HAL LEONARD CONCERT BAND 2011
MUSICWORKS - Grade 2
O Mio Babbino Caro - Johnnie Vinson. From the Puccini opera Gianni Schicchi, this is one of the most beautiful and recognizable melodies in all of classical music. Providing a marvelous opportunity for lyric style playing, Johnnie Vinson's authentic-sounding adaptation for young players will be enjoyed at concerts and festivals alike. (04003024) $50.00
Light Concert/Popular
SYMPHONIC BAND - Grade 4
Mancini! - Stephen Bulla. Some of the most recognizable themes from film and television through the years have come from the creative genius of Henry Mancini. Here is a symphonic showstopper featuring outstanding settings of his biggest hits. Includes: The Pink Panther, Moon River, Baby Elephant Walk, Dreamsville, and Peter Gunn. (04003028) $80.00
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CONCERT BAND - Grade 3
Lady Gaga Dance Mix - Ted Ricketts. Lady Gaga has taken the pop music world by storm with her distinctive style and well-produced recordings. Featuring her best-known dance hits, each song in this upbeat medley can also be performed individually. Includes: Poker Face, Bad Romance, and Just Dance. (04001265) $60.00
Glee Showstoppers - Jay Bocook. The hit TV series Glee keeps rolling along with a talented and engaging cast performing contemporary versions of classic rock hits. Here is a medley of some of their most memorable numbers skillfully arranged for the concert stage. Includes: Jump, Total Eclipse of the Heart, The Safety Dance, and Dream On. (04001271) $60.00
Pixar Movie Magic - Michael Brown. Since 1995 when Toy Story was released, the creative team at Pixar Studios has given us heartwarming stories and unforgettable characters that appeal to audiences of all ages. And the music created for these films is an integral part of their popularity and charm. Michael Brown has created a terrific medley of these familiar melodies including: You've Got a Friend in Me (Toy Story), The Spirit of Adventure (Up), The Glory Days (The Incredibles), The Big Race (Cars), and Ratatouille Main Theme. (04001269) $60.00
Overture to The Addams Family Musical - Ted Ricketts. From the instantly recognized TV theme by Vic Mizzy to the clever and catchy new songs by Andrew Lippa, the new musical production brings all the creepy and kooky (and even “ooky”) fun to the Broadway stage. This entertaining medley includes The Addams Family Theme, When You're an Addams, and Move Toward the Darkness. (04001267) $60.00
Hawaii Five-O Theme - Sean O'Loughlin. Some television themes are timeless. Now with a new hit series on CBS, this rockin' classic is hot once again. Sean O'Loughlin captures all the excitement of the original in this arrangement for young bands. (04001263) $50.00
Theme from The A Team - Paul Murtha. Featured in the popular TV series from the '80s, and brought back for the recent motion picture, here is the iconic theme song in a hard-hitting arrangement by Paul Murtha. Sure to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. (04001261) $50.00
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DISCOVERY PLUS - Grade 2
Best of Glee - Michael Brown. Don't be left behind as the Glee phenomenon continues to bolster excitement and interest in school music programs all across the country! Here is an entertaining and energetic medley of famliar hits in a very playable arrangement for young bands. Includes: Don't Stop Believin', Lean on Me, Sweet Caroline, and My Life Would Suck Without You. (08725309) $50.00
Jacob's Theme (from The Twilight Saga: Eclipse) - Robert Longfield. From the dramatic finale to the third film in the popular Twilight Saga movie series, here is Howard Shore's distinctive and memorable main theme. Robert Longfield's arrangement is carefully scored so that all sections (even low brass) get a chance to play the haunting theme. (08725287) $40.00
Poker Face - Sean O'Loughlin. Featuring a driving rhythmic style and distinctive melodic lines, this megahit from pop icon Lady Gaga works great for young bands. Sean O'Loughlin skillfully retains the sound of the original in this well-scored and effective arrangement. (08725307) $40.00
Hey, Soul Sister - James Kazik. From the group Train, this popular hit has stayed on the charts for more than a year and is on track to becoming a pop classic. This great-sounding arrangement includes plenty of variety in scoring and textures while being easy to learn and fun to perform. (08725291) $40.00
Brown Eyed Girl - Paul Murtha. Considered to be Van Morrison's signature hit, this was first recorded in the '60s but remains popular today. The rhythmic and upbeat feel of this solid arrangement will liven up any concert. (08725293) $40.00
Clocks - James Kazik. Recorded by Coldplay, this enduring hit from 2003 represents some of the best elements of contemporary pop music – a catchy melody, well-constructed counterlines and harmonies, and an infectious groove. This arrangement by James Kazik effectively captures these elements from the original. (08725289) $40.00
Old Time Rock & Roll - Paul Murtha. Recorded by Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band on their 1978 album Stranger in Town, this classic rock hit is probably best known for its inclusion in the Tom Cruise movie Risky Business. Over the years it has become a part of pop culture, and a tune audiences of all ages are sure to enjoy. (08725295) $40.00
Time Warp (from The Rocky Horror Picture Show) - Johnnie Vinson. 35 years after its premiere (and featured recently on Glee), cult movie classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show remains the longest-running theatrical release in film history. Here is the familiar high-energy dance hit “Time Warp” in a very playable yet great-sounding arrangement for young bands. (08725313) $40.00
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FLEX BAND - Grade 2-3
Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation. Written using just five parts (plus percussion), these arrangements will work with virtually ANY combination of brass, woodwinds, or even strings.
The Pink Panther - Michael Brown. One of the most recognizable movie themes of all time! With its slinky swing style and familiar melody, this arrangement for flexible instrumentation is sure to become one of your most requested tunes. (08725297) $50.00
The Addams Family Theme - Johnnie Vinson. From just the opening four notes and two finger snaps, you know immediately that you are in for a good time with this arrangement of the classic TV theme. Written with flexible scoring, this entertaining arrangement is playable with just about any band. (04003026) $50.00
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DISCOVERY SERIES - Grade 1.5
Lean on Me - Robert Longfield. Originally recorded by Bill Withers in the '70s, and recently updated on the hit TV series Glee, this familiar rock hit will be a fun one for the band and audience alike. Robert Longfield does a nice job of passing the melody around to all sections. (08725303) $35.00
Just Dance - Paul Murtha. Arranged in a driving dance groove and with interesting parts for all players, here is a great-sounding yet easy version of this popular Lady Gaga hit. (08725311) $35.00
Get Back - Johnnie Vinson. The Beatles are as hot as ever, and here is a solid arrangement of one of their best. Including the distinctive drum pattern and familiar melodic lines, this will sound great even with limited rehearsals. (08725301) $35.00
I Dreamed a Dream (from Les Misérables) - Robert Longfield. This stunningly beautiful ballad from the Broadway musical Les Misérables has enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to Susan Boyle, and also the TV show Glee. Robert's arrangement makes this accessible to even very young players. (08725305) $35.00
I Got You (I Feel Good) - Johnnie Vinson. This 1965 funk classic became one of James Brown's signature hits. The trademark syncopations are written here in a very repetitive and “teachable” fashion, and lend a definite sense of authenticity to this very easy arrangement. (08725299) $35.00
Hawaii Five-O Theme - Michael Sweeney. Here is a fun yet easy arrangement of the energetic island rock theme from the hit 1960s TV series. Your percussion section in particular will want to play this all the time! (04282870) $35.00