Here is what to look for in this STORMWORKS Chapter.  Scroll to the piece to learn more and order.  You can listen via STORMTRacks. Enjoy the Journey & Godspeed! S  

Time Music for: STORMJOURNEYS... 75:07 Mvms Print SCORE & PDF Parts SCORE & Master Set/PrintParts Per. Score
0:02:14 Beginning Band BREAK OF THE ANCIENT CODE 1 50 60 20
0:02:15 Beginning Band JUST THE SAX, MAM! 1 50 60 20
0:02:07 CB G2-3 CLASS OF '39 FIGHTSONG! 1 50 60 20
0:06:47 CB G2-3 THREE MUSICAL HAIKUS for BAND 3 65 75 30
0:03:22 CB G3 THOSE WHO SERVE... free STORMSite Download 1 NA NA NA
0:07:00 CB G2-3 A SENDING 1 75 85 30
0:04:44 G2-3 w/G5 Percussion! AFINCE! 1 75 85 30
0:02:52 CB G2-3 MONTY! 1 80 90 30
0:04:43 CB G4-5 PATRICK'S RUNE 1 105 115 40
0:09:28 CB G3-4 UNDER COVER of NIGHT & INTO the LIGHT of DAY! 1 110 120 40
0:16:17 CB G3-4 Music from the Motion Picture AURORA   (3 movements) 3 140 160 40
0:08:40 CB G6 HAJJ 1 110 125 40
0:05:17 CB G5 HONOR, COURAGE... COMMITMENT   (2 movements) 2 120 135 45
  COMPLETE SUITE 75.07 STORMJourneys: Complete Suite on CD-ROM   595 1110 NA
  SITE LICENSE Additional Site-Licenses for STORMJourneys CD-ROM   100 Each NA NA

BREAK OF THE ANCIENT CODE

 
 
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Description:

BREAK OF THE ANCIENT CODE was composed to assist the clarinetist in "getting over the break" while also understanding the relationship between fingerings on either side of this "break". The first step encompasses a simple fingering pattern which involves the left or alternate side-to-side fingering for the new note F#. The musical fragment takes the clarinets into the chalameau register reinforcing the ability to hold a stable hand position in preparation for the left thumb hitting the register key. At m8, the clarinets have the melodic fragment. At m20, the clarinets have the same melodic pattern, but this time with the thumb key. This accomplishes a number of things: strength in the chalameau register, and paired, associated learning of related notes at the 12th, above and below the break. Also, because the part is soloistic, clarinetists will be inspired to play with a full and warm sound. Other sections are introduced to new notes which operate as leading tones and whole step neighboring tones.

BREAK OF THE ANCIENT CODE is also a part of the Suite, A Wish to the World, a series of pieces written to inspire the next generation of Heroes. These pieces can be played as a suite across the Music Program in the manner of THE FOUNTAINHEAD and STORMQUEST, or they can be rendered individually.

A Wish to the World is commissioned by Barry Wentz and the Alpena High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble with Ray Reynolds, Director of the Thunder Bay JHS Band, and Keith Hodsgon & The South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble, Mr. Larry White & The Rancho Buena Vista Wind Ensemble in California, Mr. Paul Holzen & the Parkway Northeast Middle School, and the Kentucky Music Educators Association.

 
 

JUST THE SAX, MAM!

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Description:

This rock-oriented piece allows beginning saxophonists to focus upon the GABCD fingering pattern. As usual, all other students are challenged in ways characteristic to their instruments. This is a fun, but nevertheless useful teaching tool for the beginning band.

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CLASS OF '39 FIGHTSONG!

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Description:

In the spirit of Sousa, here is a March, or perhaps a Fight Song if taking the optional omissions. It is scored for younger ensembles.

Composed to pay tribute to the West Point Class of 1939, it is a highly-spirited, and characteristic work for young band. Also suited for inclusion in the suite: A WISH to the WORLD!

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A SENDING

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Description:

You would be saddened to know how many times I am asked to compose a work for someone who has passed on. I often say no, but when three band directors called at the same time to compose such a work, I decided to create a young band statement that might positively address this situation. Again, the colours explored are new to our idiom, the themes and moods easy to connect with. Options within the work allow for a range from Grade 2 to perhaps Grade 4.

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AFINCÉ

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Description:

Afincé offers still yet another opportunity for an innovative mix of forces and has many possible uses in your program. The Grade 3 Level Middle School, or young High School Band may be joined by a very strong high school, visiting college, or professional percussion ensemble!

The piece features the Percussionists, but nevertheless provides a Musical and educational experience for the wind Musicians. The piece is essentially a groove in 3.5/4. Teaching scenarios accompany this and all young band works. The work can also be rendered with the Jazz Ensemble, and opened for solos, or rendered with just Percussion Ensemble, and/or edited into an exciting field version.

There are many avenues of use and exploration in this strategic addition to your library.

Please visit the score for more information.  Because of space, this track did not make the CD Recording.  It is a part of STORMJourneys, but also Winds & Percussion in Motion.

HAJJ

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Description:

This work is offered as a tribute to the faithful who each year make the HAJJ, a pilgrimage to Mecca... and to all those who make each day a new step in Life's journey.

HAJJ is about the moment before the real Prayer begins. It is fraught with intrigue, and sidetracked adventure, moments of introspection and exuberant dance! Many contrasting sections offer the ensemble its opportunity to explore superimposed styles and varied colours. The work may also be rendered as a combined work for Band of the 3rd Millennium™ and Jazz Ensemble. The intent of this work suggests something more global, more akin to all of our Natures. We are, it seems, always involved in a going forth. Like a pilgrim, the voyage begins with full knowledge of what to expect. And then, just like a pilgrim, when the moment of Truth arrives... it is always so much more than what was hoped for. To this journey, this quest, this pilgrimage, I leave you this piece... HAJJ.

The addition of HAJJ to the repertoire is made possible by the joint effort and commitment of many dedicated individuals. My many thanks to these champions of Music and Music Education.

 

 

HONOR, COURAGE... COMMITMENT

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Description:

Movement 2 of this work is on the STORMJOURNEYS CD. It's first movement, Without Warning opens the STORMWORKS... Chapter ONE CD.

Fasten your seatbelts! WITHOUT WARNING is fast, features everyone, and delivers maximum impact! Requires either Synth or Acoustic Jazz Bass. WITHOUT WARNING is the First Movement of a larger work entitled, HONOR, COURAGE... COMMITMENT which has the potential of becoming a 12 minute, 3-movement work if utilizing the optional closing statement of GODSPEED!

HONOR, COURAGE... COMMITMENT is a large scale, filmic and musical portrayal of the United States Navy's Action and Adventure on the High Seas. The piece requires strong brass and percussion players and woodwind players with advanced technique.

This piece is from the STORMJOURNEYS CD. and the STORMWORKS... Chapter ONE CD.

 

 

MONTY!

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Description:

Composed to assist the Music Educator in teaching music in 3's... MONTY! is a robust British Style March written as a tribute to General Bernard Montgomery of World War II fame. The piece is divided into rehearsal sections designated by the form of the composition so that while it provides a tool for teaching rhythmic concepts, it also teaches students about form and logical rehearsal strategies. The key signatures of Bb and Eb in addition to the range make the piece a Grade 2. Some of the rhythmic explorations make it a Grade 3.

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Music from the Motion Picture AURORA

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Description:

This is a three-movement work.  Each part is playable as a separate piece. The center movement is scored for a new-to-our-idiom orchestration featuring the woodwind section. The piece is conceived to allow many options as possible within the attainable scope of a Grade 3-4 work for band.

The piece is a new "take" on Music from the 68-minute Film Score for AURORA.

Whereas, in many cases, an entity like a film score will be composed by one composer and then arranged by another, here is an instance where the composer and then the re-composer are one in the same. This is a great opportunity, therefore, to share something intimate and non-homogenized with your students.

Godspeed.

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