Coach Lane Music

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Compositions, Arrangements, and Transcriptions for the Modern Concert Band.

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UNIQUE, ORIGINAL, CONCERT MARCHES

CASTINE ($35.00 Gr. 2). Commissioned by the Community Band of Castine, Maine home of the Maine Maritime Academy, an easy march introducing “Sailing, Sailing” in the trio. No score or audio sample available at this time.

CHAPARRAL ROAD ($85.00 Gr. -1/2). A sparkling new 6/8 and 4/4 concert march in expanded form. Its exceptional contemporary lines, harmonies and arrangement are yet still respectful to march traditions. Commissioned by the members of the Scottsdale (AZ) Concert Band. Duration 6 Minutes. FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE (Virtual Band)

MARCH FESTIVO ($60.00 Gr. 3). Commissioned by the Southeast Massachusetts Music Educator’s Association. New directions in form and harmonic substance. Powerful, reissued by the composer. SCORE SAMPLE SHORT AUDIO SAMPLE
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MARCH LORRAINE ($60.00 Gr. 3). This venerable French March by Louis Ganne was the official marching song of the French Underground in World War II. Now handsomely rescored and arranged into a viable concert format. FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE (Virtual Band)

MARCH SYMPHONIQUE ($60.00 Gr. 3/4). Premiered by the Boston University Concert Band, contemporary harmony, lines, and orchestration, a definitive work. Reissued by the composer. SCORE SAMPLE    SHORT AUDIO SAMPLE    FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE

NOBLE SPIRIT ($50.00 Gr. 3). Created in the style of an English march with homage to Holst, Vaughn Williams, and Elgar, has sweeping melodies and strong traditional harmonic structure. SCORE SAMPLE    FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE (Virtual Band)

SIBO ($60.00 Gr. 3). (Pronounced Sybo, the Penobscot Indian name for river). Commissioned by the Hometown Band of the river city Brewer, Maine, engaging melodies, altered march form, not difficult, fresh and new! SCORE SAMPLE
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SPIRIT OF THE Y D ($35.00 Gr. 3). Commissioned by and for the 75th anniversary of the famous Yankee Division of the U.S, Army. A standard march form introducing the YD marching song “Glory Glory Halleluiah” in the first strain. (Printed march size for parade use or 81/2 by 11”) No score or audio sample available at this time.

WAVERLY OAKS ($50.00 Gr. 3). Commissioned by the Belmont, Mass. Middle School, a bright, sparkling very playable march with an engaging flute obbligato in the trio. SCORE SAMPLE SHORT AUDIO SAMPLE FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE

CONCERT WORKS

ADAGIO FOR WINDS ($60.00 Gr. 3/4). Two folksongs; I’m Just a Beggar and Poor Wayfaring Stranger are juxtaposed in shifting major and minor Neo-Modal tonality, a beautiful musical contrast away from the band’s more flamboyant repertoire. Percussion is tacet. SCORE SAMPLE    SHORT AUDIO SAMPLE

AFTERNOON OF A FAUN, THE ($85.00 Gr. 3/4). Debussy’s towering masterpiece carefully and lovingly transcribed in full, pitch is lowered 1/2 step from his original orchestra score to “lay well” for winds, adjusted time signatures for easier reading, piano replaces harp, very playable. SCORE SAMPLE

AMERICA ($35.00 Gr. 2/3). Commissioned by Carnegie Mellon University, a rich harmonic extended setting of this venerable anthem with 2 antiphonal solo trumpets. No score or audio sample available at this time.

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL ($50.00 Gr. 3). Commissioned by Carnegie Mellon University, a more dramatic than usual extended setting with 2 part antiphonal trumpets, SATB chorus can be added. SHORT AUDIO SAMPLE

AMERICAN SPIRITUALS ($100.00 Gr. 4). Includes Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen, Down by the Riverside, and Rock -A- My Soul with incredible rhythmic vitality and rich harmonic texture. SCORE SAMPLE
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ANTHEM OF HERITAGE Lyrics by William Seymour ($75.00 Gr. 4). For band with or without chorus. It is a song of Thanksgiving for those freedoms which are so fervently treasured by the American people; a hymn of affirmation for the hope expressed in the American dream. The set includes a choral score. Duration is approximately 5 minutes. FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE (Virtual Band Version)   (Virtual Band with Chorus version)

BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC, THE ($50.00 Gr. 3). A brilliant arrangement of this beloved American song, the final statement’s powerful key change after a grand pause into the coda is positively thrilling! SCORE SAMPLE FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE (Virtual Band)

BERCEUSE, For Trombone Solo and Band ($60.00 Solo Gr. 3/4, acc. Gr. 2/3). Freely adapted from Goddard’s “Jocelyn,” an exquisite arrangement, lyrical solo, with a warm accompaniment. SCORE SAMPLE     SHORT AUDIO SAMPLE     FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE

BOOK OF KELLS, THE ($100.00 Gr. 5/6). Commissioned by the Massachusetts. Institute of Technology Symphony Band, after the famous 9th century illuminated vellum codice of the Gospels at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, contemporary challenging music befitting the modern concert band. (a companion piece to DEIDRE OF THE SORROWS listed below). SHORT AUDIO SAMPLE      FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE

CAKEWALK FOR BAND ($50.00 Gr. 2/3). A delightful, lighthearted piece using the characteristic cakewalk rhythms, scored in alla breve for easier reading, a charming addition to any concert. SCORE SAMPLE

COLONIAL RHAPSODY, A ($65.00 Gr. 3). This nationally known classic long out of print now reissued by the composer includes many tunes of the colonial era including “Chester” the unofficial marching song of the American Revolution.
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CONSOLATION (Mendelssohn) ($25.00 Gr. 2). Arranged for the young band, a very accessible score in chorale style adapted from the composer’s piano cycle: “Songs Without Words.” No score or audio sample available at this time.

CZARDAS, For Trumpet, Clarinet, or Violin Solo (Violin uses the classic public domain print solo) ($65.00 Solo Gr. 4. acc. Gr. 3). The famous violin solo by Monte arranged and adapted with a new band accompaniment, a spectacular soloist showcase! No score or audio sample available at this time.

DEIDRE OF THE SORROWS ($75.00 Gr. 5). After an ancient tragic Irish saga, this is a companion piece to THE BOOK OF KELLS listed above. Deirdre is a moving and plaintive lyrical work of polytonal colors and intense melodic lines.
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ELEGY, Tuba Solo (Trombone or Baritone Solo 8va above) ($75.00 Gr. 3). A quiet, contemplative work with tender interplay between soloist and band, Tuba, Trombone/Baritone solo parts printed back to back. Solo with piano accompaniment also is published. SHORT AUDIO SAMPLE     FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE

EVE OF SAINT AGNES, THE ($125.00 Gr. 4/5). After the poem by Keats, commissioned by the University of Tennessee at Martin, a towering work of descriptive invention in the realization of the vivid colors, imagery, ribaldry, and romance in the poem. Add piano, 2 flugelhorns, optional contrabass clarinet. SHORT AUDIO SAMPLE
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FANTASIA ON GAUDEAMUS IGITUR ($75.00 Gr. 3/4). A stunningly brilliant arrangement on the old Latin tune beginning in a baroque style embroidered with florid counterpoint, which emerges into a modern contemporary showpiece in its final grandioso statement. SCORE SAMPLE     SHORT AUDIO SAMPLE     FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE

FANTASIA ON A BELL CAROL ($60.00 Gr. 3). A band classic, the well known “Carol of the Bells” images the eastern European flavor of its Ukrainian melody source. Reissued by the composer. SCORE SAMPLE    SHORT AUDIO SAMPLE
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FANTASIA ON A FRENCH CAROL ($85.00 Gr. 4). Noel Nouvelet the Carol popularly know with English words as "Sing We Now of Christmas." A simple canonic medieval quality is alluded to in the opening orchestration and from this genesis the work develops freely into a joyous celebration. Add keyboard and/or wind chimes and bell tree in percussion. FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE (Virtual Band)

FIDGETY FEET ($100.00 Gr. 4/5). Commissioned by the Tempe Arizona Symphony Orchestra, newly transcribed for band, the classic Dixieland jazz standard has Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, and Drum Set soloists out front of the fully participating concert band, optional improvisations and the raucous “barrel house” ending will bring the house down A big delightful showpiece! SCORE SAMPLE
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FLUTES, FLUTES, FLUTES ($60.00 Solo Flutes Gr. 4 acc. Gr. 3). A lighthearted showcase for 3 or a multiple of 3 flutes, a colorful interplay between flutes and band includes a trio section which features the flute’s beautiful low register.
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GOIN’ WEST, AN AMERICAN PORTRAIT ($100.00 Gr. 3/4). Old western musically "painted" and scored to transport the listener to the plains, deserts, mountains, trials, tribulations, settlement, and the fascinating high adventure of the great old American West.
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GOSPEL TRUTH, THE ($40.00 Gr. 2/3). An easy piece to play in old gospel/rock style with instant appeal and striking melodic lines in standard “straight ahead” scoring. No score or audio sample available at this time.

JAZZ ROCK SINFONIA ($75.00 Gr. 3/4). A rhythmic and harmonically rich symphonic movement in ABA form, includes a passage which can be performed with or without solo improvisation(s), strong either way. Reissued by the composer, formerly titled “Rock Movement.” SCORE SAMPLE    SHORT AUDIO SAMPLE
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KINDERSONG ($75.00 Gr. 3). Commissioned by the Castine Maine Community Band, a very lighthearted humoresque medley overture of beloved children’s songs, not difficult, very entertaining, and forever timely. SCORE SAMPLE    FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE (Virtual Band)

LA MELODIA D’ ITALIA ($100.00 Gr. 3/4). A romantic medley overture selection of the world’s great Italian songs all set with gorgeous contemporary harmonies and orchestration ending with the rousingly energetic tarantella. SCORE SAMPLE
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LONDONDERRY AIR (Also known as “Danny Boy”) ($40.00 Gr. 2/3). The universal Irish song in a new contemporary setting complete with the legendary climax, scored to allow the completely free interpretation of the conductor. Also available for String Orchestra. SCORE SAMPLE    FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE (Virtual Band)

MIGHTY FORTRESS FANFARE, A ($50.00 Gr. band 3, soli trps 4). A chorale with four soli trumpets boldly announcing the opening of Martin Luther's famous hymn. The band plays the hymn in sustained choral style with the four trumpets in divided parts playing fanfare-like descants above. Its many uses would include a spectacular opening to a holiday concert. Duration 2:30 to 2:45 minutes, depending on your choice of tempo. FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE (Virtual Band)

NATIONAL ANTHEM, THE ($40.00 Gr. 3). A spectacular and dramatic opening to a concert, more theatrical and richly harmonized than the Star Spangled Banner listed below, scored in the manner of a crescendo with counter lines and a brilliant ending. No score or audio sample available at this time.

OUR OWN THING ($50.00 Gr. 3). A jazz/rock ballad with interesting ostinato rhythmic background, extra parts for guitar, bass guitar, and drum set are included, optional improvisation montuno passage is particularly idiomatic for guitar solo. No score or audio sample available at this time.

ONE FINE DAY (Un bel di vedremo) ($50.00 Gr. 3/4) Soprano, Trumpet, or Violin solo (50.00 Gr. 3/4) Puccini’s famous opera aria from “Madame Butterfly” faithfully transcribed for woodwinds and horns only, in the original key of Gb. No score or audio sample available at this time.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING ($50.00 Gr. 2/3). The wonderful hymn in statements freely arranged with an abundant tapestry of counterpoint wraps the famous melody in a colorful harmonic setting. No score or audio sample available at this time.

SCOTTISH IDYLL ($100.00 Gr. 3/4). Universal Scottish melodies in a symphonic collage includes Bonnie Dundee, Loch Lomond, 100 Pipers (developed), Scotland the Brave, and others with Auld Lang Syne bringing the work to an emotional and stunning close. SCORE SAMPLE SHORT AUDIO SAMPLE FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE

SEA PIECES ($125.00 Gr. 4/5). Edward McDowell's 1898 brilliant 8 mood settings for piano is now stunning music for band in this new symphonic transcription. Titles are: 1. To the Sea. 2. From a Wandering Iceberg. 3. AD MDCXX (1620). 4. Starlight. 5. Song. 6. From the Depths. 7. Nautilus. 8. In Midocean. Duration is 17 minutes. Recording is from a performance by the Scottsdale, AZ Community Band. FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE PAGE

SHIRIM ($100.00 Gr. 3/4). (Shirim, is the Hebrew word for songs). An energetic, exciting medley overture of contrasting Jewish songs ending with the stirring universal hora “Havah Nigelah,” the work has an energy which never fails to thrill an audience! SCORE SAMPLE     SHORT AUDIO SAMPLE     FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE

SINFONIA FOR BAND ($100.00 Gr. 3/4). Commissioned by the professional Colonial Band of Leominster, Massachusetts, in classic sonata ABA fast-slow-fast form, the andante center of the work is developed from short motifs, returning to the original spirited allegro and brilliant coda which ends the work. SCORE SAMPLE
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STAR SPANGLED BANNER, THE ($35.00 Gr. 2/3). Commissioned by Carnegie Mellon University, an original, astute chorale type harmonization without ornamentation or “theatrics” in Ab. Reissued...    FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE

SYMPHONIC VARIATIONS ($125.00 Gr. 4). Commissioned by North Hills High School Symphony Band, a modern, major work in three movements using the “Trumpet Tune”, originally attributed to Henry Purcell but most likely by Jeremiah Clack displays the full tonal range of the concert band, has been performed in New York’s Carnegie Hall.    SHORT AUDIO SAMPLE     FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE

TANZ! (A frailach for band) ($100.00 Gr. 4). Similar to the hora, opening and closing with an old melody popularized as “And the Angels Sing,” the work exudes the electric fury of a Jewish wedding celebration dance in full up tempo swing.
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TOUCHSTONES, With narrator ($100.00 Gr. 3/4). Commissioned by the Massachusetts Music Educators Association, premiered in Boston’s Symphony Hall, symphonic in scope the score underlies and comments on text from statements on the arts by President John F. Kennedy, making a strong statement of affirmation on the importance of the arts in America. SHORT AUDIO SAMPLE    FULL LENGTH AUDIO SAMPLE

WASSAIL YULE, A, With Ships and Bells ($85.00 Gr. 3/4). A fantasia on I Saw Three Ships, Good Christian Men Rejoice (In Dulce Jubilo), and The Wassail Song, the swinging lilt of these carols in 6/8 time with luxurious chords and florid counterpoint are designed to celebrate the joy of the holiday season. SCORE SAMPLE
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YE AULD SCOTTISH CAROL ($60.00 Gr. 3). Robert Burn’s Flow Gently Sweet Afton also known as Away in a Manger, the much loved melody is scored with lush, warm harmonies and textures particularly in the final statement of the tune.
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