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The excitement and exhilaration of the first moments of flight are brought to life for beginning strings. Written in D major, this work allows for all parts to have an opportunity to play one of the themes, work on arco-pizzicato transitions, and demonstrate mastery of dynamics. It is perfect as an opening or closing selection for your next concert! (2:00)

Climbing Above the Clouds

String Orchestra Score & Parts

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Mercer Ellington's classic blues shuffle gets the Baylock treatment! The style is down home and the solos are for alto, trumpet, trombone, and tenor sax.  Also included is a powerful Baylock-style shout chorus and optional parts for expanded instrumentations. It's a fun chart and it gets our highest recommendation!

Things Ain't What They Used to Be

Jazz Ensemble Score & Parts

Alianza, the Spanish word for "alliance," is represented here through the high-energy blending of Latin and swing styles. The main melody seamlessly integrates the two styles. There is a written-out jazz solo for trumpet 2, and every section of the band is featured at some point. The lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. Optional parts are included for flute, horn in F, baritone/tenor sax, tuba, and percussion. A refreshing challenge! Highly recommended!

Alianza

Chills, spills, and trills! Agent Arco faces her most dangerous assignment yet. Being licensed to trill is one of many skills she must use judiciously. Up bow, down bow, you name it, she's on the case. Rhythmic and pulsating, tuneful and harmonically interesting – why not add a touch of suspense to your next program? (2:10)

Agent Arco: Licensed to Trill

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Show off the sensitive side of your band with this ensemble ballad with no featured soloist. There is a brief four-bar written trumpet melody; otherwise, it's all ensemble blend with a lush texture and a double-time section. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. The drummer plays with brushes and sticks, the band emotes, and everybody sounds great! Optional parts for flute, horn in F, baritone horn, and tuba are included. You'll fall in love with this excellent chart!

When I Fall in Love

Jazz Ensemble Part

Victor Lopez, who knows the Latin idiom inside and out, has given us a powerhouse 6/8 Latin chart that will make your ensemble sound like the Kenton Band. It's majestic, powerful and noble and includes written solo space for tenor sax and an optional Latin percussion part. Optional parts are included for flute, horn in F, baritone/tenor sax and tuba. This is a "must-have" chart with pure excitement from beginning to end!

La Suerte de los Tontos

So many stunning marches were part of these epic motion pictures that they had to be combined in one powerful piece. This arrangement features: Star Wars (Main Theme); Parade of the Ewoks; The Imperial March; Augie's Great Municipal Band and The Throne Room. A bold medley of a wide variety of marches that will ensure a standing ovation!

Star Wars - The Marches

Concert Band Score & Parts

This chart is exciting jazz-rock...pure and simple!  From the jazz-rock group Chase, it features the trumpet section and has written solos for tenor sax, trumpet and trombone.  The lead trumpet range is to written Bb above the staff. There's also a cool cascading chorale section. Optional parts are included for flute, horn in F, baritone/tenor sax and tuba. Hit it hard and keep the energy pumping!

Get It On

Arranged for full orchestra, this retro blast from the past made its debut in the 1984 fantasy movie, went on to top U.S. pop charts, and was featured in the Season 3 finale of "Stranger Things."

The Never Ending Story

Full Orchestra Score & Parts

This wonderful medley features music from the movie "Wonka" as well as classic music from the original "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Iconic tunes Pure Imagination and Oompa Loompa join fresh, inventive new songs like Scrub Scrub and You've Never Had Chocolate Like This. A well-crafted arrangement that will be a breeze to teach and pure fun!

Wonka

Perhaps the most famous time chart of all, Take Five is in 5/4 - but the rhythmic pattern is clear and consistent throughout. You'll find this arrangement very accessible, with easy alto sax and drum solos plus modest brass ranges. This chart features a more laid-back style than the original and is sure to be just as important today as was in the 1960s. Recommended for every jazz enthusiast!

Take Five

As seen in the mind-boggling Trans-Siberian Orchestra stage show! This thought-provoking medley of Christmas tunes portrays a lone performer playing Christmas carols in the midst of the Bosnian war, reflecting on the power of music to bring hope. The rock rhythm section contributes to an intense and very hip musical experience for the holidays.

Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24

An exciting concert opener or closer for your young string orchestra – energetic and driving rhythms reinforce eighth rests, and a pleasing, optimistic melody propels the piece forward. Many opportunities to reinforce concepts like accents, staccato, arco, and pizzicato.

New Beginnings

Channeling the upbeat spirit of the late '90s chart‑topper, this arrangement for Grade 2.5 concert band distributes the melody throughout the ensemble so different sections share the spotlight. Varied accompaniment patterns keep things fresh, and the generous doubling supports both small and large ensembles. This is a great choice to introduce a select student to drum set playing, but the percussion parts also work with traditional concert band instruments.

All Star

Three timeless carols Once in Royal David's City; Good King Wenceslas and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen are expertly woven together in this joyous offering. Adorn your holiday concert with the resplendent sounds of Christmas.

A Christmas Canticle

Enchant audiences with Vitamin String Quartet's breathtaking rendition of the hit ballad from the motion picture and Broadway production "Once."

Falling Slowly

The timeless and beautiful Cootie Williams and Thelonious Monk classic is set here as a flugelhorn feature. The band and soloist get to stretch out some in a double-time interlude before returning to the lyrical ballad style. Great tune, great chart! It's everything you would want it to be. Highly recommended!

Round Midnight

An exciting concert or festival opener! Includes educationally appropriate bowings and fingerings to save precious rehearsal time and develop a mature sound. This setting is the perfect piece to develop and refine the spiccato bow stroke.

Sinfonia No. 2 in D Major

Ranked by Rolling Stone as one of the top 100 songs of all time, this rock-and-roll favorite has been enjoyed by generations of listeners. Carefully prepared for first year students, this great classic rock tune will be a hit with young and old alike at your beginners' pop program!

She Loves You

Reinforce legato, staccato, and ensemble phrasing with this piece. It opens with a clear unison statement, then slowly adds textures and harmonic voices. The work then develops a joyous tutti section that builds to a glorious conclusion.

Tidings of Comfort and Joy!

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