Openers

JM46510 2001 - A SPACE ODYSSEY - Parts & Score

Categories: Wind Band Catalogue - Openers, Wind Band Catalogue - Music From The Movies
Composer: Richard Strauss
Arranger: John Mortimer

Grade 2.5

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JM46490 ACADEMIC FESTIVAL OVERTURE - Parts & Score

Categories: Wind Band Catalogue - Biggies - Major Works, Wind Band Catalogue - Openers
Composer: Johannes Brahams
Arranger: James Curnow

Grade 3
Duration 4.20

In 1879 Johannes Brahms was given a degree of Doctor of Philosophy by the University of Breslau. For this special occasion, Brahms composed his Academic Festival Overture in an expression of gratitude to the university.

The entire overture is based on musical themes and ideas taken from a collection of German student songs. These songs represent many styles and moods and capture the spirit of the student body of the university. The best known of these songs is presented in a grand finale that draws the overture to an exciting conclusion.

This arrangement is designed as a telescopic view of the entire overture. All of the original thematic material is presented in its original order, with some limitations placed upon the development sections.

JM46492 ALSO SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA - Parts & Score

Category: Wind Band Catalogue - Openers
Composer: Richard Strauss
Arranger: John Mortimer

Described by the publisher as "easy to medium" difficulty.

JM45442 ARRIVAL OF THE QUEEN OF SHEBA - Parts & Score

Category: Wind Band Catalogue - Openers
Composer: G.F. Handel
Material: Ted Ricketts

Canadian Brass Concert Band Works – Grade 4
An instrumental movement from the 1749 oratorio Solomon by George Frideric Handel, this bright and bustling music is a Baroque favorite, often played at festive occasions. The distinctive Howard Cable brass quintet arrangement, on which this concert band arrangement is based, has long been in the repertory of the Canadian Brass. The group first recorded it for their RCA release Fireworks: Baroque Brass Favorites, and it was more recently recorded for the CD Amazing Brass. (3:45)

JM45121 AWAYDAY

Category: Wind Band Catalogue - Openers
Composer: Adam Gorb

Do the town and see a show with Gorb’s brief, rumbunctious curtain-raiser. A night on the tiles without the hangover!
6 minutes

JM47493 B.B. & C.F. March

Category: Wind Band Catalogue - Openers
Composer: Ord Hume
Arranger: D. Walker

Grade 4.00

JM45074 BALLYHOO MARCH

Category: Wind Band Catalogue - Openers
Composer: Malcolm Binney

Part of Maecenas Music's "Genesis" series, which provides original music by quality composers in a variety of styles for beginner bands, which even the least experienced or technically accomplished can perform. Nothing is above grade 3; much is considerably easier and scored so that novices can make a valuable contribution. No arrangements, no transcriptions, no excerpts, only complete original compositions with genuine musical content conceived specially for the series.

INSTRUMENTATION
The emphasis is on practicality and flexibility. Extensive cross cueing, musically sensitive doubling of instrumental lines and generous quantities of parts in sets will allow players in almost any combination, numbers and ability range to share a real musical experience, both in rehearsal and in concert. Grade 2.

JM49759 BANDOLOGY - Parts & Score

Category: Wind Band Catalogue - Openers
Composer: Eric Osterling

Grade 3.0
Concert March.

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