New 2011 Marching Band Releases

Posted on 1st April 2011 by Melissa Raap

I’ve taken the time to listen to many of the new marching band releases available through Hal Leonard and Alfred for the 2011 season.  I wanted all of you loyal West Music customers to be the first to know about these fantastic new pieces.  Please be aware that the pieces highlighted below are only my personal recommendations for  you.  For complete listings of all new releases, as well as old favorites, please visit http://www.halleonard.com and http://www.alfred.com .

LATIN


Livin’ La Vida Loca
Martin/Story
Series: Big and Easy
Level: 2 (Easy)

Captures all of the fire and drive of the original in a new and exciting easy chart!

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Smooth
Thomas/Adams
Series: Easy Pops for Marching Band
Level: 2 (Easy)
Hot Latin grooves, big bold scoring, and a short percussion feature!

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Cuban Coffee
Lopez
Series: Mega Sounds for Marching Band
Level: 3 (Medium)

Featuring solid Latin grooves and harmonies.
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In the Heights
Miranda/Rapp
Series: Performance Easy Limited Edition
Parts 1, 2 and 3
Level: 4 (Advanced)
Rhythmically exciting with plenty of creative opportunities.
Release Date: 4/15/11

Malaguena
Lecuona/Bacook
Series: Ltd. Edition Marching Band
Level: 4 (Advanced)

From the Spanish suite Andalucia.

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CLASSICAL/ORIGINAL WORKS
 

Americana
Burns
Series: Very Easy Pops for Marching Band
Level: 1.5 (Easy)
This chart would be a great patriotic halftime show closer.

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Firebird Finale
Stravinsky/Story
Series: Big and Easy
Level: 2 (Easy)

Yes, it’s really Stravinsky in a Grade 2 chart!

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You Are the New Day
David/Scott
Series: Mega Sounds
Level: 3 (Medium)
A stunning arrangement worthy of any show!

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Daedalus, 1-3
Bough/Bailey
Series: Diamond Series
Level: 3.5 (Medium)
Innovative, colorful scoring and unique rhythmic drive

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Jupiter
Holst/Bocook
Series: Ltd. Edition Marching Band
Level: 4 (Advanced)

From Holst’s The Planets---great arrangement for MB.

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POP/ROCK
         
 

The Way You Make Me Feel
Jackson/Burns
Series: Very Easy Pops
Level: 1.5 (Easy)
This #1 hit from Michael Jackson will be a sure-fire hit with your band this fall!

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Dream on
Aerosmith/Rapp
Series: Easy Ltd. Edition
Level: 4 (Advanced)

Powerful version of the Aerosmith hit.

Release Date: 4/15/11

  

Soul Bossa Nova
Murtha/Jones
Series: Easy Contemporary
Level: 2-3

Famously used as the Austin Powers theme.

Release Date: 4/15/11

  

Party in the U.S.A.
Cyrus/Lopez
Series: Mega Sounds
Level: 3 (Medium)

Miley Cyrus' 2009 megahit in a terrific arrangement by veteran writer Victor López.

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Stairway to Heaven
Led Zeppelin/Ford
Series: Mega Sounds
Level: 3 (Medium)

Awesome arrangement of one of the greatest rock songs of all time!

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