Very Easy – Easy (Gr. 0.5–1.0)
NEW
Aliens in the Attic
Grade 0.5 - Excelcia Music Publishing, LLC
Aliens are here! This exciting new work is full of sound effects, drama, and suspense! Tyler Arcari weaves a dramatic tale of an Alien invasion from above…your attic to be exact! Your students will be asking to play this one over and over!
Qin Shi's Stone Army
Grade 1.0 - Carl Fischer Music, LLC
"The Terracotta army that guards the tomb of China's first emperor Qin Shi Huang is nearly 8,000 warriors strong. This new piece for beginning ensembles is set to depict these magnificent stone soldiers."
Ripper
Grade 1.0 - Excelcia Music Publishing, LLC
Inspired by the legend of Jack the Ripper, Ripper takes on a whole new meaning with clever sound effects. Using scrap paper, composer Tyler Arcari added sections where the ensemble “Rips” those pieces of paper in half, creating a fun and exciting concert experience!
Aurora Eclipsed
Grade 1.0 - Carl Fischer Music, LLC
"Aurora Eclipsed was inspired by the solar eclipse of 2017. During a solar eclipse, a beautiful and fascinating aurora forms around the moon creating an eerie outline. This “ring of fire” is actually the sun’s outer edges being revealed to the human eye."
A Torch Was Brought
Grade 1.0 - Excelcia Music Publishing, LLC
"This setting of the 17th century Christmas carol, Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella, will be a great addition to your holiday library. Full of musical possibilities, young musicians will find ample opportunities to grow. Perfect for any holiday concert."
Easy – Medium Easy (Gr. 1.5–2.5)
NEW
Fortress of Stone
Grade 1.5 - Excelcia Music Publishing, LLC
Developing bands will shine with this daring new piece from composer Tyler Arcari. It hits you right out of the gate and contains many musically contrasting sections that will help to improve the musicianship of your students. Great melodic and harmonic material equal a stunning piece.
Capstone (March)
Grade 2.0 - Excelcia Music Publishing, LLC
"Young bands will enjoy playing this traditional march. Lots of dynamic changes and built-in color will have your audiences clapping in no time. A melodic horn part and moving low brass lines will keep everyone in the band interested and sounding their best!"
Mission Control
Grade 2.0 - Excelcia Music Publishing, LLC
"Take a musical journey into space with composer Tyler Arcari in this action-packed concert work. Mission Control depicts the fine men and women of the legendary “Houston” control center as they prepare to launch a rocket full of astronauts into space."
Hard Rock Fanfare
Grade 1.5 - Carl Fischer Music, LLC
"As the title suggests, this emphatic fanfare for beginning band is rock infused for a fresh-sounding concert opening. The active rhythmic figures combine with memorable angular melodic figures to propel this piece to its distinctively dramatic conclusion."
Courage
(At the Battle of Agincourt)
Grade 2.0 - Excelcia Music Publishing
Based on the tune Agincourt Carol, composer Tyler Arcari crafted an intense and dramatic work called Courage (At the Battle of Agincourt). The court intrigue is on full display and there are ample opportunities for each section and each musician to shine. This one is a winner!
Guardians of the Vanguard
Grade 1.5 - Excelcia Music Publishing
Inspired by the composer’s love of video games, specifically Destiny, this piece is a great introduction to the ABA form. The middle section, lyrical yet still driving, is an opportunity for expressive playing. Whether for contest and festival or for their spring concert, your students will love playing Guardians of the Vanguard.
Medium – Advanced (Gr. 3.0–5.0)
NEW
A Christmas Tiding
Grade 4 - Excelcia Music Publishing, LLC
A roaring combination of ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime and God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen. After a subtle lush opening the piece is off and running in a fantastic 7/8 groove that is bold and aggressive. It is well-scored and will make your symphonic band sound outstanding.
Highlander
Grade 3.5 - Excelcia Music Publishing, LLC
"Sweeping and cinematic, this composition will have musicians and audiences picturing the awe-inspiring Scottish Highlands. Traditional Scottish sound elements are intentionally avoided in order to bring a fresh harmonic and melodic perspective to this extremely attractive work."
Solar Flare
Grade 3.5 - Carl Fischer Music, LLC
"Brilliant and hard driving, this work is as fascinating as the profound solar event it's named for. The spectacular outburst of light and energy on the surface of the sun is mirrored through the intense and unrelenting drive that begins with percussion."
Radiant
Grade 5.0 - Excelcia Music Publishing, LLC
"Inspired by the Phrygian dominant scale's commonality in several dance styles, here is an intense concert work for advanced ensembles. Brisk melodic lines and embellishments are paired with an infectious dance rhythm that propels this work from beginning to end."
The Angels Call
Grade 3.5 - Excelcia Music Publishing
Written to commemorate the life of a young woman tragically taken too soon, The Angels Call is inspired by the 3-note Ship bell figure played at football games. Using original music as well as the well-known hymn It is Well With My Soul and folk song Loch Lomond, this one will tug at the heartstrings.