Encore 2025 Bands

Each Band will perform 2 pieces: The Required Test Piece and a Choice piece from the Territorial Choice List. 

 

Uniform:

Junior Soldier or Senior Soldier Uniform

 

BEGINNING BAND

Beginning band would describe a group that either has novice players or hasn’t been in existence long. Level 1 AIES music would be a good indicator of this level as the young people learn to play big notes, listen to each other and figure out how to play in tune. Bands in this category should first have the approval of the DMD and not be looking to play a level 4 piece as their own choice. Developing young players is the name of the game for this category.

 

JUNIOR BAND

Junior bands would be those who have been established for a while and have players who are more advanced. Level 2 music in AIES should be the lowest that a junior band would play. They should be building on the skills learned as a beginning band member and be able to play in keys other than C and F as well as navigate more complicated rhythmic and harmonic styles. Again, the DMD should be able to advise group leaders as to the correct level and be willing to help them make the correct choice.

 

None of these should be about winning but developing skills to aid their respective corps in worship on Sunday mornings.

 

Beginning & Jr. Band Instrumentation

Eb Soprano Cornet, Bb Cornet, Bb Flugel Horn, Eb Alto (Tenor Horn), Bb Baritone, Bb Tenor Trombone, Eb Bass Trombone, Bb Euphonium, Eb Bass Tuba, Bb Bass Tuba, Snare & Bass Drums, Timpani and complete battery of percussion as required.  Groups may be smaller ensembles using the instruments above.

 

Age: 7-18 by June 1, 2024 – minimum 4 members + up to 2 adults5

Band

Required Test Piece

Beginning Band

The Gospel Train – MUABE 2414

Jr. Band

Come Thou Almighty King – MUABE 2121

 

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Encore 2025 Territorial Optional Choice List

Grade I

  • A Jolly Christmas March
    FTF04 – God Is Good
    FTF05 – Great Big God
    FTF22 – Easter Intrada
    MUABE 0112 – I Know A Fount
    MUABE 0611 – All Things Beautiful
    MUABE 0711 – Prelude on St. Agnes
    MUABE 0712 – Adoration
    MUABE 1112 – Grace
    MUABE 1611 – Love Lifted Me
    MUABE 1514 – The B-I-B-L-E
    MUABE 1912 – Master, Speak
    MUABE 2211 – Happy Land
    MUABE 2411 – Fanfare Prelude on Sandon

Grade III

  • BMYB – Powerful and Free
    FTF12 – Rocking Carol
    MUABE  0434 – Lord I Lift Your Name
    MUABE  0833 – We Want To See Jesus Lifted High
    MUABE 1531 – The Wonderful Cross
    MUABE 1731 – Fanfare Prelude – Triumph Secure
    MUABE 2234 – Grace Alone
    MUABE 2433 – Jesus Put This Song Into our Hearts
    Unity 208 – As I Am

Grade II

  • BMYB – Happy People
    BMYB – Kearny Youth
    FTF11 – Rise and Shine
    MUABE 1625 – 10,000 Reasons
    MUABE 1722 – Happy All The Time
    MUABE 1921 – The Skilled Builder
    MUABE 2221 – Best Friend Forever
    MUABE 2223 – Rondeau
    MUABE 2421 – Be Still For the Presence of the Lord
    MUABE 9922 – The Joy of Christmas
    MUABE 9324 – Jesus Bids Us Shine

Grade IV

  • MUABE 0241 – Great Day
    MUABE 1741 – You Are Good
    MUABE 2244 – Sound The Battle Cry
    Unity 388 – Trentham
    Unity 389 – Samba – The Fruit of the Spirit
    Unity 443 – H20 The Living Water!
    Unity 444 – The First Noel
    Unity 463 – A Quiet Moment
    Unity 459 – March Medley – I do Believe