Concert Band Music Titles
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| Academic Festival |  |  |
1.5-2.0 | $42
| J. Brahms arranged by C. Hammond
3 themes from Brahms' famous overture.
Simplified but preserves the musical
essence of the original. | 
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| Baroque Festival | | |
2.0-2.5
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$49
| Arranged by C. Hammond
Four pieces by four Baroque masters
arranged as a suite. |
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| Botany Bay | | |
1.5-2.0 |
$42 |
Arranged by C. Hammond
This Australian folk song about exiled convicts has been wildly popular since the late 1700's |
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Bushranger Galop
| | | 2.0
| $43
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Composed by Carl Hammond
Outlaws of the outback.Technical demands are minimal. The primary challenge for a young band is to become acclimated to the frequent appearance of chromatic alterations. |
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Cateye Creek
| | | 4.0-4.5
| $ 47 | Composed by Carl Hammond
A lighthearted piece reminiscent of a western movie. Several technically demanding sections and the rhythmic figures will offer some exciting challenges.
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Centennial Fanfare
| | | 3.5
| $ 47 | Composed Carl Hammond
Reasonably easy but exciting, full sounding fanfare for the young musician. A good concert opener.
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Centre Point
| | | 3.0-3.5
| $46
| Composed by Carl Hammond
In a contemporary rock style with modern harmonies and some challenging rhythms.
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| Click go the Shears | | |
2.5-3.0 |
$ 43 | Arranged by Carl Hammond
Romantic folklore about Australian
wool shearers led to this song from
the early 1900’s. |
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| Country Dance | | |
1.5-2.0
| $ 39 | By Beethoven, arr. by C. Hammond
An easy, straightforward arrangement
of this charming melody.
An introduction to classical style for
young bands |
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Dangermouse
| | | 3.0-3.5
| $ 46 | By M. Harding, arr. by C. Hammond
This arrangement of the theme music of the popular cartoon hero will be challenging and fun to play. A crowd pleaser.
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Early Afternoon
| | | 2.0-2.5
| $42
| Composed by C Hammond
An easy 'soft rock' piece with plenty of cross cueing so it can be played by almost any combination of instruments.
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Finjan
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1.5-2.0 | $36
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Traditional melody arr. by C Hammond
This refers to the tea vessel used in Jewish culture
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Giant's Revenge
| | | 2.0
| $42 |
Composed by C Hammond
Scary piece with ominous sounds from all sections. Popular with students |
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| Glory of the Spring | | | 4.5-5.0
| $ 65
| By Sir Arthur Sullivan, arr. by C. Hammond
Best known as a hymn.Originally a British folk song this is a departure from the usual setting. It calls for technical expertise & warm, lyrical playing by everyone. |
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Grandpa's Old Time Blues March
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| 1.5
| $ 39
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Composed by C Hammond
This is fun and not too difficult. Play in the style of a New Orleans Jazz March |
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| Hymn & Kyrie | | |
3.0-3.5
| $ 44 | By Palestrina, arr. by Carl Hammond
Two pieces by the Renaissance
master, originally for a capella choir.
Introduces students to an enchanting musical
style seldom played by concert bands. |
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Hymn of Freedom
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| 1.5-2.0
| $ 43 | Composed by C.Hammond
Begins as a lyrical, gentle ballad and builds into a more 'gospel' style. |
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The Jewish Collection | Click on the individual pieces
| Click on the individual pieces | 1.5-2.0
| $110 $99
| Arranged by Carl Hammond
3 pieces for a discount price. Kachol V'lavan, Rak Bey, & Finjan in one package
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Kachol V'lavan
| | | 1.5-2.0 | $ 37 |
Traditional melody arranged by C Hammond
This refers to the blue & white garb worn by women on the sabbath. |
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March of the Mutineers
| | | 3.0-3.5
| $ 45
| Composed by Carl Hammond
A brash, tuneful march that keeps everyone in the group busy. Written in a modern style with some "spicy" harmonies. Suitable for outdoor 'pops' presentation as well as the more formal concert situation.
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| Merry Xmas Medley | | |
1.5
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$39
| Arranged by Carl Hammond An easy medley of Deck the Hall,Silent Night,Jingle Bells & What Child is This?
(Greensleeves). |
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| Merryland March | | |
1.5-2.0 | $42
| Composed by Carl Hammond
A lively, easy march where everyone
gets a turn at the melody. |
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Ouvre Ton Coeur
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| 3.0-3.5
| $25
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Composed by Bizet Arr; Carl Hammond
for vocal soloist and concert band.
Ouvre Ton Coeur” is a lovely French Chanson with a definite Spanish flavor. It was originally intended as an aria in an opera, “Ivan the Terrible” that Bizet never completed. This arrangement is a welcome addition a very limited repertoire for vocal soloist and concert band.
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| Pitt Street Blues | | |
2.0-2.5
| $ 45 | Composed by Carl Hammond
Audience pleasing blues piece in a traditional Jazz style. Fun to work on and not difficult. |
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Rak Bey
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1.5-2.0 | $37
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Traditional melody arr. by C Hammond
This refers to the lives and struggles of Israel as a people. |
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| Sarabande & Bouree | | |
2.5-3.0
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$47 | By G.F. Handel,arr.by C. Hammond
Two well known Handel pieces. Very
playable setting & a good piece to
teach Baroque style. |
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Seascapes
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| 5.0
| $75
| By Carl Hammond
Atmospheric piece for Concert Band & Singers
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| Sleepyhead Serenade | | |
1.5 | $41
| Composed by C. Hammond
A lyrical, melodic waltz. Will be very
useful in teaching balance and blend. |
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Song of Joy
| | | 4.0-4.5
| $65 | by Beethoven,arr. by C. Hammond
The immortal theme arranged for Mixed Chorus (SATB) and Concert Band. A rousing program closer for a combined choral and instrumental concert. Includes the choral parts.
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Tambourin
| | | 2.5-3.0
| $46 | by J. P. Rameau, arranged by C. Hammond
An exciting arrangement of a popular piece by the great French master.
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Two Preludes
| | | 2.0
| $43 | Two Preludes by Chopin,arr. by C. Hammond
A transcription of two of Chopin's most popular piano pieces. |
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| Unfinished Symphony | | |
3.5-4.0
| $50
| By Schubert, arranged by C .Hammond
His best known & most beloved composition, the first movement of Symphony #8 slightly condensed but with the charm of the original. |
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| Waltz of the Munchkins | | |
2.0-2.5
| $ 43
| Composed by C. Hammond
A pretty little tune for the young band.
Useful in helping them with their
legato playing. |
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