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New OMEA Required CB Preview #1:
High School Class AA
To aid Ohio band directors in selecting music for 2012 concert band adjudication, Stanton’s will be providing previews of all of the new required pieces on the OMEA concert band lists. This seven-part series will begin by featuring the new high school concert band selections, and will resume after the holidays with the new required pieces for junior high/middle school, as well as Stanton’s recommendations for the best new marches. You can view and listen to the complete OMEA required concert band lists by clicking on the OMEA Required Music Lists option on our concert band webpage, and selecting the list you wish to view. We hope you find this preview series to be helpful, and look forward to helping you plan a successful contest program.
All of these titles can be ordered via this e-mail, or by phone (1-800-426-8742). Don’t forget to order your judges’ scores – ordering now can save you stress come contest time (avoid them being out-of-stock, or worse, temporarily out-of-print). Keep watching your e-mail for the upcoming high school class A, B, and C concert band previews.
Abiquiu
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Composer: David Gillingham
Grade: 5
Catalog# 16830 $110.00
Abiquiu was inspired by a provocative poem by the same name written by Mesa State College Professor and Colorado poet, L. Luis Lopez. The ideas set forth by each short stanza of the poem are set somewhat programmatically to music. With the generous support of Stephen Boelter and Karen Combs, Abiquiu was commissioned by the Mesa State College Wind Symphony, for the 2009 Best of the West Music Festival.
Colorado Blue
Publisher: LudwigMasters Publishing
Composer: Jared Spears
Grade: 5
Catalog# 50100039 $90.00
Colorado Blue was commissioned by the United States Air Force Academy Band in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This tour de force is at times pensive and reflective, at time bold and forceful, and portrays the majestic beauty of the Rocky Mountains, and the endless expanse of the sky.
Instinctive Travels
Publisher: Manhattan Beach Music
Composer: Michael Markowski
Grade: 5
Catalog# 184392 $165.00
Instinctive Travels is a brisk, bustling escapade full of defibrillating rhythms, indulgent mood swings, and a kaleidoscope of instrumental color evoking joyful euphoria, excitable anticipation, laughter and giddiness, and heroic exhilaration.
Jubilee Overture
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Composer: Philip Sparke
Grade: 4.5
Catalog# 20810030 $70.00
Jubilee Overture was commissioned for the fiftieth anniversary of the British-based GUS Brass Band and first performed by them at the band’s Golden Jubilee Concert in 1983. It was transcribed for wind band in 1984.
Two American Canvases
Publisher: Neil A Kjos Music Co
Composer: Mark Camphouse
Grade: 5
Catalog# WB411 $90.00