Autumn
as played by the Blue Devils
Composed and Arranged for Marching Band by John M. Meehan
Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III Length: :50
Instrumentation: Flute, Bb Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpet 1, 2 & 3, Horn in F, Trombone 1 & 2, Baritone (Bass & Treble Clef), Tuba
Description: Chorale scored for full marching band winds. As performed by the Concord Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps in 2005 during their European tour.
Bb Tuning (Major and Minor Versions)
as played by the Blue Devils
by Wayne Downey
Level: Medium/Grade IV Length: 2:10
Instrumentation: Flute, Bb Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpet 1, 2 & 3, Horn in F, Trombone 1 & 2, Baritone (Bass & Treble Clef), Tuba
Description: As made famous by the Blue Devils (Originally as "F Tuning" on G bugles), this chordal warm-up exercise contains both the major version (1:00) as well as the minor version (1:10) performed by the Blue Devils in 1995.
Bishoujo (Original Version)
Composed & Arranged by Dr. Jeffrey W. Richmond
Level: Extremely Advanced/Grade VI+ Length: 4:00
Instrumentation: 8 Bb Trumpets
Description: Trumpet Ensemble for 8 players / Winner of DCI I & E Brass Ensemble.
(range to written double C)
Bishoujo (Reduced Range Version)
as played by the Blue Devils
Composed & Arranged by Dr. Jeffrey W. Richmond
Level: Advanced/Grade VI Length: 4:00
Instrumentation: 8 Bb Trumpets
Description: Trumpet Ensemble for 8 players.
(range written to D above high C)
by Joe Haworth
Level: Length:
Instrumentation: Trumpet, Mellophone, 3-Valve Baritone/Euphonium (Bass Clef), 3-Valve Baritone/Euphonium (Treble Clef), 3-Valve BBb Tuba, French Horn (Single), Double French Horn (F & Bb), Trombone (Slide), Trombone (Slide w/F Attachment), Non-Compensating Euphonium, Compensating Euphonium, 4-Valve BBb Tuba
Description: Fingering charts are a quality resource for brass students of any age and level. Each chart includes a chromatic listing of the primary fingerings for that instrument, as well as several alternate fingerings.
by Eoin O'Keeffe & John M. Meehan
Level: Medium/Grade IV Length: 1:25
Instrumentation: Flute, Bb Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpet 1, 2 & 3, Horn in F, Trombone 1 & 2, Baritone (Bass & Treble Clef), Tuba
Description: Dynamic Chords Vol. 1 is a series of five short chord progressions that can be used in conjunction with daily wind warm-ups to help enhance many of the techniques found in today's marching band shows. From harmonic understanding and sectional listening responsibilities to phrase contouring and weighting of attacks, Dynamic Chords adds a much needed layer to the end of daily wind warm-ups that will provide both excitement for the students as well as immediate improvement to show segments. Each of the (5) warm-up segments is :25 in length.
Eternal Father, Strong To Save/Navy Hymn
as played by the Blue Devils
by Rev. John B. Dykes (1861)
Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III Length: 1:50
Instrumentation: Flute, Bb Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpet 1, 2 & 3, Horn in F, Trombone 1 & 2, Baritone (Bass & Treble Clef), Tuba
Description: Wind Chorale w/Score & Parts
Legend of the One-Eyed Sailor (Blue Devils '74, '75, '76 & 78)
by Chuck Mangione
Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V Length: 2:30
Instrumentation:
Winds: Flute, Bb Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpet 1, 2 & 3, Horn in F, Trombone 1 & 2, Baritone (Bass & Treble Clef), Tuba
Percussion: Snare, Tenors, Bass Drums, Cymbals, Bells, Xylophone, Vibes, Marimba, Timpani, Drum Set, Tambourine, Surdo (Floor Tom), Agogo Bells, Suspended Cymbal, Cowbell, Wind Chimes, Bongos, Shaker, Concert Bass Drum, Tam Tam
Description: A Blue Devils classic!
Maximizing Finger Dexterity
by Joe Haworth
Level: Length:
Instrumentation: Trumpet, Mellophone and Other Treble Clef Brass Instruments, Baritone/Euphonium, Tuba
Description: Finger dexterity exercises are a great way to improve finger/valve technique without simply playing chromatic, major and minor scales.
Salvation Is Created
as played by the Blue Devils
by Pavel Chesnokov (1912)
Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III Length: 1:00
Instrumentation: Flute, Bb Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpet 1, 2 & 3, Horn in F, Trombone 1 & 2, Baritone (Bass & Treble Clef), Tuba
Description: Wind Chorale w/Score & Parts
Trombone Etudes Volume #1
by Joe Haworth
Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V Length:
Instrumentation: Trombone
Description: Trombone Etudes Volume 1 provides the performer with several different musical challenges. From rhythmic nuance to range extension and changes in style, these etudes will allow the performer to further develop their playing regardless of their particular skill level.
by Rob Stein
Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III Length: :30
Instrumentation: Flute, Bb Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpet 1, 2 & 3, Horn in F, Trombone 1 & 2, Baritone (Bass & Treble Clef), Tuba
Description: Scored for full marching band winds, this short chorale is a great way to hone the students ears while also building up momentum either at the end of a daily warm-up or just before a performance.