Thank you for participating in the 100th Anniversary Alumni Band!! Much research and consideration has gone into selecting music for the CHS Band’s 100th Anniversary Concert. Music had to be available to us, at an appropriate length and difficulty level, and able to be put together with a very limited rehearsal schedule. It is hoped participants will download their parts and learn them prior to the rehearsal on Saturday, May 1, 2027. If some parts are technically challenging, you may modify them to meet your needs and make it more playable, or leave the measures out. Simply put – play what you can! The important point is for you to participate and be a part of this wonderful anniversary celebration! If you have any questions contact Mr. Rohrer at alumni@carlislehighschoolband.org.
The following is important information/clarifications about the repertoire for the 100th Anniversary Alumni Band Concert:
1920s – Military Escort March by Harold Bennett
Download parts:Woodwinds Brass Percussion
This was the first selection on the Band’s concert played on May 5, 1927 (possibly the first public concert of the band). Note: the French horn parts are for Eb horn and you will need to transpose for F horn.
1930s – Chicago World’s Fair Centennial Celebration 1933 by Carl Mader
Download parts:Woodwinds Brass Percussion
Performed on the Band’s concert April 7, 1933. Note: the French horn parts are for Eb horn and you will need to transpose for F horn.
1940s – Rifle Rangers March by Karl L. King
Download parts:Woodwinds Brass Percussion
Performed by the Alumni Band on May 22, 1942 recognizing the 15th Anniversary of the Band (also played at the May 5, 1927 concert!)
1950s – Begin the Beguine by Cole Porter, transcribed by William Teague
Download parts:Woodwinds Brass Percussion
Performed on the Band’s April 17, 1952 concert. Note: this will be played in 4/4 and not in cut-time.
1960s – Bugler’s Holiday by Leroy Anderson
Download parts:Woodwinds Brass Percussion
Performed on the Band’s concert May 16, 1964 (and I’m sure on several other concerts after this one!). Note: the 1st, 2nd, & 3rdcornet parts are for the featured trumpet trio. Trumpet section members should play the Trumpet 1 & 2 parts.
1970s – Wings of Victory March by Franke Ventre
Download parts:Woodwinds Brass Percussion
Performed by the marching band during Clyde Barr’s tenure as Director.
1980s – Fanfare from ET by John Williams
Download partsWoodwinds Brass
Performed by the marching band as an “opener” in the 1986 (and 2011) field show, the year the band won its first TOB Chapter VI Championship. Note: there are no percussion parts included at this time. Parts will be written and added to the website.
1990s – Danny Boy / Rakes of Mallow from Leroy Anderson’s Irish Suite (arranged by Dave Rohrer)
Download parts:Woodwinds Brass
Performed by the marching band in the 1993 “Irish” field show, winning both the TOB Chapter VI Championships and the TOB Atlantic Coast Championships. Note: there are no percussion parts included at this time. Parts will be written and later added to the website.
2000s – Penn Street Green by John W. “Buzz” Jones
Download parts:Woodwinds BrassPercussion
This music was commissioned for the 75th Anniversary of the Band for the concert on May 5, 2002. Two movements will be played –“Galaxies Bop” and “Carlisle Hymn”. Note: look for “start” markings on parts.
2010s – By The Numbers by Roy Mitchell
Download parts:Brass Percussion
This music was commissioned for the 85th Anniversary of the Band for the concert on May 3, 2012 and is for Brass and Percussion. Note: there are no woodwinds included in this selection.
2020s – Music for this decade has not been selected at this time.
The National Anthem and possibly an additional selection will be added to the website at a later time.
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