Written to reinforce light dynamics and delicate articulations, composer Robert Thurston has created a great piece that has all the quirky and masterful writing we have come to expect. Fugues, harmonic intrigue, and drama fill this sneaky new work for…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Robert Thurston
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A Holiday Fantasia is a delightful mash-up of two Christmas favorites - Carol of the Bells and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. Rather than creating a straight-ahead medley, Coles masterfully weaves the themes from each carol together, along with original…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jay Coles
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This profound work for concert band is a tribute to the composer's teacher and attempts to recapture all the energy and passion of Mr. Persichetti's music at the grade 2 level. Homage Persichetti sounds much more difficult than it is due to the rhythmic…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to the composer’s eleven-year-old niece and her middle school concert band, Hop! is meant to capture the spirit of youthful exuberance through percussive syncopation, hints of jazz, and memorable, toe-tapping melodies.Program NotesDedicated to the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After hearing the music used in the successful touring dance production Riverdance, Brian West was inspired to write a work for young band with the vigour and life found in Irish folk music. The modal nature of the work, and the avoidance of traditional "…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A trumpet fanfare and flourish of woodwinds set the scene for this vibrant concert opener with thematic material has its origings in the famous Australian folk song Moreton Bay.Program NotesA trumpet fanfare and flourish of woodwinds set the scene for this…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The title says it all! This new holiday hit by Mark Lortz is sure to be the talk of your winter concerts. Full of carols, and orchestrated to make your group sound big and full.
Grade Level: 2.5 Copyright: 2023 Publisher: Wingert-Jones Publications Series:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Publisher:
Wingert-Jones Publications
The work is programmatic and is written to depict the sparse, rugged iron-ore country and the port industrial centre of Port Hedland which is arguably Australia's "Iron Gate" to the world.Program NotesThe Iron Gate was commissioned in 1993 by the Hedland…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Warm and inviting, Kirby is dedicated to the composer's hero by the same name. This accessible piece is great for the developing band.Program NotesCommissioned by the Shakopee Eighth Grade Band, Shakopee, MN
Grade Level: 2.5 Copyright: 2008 Number of Players…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carl Holmquist
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Kvetchers (translation: complainers) is a fun and quirky concert march in the style of a musical joke. Wonderfully scored, each section has its own “surprise”, perfect for working independent section playing. Audiences will really enjoy this one!
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Laura Estes
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing