Achievement Plus Series - 2023-2024

Grade 2 to 2.5

Achievement Plus Series - 2023-2024

Grade 2 to 2.5

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Instant Holiday Encore

Arranged by Mark Lortz

The title says it all! This new holiday hit by Mark Lortz is sure to be the talk of your winter concerts. Full of carols, and orchestrated to make your group sound big and full.
PBW2301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00

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Katana

James Meredith

Inspired by the ancient weapons masterfully crafted and yielded by Samurai – this new work attempts to display all the grandeur deserving of these legendary tools. James Meredith has crafted a work in homage to these beautiful, yet dangerous pieces of history.n>
PBW2302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00

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Inertia

Gary Fagan

Unlike its title, Inertia does anything but sit passively. From start to finish, this work delivers a wonderful melody backed by an infectious pulse. Proving yet again that an object in motion stays in motion!
PBW2303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00

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Bittersweet

Chris Campbell

This hauntingly unique work by composer Chris Campbell is a moderate tempo ballad. From the side of the listener, one can feel this idea of “Bittersweet” as the work feels torn between two styles, creating a pleasant new soundscape.
PBW2304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00

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Energy Ball

Carol Brittin Chambers

Written with a cool visual/sound effect right out of the gate in honor of a long-time band director, Energy Ball is an infectious and energetic new work for developing young bands.
PBW2305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00

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In This Beautiful Place

William Owens

This heartfelt ballad will have your entire ensemble’s musicianship on full display at your next concert. William Owens has a charming and sincere harmonic sensibility that you can’t help but love.
PBW2306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00

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The Good King's Groove

Arranged by Jon Bubbett

This Christmas arrangement uses the “second line” groove to weave a fun Mardi Gras style parade work for the concert band. Complete with a “music box” your audiences will love this inventive and fun new arrangement.
PBW2307 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00

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Dublin Town

Gene Milford

This new work for developing bands uses familiar Irish melodies in a wonderful contest/festival style piece. Gene Milford knows how to score to make your band sound full and great!
PBW2308 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00

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Ancient

Tyler Arcari

The composer’s love for fantasy video games is on full display in this inspired work! Fascinated with the creation of Legends, Tales, and Lore that accompanies mystical worlds – Tyler Arcari has given us a new contest/festival style work that students will love to play.
PBW2309 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00

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Testament

Steve Parsons

This ballad has every bit of drama that can be fit into a grade 2 piece! Wonderful textures and harmonies make this a challenging piece musically, but so very rewarding. Audiences will be helpless when it comes to loving this new work.
PBW2310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00

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The Race

Anthony Susi

A regal fanfare gradually picks up speed until it becomes a full-on tour de force of action. Intense melodies, driving percussion, and tension-filled syncopated rhythms will have musicians and audiences on the edge of their seats in this exciting original work. The low brass will love their time in the spotlight!
PBW2311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00

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Sea Adventure

John M. Pasternak

Imagine drama out on the high seas in this exciting and fun-to-play work by composer John M. Pasternak. John’s music always weaves a tale, and this one is no different. Students are going to ask to play this one over and over.
PBW2312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00

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Spinnaker

John Prescott

A spinnaker is a sail made for sailing at odd wind angles – musically, this angular work is full of fun and exciting lines, while still retaining a light, and lilting feeling as if being out on a sailboat.
PBW2213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00

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