RWS 2022 Catalog "The Way Forward" : simplebooklet.com

Dear Colleagues,After the challenges of the past three academic years, I am so pleased to look ahead and move forward to 2022-2023 and beyond. We at RWS Music Company are proud to present this catalog of new works for concert band, string orchestra, full orchestra, exible instrumentation ensembles and chamber groups. I am so fortunate to work with talented composers and educators who have shared their musical gifts with us and our collective ensembles. Our concert band catalog continues to grow in depth and breadth. From the RWS Very Beginning Band Series through RWS Concert Band Series, I believe you will nd quality new literature that is educationally rich and artistically effective across a wide range of grade levels and programming styles. Our Symphony Band Series includes signicant new works of high artistic merit that will touch your musicians and audience alike. The RWS Music Company catalog for concert band represents a wide variety of musical styles and compositional approaches. As always, each piece has been carefully written and edited to meet demanding pedagogical standards. I am particularly excited about our new RWS Music Company Orchestra catalog. I am thrilled with the artistic and educational quality of our works for both full and string orchestra. We have established composers who have joined our company. We also have fresh new voices with exciting and engaging music for you and your orchestra. Each orchestra publication has been carefully edited by Dr. Doug Droste to support your teaching and performance needs while musically connecting with your students and audience. I invite you to visit us at rwsmusic.com to listen and view these new publications as well as our entire catalog of quality instrumental music. All music is available through our distributor C.L. Barnhouse Company (www.barnhouse.com) and your local music retailer. Best wishes for your teaching success as we collectively move forward through music education and live concert performances once again!Sincerely,Robert W. SmithPresident/CEORWS Music CompanyRobert W. Smith

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Ancient DuelCharles MekealianPrepare for musical combat! The competitors? Metal instruments vs. wooden instruments. Sounds of wooden swords battling metal and stone set the scene of an epic battle. The contrasting musical elements work together to create a musical melee that draws the audience into the fray. Call and response sections provide a fun and exciting method for reinforcing rhythmic accuracy and tempo discipline. Grade: 0.5 Time: 1:36RWS-2210-00 .................................................................... $55.00Over The HillsAlexandre CarlinOver The Hills is the perfect introductory march for beginners. Utilizing limited ranges and rhythmic content, this piece depicts a pleasant walk of a group of children in the countryside. The march character reﬂects the spirit and hopeful nature of childhood exploration, much like the young players on stage joyfully playing this piece at their ﬁrst concert Grade: 0.5 Time: 2:02RWS-2217-00 .................................................................... $55.00Scaling The Mountains Of TimeRobert W. SmithScaling a mountain requires courage, strength and fortitude. Scaling our musical mountains as our young bands develop their skills requires the same commitment to strength, perseverance and excellence. This masterful composition reinforces fundamental technique through musical scales in an exciting statement for the beginning concert band. Powerful percussion interacting with soaring melodic lines create an engaging and pedagogically rich opportunity for all. The band also has the opportunity to experience and perform mixed meters as they journey to the musical summit. A powerful choice for educationally rich programming! Grade: 0.5 Time: 1:32RWS-2218-00 .................................................................... $55.00(Grade 0.5-1) Compositions crafted for a beginners rst concert. Ranges are restricted to the rst 6 notes. Perfect for reinforcing the lessons of the rst unit of beginning band.Chase The HeatBryce NewtonChase the Heat is sure to spice up your next performance! Featuring active, playable percussion writing, as well as modest ranges for the youngest players, your students will be asking to play this one again. A great introduction to Latin styles Grade: 0.5 Time: 1:21RWS-2247-00 .................................................................... $55.00Boss BattleBrian BankstonLooking for something a little different? Here is a chart geared for younger musicians that will have them looking forward to band. This dark, ominous piece combines a driving tempo and exciting rhythmic patterns for a momentum that delivers a powerful punch. This one will stretch your students’ ears and offers many teaching opportunities. Stun your crowd with this suspenseful piece at your next performance. Grade: 0.5 Time: 1:26RWS-2256-00 .................................................................... $55.00Sandcastle MarchBrian BankstonFrom the down beat to stinger, this march is composed to be accessible to the beginning band. It is a wonderful teaching tool for introducing march style. Have your young musicians sounding their best with this short and simple march Grade: 0.5 Time: 1:37RWS-2257-00 .................................................................... $55.00Listen to all RWS Music Company publicationsat www.RWSMusic.com

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Man Against Machine(The Legend Of John Henry)Joseph Benjamin EarpMan Against Machine, inspired by the folk tale of John Henry, offers an opportunity for your students to practice musical storytelling. This legendary story is an opportunity for SEL (social emotional learning) in your classroom as you discuss grit and work ethic with your students. The educational possibilities are endless with this well written and crafted composition for the young band Grade: 1 Time: 1:50RWS-2211-00 .................................................................... $55.00Funfair Day!Alexandre CarlinRoller coasters, merry-go-rounds, and big wheels... Oh my! Funfair Day Is an original, beginner level work depicting the emotions of a young child during a wonderful day at the funfair. This piece is a great ﬁt for bands with enough percussion players to play various small solos. Grade: 1 Time: 2:02RWS-2216-00 .................................................................... $55.00La Noche de los AlebrijesEvan VanDorenLa Noche de los Alebrijes (The Night of the Fantastical Creatures) imagines a cool night in a small Mexican town where colorful, friendly, fantastical creatures come to life! Soaring melodies are presented in reduced ranges for young wind musicians, while percussionists explore unique and colorful instrumentation. This work will be perfect for Halloween or Dia De Los Muertos celebrations.Grade: 1 Time: 2:06RWS-2237-00 .................................................................... $50.00FireboltBrian BankstonScored with the young musician in mind, Firebolt uses a one octave range and driving rhythmic motifs in alignment with beginner level demand. The repetitive rhythms create an energetic and up-lifting momentum that propel this work forward. Firebolt is sure to mesmerize your audience with its spirit and drive and will be a fun piece to perform as an opener or closer at your next performance. Grade: 1 Time: 1:48RWS-2255-00 .................................................................... $55.00(Grade 1-2) Quality compositions for rst and second year bands.Scored for minimum instrumentation with maximum sound quality. Utilizing the easy keys and time signatures while limiting ranges to one octave.Shimmering StarsBrian BankstonThis simple, charming lyrical piece is ideal for helping young musicians learn to play with musicianship and style. Designed to be a platform for grooming tone, dynamics and phrasing, your band will play more intentional and meaningful. Appropriate lyrical content for any concert or festival performance. Grade: 1 Time: 2:17RWS-2258-00 .................................................................... $55.00Ele StickTraditionalArr. by Robert W. SmithSanta has just received a new phone for the holidays! The elves are fascinated with the new technology and are having a great time taking “elﬁes” as they prepare for Santa’s big trip. This fun arrangement of holiday favorites provides a great opportunity for interactive performance with your audience. Your favorite holiday character can join the band with ample opportunity to engage and photo your musicians and audience throughout. The performance concludes with a large audience selﬁe using our Elﬁe Stick kicking off the holiday season with smiles and sharable media. Your students and audience will treasure that ﬁnal photo! Enjoy! Grade: 1.5 Time: 2:17RWS-2206-00 .................................................................... $55.00Jolly Old King Jingle BellsTraditionalArr. Heather HoeeTeach your young musicians to work together with this African groove that comes from the heart. With limited ranges and technical demands, your students will be able to focus on balance, intonation and rhythmic accuracy. Not only will they enhance their musical skills, they will have fun playing music together and presenting it to their audience. Grade: 1 Time: 1:58RWS-2232-00 .................................................................... $55.00Listen to all RWS Music Company publicationsat www.RWSMusic.com

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CerberusF. Scott KrollOften known as The Hound of Hades, Greek mythology tells us Cerberus was the mighty three-headed dog that guards the gate of the Underworld. This song evokes the perspective of Orpheus as he traveled to Hades to win back his love, Eurydice.Grade: 2 Time: 2:31RWS-2207-00 .................................................................... $65.00Boston School Cadets(March)Joseph M. Daly/Arr. by John FultonThe Boston Schools Cadet March is a lively cut time march that will bring you, your students and audiences back to the early 1900s, a time when marches were required repertoire for all bands. This march is approachable for young bands while being enjoyable for all levels to perform.Grade: 2 Time: 2:25RWS-2214-00 .................................................................... $65.00Middle SchooledHeather HoeeYour students will relate to this fun piece about a day in the life of a middle school student! Tell the story of waking up in the morning, sitting in class, dealing with disruptive classmates (played by the trumpet section), and racing home in this programmatic piece! Your trumpet players will love being the villains and the rest of the band will enjoy shushing and outrunning them!Grade: 2 Time: 3:00RWS-2225-00 .................................................................... $65.00Easy FixHeather HoeeNeed something fun and easy for your band and audience? Easy Fix is a spirited pep-band style work that your students and audience will love! With short phrases and jazz-style articulations, this piece is just what your band needs.Grade: 2.5 Time: 1:54RWS-2227-00 .................................................................... $65.00Shark Eyes(Mvt. 2 From Water Tales: A Suite For Band)Heather HoeeWait until your students sink their teeth into this one! Shark Eyes can stand alone, or as the closer of the “Water Tales: A Suite for Band” which includes “Jellyﬁsh”, “Mama Sea Turtle”, and “Axolotl Dance”. Not only is it fun to play, but it is also an excellent tool for teaching dotted quarter notes!Grade: 2 Time:2:40RWS-2229-00 .................................................................... $65.00Axolotl Dance(Mvt. 3 From Water Tales: A Suite For Band)Heather HoeeNamed after Xolotl, Aztec god of ﬁre and lightning, Mexican salamanders called Axolotls are increasing in popularity. They feature an anime-like appearance and have recently appeared in the computer game Minecraft! Axolotl Dance honors the Mexican heritage of these amazing creatures with basic Latin percussion, and highlights their charm with a lighter melody. Not just a pretty face, these creatures also have mysterious powers of regeneration like no other, making them of interest to scientists. Have fun learning about these delightful creatures while preparing this fun piece for performance!Grade: 2 Time: 2:01RWS-2230-00 .................................................................... $65.00(Grade 2-3) Signicant concert and festival literature for the developing band. The instrumentation is limited along with range and technical demands. Each composition is written with middle school and early-high school bands in mind.Jellysh(Mvt. 4 From Water Tales: A Suite For Band)Heather HoeePart of the “Water Tales: A Suite for Band” suite, Jellyﬁsh pays tribute to the graceful, beautiful sea creatures with dangerous tentacles. This charming, mysterious piece can stand alone or be performed as part of the complete “Water Tales Suite.”Grade: 2 Time: 2:00RWS-2231-00 .................................................................... $65.00Adventure AwaitsEvan VanDorenAdventure Awaits captures the excitement felt at the start of something new. Appropriately challenging for a developing band, this brief concert opener provides opportunities to explore lyrical melodies, colorful harmonies, independent entrances, and more! Start your next concert with this energizing selection.Grade: 2 Time: 2:17RWS-2236-00 .................................................................... $65.00Wheeler, 1858Christopher Kyle GreenTake your younger ensemble on a journey through the old-time continental United States, highlighting the town of Wheeler, Indiana. This developing band overture embodies the nobility and importance of one town that connected Chicago and Detroit. Through this musical voyage, a recurring melody appears throughout and is passed around the ensemble to showcase their developing skill.Grade: 2.5 Time: 2:56RWS-2239-00 .................................................................... $65.00Ceremonious(Concert March)Joseph Benjamin EarpThis new concert march honors the achievements and core memories of our lifetimes. Ceremonious is ideal for school functions, ceremonies, concert festivals, and concerts. Ideal for programming as an effective concert opener.Grade: 2.5 Time: 1:48RWS-2242-00 .................................................................... $65.00Freedom’s BannerLinda Anne Parsons/Arr. by Steve ParsonsFreedom’s Banner is a delightful patriotic march for young band, with infectious melodic lines and plenty of rhythmic interest. Originally written by Linda Parsons as a celebration of America, Steve Parsons has arranged it with careful attention to the scoring needs of younger musicians. Perfect as a ﬂag-waver for any concert!Grade: 2.5 Time: 2:05RWS-2246-00 .................................................................... $65.00SpangledBrian BankstonA clever collage of patriotic snippets fused with original material, Spangled is full of teachable moments perfect for any patriotic assembly or concert. This medley is unique, melodic and full of excitement and drama. Honor your country and stun your audience with Spangled.Grade: 2.5 Time: 2:29RWS-2248-00 .................................................................... $65.00Noche de Paz(Silent Night)Franz Gruber/Arr. by Brian BankstonA creative reimagining of the classic carol Silent Night in the relaxing Brazilian style of Bossa Nova. Warm and mellow harmonies, deceptive chord movements and Latin percussion provide an excellent education in ethnic rhythms and sounds. Broaden your band’s diversity with this tranquil arrangement of a Christmas classic.Grade: 2 Time: 2:33RWS-2249-00 .................................................................... $65.00

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Broken PiecesPeter SciainoThis powerful work, complete with gorgeous melodies and striking harmonic and percussive elements, utilizes loose LEGO bricks as non-traditional percussion instruments to create a beautifully delicate texture. The work concludes with an up-tempo celebration inspired by an extraordinary young boy. Broken Pieces explores how the fractured parts of ourselves can ﬁt with those of others to ﬁnd wholeness. Grade: 3 Time: 4:46RWS-2208-00 .................................................................... $90.00Centura(Averwater Celebration)Brady MasseyThis energetic work is a celebration of sound. High-powered fanfares and lyrical ﬂowing lines build to a dramatic ﬁnish. Centura will impress your audience while remaining accessible to high school ensembles. Excellent choice for festivals and concert closing.Grade: 3 Time: 2:44RWS-2209-00 .................................................................... $85.00TenacityHeather HoeeTenacity is an aggressive, passionate piece that allows the musicians to express themselves. This driving piece features aggressive, colorful percussion writing that accompanies a driving bass line and pleading melodies. Does your band have tenacity?Grade: 3 Time: 3:00RWS-2226-00 .................................................................... $85.00Listen To Me(A Heated Debate For Concert Band)Heather HoeeLooking to try something new at your next festival or concert? Listen to Me is a band piece that was inspired by electronic music. The percussion parts feature a simple ostinato with a hemiola that results in a polyrhythmic feel. Solos/solis speak out over the crowd to share their views. Your students can bring their own energy and passion to make this piece a statement!Grade: 3 Time: 2:35RWS-2228-00 .................................................................... $85.00ArabiaJoseph Benjamin EarpArabia is based on the legend of Atlantis, a lost city in ancient Arabia. This mysterious city was buried under the sand after being destroyed by natural disasters said to be unleashed by angry Gods. Many explorers seeking the lost city believe it is near the southern deserts of modern-day Saudi Arabia. Sit back and imagine you are transported back to this amazing ancient city.Grade: 3.5 Time: 4:11RWS-2243-00 .................................................................... $90.00(Grade 3-4) Concert and festival music for community, high school and upper-level middle school ensembles. A slightly limited instrumentation facilitates performance success with ensembles of varying numbers. Ranges and technical difcultiesare moderate with crucial lines liberally doubled or cross-cued.Soaring Over High And Low CountryRobert W. SmithWoodwind ﬂourishes, soaring melodic lines and powerful brass characterize this new symphonic statement by composer Robert W. Smith. Inspired by the Carolinas, one of America’s most beautiful and historic regions, the composer takes us on a musically panoramic journey across the skies. From the mountains in the west (high country) to the Atlantic coast in the east (low country), the mid-Atlantic region epitomizes geographic and cultural beauty that is uniquely American and decidedly Carolinian. A brilliant addition to your next concert or festival performance. Grade: 3.5 Time: 5:09RWS-2219-00 .................................................................... $90.00Up On The Hip-Hop House TopTraditional/Arr. by Bryce NewtonSanta may be “Up on the Housetop,” but certainly not all is calm! Bryce Newton’s clever arrangement takes the familiar tune and adds unique twists and turns that your ensemble and audiences will ﬁnd entertaining and just plain fun. Lively percussion writing and interesting wind parts that provide each musician with something exciting to play. This is a sure-ﬁre way to add variety and depth to your next holiday program!Grade: 3 Time: 2:06RWS-2234-00 .................................................................... $85.00Adventures In RhythmCharles MekealianAdventures in Rhythm is a fun, fast-paced piece that can also be used to broaden your band’s rhythmic capabilities. The variety of syncopation creates an energetic feel, and the thematic elements in the piece are sure to capture the approval of your musicians and audience members. Grade: 3 Time: 2:49RWS-2235-00 .................................................................... $85.00Fanfare For The Festival Of LightsEvan VanDorenFanfare for the Festival of Lights weaves two traditional Hanukkah melodies, Ma’oz Tzur and The Dreidel Song into a colorful, rousing celebration! Evan VanDoren has masterfully crafted an approachable, mature-sounding composition that will challenge your best performers while meeting the needs of your developing players. Get your next holiday concert started with energy and excitement!Grade: 3.5 Time: 2:30RWS-2220-00 .................................................................... $85.00Listen to all RWS Music Company publicationsat www.RWSMusic.com

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Finale From Symphony No. 3(Organ Symphony)Camille Saint-Saëns/Arr. by Evan VanDorenThe “Finale” to Saint-Saëns’ 3rd Symphony (“with Organ”) is a shimmering, sparkling explosion of color that stands out among the classical repertoire as one of its most exciting endings! Evan VanDoren has masterfully captured Saint-Saëns’ unique compositional color and style, adjusting the key for maximum playability, while staying true to the original work! Grade: 5 Time: 8:07RWS-2201-00 ...................................................................$150.00The Lament Of Familiar RuinsChristopher Kyle GreenThe artistic impact of Christopher Kyle Green continues to grow. The Lament of Familiar Ruins is a musical depiction of a personal trauma based on a house ﬁre. Inspired and inﬂuenced by feelings that words cannot explain, the ensemble is given an opportunity to convey true grief, longing, fear, and emptiness. This symbolic work captivates the performers and audience and creates an atmosphere of experiencing life’s unexpected hardships. With gorgeous yet haunting harmonies and melodies, the concert hall will ﬁll with emotion as the piece encourages individual vulnerability. Appropriate for concert festivals and assessments. Grade: 4.5 Time: 7:13RWS-2240-00 ...................................................................$150.00High VibrationChristopher Kyle GreenA highly energetic concert opener, High Vibration is a bright and fast fanfare that will leave your audience in awe. This brilliantly scored fanfare will showcase the intensity of the brass section, the sweeping ﬂourishes of the woodwind section, and the metallic nature of keyboard and auxiliary percussion. High Vibration emphasizes consistent transitioning from compound meter to simple meter exposing the ensemble to multiple time signatures and metric modulation.Grade: 4.5 Time: 2:00RWS-2241-00 ...................................................................$100.00Jersey JauntPeter SciainoA love letter to the composer’s home state, Jersey Jaunt is a quirky romp that takes the listener on an eclectic, sonic tour of the Garden State. Highlighted with bold fanfares, unique harmonic moments, and soaring melodies that symbolize the diversity of New Jersey, this piece will surprise you almost as much as the inspiration itself. Come discover the diversity, spirit, pride, beauty and passion that can be found at every turn in the State of New Jersey. Grade: 4 Time: 5:55RWS-2213-00 ...................................................................$120.00The Wayfaring Stranger(Mvt. 1 from The American Folk Odyssey)Arr. by Robert W. SmithBased on the American folk song “Poor Wayfaring Stranger”, this work for euphonium and band is a movement from “The American Folk Odyssey”, a suite for various soloists and concert band. Beginning with a mysterious and lyrical statement of the haunting melody, the piece quickly transitions to the high seas in homage to the early Americans that journeyed by ship to the American continent. The sea chanty setting provides technically rich and effective environment to feature the euphonium with full band interaction while engaging the audience. Following a virtuosic cadenza, the movement concludes in a powerful musical ﬂurry leaving the soloist, band and audience breathless!Grade: 5/4 Time: 5:00RWS-2202-00 ...................................................................$120.00(Grade 4-3.5) Concert and festival music for the accomplished high school, college and professional band. Each composition includes expanded instrument ranges, technical difculty and instrumentation.The Dance(Mvt. 1 from Three Conversations with Matisse)Robert W. SmithInspired by the paintings of impressionist Henri Matisse and featuring the alto saxophone, The Dance is the ﬁrst movement of “Three Conversations With Matisse.” Along with the well known Matisse painting of the same name, this unique musical statement can be described as forbidding, menacing, tribal and ritualistic. Written for the accomplished saxophone soloist, the band accompaniment is well within the technical range of most high school, university and community ensembles. A powerful and welcome addition to the saxophone and concert band repertoire! Grade: 5/4 Time: 5:12RWS-2203-00 ...................................................................$120.00The Blue Window(Mvt. 2 from Three Conversations with Matisse)Robert W. SmithInspired by The Blue Window by Henri Matisse, this lyrical statement for alto saxophone and band is a subdued departure from the more colorful and powerful movements of “Three Conversations With Matisse”. Reﬂective and poignant, your soloist, ensemble and audience will be quietly enthralled in a musical setting that harkens to days gone by. Simply stated....beautiful. Grade: 5/4 Time: 4:39RWS-2204-00 ...................................................................$100.00The Music Lesson(Mvt. 3 from Three Conversations with Matisse)Robert W. SmithInspired by the command and structure of two Henri Matisse paintings under the name The Music Lesson, this powerful work for alto saxophone and band will become a staple of the repertoire. From the strict structure of the opening piano statement to the classically inﬂuenced melodic interplay with the saxophone, the piece moves through a ﬂowing musical environment highlighted by a virtuosic cadenza. The recapitulation of the initial melodic line completes our music lesson and provides a strong conclusion to “Three Conversations With Matisse”, a suite for alto saxophone and band. Grade: 5/4 Time: 4:52RWS-2205-00 ...................................................................$120.00Carbine And LanceJustin McCallCarbine And Lance is a great concert selection that emulates the compositional techniques of some of America’s most proliﬁc march composers. This march is accessible to bands of all levels and its use of both 6/8 and 2/4 present a colorful change in pace moving into the trio. Closing out the march, a careful listener may catch the Star Spangled Banner in the trio and ﬁnal strain.Grade: 4 Time: 2:27RWS-2233-00 ...................................................................$100.00PatapanTraditional/Arr. by Kurt HeineckeThis sprightly arrangement of the well-known French carol imagines shepherds playing their primitive instruments as they celebrate news of a baby born in Bethlehem. What begins as whispers from the ﬂute and drum grow as word spreads and a fugue-like melody bounces between instruments. The song builds to a powerful climax as the shepherds gather and march down from their pastures together.Grade: 3.5 Time: 2:51RWS-2244-00 ...................................................................$100.00

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Storm ChaserChistopher Kyle GreenThe summer season in the southern United States rumbles with quick, intense storms most afternoons. Flashes of lightning, clapping thunder, and drenching rainfall are characteristics of the massive, anvil-shaped thunderhead clouds that roll in during the heat of the day. Scored for ﬂexible instrumentation, Storm Chaser is inspired by the intensity of these storms and the adrenaline that ﬂows through the veins of those that experience the wrath of Mother Nature. Your students will love the musical and visual imagery of this dramatic new work by Christopher Kyle Green! Grade: 1.5 Time: 2:28RWS-2223-00 .................................................................... $55.00When Boombuckets Come Marching HomeTraditional/Arr. by Joseph Benjamin EarpA well-known patriotic song from the American Civil War to welcome home loved ones ﬁghting in the war, When Johnny Comes Marching Home has been skillfully arranged for young bands to feature the percussion section using Boomwhackers® and plastic buckets. We know you will enjoy this exciting arrangement as we feature our guest artists from the percussion section! Grade: 1.5 Time: 1:43RWS-2224-00 .................................................................... $55.00(All Grades) Some of the most popular RWS Music titles, and exciting new works, have been scored to accommodate every ensemble size and instrumentation. Works are available from beginners up to the most advanced groups.Listen to all RWS Music Company publicationsat www.RWSMusic.comInfernal GalopJaques Offenbach/Arr. by Evan VanDorenJacques Offenbach’s Infernal Galop, or “Can-Can” as it is more often called, has been reimagined throughout history. From classical composers like Saint-Saens, to more modern uses in movies, television, and even video games, the timeless appeal of Offenbach’s melody is without question. Evan VanDoren’s new ﬂexible instrumentation arrangement for concert band is a perfect addition to any concert. Particularly effective as a closing selection or encore, this recognizable ﬂourish will have your audience on their feet. Highly recommended!Grade: 3 Time: 2:12RWS-2238-00 .................................................................... $80.00Ghillie DhuJoseph Benjamin EarpGhillie Dhu (Gill-e Dew) Elf of the Forest is inspired by a friendly but often wild creature from Scottish Folklore.This mythical being is given life through the captivating writing of Joseph Benjamin Earp. Scored for ﬂexible instrumentation, Ghillie Dhu is a wonderful teaching tool for instrumental ensembles focused on polyrhythms and compound time signatures. Appropriate for any concert or festival performance.Grade: 3.5 Time: 2:59RWS-2245-00 .................................................................... $80.00

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Comets(Percussion Ensemble)Will BoarteldComets is a fun and light hearted piece that will bring a smile to students and parents alike. Comets is a great vehicle for teaching dynamic contrast and quarter rests. The infectious melody of Comets will have the students asking to play it again and again. Grade: 2 Time: 1:40RWS-2250-00 .................................................................... $50.00PURR-Snickety(Mvt. 1 The Curious) (Percussion Ensemble)Joseph Benjamin EarpRodgit (soft G when pronouncing as in Roger) was a wonderful cat and special family member to Joseph Earp. His name was made up by his son, Jackson. PURR-Snickety was written in memory of Rodgit but can easily relate to most cats. Three movements make up this work for percussion ensemble. “The Curious” refers to a cat’s inquisitive nature. “The Lovely Nap” attempts to embody a cat’s deep sleep ﬁlled with gentle dreams. “The Chase” is deﬁned by a cat’s innate behavior as a predator and is fun for them. We know you will enjoy this adventurous composition for percussion ensemble as we take on the mindset of a cat. Grade: 2 Time: 1:21RWS-2251-00 .................................................................... $50.00Allegretto from Symphony No. 7(Brass Ensemble) Ludwig van Beethoven/Arr. by Evan VanDorenBeethoven’s 7th Symphony stands among a litany of colossal works by the now immortal composer that has more than withstood the test of time. Evan VanDoren artfully crafts this arrangement of the works’ second movement, Allegretto into a brooding, slow-building brass arrangement that culminates with one of the greatest climaxes in all of music. Program this work for your brass ensemble today! Grade: 4 Time: 2:18RWS-2252-00 .................................................................... $60.00Scene from The Barber of Seville(Woodwind Ensemble) Gioacchino Rossini/Arr. by Evan VanDorenBased on the Rossini opera, Evan VanDoren’s arrangement for woodwind ensemble is an excellent addition to your solo and ensemble library! This work features a fun, recognizable melody, and is appropriately challenging for high school musicians. Evan VanDoren’s beautiful and exciting arrangement for woodwind ensemble brings a new perspective to one of our world’s most recognized musical scores! Grade: 3 Time: 2:35RWS-2253-00 .................................................................... $60.00Finale from The Barber of Seville(Woodwind Ensemble) Gioacchino Rossini/Arr. by Evan VanDorenBased on the Rossini opera, Evan VanDoren’s arrangement for woodwind ensemble is an excellent addition to your solo and ensemble catalog! This work is fun to play, accessible for high school musicians, and has a very recognizable melody. This beautiful and exciting arrangement for woodwind ensemble brings a new perspective to one of our world’s most recognized musical scores. Highly recommended! Grade: 4 Time: 3:06RWS-2254-00 .................................................................... $60.00Listen to all RWS Music Company publicationsat www.RWSMusic.com

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Look Out WorldJosh McInnishA triumphant and resounding march with its fanfare opening, “Look Out World” is sure to be a treat for your beginner strings. The players will now use all eight notes in the scale and basic rhythms to bring about amazing harmony and melody. This string arrangement of the debut band march by Josh McInnish is sure to be the culmination of the ﬁrst year’s studies.Grade: 2 Time: 1:13RWS-2275-00 .................................................................... $55.00Origin StoryPeter SciainoSimple, yet elegant and graceful, Blue is a lyrical work by Robert W. Smith scored for the developing string orchestra Beautiful harmonic changes rooted in the language of American jazz make Blue a rich educational experience on many levels. With its poignant melody and beautiful chordal setting, Blue is appropriate for any concert or festival performance. Highly recommended! Grade: 2.5 Time: 5:43RWS-2278-00 .................................................................... $60.00(Grade 2-3) Signicant concert and festival literature for the developing string ensemble. The instrumentation is limited along with range and technical demands. Each composition is written with middle school and early-high school players in mind.It Is WellTraditional/Arr. by Kurt HeineckeThis beautifully peaceful hymn arrangement, dedicated to Grammy-winner Amy Grant, was written and ﬁrst performed for her “Nashville Weekend” gathering in 2015. Beginning with a string soloist of your choice (violin, viola, or cello), this piece then incorporates very accessible yet fresh harmonizations that ebb and ﬂow with powerful dynamics. This performance will give listeners permission to relax in a moment of quiet reﬂection during challenging times. Grade: 3 Time: 3:22RWS-2270-00 .................................................................... $60.00Hymn For The DiscouragedHelen Howarth Lemmel/Arr. by Josh McInnishYes, times have been tough lately, and many times we lose hope things will get better. Josh McInnish brings you a ray of musical light with this beautiful hymn arrangement, Hymn For The Discouraged. From its somber beginning to its peaceful and hopeful ending chord, let this hymn light the way of hope for all mankind! Grade: 3 Time: 3:23RWS-2274-00 .................................................................... $60.00Water DanceJesselyn Joy DudinskyWater Dance is a whimsical string orchestra piece that helps players smoothly navigate between pizzicato and arco techniques. The piece follows a rondo pattern that carries different themes. Water Dance draws inspiration from a vision of droplets creating rippled images in the water, reﬂecting light and colors that swirl together with the rising mist. Grade: 3 Time: 3:23RWS-2276-00 .................................................................... $70.00(Grade 3-4) Concert and festival music for community, high school and upper-level middle school ensembles. A slightly limited instrumentation facilitates performance success with ensembles of varying numbers. Ranges and technical difculties are moderate with crucial lines liberally doubled or cross-cued.The Highland GamesJesselyn Joy DudinskyThe Highland Games is a heroic and daring piece that draws inspiration from the annual Highland Games in Scotland. A Gaelic tune is passed through different sections of the orchestra and is followed by a building secondary theme. This brings the piece to new heights in a ﬂowing legato section, depicting the breeze blowing through the lush grass of the Scottish Highlands. The primary theme makes its appearance again in different variations for an epic closing to this gallant piece. The Highland Games will help players practice ostinato and play quick melodic patterns. Grade: 4 Time: 3:09RWS-2281-00 .................................................................... $70.00Midnight In KyivJesselyn Joy DudinskyMidnight In Kyiv is a dramatic and intriguing piece that draws inspiration from the traditional Baltic folk dance, the Trepak. A familiar melody is repeated throughout the piece, gradually becoming faster and more intricate. It then develops into a beautiful legato section that builds tension before breaking into a furious dance. This piece helps players master the technique of playing grace notes as well as gradually increasing tempo as an ensemble. Midnight In Kyiv is highly entertaining for both the player and listener alike. Grade: 4 Time: 4:21RWS-2292-00 .................................................................... $75.00(Grade 4-6) Concert and festival music for the accomplished high school, college and professional band. Each composition includes expanded instrument ranges, technical difculty and instrumentation.Luna’s DiversionPeter SciainoThis selection inspired by the moon over the Italian coast offers a unique ﬂavor to anyconcert program. Performers and audiences alike will be swept away on a Europeanholiday as they chase La Luna and all of her charm through moonlit streets. This selection aims to capture the artistic and quirky ﬂair of the setting, with La Luna acting as the central character. Grade: 3 Time: 2:23RWS-2279-00 .................................................................... $70.00Storm FlightSteve ParsonsStorm Flight takes the listener above a snowy landscape straight into the heart of a looming winter storm. Tossed by ﬁerce blizzard winds, we eventually emerge on the other side, ready to continue our frozen journey. Featuring a haunting folk-like theme with a driving accompaniment, this piece will captivate your ensemble with both its restless energy and beautiful soaring lines. Grade: 3 Time: 2:51RWS-2280-00 .................................................................... $75.00A Christmas Procession(Dona Nobis Pacem/Silent Night)Traditional/Arr. by Kurt HeineckeCreate a lasting memory with this procession that combines the Dona Nobis Pacem round Grant us Peace with Silent Night. Easily memorized parts allow your string players to process down the aisles as they introduce each part of this beautiful round, followed by leading the audience in the singing of Silent Night. Created for Vince Gill’s and Amy Grant’s annual Christmas concerts, and dedicated to Amy, this concert closer garnered a standing ovation every time it was performed at Nashville’s famous Ryman Auditorium. Grade: 3 Time: 4:37RWS-2271-00 .................................................................... $60.00African Holy NightTraditional/Arr. by Robert W. SmithThe traditional carol “O Holy Night” has been re-imagined in a completely different setting for your string ensemble. Featuring the percussion section, we are musically transported to the Serengeti and jungles of Africa to explore the well-known melody in both time and texture. A unique and exciting selection for your next Holiday concert.Grade: 3 Time: 2:51RWS-2272-00 .................................................................... $70.00Concert Strings Series Continued...

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VividPeter SciainoVivid is a joyful celebration of life and all of the bright and deep shades that enhanceour world as communicated through the endless sonic colors of a full orchestra setting. The music seeks to ﬁnd vitality and strength while exploring concepts of clarity and vibrancy. This selection offers younger students a vehicle to experiment with the concept of taking music beyond the page and, ultimately, delivering heart and soul to their audience.Grade: 2.5 Time: 2:36RWS-2290-00 .................................................................... $70.00(Grade 2-3) Signicant concert and festival literature for the developing string ensemble. The instrumentation is limited along with range and technical demands. Each composition is written with middle school and early-high school players in mind.RedRobert W. SmithRed is a popular work by Robert W. Smith scored for full orchestra. As the ﬁrst movement from “Krisanna’s Colors”, the suite is inspired by her color choices used to describe her daily emotions and moods. Beginning with somber clarinet solo and choir, the mood quickly changes to bombastic and extreme energy. You may consider programming Red (Mvt. 1) along with “Blue” (Mvt. 2) and “Yellow” (Mvt. 3) for even greater effect. An excellent choice for your concert/festival program! Grade: 3 Time: 3:01RWS-2285-00 .................................................................... $80.00BlueRobert W. SmithSimple, yet elegant and graceful, Blue is a lyrical work by Robert W. Smith scored for the full orchestra Beautiful harmonic changes rooted in the language of American jazz make Blue a rich educational experience on many levels. With its poignant melody and beautiful chordal setting, Blue is appropriate for any concert or festival performance. Highly recommended!Grade: 3 Time: 3:09RWS-2286-00 .................................................................... $80.00YellowRobert W. SmithYellow is a delightful and energetic selection for concert and festival performance, scored here for the full orchestra. As the third movement from “Krisanna’s Colors”, the piece is inspired by her color choice used to describe a bright, happy and energetic day. The infectious melody is presented throughout the band including a fugue statement. You may consider programming Yellow (Mvt. 3) along with “Blue” (Mvt. 2) for even greater effect. An excellent choice for your concert/festival program! Grade: 3 Time: 1:53RWS-2287-00 .................................................................... $80.00(Grade 3-4) Concert and festival music for community, high school and upper-level middle school ensembles. A slightly limited instrumentation facilitates performance success with ensembles of varying numbers. Ranges and technical difculties are moderate with crucial lines liberally doubled or cross-cued.Olympus CallsSteve ParsonsOlympus Calls is a dynamic concert opener that can also be used for graduations or other ceremonial events that feature the atmosphere of a stately processional. Based on both the concept of the Olympic games and the Olympians of Greek mythology, this piece features the heraldry and majesty of Mt. Olympus calling out from on high as mighty heroes heed the summons and assemble. Brilliant fanfare ﬂourishes and the thunder of percussion capture the drama and triumphant victories echoing throughout the ages. Grade: 4 Time: 4:33RWS-2283-00 .................................................................... $90.00The Highland GamesJesselyn Joy DudinskyThe Highland Games is a heroic and daring piece that draws inspiration from the annual Highland Games in Scotland. A Gaelic tune is passed through different sections of the orchestra and is followed by a building secondary theme. This brings the piece to new heights in a ﬂowing legato section, depicting the breeze blowing through the lush grass of the Scottish Highlands. The primary theme makes its appearance again in different variations for an epic closing to this gallant piece. “The Highland Games” will help players practice ostinato and play quick melodic patterns. Grade: 4 Time: 3:32RWS-2284-00 .................................................................... $85.00FallingwaterSteve ParsonsInspired by the famous architectural masterpiece and its foundational waterfall, this piece depicts a day in Mill Run, Pennsylvania from ﬁrst sunrise to the ﬁnal glimmer of twilight. Sparkling orchestral colors shimmer like windswept leaves, while majestic, soaring thematic material surges along with the ﬂowing river. Explore nature’s captivating beauty with this exciting new work! Grade: 4 Time: 6:58RWS-2291-00 ...................................................................$120.00(Grade 4-6) Concert and festival music for the accomplished high school, college and professional band. Each composition includes expanded instrument ranges, technical difculty and instrumentation.A Mother’s HymnTraditional/Arr. by Robert W. SmithSimple, poignant and beautiful, A Mother’s Hymn by Robert W. Smith is an artistic experience for both full orchestra and audience. Based on an old Swedish melody also known as “How Great Thou Art”, this setting is appropriate for any concert or festival performance. An instant standard in the orchestra repertoire. Grade: 3 Time: 4:33RWS-2288-00 .................................................................... $80.00African Holy NightTraditional/Arr. by Robert W. SmithThe traditional carol “O Holy Night” has been re-imagined in a completely different setting for full orchestra. Featuring the percussion section, we are musically transported to the Serengeti and jungles of Africa to explore the well-known melody in both time and texture. A unique and exciting selection for your next holiday concert! Grade: 3 Time: 2:58RWS-2289-00 .................................................................... $85.00PatapanTraditional/Arr. by Kurt HeineckeThis sprightly arrangement of the well-known French carol imagines shepherds playing their primitive instruments as they celebrate news of a baby born in Bethlehem. What begins as whispers from the ﬂute and drum grow as word spreads and a fugue-like melody bounces between instruments. The song builds to a powerful climax as the shepherds gather and march down from their pastures together.Grade: 3.5 Time: 2:38RWS-2282-00 .................................................................... $85.00Concert Orchestra Series Continued...

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