From the '80s Broadway musical Chess, the song “Anthem” has enjoyed renewed popularity due in part to recordings by Josh Groban and Linda Eder. Here is a beautifully effective setting for full concert band of this memorable song.
Originally a composition for chorus by Kevin A. Memley, this adaptation by Preston Hazzard makes expert use of the various tone colors available for band. Cascading waterfall effects are represented in the mallet percussion and woodwinds, while an underlying rhythmic texture provides a flowing background for the lyric melody. The piece builds nicely to a full band climax before returning to a quiet and delicate mood for the close. Dur: 4:10
Here's the moving ballad from Disney's landmark animation classic The Lion King in a wonderful setting for young players. Featuring brief solos for alto sax and trumpet, this arrangement also passes the melody around to various sections of the band. Popular programming at its best for any occasion.
Written for Frank Sinatra and title track of his 1958 album, this tune remains popular through recent recordings and usages in TV and film. Here's a wonderful big band style arrangement for full concert band that features plenty of variety in scoring and a very authentic sound.
