Liquid Moon is a wonderfully inventive work that takes the listener on a journey through many moods and textures, evoking vivid dream-like images.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2006 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 8:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Little Scherzo was written for the composer's four-year old son (who appeared as the triangle soloist at the first performance). Zaninelli creates melodic and rhythmic material of charming simplicity. The mood is mischievous, irreverent, and at all times…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the tenth anniversary of the formation of the ensemble and the composer’s involvement with the group, Local Heroes is dedicated to the members of the New Horizons Band, an adult beginners group launched by the Dandenong Ranges Music Council in…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
from 'Great Lakes Voyage'
Commonly known as "The Erie Canal", Low Bridge, Everybody Down is the 2nd movement of Catherine McMichael's larger work, Great Lakes Voyage. This setting of the popular folk song is a laid-back toe-tapper set in 12/8.Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solo Flute Feature
Lullaby for Evangelina is a hauntingly beautiful arrangement of the popular tune "Hush, Little Baby" for solo flute and band. Gackstatter employs some unique effects throughout the piece, such as humming wine glasses and quiet vocal…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The march uses Waltzing Matilda's 16 bar melody, but is built substantially around melodic, harmonic and rhythmic ideas designed to portray the pride and sense of honour.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1986 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Concert Band
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
I first heard this melody years ago only to discover that it was a beloved English hymn written by C.H.H. Parry. I heard it again in the film CHARIOTS OF FIRE. It has continued to haunt me with it’s graceful nobility. In this setting for wind orchestra, I…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by Shakespeare’s 'Sonnet XXXIII,' Many a Glorious Morning Have I Seen is a lush, lyrical work featuring rich harmonies, memorable melodies, and solo opportunities for flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and alto saxophone.Program NotesMany a Glorious…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Developing bands will enjoy the powerful nature of this dynamic work. In addition to effective scoring, Medieval Holiday will serve as an excellent piece to introduce musicians to 7/8 time signatures.Program NotesCommissioned by Taft Middle School, J. Rick…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This piece is filled with many emotions that express the sentiment of the Irish. Beginning with the ensemble singing the famous Irish song "Eileen Aroon," Mixed Barley combines the air, "The Wind that Shakes the Barley" with the reel of the same name. The…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications