the holidays begins to arr. Douglas E. Wagner sprinkle down on all of us, we know that (00-30813)...... $70.00 (00-30819)...... $65.00 the annual concert is near. Give your No other American art form is more These Sam Cooke tunes are both audience the melodies they want to hear revered globally. The rich history of film familiar and revered—quite honestly a = Holiday selection in this very special, sparkling setting. (4:25) music is explored with a salute to the legitimate part of our musical heritage. classic music that continues to bring Comfortably scored at the concert smiles to the faces of generations. (7:37) band level by Douglas Wagner, join the CD 3, Track 18 fun with this charming musical stroll Flex-Ability Series through the ’60s. (4:55) Tiptoe Through the Tubas arr. Victor Lopez Grade 3 CD 3, Track 22 This versatile series is ideal for solos, duets, trios, quartets or any size ensemble, by Joe Burke, arr. Jerry Brubaker This Is My Country • Grade 3 including woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, optional rhythm section and an optional play-along CD. It is meant to be usable by all levels of ability for fun at Words & Music by Al Jacobs & Don Raye, (00-30814)...... $65.00 home, in school or around the community. The CD accompaniment is available arr. Jerry Brubaker The title says it all! Exploring varied separately and includes a performance track (for listening) and a play-along track. styles including swing, a bossa nova (00-30818)...... $65.00 and a march style, this tongue-in-cheek “I pledge thee my allegiance, America, NEW! Flex-Ability: Flex-Ability: Pops treatment features your outstanding the bold, for this is my country to have Classics Titles include: La Bamba tuba or tuba section with musical energy and to hold.” This Is My Country is an Titles include: Overture • When the Saints Go and a bit of humor. Shear genius! (3:03) American patriotic folk song composed from the opera The Barber Marching In • Eye of the in 1940. The words and lyrics are by Tiger • Peter Gunn • In the CD 3, Track 19 of Seville • Bourée from Don Raye and Al Jacobs. This new Lute Suite No. 1 • Habañera Midnight Hour • China Jazz It Up! (Sing, Sing, Sing, It Don’t arrangement by Jerry Brubaker adds from the opera Carmen Grove • Jeepers Creepers Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got that a contemporary flair to this wonderful • Theme from Hungarian • Soul Man • Sweet Swing), La Suerte de los Tontos and patriotic work, opening with a fanfare- Dance No. 5 • Minuet from Georgia Brown • Frosty Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook • Theme the Snowman • Celebration Jazz Police) • Grade 3½ like statement leading to the charming familiar melody. A hearty addition to from The New World Symphony • Ode to Joy Flex-Ability: Various, arr. Victor López from Symphony No. 9 • Theme from Pomp and the repertoire that will complete every More Pops (00-30815)...... $70.00 Circumstance • Prince of Denmark’s March • program. (2:43) Toreador from the opera Carmen • Overture Titles include: Alegria Varied styles but all jazz, this López from the opera William Tell (from Alegria) • American concert band medley encompasses the CD 3, Track 23 Idiot • Because of You Flex-Ability: Holiday jazz idiom through the ages. This one Stairway to Heaven • Grade 3 • Boulevard of Broken will have them clamoring for more. Hot by Jimmy Page & Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin), Titles include: Jingle Dreams • Gonna Fly Now arr. Roy Phillippe Bells • Santa Claus Is (Theme from Rocky) • from top to bottom! (3:56) Comin’ to Town • Have Hedwig’s Theme (from (00-30812)...... $65.00 Yourself a Merry Little Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone) • Hips This legendary song was voted #3 in Christmas • (I’m Gettin’) Don’t Lie • Jumpin’ Jack Flash • The New Girl 2000 by VH1 on their list of the 100 Nuttin’ for Christmas • In Town (from Hairspray) • We Are Family • Frosty the Snowman • I’ll Wonka’s Welcome Song (from Charlie and Greatest Rock Songs and is the most Be Home for Christmas the Chocolate Factory) requested/played song on FM radio • Angels We Have Heard on High • Joy to Coming Soon! Music from Harry stations in the United States. This solidly the World • We Wish You a Merry Christmas Visit alfred.com for more information Potter and the Half-Blood Prince! scored arrangement has a driving rock • Auld Lang Syne • Chanukah Medley: about this series and for current beat that will have your concert band at Chanukah/I Have a Little Dreydl pricing information. the top of the charts as well. 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Dubbed most-musical movement has been set the “uncrowned king of light music,” for symphonic band without a vocal Coates’ instantly recognizable scoring soloist; however, the part is included and in a march style is a certain winner for Symphonic Band may also be performed with the soloist. Douglas Wagner’s new concert band Leroy Anderson A cherished addition to the literature setting. Full of energy, Oxford Street CD 3, Track 27 transcribed for the first time! (4:25) (March) will be a cherished addition to CD 3, Track 35 For All the Wyle Eternal • Grade 4½ any program. (3:45) The Rakes of Mallow • Grade 4 CD 3, Track 31 by Ralph Ford by Leroy Anderson El Aguila de Oro • Grade 4 (00-30823)...... $75.00 (00-30836)...... $75.00 arr. Jerry Brubaker With sweeping melodies, driving (00-SC8602)...... $70.00 Re-released this year, this Leroy dynamic rhythms, peaceful serene Anderson classic work typifies his passages built upon charismatic Subtitled The Golden Eagle, this dynamic musical genius. Freshly engraved melodies, this musical tribute will not march has a Latin flavor to spice up with a full score for the first time, soon be forgotten. Dedicated to Gene your program. Included is a charming Anderson’s own arrangement of the Wilder and commissioned by Georgia mariachi section to compliment the third movement from his Irish Suite is Band Directors Association, this revered style. A dynamic choice that really full of excitement and energy. Three mentor will be remembered for eternity. sparkles—not a ‘regular’ march! (3:00) movements of the six-movement suite The catalysts for the predominant part are now available for concert band. 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From majestic Fugue is introduced by the cornets musician on a budget. Any teacher, mountain vistas and wide open spaces and intertwines the remainder of the student, or professional musician, by Leroy Anderson, arr. Douglas E. Wagner to the hustle and bustle of rush hour ensemble building to a grandiose whether a composer, orchestrator, (00-30835)...... $75.00 arranger, performer, or enthusiast, will traffic. There is even a section about the conclusion. This work is essential The fourth movement of Leroy beloved covered bridge. Find one and program repertoire for every fine find this book full of the most needed information on over 150 instruments. Anderson’s Irish Suite, which was drawn there’s bound to be an interesting little concert band. (5:58) from familiar Irish folk tunes when two-lane country road leading up to it. 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