Expert Level – Grade 2John Moss cleverly combines 3 early American favorites in this well-paced and full-sounding arrangement. Includes Goober Peas, Sweet Betsy from Pike and a unique rendition of Oh! Suzanna. (3:45)
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This is a masterful arrangement of three of our country's most important and well-known patriotic songs. After a stately opening on Yankee Doodle, the lower voices are featured on My Country, 'Tis of Thee. America, The Beautiful brings it to an...
This spirited new overture from John Higgins presents a wealth of musicality at an easy level. Written in traditional A-B-A overture format, the powerful opening theme is played first by the trumpets then later developed by the full band. A lyrical...
Stately and proud describe this slow British-style march. John's mastery of this level shines through with his use of tuneful melodies and effective instrumentation that allow a young band to sound its best.
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Classic American folk tune with simple variation treatment.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardLength: 12.00 in.Width: 9.00 in.Series: Essential Elements Expert LevelUPC: 073999621167Band Grade: 1-2
Expert Level – Grade 2This creative arrangement begins in a soulful chorale style then launches into a spirited gospel celebration. All sections have a chance to play the melody before the slow and bluesy style returns at the end....
The carol that never seems to grow old, here is an excellent version that will make young bands shine.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardLength: 12.00 in.Width: 9.00 in.Series: Essential Elements Expert LevelUPC: 073999130065Band Grade: 2Audio Sample
Features each major section on an old favorite.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardLength: 12.00 in.Width: 9.00 in.Series: Essential Elements Expert LevelUPC: 073999605082Band Grade: 1-2
Every band program should incorporate marches into their regular concert programming. Here is an excellent yet playable march from John Moss that will rehearse easily and sound great. Written in a stately moderate tempo, the march opens with a...
John has crafted an outstanding moderate tempo march in a Spanish style. The first strain is bold and elegant with the brass playing the melody. The second strain starts with a legato clarinet line, then closes with the full...
George M. Cohan's timeless patriotic song is a terrific concert closer, certain to bring young band audiences to their feet.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardLength: 12.00 in.Width: 9.00 in.Series: Essential Elements Expert LevelUPC: 073999617085Band...