A roaring combination of ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime and God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen. After a subtle lush opening the piece is off and running in a fantastic 7/8 groove that is bold and aggressive. It is well-scored and will make your symphonic band sound…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Tyler Arcari
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
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Scott Joplin has become one of the most recognizable composers of his time, and this new arrangement of A Real Slow Drag is a unique offering in this medium. Scored beautifully by Col. John R. Bourgeois, this one will be a great addition to…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Scott Joplin, John R. Bourgeois
Publisher: Wingert-Jones Publications
Dense harmonies, changing meters, and lyrical melodies fill this fast wind ensemble composition. Treat your ensemble to this exceptional new work. You won't be disappointed!Program NotesAblaze is a reworking of a piano solo I composed for my senior…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Bruce W. Tippette
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
“Klar zum Gefect” (Action Front) was published in 1912. The title is a naval term used in preparation for combat - “man the guns.” As this is a German march, a tempo between 104-112 beats per minute would be most appropriate.
Grade Level: 4; 4.5; 5; 5.5; 6…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: H.L. Blankenburg, Timothy Rhea
Publisher: RBC Publications
The Adventures of Wynde Ding Wham is a comic lesson in contemporary performance techniques. Enjoy improvisation and free time playing along with some vocal outbursts and even scat singing!Program NotesAs inferred by the title, The Adventures of Wynde Ding…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Jeff Jordan
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Using motives from Joplin's Weeping Willow Rag, Aerodynamics is a programmatic work that takes you back to the time of the Wright brothers. The sounds of the planes being built, nostalgic ragtime music, and the soaring lines when flight became a reality are…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: David R. Gillingham
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Based on the gorgeous 17th century chorale, "Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming," Always Blooming is contrastingly fast and energetic and features every section of the band, especially the percusisonists! Using themes from the chorale, Kiefer weaves in and out of…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Ed Kiefer
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Written in 1915, the background of America First has not been well documented. It is believed that Losey choose this particular title as a result of World War I taking place during the time the march was composed. As the original purpose of a march was for…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Frank H. Losey, Timothy Rhea
Publisher: RBC Publications
American Folk Hymn Rhapsody cleverly combines three popular folk hymns - Cleansing Fountain, New Britain (Amazing Grace), and Come Thou Fount - set in an Americana style, merging Docter’s original voice and hints of Copland.Program NotesThis piece is a…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Zachary Docter
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
RBC Publication’s Legacy of the March Series brings you timeless marches meticulously edited by Dr. Timothy Rhea. These works - beautifully engraved, are the perfect addition to your march library. Within this catalog you will find works by legendary march…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Charles Wesley Parker, Timothy Rhea
Publisher: RBC Publications