Biggies - Grade 1

JM46488 1st. CLASSIC SUITE - Parts & Score

Category: Wind Band Catalogue - Biggies - Grade 1
Composer: Mike Hannickle

Grade 1 ( actually slightly easier )
Duration 2.30

Three movements in the suite are

1. Rondo Alla Turca ( Mozart)
2. Morning ( Greig)
3. Spring (Vivaldi)

This is an opportunity for you to introduce some great classic melodies to your beginning band. The Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods are represented in creative and accessible ways so that your students can be successful in concert and gain a real feel for some of history’s great composers. You can also work with the History department to do some cross-curricular study. The suite format means that you can perform all three pieces in order, play only the movements your group has time to prepare, or intersperse the three sections with other groups or soloists you may choose to program. Any way you use it, this is a solid educational tool. Useful!

JM47215 AGON - Parts & Score

Category: Wind Band Catalogue - Biggies - Grade 1
Composer: James Curnow

Grade 1.5
Duration 2.15

In Greek the word Agon ( root word for "Agony") refers to a competition (struggle) for a prize in athletics or artistic competition at the ancient Greek games. Any kind of contest in life, whether it is physical, mental, or musical, is considered an Agon and is deserving of hard work, dedication, and discipline.

James Curnow's composition Agon presents a competition for musical dominance between the three major voices of the band - Woodwind, Brass and Percussion : a musical competition of excellence in all things musically challenging. It requires all performers to challenge themselves to excel in all areas of musical expertise including style, dynamics, articulation, technical dexterity and the highest expressive qualities possible.

JM49858 ANCIENT DANCES - Parts & Score

Categories: Wind Band Catalogue - New & Recent Titles, Wind Band Catalogue - Biggies - Grade 1
Composer: Bruce Pearson

Grade 1.5
Duration 3.15

Recommended Repertoire for The Scottish Concert Band Festival.

JM45520 ANCIENT VOICES - Parts & Score

Category: Wind Band Catalogue - Biggies - Grade 1
Composer: Michael Sweeney

MusicWorks – Grade 1
Rarely does any single publication have such an effect on band literature as this unique and striking composition from 1994. Individually, the parts are relatively simple. Yet the combined effect is sophisticated and impressive far beyond its easy level. Michael uses a wealth of contemporary devices (including tone clusters, recorders, singing, pencil tapping) to create an aura of prehistoric times. This new edition includes a full recording and is a must for every program. (3:45)

JM45678 APPALACHIAN SUITE - Parts & Score

Category: Wind Band Catalogue - Biggies - Grade 1
Arranger: Paul Murtha

Grade 1.0
This miniature suite of Appalachian favorites includes Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair, Sourwood Mountain and Simple Gifts. Even at this easy level, Paul Murtha has skillfully combined a mixture of musical styles in an arrangement that is well-paced and attainable by beginning bands. (2:30)

JM49864 BLUE MOUNTAIN PASS - Parts & Score

Categories: Wind Band Catalogue - New & Recent Titles, Wind Band Catalogue - Biggies - Grade 1
Composer: Chuck Elledge

Grade 1.0
Duration 2.30

Recommended Repertoire for The Scottish Concert Band Festival.

JM50485 BRYCE CANYON OVERTURE - Parts & Score

Category: Wind Band Catalogue - Biggies - Grade 1
Composer: Mark Williams

Grade 1.0
Duration 3.45

Recommended Repertoire for The Scottish Concert Band Festival.
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JM49663 CAMEROON - Parts & Score

Categories: Wind Band Catalogue - Biggies - Grade 1, Wind Band Catalogue - New & Recent Titles
Composers: Robert Smith, Michael Story

Grade 1.0
Duration 2.27

This striking exotic work will engage your percussion section while offering a mysteriously provocative melody for the wind players. Once the captivating pulse is established, the sweet melody is introduced. Highly recommended.