Movie Quartets for All is a versatile, educational, and fun series intended for like or mixed instruments to perform in any size group or combination of instruments. Perfect for concerts with family a...
This medley will bring the magic of the movie right to your concert stage. Michael Story has expertly crafted this medley for your intermediate or junior high school orchestra. Playable by strings alo...
Featuring themes from all eight Harry Potter motion pictures Relive the magic of all eight films! This composite medley represents each of the exciting film scores. The themes included are 'Hedwig's T...
The feel of this arrangement is straight-eights, not a swing feel. Optional parts included for Flute, Clarinet, F Horn, Baritone T.C./Tenor Sax, Tuba, and Vibraphone.
One of celebrated Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg's most colorful works is this distinctive piece, now effectively scored for your string or full orchestra by Michael Story. Perfect for concert or con...
From the blockbuster movie franchise, it's always time to bust some ghosts at Halloween or any time of the year. Utilizing introductory accidentals, a dal segno with a coda, and the flexibility requir...
A versatile, fun series intended for like or mixed instruments to perform in any combination of instruments, regardless of skill level. All books are in score format with each line increasing in diffi...
Talk about a fun rock tune to play, this is IT! A gospel-like chorale intro brings the band into a rock groove with an easy-to-play and hip bass line. This outstanding chart for young band features a...
An easy version of a great pop hit by composer Bobby Hebb. Arranger Mike Story puts it in the pocket for the young player with a simple rock groove, easy brass ranges, a written-out tenor sax solo and...
Alfred's Pop Quartets for All series is a versatile, educational, and fun series intended for like or mixed instruments to perform in any size group or combination of instruments. All books are in sco...
Something for everyone! Michael Story has expertly selected and arranged titles from the completed series of Star Wars films for young band. Title are: Star Wars' (Main Title), 'Cantina Band,' 'The Im...
Here are all the wonderful melodies and themes wrapped up in one dynamic medley for your young band. Michael Story has outdone himself characterizing this symphonic film score music for your intermedi...
The familiar melody of this paso doble is more recognizable by ear than by title. With a Latin flair, Michael Story has masterfully scored this traditional double step for young band with energy and p...
This Rolling Stones rock classic will be a huge hit with the band and audience. Easy to rehearse and perform, with written solos for trumpet and trombone, this chart is well-written, effective for pro...
Although The Wizard of Oz was written nearly sixty years ago, the story remains fresh and alive and the music is just as contemporary as one could wish. We visit these marvelous melodies from the myth...
This infectious tune is a catchy hit from the American indie-rock group Walk the Moon. Sure to generate a spontaneous sing-along with clapping and dancing in the aisles. This piece is great fun to reh...
These Toys Swing arranged by Mike Story is a superb grade 1 chart based on 'March of the Toys.' Trumpet 1 range to written E top space, a written-out tenor sax 1 solo, and well-notated rhythm section...
Lost Tomb of the Incas by Michael Story will transport your orchestra to the ancient civilization of the Incas. Featuring full-sounding melodies, interesting rhythmic accompaniments, and exciting perc...
A medley of four spy themes featuring Goldfinger, James Bond, Soul Bossa Nova (Austin Powers), and Secret Agent Man. Another clever, fun-to-play, and educational chart from arranger Michael Story, thi...
Perfectly eerie! This arrangement of music from the wonderful soundtrack to the seventh movie in the Harry Potter series contains seven contrasting themes. It is scored for intermediate level full orc...
The Magic of Harry Potter contains themes from all eight motion pictures in the Harry Potter series. The themes included are 'Hedwig's Theme' and 'Nimbus 2000' from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Sto...
Originally from the epic 1960 western, The Magnificent Seven, and featured in the soundtrack to the 2016 remake of the film, here is one of the greatest movie themes ever written. Elmer Bernstein's ic...
Western flavor with contemporary zest. This tune just won't go away. Your players and listeners will rave. Don't let your beginners miss this classic pop hit!
Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 (from The New World/) was composed in the late 1800s and is based on his research about the tonality of Indian and African-American music of the time. Michael Story has...
The tongue-in-cheek title gives a hint to an upbeat original composition that sets the stage to feature the antics of a unique glissando-anxious section. With an exotic flavor and the ability to engag...
This creative 'timeless' classic by Leroy Anderson is a must for your library. Perfect for concert or show, this unique novelty number is destined to be a favorite of your audience. A masterpiece!
One of the most flexible pieces ever written, this powerful original work by Michael Story will provide the opportunity for an entire instrumental program to perform together! Perfect also for a first...
It's About Time!, a wonderful pops arrangement by Michael Story, contains three timeless pops tunes that are brilliantly put together. Although some of the wind parts are independent from the strings...
Make your holiday concert sparkle with this great arrangement by Michael Story of Tchaikovsky's popular classic from The Nutcracker! Though a solid grade 1, this setting of 'Russian Dance' (or 'Trepak...
Barnburner by Michael Story is a dynamic festival selection or concert opener or closer that will grab your audience's attention right from the start. It's full of energy, but very playable for develo...
This 'gotta-have-it' chart is a very catchy Latin melody scored in a hip yet playable arrangement that is exceptional in every way. Some nice piano lines echoed by the ensemble, written solos for teno...
Originally composed by Gordon Goodwin for his Big Phat Band, this one is scored for the easy level by Mike Story. This Latin cha-cha is very accessible, with a written trumpet 1 solo, a montuno piano...
Majestic, bold, and exciting! Check out Mike Story's very excellent Latin with an easy bossa groove. Features include a written-out trumpet solo, easy brass ranges, and optional parts to include flute...
Of his more than 130 marches, written in 1908, 'Fairest of the Fair' remains one of John Philip Sousa's most popular marches. Robert Smith and Michael Story have teamed up to create this developing ba...
The Tschaikowsky ballet, The Nutcracker, has in one way or another found its way into the lives of just about everyone. From the dance stage to the concert hall (where the orchestral suite is heard),...
No city has quite the mystique of The Big Apple...and none has a better melody to celebrate that aura. Your beginning band will find great fun in this chart that almost plays itself. (2:59)
Ray Charles brought us some characteristically unique music. This arrangement of 'What'd I Say' has all the style and energy of the original for your beginners. Reinforce counting and rhythm with this...
An easy swinger played at 120 BPM with everything written out to include a tenor sax solo and a very cool shout chorus. Trumpet 1 range is to written D fourth line. Your young players will love this o...
Neal Hefti's great drum feature CUTE is arranged here for your beginning jazz band! This tune has been performed by many great jazz bands from Count Basie on down, but now arranger Mike Story works hi...
Here is one of the Rolling Stones' biggest hits, which was also featured in the movie Talladega Nights. It's also another chart from Mike Story that sounds twice as hard as it really is. Dynamite!
This charming transcription of the opening piece from Saint-Saen's Carnival of the Animals, has captured the grandeur of the king of the jungle. The work is both majestic and descriptive, and is a gre...
This revered classic composed by Edvard Grieg is carefully scored for the intermediate string or full orchestra. There are tremendous opportunities to teach meter and counting and a delicate beginning...
Containing 'Minas Tirith,' 'Into the West,' and 'The Return of the King,' this arrangement will bring back all of the emotion of the Academy Award-winning film. Scored at the intermediate level so tha...
Program this striking medley from the blockbuster motion picture soundtrack on your spring concert this year! Many of the cherished melodies from the first two movies are intertwined with the newest t...
The spectacular music from this blockbuster movie is perfectly set for your intermediate string orchestra. The music is presented in suite format in four individual movements, which allows the directo...
Zombies are everywhere these days - at least in songs, movies, and on TV! This original piece is a tip of the hat to the wildly popular sci-fi craze. Written for first year orchestra students, 'Zombie...
Just what your young jazz ensemble needs and wants! Here is another Mike Story arrangement that is exactly right with a very catchy tune and a well-written chart at the easy level. Written-out solos f...
The tempo of this recognizable rock tune by The Doors is 110 BPM with a written-out piano solo, accessible brass, and easy rhythms. You'll have a hit for any concert setting! (2:49)
What a great title - 'Along for the Ride' - clearly a great rock arrangement for a young jazz ensemble. Specific articulation notation, easy brass ranges, a written tenor sax solo (the ride), optional...
Beyonce's hot dance tune for the young jazz ensemble! Arranged by Mike Story, this tune works well and is a blast to play. With easy written solos for tenor sax, trumpet, and piano and modest ranges f...
Singer/songwriter Meghan Trainor is one of today's hottest stars. Here is her catchy hit, 'Lips Are Movin',' in a very playable arrangement for your young string orchestra by Michael Story. This one i...
Three gallant tunes are intertwined to create The Wild Westerns, including 'The Magnificent Seven,' 'How the West Was Won' and 'silverado.' Solidly scored to bring a bit of the old west into your conc...
ABBA for your beginners? You bet. Here's likely their most popular hit from the blockbuster movie of the same name brilliantly scored at the beginning level by Michael Story. All the excitement retain...
Scored especially for your young band, Michael Story features 'The Spell of the Skull,' 'Raiders March,' 'Call of the Crystal' and 'Journey to Akator' in this thrilling medley. Selections from Indiana...
This arrangement contains seven of the most memorable tunes and brings all the excitement of the movie right to your rehearsal and performance.
From composer Alexandre Desplat's spectacular score to the blockbuster film Godzilla, this arrangement is designed for students in their second and third year of band. Containing 'Godzilla (Main Title...
Embracing the most recent epic remake of the musical romantic drama, this medley seamlessly weaves three iconic and compelling yet diverse melodies, including 'Black Eyes,' 'Look What I Found,' and 'S...
Once again, the Caped Crusader is with us to make the world safe for truth and justice, and just in time! Besides the famous television tune, this lucky hero has a second theme song from the popular n...
The blockbuster film is now in the theaters and is sure to garner as many awards as the previous two in the Harry Potter series. Program this striking medley on your spring concert this year! Many of...
This beautiful ballad from The Polar Express makes a wonderful addition to your performance library. Even though it's related to the holiday season because of the film's title, 'Believe' will be a che...
Father Time is counting down the hours. Finally, an arrangement of this year-ending and year-beginning standard for beginners. Although prepared for Band Expressions Book Two, it will ring in the New...
This suite features three Canadian folk songs, each with a contrasting style, meter, and key. Beginning with 'The False Young Man' in a delicate, light fashion, it continues with the beautiful 'The Ma...
The land 'down under' is HOT! Australia holds a powerful fascination for many of us. Using folk material including WALTZING MATILDA and CLICK GO THE SHEARS, Mike Story crafts an entertaining and tunef...
Yes, your young band can be funky-but only arranger Mike Story can take a pop tune like Play That Funky Music and make it come alive for the young jazz ensemble. Simple rhythms, effective and colorful...
This funky chart will add some spice to your pops concert. Once established , the driving rhythm will be a real practice incentive. Beyonce for your young band? You bet!
Salvation Is Created, written in 1912 by Russian composer, conductor, and teacher Pavel Tschesnokoff (1877--1944), was one of the last sacred choral works Tschnesnokoff wrote before being compelled to...
Michael Story has expertly scored this Tchaikovsky classic march for your beginners. You can be sure the original intent of this masterpiece is retained for the musical pleasure of your students and a...
Die Suite enthält drei Sätze aus Hector Berrlioz' fünfsätziger 'Symphonie Fantastique' . Der 'Hexensabbat' ist eines der lebendigtsen und beliebtesten Konzertstücke der Romantik.
In all of music literature, there is little that is more breathtaking in its raw musical power than this movement from Gustav Holst's The Planets. A thundering war theme introduces the work in a drama...
This work is a set of three independent, contrasting pieces, each inspired by paintings of scenes along New York's Hudson River. In the first movement, a quiet opening gives way to a rousing romp. The...
Get ready to place your tongue in your cheek with this three-four classic in an all new light; the traditional Strauss waltz melody is clanked out on water glasses. Prepared for the first year players...
'When the music goes around, everybody goes to town.' So goes the lyric to this classic tune that everyone knows and loves. Rare is it that a tune sounds so good to an audience and feels so good to th...
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This arrangement is scored for intermediate-level full orchestra; however, it is also completely playable by string orchestra alone, or with any number of added winds or percussion. Shortened from the...
Bring your next concert to a stirring conclusion with this patriotic fantasia featuring four popular themes: 'America the Beautiful,' 'Chester,' 'America (My Country 'Tis of Thee),' and 'Battle Hymn o...
Based on the song from the southern Asian country of Bhutan, this powerful setting of 'Chumo La Dingshoin' features four contrasting variations. Inspired by the potent thunderstorms that cascade down...
The title is defined as an announcement, statement, or proclamation presented here musically. A glorious concert, contest, or festival piece written in the traditional ABA overture form contains teach...
Tower of Power - endlich leicht spielbar arrangiert für Big Band! Der Walzer ist im mittleren Tempo angelegt und aufgrund der moderaten Tonumfänge für Schüler-Big Bands sehr gut geeignet. Das Arrangem...
Get that tasty, subtle jazz groove cookin' within the group and stand aside as your clarinet section proves its mettle. It's just amazing how 'star quality' can play so easily! Besides enjoying the ap...
In a bold swing-style, this classic tune will be a hit on any program. Great opportunities abound to feature the varied sections of the ensemble. A golden-oldie in a fresh new setting. All aboard! (1:...
Here is a tasteful adaptation for the young ensemble of several of the most memorable themes from George Gershwin's monumental work. The scoring is brief and to the point, and will serve as a phenomen...
Everyone will recognize this hit from ABBA and the theme song of the popular 2008 movie Mamma Mia. Lots of block scoring will make this one easy to put together.
This high-energy single was performed by Green Day on the occasion of the Ramones induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It has also been frequently heard more recently in a television commerc...
Break out the tools for Garage Band. Literally! With featured parts for hammer, ratchet and electric drill, this simple to assemble and a super choice to show your band with a little bit of a twist.
The Dragon Dance is a popular event in traditional Chinese culture, especially during Chinese New Year celebrations. Originating during the Han Dynasty, the dance is carried out by a team of performer...
Hurakan is the name of the Mayan god of wind, fire, and storm. Michael Story's original overture is filled with cyclonic energy!
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This original program piece was inspired by the notion that another planet exists on the furthermost edge of our solar system. It captures the imagination of performers an listeners alike. A mysteriou...
This doo-wop classic, made famous in several recent motion pictures is arranged for concert band by Mike Story. A winner!
Something for everyone! Michael Story has expertly selected and arranged titles from the completed series of Star Wars' films for young band. Title are: Star Wars' (Main Title), 'Cantina Band,' 'The I...
Inspired by the illness experienced in the 1920s by scientists exploring the tomb of the boy-pharaoh Tutankhamun, Mike Story's work musically traces the history from the discovery of the tomb through...
If you are looking for solid material for the stands or a tune for an auxiliary or drill team feature, this is it! Mike Story takes this bluesy rock shuffle from The Eagles and crafts an easy, strong...
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A jazz standard played by all the greats, this swing chart is ideal for every young band. Played around 132 BPM, all the ingredients are here: easy tempo, easy ranges, written solos for tenor and trum...
Chuck Mangione's hit, LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE is now available for the young players! The melody is doubled with alto sax and trumpet, and there is a drum solo instead of an improvised trumpet solo. Rang...
