“..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
Each piece in the 13 Moons set provides the director and their students with a set of pitch material based in a particular key, including scales, melody, counter-melody, accompaniment, ostinato etc.. Over a series of rehearsals, the students not only learn…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Jodie Blackshaw
Publisher: Jodie Blackshaw
Col. John R. Bourgeois arrangement from Gustave III is a powerhouse march for the concert band! Written at an Accessible Grade 3.5 this march is sure to impress. As an Opener, Closer or mid-concert show-stopper - 2nd March from Gustave III will be an audience…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Daniel F. E. Auber, John R. Bourgeois
Publisher: Wingert-Jones Publications
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
UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation Information
4A HS, 6A HS - Non Varsity
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: RBC Publications Series: Sightreading Series Category: Concert Band
Sample PDFs
uil30122-a-classical-caper-lambrecht-Preview-Score.pdf
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Barbara Lambrecht
Publisher: RBC Publications
A beautifully expressive composition loosely based on an old Irish Air. The beautiful motifs and interesting harmonic progressions make this a lyrical work that will stretch the musicianship of your players.
Grade Level: 3.5 Copyright: 2019 Publisher:…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Tyler Arcari
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
Carol Brittin Chambers has quickly become one of the top composers of music for younger students with engaging music that stretches their musical chops, but is fun to play. This piece is at times tuneful and other times dark and rich for great musical…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Carol Brittin Chambers
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
A Lo Menos Amemos is a work for winds, percussion, strings, and SAB choir based on a beautiful love poem by the Spanish poet Amado Nervo called "Amemos" (in English, "Let's Love"). The lyrics propose an optimistic outlook on life‘s uncertainties, proclaiming…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: David R. Gillingham
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
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 any serious…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Scott Joplin, John R. Bourgeois
Publisher: Wingert-Jones Publications
Using two wonderful Carols, Low How a Rose E’er Blooming, and Silent Night, arranger Peter Terry has created a fresh new work for your holiday concert. This work has great opportunities for expressive independant playing as well as lush full ensemble sections…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Peter Terry
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing