Spring Concert Programming for High School Band Friday, March 21, 2014
While we’re in the midst of featuring the latest mid-year pop releases for concert band, the fantastic arrangements that were issued over the summer often get lost in the shuffle. Luckily, our band staff keeps track of these titles, and thinks you should definitely give them a listen – especially Erik Morales’ America, the Beautiful and the Mambo from West Side Story. These titles are perfect for your spring concert, and there’s something for everyone!
America, the Beautiful
arr. Erik Morales
FJH Concert Band Grade 3
This thoughtful, yet powerful arrangement brings a distinct patriotic element to your program with a focus on harmonic beauty and ensemble sound. Melodies linger at times then push forward as the music reaches a stunning climax full of polychords and a breathtaking ending.
Soundtrack Highlights from Les Miserables
arr. Jay Bocook
Symphonic Band Grade 4
Here is a powerful symphonic setting of music from the award-winning movie based on the Broadway classic. This medley includes the new song Suddenly, composed for the film, in addition to the familiar At the End of the Day, I Dreamed a Dream, Master of the House, Castle on a Cloud, and Do You Hear the People Sing?
Mambo (from West Side Story)
arr. Michael Sweeney
Hal Leonard Concert Band Grade 4
From one of the greatest musicals of all time, Leonard Bernstein’s ever-popular Mambo has been carefully adapted and edited to reduce some of the extreme technical demands of the original (notated in cut time and scored a third lower). However, none of the authenticity or energy has been altered, maintaining its crowd-pleasing stature as a stunning theatrical showcase or encore.
The Rolling Stones on Tour
arr. Patrick Roszell
Belwin Concert Band Grade 3
Hot off their 50th anniversary, this full-bodied, straight-ahead medley of legendary Rolling Stones hits combines Paint It Black, Ruby Tuesday, and the driving I Can’t Get No Satisfaction into a tour-de-force of classic rock.