RWS Music Company 2021-22 Catalog • A New Beginning : simplebooklet.com

Dear Colleagues After the challenges of the past two academic years I am so pleased to look ahead to 2021 2022 and beyond We at RWS Music Company are proud to present this catalog of new works for concert band string orchestra flexible instrumentation ensembles and chamber groups I am so fortunate to work with such talented composers and educators who have shared their musical gifts with us and our collective ensembles Robert W Smith From the RWS Beginning Band through the Developing Band and Concert Band Series to the upper level Symphony Band our catalog of works for your concert band represent a wide variety of musical styles and compositional approaches In addition each piece has been carefully written and edited to meet demanding pedagogical standards Our new String Orchestra catalog features works of high artistic merit Each string orchestra publication has been carefully edited to support your teaching and performance needs while musically connecting with your students and audience You will also find very creative works for brass woodwind and percussion ensembles that are appropriate for teaching success as well as effective concert programming I invite you to visit us at rwsmusic com to listen to these new publications and 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 a wonderful new academic year as we collectively make music once again Contact Robert W. Smith at the RWS Music Company by clicking HERE.

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About RWS Music Company The RWS Music Company was founded in January of 2015 by renowned composer and music educator Robert W Smith Dedicated to the publication of quality literature that connects with both musician and audience RWS Music Company is committed to producing music of impeccable artistic and educational value Distributed exclusively by C L Barnhouse Company in Oskaloosa IA RWS Music Company publications are available at your local music dealer as well as select dealers throughout Europe and Asia Visit us at www RWSMusic com Distributed exclusively by C L Barnhouse Company at www barnhouse com Robert W Smith President CEO R Paris Foreman Director of Marketing Will Cole Executive Assistant Cynthia Hawkins Technical Editor Douglas Droste String Editor Kenneth Beck Engraver Vickie Jozefczyk Engraver Contact us at RWS Music Company by clicking HERE.

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Grade 0 5 1 Compositions crafted for a beginners first concert Ranges are restricted to the first 6 notes Perfect for reinforcing the lessons of the first unit of beginning band I Saw Santa Dance The Samba On His Sleigh Alpha Dog Based on the holiday classic Jingle Bells this clever arrangement by Robert W Smith for the beginning band is based on the story of a young child hearing a bit of a commotion in the living room on Christmas Eve Upon sneaking down the stairs the child is surprised to see Santa having a great time dancing the samba as he delivers the gifts and then soars out of sight Fun and entertaining this new arrangement for beginning band will be a hit at your holiday concert Grade 0 5 Time 2 03 RWS 2120 00 50 00 A fun and energetic work for the beginning band that your students will love The infectious groove hand clapping and driving drum break keep this spirited piece driving all the way to the end Using only the first six notes introduced in most band methods this piece from composer and master teacher Heather Hoefle is an excellent choice for a school assembly parent meeting pep rally or concert closer Grade 0 5 Time 1 46 RWS 1904 00 50 00 Arr by Robert W Smith Bad Elf Heather Hoefle Santa Stomp Rob Grice Arr by Bryce Newton A humorous and creative holiday selection combining Up on the Housetop and Good King Wenceslas Using the first six notes introduced in most method books Bryce Newton has crafted a piece that is educational and fun for your musician s first holiday performance The limited instrumentation works well for more mature groups with limited rehearsal time Festive and entertaining Bad Elf will make for an entertaining addition to your next holiday program Grade 1 Time 1 48 RWS 2110 00 50 00 Get ready to clap your hands and stomp your feet Santa Stomp is a fun novelty selection that is perfect for your young band s first Christmas concert Rob Grice s very accessible work makes it easy for young bands to sound great by Christmas With the stomp and clap effects it s sure to leave a smile on everyone s faces Don t miss out on this one Grade 0 5 Time 2 16 RWS 2038 00 50 00 Fanfare Fantastique Robert W Smith Race Against Time Robert W Smith A thrilling musical adventure for your young band musicians Race Against Time is a fast and furious journey with an educational focus on the time signature Driving in 4 4 time your students will like the intensity and strength of the musical race However they will love their journey through the time tunnel with simple yet effective meter changes Master educator Robert W Smith has provided a perfect vehicle to teach and reinforce the time signature in a musically relevant setting Grade 0 5 Time 1 58 RWS 2039 00 50 00 Written as an opener for your beginning band concert Fanfare Fantastique is bold exciting and aggressive work that will clearly make a strong musical statement Active percussion combined with powerful melodic lines in the brass and woodwinds this new contemporary classic by Robert W Smith will make your young band sound mature and artistically accomplished Appropriate for any concert or festival performance Grade 0 5 Time 2 15 RWS 2040 00 50 00 Other Notable Publications First Things First Heather Hoefle From composer and educator Heather Hoefle First Things First is a basic blues rock tune for the very beginning band that is playable with just the first five notes introduced in most beginning band methods Pedagogically sound and musically effective it is the perfect choice for the first full band arrangement for your beginning band Your students will love this musical experience Grade 0 5 Time 1 21 RWS 1906 00 50 00 Gentle Winds Of Spring Robert W Smith A lyrical work written for the beginning band Gentle Winds Of Spring introduces and reinforces expressive performance in a safe and comfortable ensemble setting Using only the first six notes introduced in most band methods this composition by Robert W Smith is pedagogically sound and musically engaging The composer provides options for several performance lengths creating an expressive statement appropriate for any concert or festival performance Highly recommended Grade 1 Time 2 39 RWS 1910 00 50 00 Two Songs For The Holidays Jolly Old Saint Nick March Angels We Have Heard On High Arr by Mark J Connor Using just the first six notes and simplified rhythms Two Songs for the Holidays features two Christmas classics and is scored for success Angels We Have Heard On High and Jolly Old St Nicholas by arranger Mark Connor is written for beginners to be played at their very first holiday concert Playable with a flexible instrumentation this is a welcome addition to holiday literature for our youngest musicians Grade 0 5 Time 2 35 RWS 1933 00 50 00 Listen to all RWS Music Company publications at www RWSMusic com

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Grade 1 2 Quality compositions for first 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 Flight Of The Dragonfly Friendship Hymn A dragonfly is a fast agile flier that sometimes migrates great distances and across oceans In some cultures dragonflies are symbols of courage strength and happiness and in others they are seen as dark and sinister Flight Of The Dragonfly captures the power and energy of this amazing creature through music Featuring a soaring melody over driving rhythms this work for the young band utilizes colorful percussion scoring as well as insect effects using brass mouthpieces An exciting work that will captivate your developing musician and their audience Grade 1 5 Time 2 05 RWS 2119 00 50 00 A beautiful and engaging lyrical work at the beginner level Friendship Hymn is a must have for your young band library Using limited ranges and rhythmic content this piece allows teachers to introduce lyrical playing to the young ensemble Grade 1 5 Time 2 04 RWS 2111 00 50 00 Japanese Lanterns This is the ultimate tool for teaching balance within your sections It will become a fast favorite as the students constantly pass pieces of the melody around like a baton in their musical relay race Your beginners are going to beg you to rehearse this fun composition Grade 1 Time 1 35 RWS 2002 00 50 00 Robert W Smith Brian Bankston Inspired by the calm and peaceful effect of the Japanese lantern let your young musicians glow with this soothing chart With its pentatonic melodies and reinforced bassline this work will really show off your students talent The overall range and rhythmic content are very accessible to young musicians and will leave plenty of room to focus on expression and phrasing Japanese Lanterns is sure to be a charming addition to any performance Grade 1 5 Time 2 23 RWS 2107 00 50 00 We Waltz You A Merry Christmas Arr by Brian Bankston Here is a clever arrangement of a well known holiday classic Each section of music is skillfully orchestrated to present contrasting small and large ensembles With very low technical demands use this as a tool to teach style balance and intonation to your young musicians This is a perfect addition to any holiday concert and sure to be a delight for your next audience Grade 1 5 Time 1 57 RWS 2112 00 50 00 Keys To Success Ear Hustles Warm Ups For Beginning Band Brian Bankston Get each day started with a little hustle With one page of eight exercises allow this routine to enhance your beginning bands ensemble sound This work out utilizes long tones low and high range challenges fingers and eyes with two scale patterns and finally closes with a chord and a chorale exercise to improve balance intonation and basic phrasing Grade 1 2 Time 4 25 RWS 2115 00 60 00 Listen to all RWS Music Company publications at www RWSMusic com Bryce Newton Relay Race Brian Bankston Ubuntu I Am Because We Are Brian Bankston Teach 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 51 RWS 2004 00 50 00 Angels We Have Remixed Arr by Brian Bankston Leave a lasting impression on your band and audience using this familiar Christmas tune with a twist The harmony has been updated and set to a pop beat complete with a hip hop break down Your young ensemble will have fun and feel confident with the limited ranges and basic rhythmic ideas This will be a hit at your holiday concert Grade 1 5 Time 2 03 RWS 2005 00 50 00 Dark Forest Dance F Scott Kroll Our adventurers trek through the darkest of woods In the distance they see a light through the trees As they get closer they can see creatures of the forest performing a mystical dance Beginners will enjoy this exciting concert piece using only the first six notes they have learned in your band Grade 1 Time 2 02 RWS 2007 00 50 00

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Skill Strechers For Band Thumbs Up Heather Hoefle Heather Hoefle Level 1 Moving Beyond The First Five Notes Not a warm up not a chorale Skill Stretchers are a way to efficiently move your band beyond the first five notes by working to extend ranges accidentals and key signatures in a way that students discover for themselves In addition Skill Stretchers prepare the clarinets to go over the break introduce lip slurs for brass as well as octave slurs for other woodwinds Accents flams paradiddles and ninestroke rolls are included for the snare drum Octaves and arpeggios are introduced to mallet percussion Skill Stretchers are a supplement to any band method Used for a few minutes daily they provide a systematic way to conquer many of the individual challenges that occur with each instrument Grade 1 Time 2 04 RWS 2008 00 50 00 Dance Of The Tribes Justin Harden Inspired by Native American culture Dance of the Tribes is the perfect piece to introduce your band to ostinato rhythms and harmonies Ritual percussion patterns accompany flowing lyrical melodies shared throughout the ensemble With additional opportunities to vocalize for the wind players this newest programatic work by Justin Harden is an excellent educational choice Grade 1 5 Time 2 14 RWS 2010 00 50 00 Before Nightfall Arr by Brian Bankston A smooth and flowing lyrical work well within the reach of your young musicians Before Nightfall serves as a great teaching tool for legato style In addition it serves as a work to reinforce dynamic shaping and section independence Start rehearsing Before Nightfall and watch your band become more expressive each day Grade 1 5 Time 3 04 RWS 2020 00 50 00 Beta Cat Heather Hoefle For every Alpha Dog there is a Beta Cat This follow up to the popular Alpha Dog for Very Beginning Band portrays a perhaps frustrated yet sneaky cat who attacks when it is least expected Cymbal scrapes and soft melodies are interrupted when the cat decides to POUNCE But this cat always lands on its feet and always has the last hiss Grade 1 5 Time 2 15 RWS 2029 00 50 00 Helping Our Clarinets Get Over The Break Help your clarinets over the break your flutes jump octaves and your brass players buzz sirens all within this fun concert tune Thumbs Up incorporates clarinet register key pop ups from low C to G and low F to C in an otherwise simple part to give them lots of practice while you prepare for your performance Entertain your audience as you educate them on the techniques their children are learning Grade 1 Time 2 19 RWS 2036 00 50 00 Rockin Locomotive Heather Hoefle Rockin Locomotive is a fun and easy concert piece for your beginning band Utilizing short repeated motifs with limited ranges Rockin Locomotive will have your band rockin in no time It is an excellent choice to motivate your students while entertaining your audience Grade 1 Time 1 34 RWS 2037 00 50 00 Look Out World Concert March Josh McInnish A triumphant opening fanfare sets the tone for this resounding march Look Out World will be a fun fan favorite for your beginning band s concert or festival performance Your students will utilize all eight notes in the scale with accessible rhythms to create harmonic and melodic interest This debut work by Josh McInnish is a fitting culmination of the first year of band Grade 1 Time 1 18 RWS 2041 00 50 00 Christmas Spectacle Arr by Robert W Smith A true musical spectacle for the young band featuring optional lighting effects The arranger suggests each band member decorate their stand with electric lights As notated each section turns on their lights before their feature drawing both musical and visual focus During the percussion feature the on and off lighting effects create a virtual light show The arranger also suggests the band wear holiday decorative glasses to complete the Christmas Spectacle Fun educational and entertaining this will be the highlight of your holiday performance Grade 1 5 Time 2 00 RWS 2023 00 50 00 Other Notable Publications Inspiritus Overture Christmas Encore A concert opener for the young band Inspiritus Overture is a light and joyous selection to showcase your ensemble s versatility With melodies shared across the band true overture form is achieved by an opening fanfare followed by rich luscious melodies that develop and recapitulate Highlighting dynamic contrasts throughout Inspiritus Overture allows young performers the opportunity to experience and learn musical independence on their road to becoming a versatile musician A wonderful addition to the young band concert and festival repertoire Grade 1 5 Time 2 24 RWS 1924 00 55 00 Close your holiday concert with a flourish Beginning with a heralding brass fanfare statement this arrangement quickly transitions into a fun and energetic interplay between the wind sections The fanfare returns leading to a classic orchestral ending that will bring the audience to their feet This could become a tradition on your annual holiday program Grade 1 5 Time 1 41 RWS 1716 00 50 00 Christopher Kyle Green Journey Of The Magi Brady Massey Not simply music for the Christmas Season Journey Of The Magi is appropriate all year as the arrival of the Wise Men occurred a time after Christmas Day Evoking images of a dignified procession from the East the music quotes a simple fanfare and a brief appearance of the melody of We Three Kings A decidedly unique change of pace from traditional winter concert repertoire your beginning band will shine as you bring this piece to life Grade 1 5 Time 1 50 RWS 1909 00 55 00 arr Robert W Smith Skyward March Heather Hoefle Regal and majestic this traditional style march by composer and teacher Heather Hoefle is appropriate for bands that have developed the range to play the Bb concert scale with clarinets staying below the break Skyward March is an excellent musical tool for teaching accents dynamics and the march style Very highly recommended Grade 1 Time 1 47 RWS 1802 00 55 00

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Grade 2 3 Significant 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 Fanfare For A New Day Skill Stretchers For Band II Fanfare for a New Day captures the excitement and exuberance of the new Highly playable for a younger band this brief concert opener provides opportunities to explore lyrical melodies exciting fanfare figures and sudden dynamic changes in appropriate settings You won t want to skip programming this attention getter to start your next concert Grade 2 5 Time 1 56 RWS 2102 00 60 00 Heather Hoefle Evan VanDoren Mama Sea Turtle From Water Tales A Suite For Band Heather Hoefle The first movement in Water Tales A Suite for Band this lyrical work is a beautiful depiction of a sea turtle departing the beach after laying her eggs in the sand This piece in 3 4 time is a great opportunity for your students to work on slurs and phrasing while they learn about these amazing endangered water creatures This first installment of this marine based suite has great potential for themed concerts and crosscurricular activities Grade 2 5 Time 2 51 RWS 2117 00 60 00 Into Battle Evan VanDoren Into Battle depicts an epic clash of opposing forces on a grand scale Musicians will be eager to perform this exciting up tempo work for young band loosely inspired by Verdi s Requiem and the ever haunting Dies Irae A mature and bold musical moment for your developing band Grade 2 Time 2 38 RWS 2103 00 60 00 Lair Of The Gorgon F Scott Kroll Your students will enjoy this exciting cross curricular piece commemorating a famous confrontation from Greek mythology Perseus searches through Medusa s lair searching for the Queen of the Gorgons As Perseus delves further into the dungeon he encounters Medusa and the battle begins Take your audience along for this epic audio adventure Grade 2 5 Time 2 26 RWS 2113 00 60 00 Bravo Zulu March Brian Bankston Thank our military veterans at your next performance with this original march in a classic style When the U S Navy flies the Bravo and Zulu flags it signals to all a job well done Master teacher and composer Brian Bankston penned this march for any festival or concert performance Your audience will be saying Bravo Zulu Grade 2 Time 1 28 RWS 2001 00 60 00 Freedom s Light March Jon Bubbett Freedom s Light March is a great concert selection with a melody that all will recognize This march is very accessible to bands of all levels and is written in the unique American style Musicians of all ages will enjoy playing Freedom s Light March and will be delighted when they hear America in the final strain Grade 2 Time 2 37 RWS 2025 00 60 00 Level 2 Moving Beyond the B flat Concert Scale Do you wish your clarinets would practice going over the break Do you want your trumpets to practice lip slurs and your flute players to remember those high note fingerings Do your percussionists forget the rudiments Are you struggling to introduce chromatic fingerings in a heterogeneous classroom setting Skill Stretchers For Band II is a set of exercises for group practice of all these concepts AT ONCE A follow up to Skill Stretchers For Band this invaluable teaching tool will help your band move beyond B flat concert scale efficiently and effectively Prepare your students for the next performance level in just minutes a day Grade 2 Time 2 45 RWS 2044 00 60 00 The Big Adventure Christopher Kyle Green The Big Adventure explores scenes of an uncharted island woodland full of quirky plants and animals Written for the young band the percussion section will be exposed to accessory instruments such as the guiro vibraslap cabasa wood block and more The piece will make a great addition to any concert as the audience joins you and the ensemble on your island excursion Grade 2 Time 2 31 RWS 2006 00 60 00 Sunset Blue Brian Bankston Add some tonal color to your next performance with this breathtaking lyrical work This expressive work features short canonic rounds along with lush harmonic colors and calming melodic lines Teaching opportunities include legato style balance and dynamics Warm the hearts of your next audience with Sunset Blue Grade 2 Time 3 04 RWS 2003 00 60 00 The Archer s Arrow Brian Bankston The Archer s Arrow will have your students aiming to hit the musical bullseye Challenge your young musicians with this adventurous overture set in the mixolydian mode A strong opening statement gives way to a fun melody supported by a light ostinato pattern Combined with a lyrical interlude The Archer s Arrow offers many wonderful teaching opportunities Perfect for your concert and festival performance Grade 2 Time 3 07 RWS 2022 00 60 00 Christmas A La Mode arr Robert W Smith Use the holiday season to introduce and reinforce the importance of scales with your students Robert W Smith s Christmas A La Mode is an arrangement of Jingle Bells that takes the band and audience on a journey through the traditional modes Following a brief introduction our journey begins in the Dorian mode We continue our sleigh ride through Phrygian Lydian Mixolydian and Aeolian before an ominous stop in the Locrian mode We return to Ionian as the arrangement concludes in glorious fashion A wonderful educational opportunity combining music theory with effective performance Grade 2 5 Time 2 35 RWS 2026 00 60 00

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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 difficulties are moderate with crucial lines liberally doubled or cross cued Espiritu Unsinkable Farewell Espiritu celebrates multiculturalism with both thrilling and cathartic styles of worldwide musical textures Originally inspired by passionate displays of national pride during the FIFA World Cup this piece is full of thunderous rhythmic figures and memorable melodic lines Crosscurricular and multicultural opportunities are vast in the study of this exciting work Grade 4 Time 4 39 RWS 2105 00 85 00 Arr by Josh McInnish Peter Sciaino A Year In Three Minutes Arr by Bryce Newton Unique and creative Bryce Newton s A Year in Three Minutes is appropriate programming for end of year concerts holiday programs or any time that is appropriate to reflect on a full year gone by Musicians and audiences will thoroughly enjoy all of the traditional annual celebrations in only three minutes via multiple musical styles all while maintaining Bryce Newton s careful regard for playability for younger players Don t miss this one Grade 3 5 Time 3 13 RWS 2108 00 80 00 Nearer My God To Thee The RMS Titanic was not unsinkable but this hymn played in the final fatal moments is unsinkable and resonates even stronger today Josh McInnish s arrangement of this old Methodist hymn opens with the sound of the ocean and includes the refrain of a Fanny Crosby hymn at the end This beautiful musical setting will convey the love and loss of that tragic moment in our world s history Grade 3 Time 3 29 RWS 2118 00 80 00 Enclave Fanfare Brian Bankston Are your students ready for a challenge Get ready for a musical adventure packed with bold and heroic lines that play out in shifting textures Written in 4 4 with triplet figures energetic rhythms and interesting harmonies your band will make a strong opening statement at your concert or festival performance Grade 4 Time 2 17 RWS 2011 00 75 00 Mystic Forest Portals Robert W Smith Written during the pandemic of 2020 21 Portals was inspired by the digital portals or windows that allowed us to view our world From the human interaction and expression through videoconference windows to the living room television screens that served as portals to our outside world our views drastically changed Featuring soloists as well as woodwind and brass choirs this joyous composition builds to a bold and majestic full ensemble statement and exciting conclusion Optional middle school parts are included allowing for full pyramid concert performance Written for the live concert band or virtual ensemble performance Portals will be a valued addition to your next concert as we celebrate the combined musical voices of our world Grade 3 5 Time 4 29 RWS 2114 00 85 00 Festival Of Carols In 6 8 Time Arr by Gary Fagan This festive holiday medley of traditional carols is arranged into 6 8 time throughout Using holiday favorites such as In Dolce Jubilo The Sussex Carol I Saw Three Ships Three Kings Of Orient Still Still Still Jesu Bambino and Here We Come a Wassailing Gary Fagan gives us a wonderful musical addition to the holiday repertoire as well as a valuable teaching tool The use of recognizable melodies engages prior knowledge to teach and reinforce the concept of compound meter Highly recommended Grade 3 5 Time 3 48 RWS 2121 00 85 00 Listen to all RWS Music Company publications at www RWSMusic com Christopher Kyle Green Mystic Forest is a mysterious and exhilarating addition to your next concert The audience is taken into a fictional world where visions of blue and purples captivate the landscape Sweeping harmonies and tender solo lines showcase the energy of the mystic forest followed by a rapid chase represented by fast tempos and bombastic percussive sections Engulf your audience with beautiful harmonies that send them into the Mystic Forest Grade 3 Time 3 59 RWS 2013 00 85 00 Tuba Christmas Arr by Robert W Smith Featuring your tuba and euphonium sections Tuba Christmas is a delightful addition to your holiday concert program Featuring classic melodies in creative settings the arrangement is musically effective and well crafted for the entire band Ending with a farewell coda based on We Wish You A Merry Christmas the tubas and euphoniums will be the stars of your holiday performance Grade 3 Time 2 29 RWS 2027 00 75 00 Right About March W C Powell Arr by John Fulton Originally composed for piano in 1908 by W C Powell Right About March has been arranged for the modern concert band by John Fulton This upbeat march works well as a concert opener and is appropriate for all seasons including music performance assessment Grade 3 Time 2 03 RWS 2016 00 75 00

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Escape Velocity Ghillie Dhu Take your band to the moon with this exciting work celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission With a driving tempo and exciting percussion Mark J Connor s creative work includes interesting parts for every member of the ensemble This is a great choice for teaching and reinforcing the 6 8 time signature Can your band achieve Escape Velocity Grade 3 5 Time 2 18 RWS 2017 00 85 00 Joseph Benjamin Earp Mark J Connor Christmas Salsa Arr by Bryce Newton Bryce Newton s newest holiday work is the perfect choice to add interest and variety to your holiday program Combining themes from Here We Come a Caroling and Angels We Have Heard on High this piece is carefully crafted in a fun salsa style that your musicians will love to play Very accessible in limited rehearsal time Christmas Salsa will bring wonderful energy and excitement to your holiday concert or assembly Grade 3 Time 2 14 RWS 2019 00 75 00 Journey Imagined Elf of the Forest from Scottish Folklore Ghillie 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 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 50 RWS 2030 00 85 00 A Mother s Hymn How Great Thou Art Arr by Robert W Smith Simple poignant and beautiful A Mother s Hymn by Robert W Smith is an artistic experience for both band 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 concert band repertoire Grade 3 Time 4 40 RWS 2028 00 75 00 Peter Sciaino A sonic daydream in three parts Journey Imagined describes a magical journey through the mind free from the limits of earth This exhilarating adventurous and dramatic thrill ride explores melodic themes that are as exciting to play as they are to hear The variety of styles and concepts within make this an excellent choice for concert or contest Grade 3 5 Time 4 47 RWS 2024 00 85 00 Other Notable Publications African Holy Night Arr by Robert W Smith The traditional carol O Holy Night has been re imagined in a completely different setting 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 39 RWS 1720 00 75 00 Industria For Winds Percussion Ensemble N Alan Clark Get your percussionists excited with this high energy feature for concert band Primal wooden and industrial metallic sounds highlight this high energy work Available as a section feature or for a soloist with band accompaniment Industria will bring out the best in any percussion section Grade 3 5 Time 3 49 RWS 1610 00 80 00 Brazilian Bell Carol Arr by Robert W Smith Feature your percussion section in this sizzling holiday arrangement by Robert W Smith Beginning with percussion grooves and solo fragments the arrangement quickly transforms into the traditional bell carol in an untraditional setting This bell carol is a Brazilian street parade accompanied by a complete samba school Brazilian Bell Carol will be the favorite of your holiday concert Grade 3 Time 2 18 RWS 1608 00 75 00 Full Throttle Robert W Smith With engines revving and starting lights descending our car race begins with all of the energy your musicians can deliver Powerful and biting harmonies combined with mixed meters and flowing melody make Full Throttle a musical experience that will captivate your concert band Teaching opportunities abound in a programmatic setting that will engage concert bands of all ages Grade 3 5 Time 3 35 RWS 1502 00 75 00 Stone Gardens Robert W Smith Stone Gardens is inspired by the beautiful and peaceful gardens of heroes lost and fallen Beginning with a solo trumpet that conjures memories of conflicts present and past the piece continues with a beautiful hymn statement paying homage to those that have made the ultimate sacrifice A bold and aggressive statement follows with musical inspiration drawn from campaigns and continents around the globe Suitable for festival performance Stone Gardens also includes an optional narrator for use at memorial and ceremonial concert events A wonderful new addition to the repertoire for bands of all levels Grade 3 Time 5 31 RWS 1601 00 75 00 Blues For Santa Arr by Robert W Smith Santa s gonna have your audience singing the blues this year Master composer arranger Robert W Smith has created another fun themed arrangement of Up On The Roof Top that will be the centerpiece for your next holiday program Featuring multiple solos and a sing along section this will bring a holiday smile to musician and audience A great featured arrangement that is perfect to introduce Santa into your holiday concert program Grade 3 5 Time 2 11 RWS 1829 00 80 00 When Saint Nick Comes Marching In A New Orleans Holiday Celebration Arr by Robert W Smith New Orleans and its unique music history has impacted the entire world through the roots of jazz and popular music Beginning with a trumpet solo inspired by Louis Armstrong the piece quickly transitions to a Dixieland Jazz quintet The full band in the tradition of the New Orleans Brass Bands joins the street parade with Saint Nick leading the celebration shouting Heaux Heaux Heaux Staging and performance options abound This will be the hit of your holiday concert Grade 3 5 Time 2 07 RWS 1719 00 75 00 Across Illuminated Skies Oscar Ban Across Illuminated Skies by Oscar Ban is a vibrant combination of tonal colors and textures The exciting opening and dramatic finish give this work great flexibility as opener closer or anywhere else on your program Oscar Ban s first published work shows the promise of many great things to come from his creative pen Grade 3 5 Time 2 18 RWS 1913 00 80 00

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Grade 4 3 5 Concert and festival music for the accomplished high school college and professional band Each composition includes expanded instrument ranges technical difficulty and instrumentation Symphony Fantastique Above The Line Arr by Evan VanDoren Bryce Newton IV March To The Scaffold Berlioz s most famous Romantic Era standard Symphony Fantastique is a colorful evocative musical masterpiece that continues to withstand the test of time pleasing all audiences In this transcription Evan VanDoren has artfully crafted its fourth movement March to the Scaffold for the modern wind ensemble taking creative care to present the work in its truest form while maximizing playability Grade 5 Time 4 51 RWS 2101 00 150 00 Fairfax Fanfare Galop This will be an audience favorite to open or close your next concert The appeal of this energetic and contemporary march stands out immediately due to playful harmonies and lively melodic lines Bryce Newton s attention to scoring ensures that all sections will enjoy performing the piece The concept of living Above the Line lends itself to character development and other valuable teaching opportunities with your students A fresh and exciting march for your next concert Grade 3 5 Time 1 53 RWS 2012 00 90 00 Daniel Kosko The Sacred Pipe Yuletide Riptide A mysterious work The Sacred Pipe is the musical endeavor of a Native Cherokee myth Extravagant melodic lines tender harmonies fast and intense tempos and majestic fanfares ensure a film like experience for the audience Join the Arrow Woman on her journey through the land as she fights against the norms of her tribe The Sacred Pipe hopes to convey a musical journey that engulfs the grandiosity of the land the majesty of mountains and the purity of water Grade 4 5 Time 8 49 RWS 2031 00 150 00 Start your concert with a bold statement of musical energy Shimmering woodwinds introduce a brilliant brass statement that both performer and listener will find inspiring Every section will be actively engaged in the music making from the opening measure to the final powerful brass chord Grade 5 Time 1 38 RWS 2104 00 100 00 Peter Sciaino Yuletide Riptide incorporates infectious rhythmic grooves and creative interpretations of holiday favorites in creating a raucous holiday romp that is sure to please This sideways medley full of funky jollification will put everyone in a joyful holiday spirit Grade 4 5 Time 4 31 RWS 2106 00 100 00 Five Mississippi Rush Cliff Taylor Beginning with a snare riff based on this audible football chant the content of Five Mississippi Rush is inspired by its title A five Mississippi rush is often used in pickup football games where there is no offensive line and the defense has to count five Mississippis before rushing the quarterback Cliff Taylor s use of five note motives and five element phrases combine with the melodic and harmonic language of the blues that is rooted in the State of Mississippi This engaging work will appeal to both performers and audiences Exhilarating throughout Grade 5 Time 4 58 RWS 2109 00 150 00 Keys To Success Sonority And Technique Warm Ups For Symphonic Band Robert W Smith Brian Dell Joseph Canzano Jeffrey Traster A significant addition to your concert band folders Keys To Success is a daily approach to developing stellar sonority and technique with your ensemble Combining traditional long tone and technique exercises studies with original chorales this is a rich resource that has been proven in the classroom over many years Detailed teaching notes to the conductor are included providing invaluable information beyond most band technique books Directors are encouraged to listen to the publisherprovided demonstration recording featuring a high school band who has used Keys To Success for years in the development of their ensembles from grades 9 12 A cost effective and teaching focused resource for all concert bands Grade 3 4 Time 15 32 RWS 2116 00 150 00 Christopher Kyle Green God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Arr by John M Pasternak John M Pasternak has created an imaginative new setting of the holiday classic This upbeat rock and roll style arrangement will be fun for your students and a crowd favorite at your winter program Set in 7 8 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen is an excellent teaching tool making the work on multi meters enjoyable and rewarding Grade 4 Time 2 46 RWS 2014 00 95 00 Heal Mvt 2 from Suite For The Heroes Among Us Robert W Smith Suite for the Heroes Among Us is a musical tribute from master composer Robert W Smith to the everyday heroes that dedicate their lives to the care and protection of us all The second movement Heal is dedicated to the medical professionals that care for us each and every day We owe an eternal debt of gratitude to the doctors nurses paramedics pharmacists hospital workers and others who give selflessly of their time and talent for the greater good of all A emotionally powerful musical statement that is programmable and appropriate in every community in 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To Protect And Serve I Saw Three Ships Robert W Smith Heather Hoefle s arrangement of I Saw Three Ships combines original material with the beloved theme creating a joyful rich and unexpected version of the traditional English carol Musicians and audiences alike will enjoy the light and active woodwinds above the more powerful low brass Colorful percussion scoring completes the holiday tapestry Grade 3 5 Time 2 00 RWS 2015 00 95 00 Mvt 3 from Suite For The Heroes Among Us Suite for the Heroes Among Us is a musical tribute from master composer Robert W Smith to the everyday heroes that dedicate their lives to the care and protection of us all The third movement To Protect And Serve is dedicated to the law enforcement professionals that serve our communities each and every day This bold and powerful musical statement is appropriate for concert festival and ceremonial use throughout the year Combined with Fire and Heal Mvts 1 and 2 Suite for the Heroes Among Us is programmable and appropriate in every community in the world Grade 4 Time 4 00 RWS 2034 00 100 00 Dragonrider Steve Parsons Dragonrider takes the listener on a twisting soaring journey astride a powerful firebreathing dragon as it flies over mountaintop castles and the roaring sea Inspired by the imagery of popular fantasy works such as those by J R R Tolkien George R R Martin and J K Rowling the piece is filled with exciting percussion and wind effects that still sit well within the range and reach of most concert and symphonic bands Grade 4 Time 3 14 RWS 2035 00 130 00 Arr by Heather Hoefle Spark Of Creation Bryce Newton Depicting the creative work of American inventor Charles F Kettering Bryce Newton s Spark of Creation portrays the relentlessly inventive nature of Kettering s mind After a bold and driving introduction the piece gives way to a lush chorale symbolic of the success and extreme merit of Kettering s contributions to our modern society Spark of Creation merges history music and the curiosity of the human mind into a setting that your students and audiences will thoroughly enjoy An outstanding selection for festivals and contests Grade 4 Time 4 38 RWS 2021 00 130 00 Other Notable Publications Rag Aces Robert W Smith Robert W Smith Mvt 1 from American Dances American Dances is a three movement suite originally composed for the Boston Pops Brass Each movement features an American popular music genre Rag draws upon the ragtime style most often associated with Scott Joplin and the city of New Orleans This infectious rag will delightfully challenge your wind sections When programmed with Square Mvt 2 and Swing Mvt 3 the full American Dances suite is particularly effective in any concert setting Grade 4 5 Time 2 24 RWS 1936 00 85 00 For Those Who Command The Skies Composed for the United States Air Force Academy Aces pays tribute to those that soar the skies Beginning with a brilliant and majestic fanfare the piece quickly develops through bold musical material wrought with tension and energy Following the return of the opening theme in a beautiful and lyrical setting Aces culminates in a flurry of excitement as our jets soar into the distance A spectacular new work by Robert W Smith for the accomplished concert band Grade 5 Time 7 30 RWS 1501 00 95 00 Square The Greatest Generation Robert W Smith Robert W Smith Mvt 2 from American Dances American Dances is a three movement suite originally composed for the Boston Pops Brass Each movement features an American popular music genre Square draws upon the country western and bluegrass traditions as brought to the United States through settlers from the British Isles Fun interactive and delightfully challenging When programmed with Rag Mvt 1 and Swing Mvt 3 the full American Dances suite is particularly effective in any concert setting Grade 4 5 Time 1 58 RWS 1935 00 85 00 For Symphonic Band Written for the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor and gathering of heroes from around the world in December of 2016 this stirring composition pays tribute to America s Greatest Generation Beginning with a heroic fanfare the piece transforms into lush and melodic underscore to highlight the beautiful and historic text Originally narrated by World War II and Normandy veteran Col Arnald D Gabriel this is the perfect selection to honor those that have served in the armed forces past and present Grade 4 Time 6 28 RWS 1701 00 95 00 Swing O Come O Come Emmanuel Robert W Smith O Come O Come Emmanuel as arranged by Charles Mekealian is a unique setting of this classic holiday favorite In this creative arrangement each section of the band substantively contributes to the overall musical effect A great new addition to the wind band holiday repertoire Grade 4 Time 3 30 RWS 1915 00 99 00 Mvt 3 from American Dances American Dances is a three movement suite originally composed for the Boston Pops Brass Each movement features an American popular music genre Swing was composed based upon the American jazz and big band tradition that was popular in the 1930s and 1940s This will have your audience tapping their toes and clapping their hands as your band sizzles throughout Grade 4 5 Time 2 32 RWS 1833 00 99 00 Atlantic Fanfare Christopher Kyle Green This piece was written to honor the noble and historic American Atlantic seaboard Christopher Kyle Green has created a fresh and new fanfare statement like the land the European settlers sought for a new beginning Perfect for the advanced program longing to showcase their proficiency Grade 4 5 Time 3 07 RWS 1811 00 99 00 Arr by Charles Mekealian Listen to all RWS Music Company publications at www RWSMusic com

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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 Santa s Workshop Samba Where The Wild Things Dance Based around the popular holiday melody Toyland Bryce Newton s entertaining take on the elves at work is sure to be a hit An exceptional change of pace from traditional holiday fare your students will have a blast putting this one together for their holiday assemblies or concerts Keep an ear out for several familiar holiday melodies the mischievous elves have woven throughout Lots of fun Grade 3 Time 1 56 RWS 2042 00 75 00 This energetic work by Joseph Earp is wildly infectious This light and lively musical statement inspired by the Sandhill Cranes of Monte Vista Colorado is sure to make all want to dance The tubas and low woodwinds will particularly enjoy performing their opening groove as it sets the tone for the great music to come This will be a musician favorite and a highlight of your next concert performance Enjoy Grade 3 5 Time 3 13 RWS 2048 00 80 00 Arr by Bryce Newton Joseph Benjamin Earp Carol Of The Boombuckets Bravo Zulu The Ukranian Bell Carol has never been so fun for the beginning band AND your elementary school musicians Using tuned percussion tubes and plastic buckets Joseph Earp s clever arrangement features your percussion section AND provides an opportunity to invite the elementary students to join the band at your holiday concert An invaluable recruiting tool as well as a fun and entertaining performance opportunity Grade 1 5 Time 2 00 RWS 2055 00 50 00 Thank our military veterans at your next performance with this original march in a classic style When the U S Navy flies the Bravo and Zulu flags it signals to all a job well done Master teacher and composer Brian Bankston penned this march for any festival or concert performance Your audience will be saying Bravo Zulu Grade 2 Time 1 28 RWS 2049 00 60 00 Arr by Joseph Benjamin Earp Hero Charles Mekealian Alpha Dog Heather Hoefle A fun and energetic work for the beginning band that your students will love The infectious groove hand clapping and driving drum break keep this spirited piece driving all the way to the end Using only the first six notes introduced in most band methods this piece from composer and master teacher Heather Hoefle is an excellent choice for a school assembly parent meeting pep rally or concert closer Grade 1 Time 1 46 RWS 2051 00 50 00 Shadow Of The Samurai Brian Bankston Brian Bankston Take your band to the mystical world of the Japanese Samurai with this exciting work by Brian Bankston Featuring the percussion section exotic pentatonic sounds combined with unique rhythmic interplay evoke images of the far east A rich multicultural experience for your students and audience Grade 2 Time 2 00 RWS 2045 00 60 00 Heroes come to us in all areas of life Charles Mekealian s triumphant work pays tribute to those heroes that live among us Originally scored for brass quintet this flexible instrumentation setting is playable by high school university and community ensembles A stirring addition to the flexible instrumentation repertoire Grade 3 5 Time 2 50 RWS 2058 00 80 00 Bad Elf Arr by Bryce Newton A humorous and creative holiday selection combining Up on the Housetop and Good King Wenceslas Using the first six notes introduced in most method books Bryce Newton has crafted a piece that is educational and fun for your musicians first holiday performance The limited instrumentation works well for more mature groups with limited rehearsal time Festive and entertaining Bad Elf will make for an entertaining addition to your next holiday program Grade 1 Time 1 35 RWS 2046 00 50 00 Listen to all RWS Music Company publications at www RWSMusic com

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Farandole from L Arl sienne Suite No 2 Jig Of The Irish Bring on the big brass sound Like the dance of the same name Farandole is upbeat high energy and best done with friends Your brass choir performance will feature every instrument as melodies are passed from section to section A musical challenge for advanced players while still technically accessible for high school groups Grade 4 Time 2 44 RWS 2054 00 50 00 The Irish are perhaps best known for their unique musical style Jig of the Irish for woodwind quintet captures the infectious dance and lyrical singing of this culturally rich land Written in A B A form this is an excellent choice for developing woodwind quintets Grade 3 Time 2 19 RWS 1754 00 25 00 Georges Bizet Arr by Evan VanDoren Justin Harden Maple Leaf Salsa Chorale For Trumpets Start with the world s most famous rag by Scott Joplin add some latin flair and there you have Maple Leaf Salsa This Afro Cuban infused arrangement for woodwind ensemble will expose students to a classic piece of American literature while learning the feel of ethnic grooves This Michael J Miller arrangement is Muy Caliente Grade 4 Time 1 56 RWS 2052 00 50 00 A beautifully written lyrical chorale for trumpet ensemble Utilizing the whole tone scale Christopher Kyle Green takes full advantage of the brilliant organ like sounds a trumpet ensemble can create Perfect for solo ensemble events prism concerts or chamber music performances Grade 3 Time 3 32 RWS 1853 00 35 00 Michael J Miller Christopher Kyle Green Prelude To The Barber Of Seville Rag Based on the Rossini opera Evan VanDoren s arrangement for woodwind ensemble is an excellent addition to your solo and ensemble catalog This work will be fun to play is accessible for high school players and has a recognizable melody Evan VanDoren s beautiful and exciting arrangement for woodwind ensemble brings new perspective to one of our world s most recognized musical scores Grade 4 Time 2 25 RWS 2053 00 50 00 Robert W Smith Evan VanDoren Merry Saxmas Bryce Newton Get in the holiday spirit saxophone style This medley of popular holiday tunes will be a crowd favorite With included optional percussion parts Merry Saxmas is as versatile as it is fun Perfect for prism concerts school assemblies community performances and more Wish your listeners Happy Holidays and a Merry Saxmas Grade 3 Time 2 15 RWS 2056 00 40 00 Hatsuhi Sunrise First Sunrise Joseph Benjamin Earp This intriguing work for percussion ensemble by Joseph Earp celebrates the first Japanese sunrise of the year Hatsuhi Sunrise is an honored Japanese tradition of rising early to experience the first dawn of the new year The vivid imagery is brought to life through creative percussion writing at a very accessible level An excellent teaching tool for your developing percussionists Grade 2 5 Time 2 01 RWS 1952 00 40 00 Listen to all RWS Music Company publications at www RWSMusic com Mvt 1 from American Dances American Dances is a three movement suite originally composed for the Boston Pops Brass Each movement features an American popular music genre This first movement Rag draws upon the ragtime style most often associated with Scott Joplin and the city of New Orleans This work for the brass and percussion ensemble will delightfully challenge your brass section while appealing to audiences in any concert setting Grade 4 Time 1 33 RWS 1751 00 40 00 Square Mvt 2 from American Dances Robert W Smith American Dances is a three movement suite originally composed for the Boston Pops Brass Each movement features an American popular music genre Square the second movement draws upon the country western and bluegrass traditions as brought to the United States though settlers from the British Isles Fun interactive and delightfully challenging Grade 4 Time 1 47 RWS 1755 00 40 00 Swing Mvt 3 from American Dances Robert W Smith American Dances is a three movement suite originally composed for the Boston Pops Brass Each movement features an American popular music genre Swing was composed based upon the American jazz and big band tradition that was popular in the 1930s and 1940s This will have your audience tapping their toes and clapping their hands as you brass band sizzles throughout Grade 4 Time 2 33 RWS 1756 00 40 00

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INTRODUCING THE RWS STRINGS SERIES RWS Music Company is pleased to welcome Douglas Droste as our string editor He brings a wealth of orchestral experience and is a dedicated music educator His editorial oversight and bowings are crucial to the musical and pedagogical success of the RWS Music Company String Orchestra Series Douglas Droste is Director of Orchestras at Ball State University and Conductor of the Music for All Summer Symposium Youth Orchestra He previously served as Artistic Director of the Muncie Symphony Orchestra Droste s guest conducting appearances include the INSO Lviv Symphony Ukraine and the orchestras of Kansas City Indianapolis Columbus Oklahoma City Tulsa Midland Odessa Fox Valley IL Chappaqua NY and Amarillo Virtuosi Droste has also conducted pops concerts with artists such as Ben Folds The Flaming Lips Pink Martini Michael Cavanaugh Time for Three Under the Streetlamp John Pizzarelli and Disney s All American College Orchestra Alumni among others A dedicated advocate of music education Droste regularly conducts youth orchestras and is active as a clinician and adjudicator throughout the country He has conducted numerous all state orchestras as well as the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall and am upcoming engagement with the Music for All Honor Orchestra of America Droste is a Yamaha Artist and Master Educator A talented violinist Droste has performed with the orchestras of Indianapolis Fort Wayne Oklahoma City Tulsa Nashville Memphis Lubbock and the Lancaster Festival He is also skilled on viola trumpet and as a tenor Droste holds degrees from The Ohio State University and Texas Tech University 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 difficulties are moderate with crucial lines liberally doubled or cross cued View From A Porch Swing Peter Sciaino A nostalgic work that conjures sentimental images and stimulates reflection View From a Porch Swing is a stunning work for string orchestra With flowing melodic content and cinematic orchestration this sentimental selection will provide depth to any concert program with reasonable technical demands Grade 3 5 Time 4 18 RWS 2170 00 60 00 Skipping Rocks Peter Sciaino Finding inspiration from the timeless activity of stone skipping this piece provides charming moments of lyrical and pizzicato technique sure to enhance the musicality of any string orchestra The intervallic jumps and lush melodic content paints a beautiful image of a carefree pastime Grade 3 Time 3 47 RWS 2171 00 60 00 Firestorm Robert W Smith Grade 2 3 Significant 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 A firestorm is not just a fire It is a fire that has built to such an intensity that it contains its own storm force wind system Firestorm for string orchestra builds quickly and decisively into a firestorm of musical lines interacting with determination and unyielding energy Appropriate for concert or festival performance your orchestra will enjoy practicing and performing this captivating composition for years to come A wonderful choice to connect on multiple levels with the developing musicians in your orchestra Grade 3 Time 2 39 RWS 2175 00 60 00 Unsinkable Farewell Arr by Josh McInnish The RMS Titanic was not unsinkable but this hymn played in the final fatal moments is unsinkable and resonates even stronger today Josh McInnish s arrangement of this old Methodist hymn opens with the sound of the ocean and includes the refrain of a Fanny Crosby hymn at the end This beautiful musical setting will convey the love and loss of that tragic moment in our world s history Grade 2 Time 3 29 RWS 2173 00 80 00 Blue Robert W Smith Simple 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 Time 2 37 RWS 2174 00 60 00 Grade 4 6 Concert and festival music for the accomplished high school college and professional band Each composition includes expanded instrument ranges technical difficulty and instrumentation Let Me Call You Sweetheart Arr by Josh McInnish Get ready to dance with your sweetheart with this popular love song arranged by Josh McInnish for strings This lively arrangement will take orchestra members back to the early 20th century and bring back those golden days to the elder generation A wonderful opportunity to celebrate multiple holidays throughout the year including Valentine s Day and Mother s Day End your next concert with a romantic touch Grade 4 Time 2 22 RWS 2172 00 60 00

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