Noted jazz pianist, composer, recording artist and educator Andy LaVerne has drawn from his decades of experience playing with master musicians from Getz to Lovano to create this comprehensive compendium of contemporary moving voicings. Quartal, quintal, drop 2, dominant 7b9/diminished, triadic, whole tone and chromatic performance proven voicings pioneered by McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Herbie Hanc…

Par COURT DOUGLAS. Douglas Court weaves his own unique kind of harmonic magic into his thrilling new holiday offering SOUNDS OF HOLIDAY CHEER. Animated rhythms and surprising turns engage the audience and announce the joyful season. Young bands can always count on Douglas Court to write music that is exciting but skill-level appropriate. Stylish modern harmonies and compelling syncopated forward m…

Par SPEARS GREGORY. Troika is a Russian word meaning “set of three” or a “sled pulled by three horses.” In many places in the score there are three rhythmic layers working at different speeds to create a sense of forward motion. Sometimes these layers create a sense of a headlong rush, at other points the music glides along gently. The pianist may find places in the score that evoke other aspects …

Galvanizing angular melodies electrify this compelling overture! Challenge your band with this powerful modern piece while you fully engage the audience. The spectacular opening leads to unexpected and intriguing places with relentless energy. This would be a great composition to use when your group returns from the intermission of a major concert. An atmospheric middle section lets your group s…

Overture. Par BULLA STEPHEN. Galvanizing, angular melodies electrify this compelling overture! Challenge your band with this powerful, modern piece while you fully engage the audience. The spectacular opening leads to unexpected and intriguing places with relentless energy. This would be a great composition to use when your group returns from the intermission of a major concert. An atmospheric mid…

Martin Luther. Par SCHNEIDER ENJOTT. On the occasion of the quincentenary of Reformation Day in 2017, the composer Enjott Schneider thoroughly studied Martin Luther the individual and all his contradictions. The result is a brilliant, demanding organ symphony which is perfect for concerts on the subject of Reformation and Martin Luther. The composer describes the five movements of the symphony as…

This heroic-sounding piece could be the soundtrack to an epic adventure, but is playable by grade 2 bands. The driving motion of the percussion and woodwind eighth-note pattern propels the piece forward under a forceful horn and trumpet melody. A unique and very appealing addition to your next concert. (2:40) / Concert Band

Uses: General Revival CommitmentScripture: Matthew 10:37-39; John 8:12; James 2:22-25A gentle ballad with a giant message is found in this anthem of commitment. A flowing piano part establishes the motion andhymn-like harmonies enrich the timbre. Written as a paean of dedication the message moves steadily forward to an effective quote from the respected hymn “I Would Be True.” An …