from 'Grouse Creek Symphony'
A subtle beginning leading to an exciting motive and up tempo tune defines this classic piece by Gary Gacksttter. The People features a memorable melody with exciting treatment of percussion as well as woodwinds and brass. Jump…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
from 'Great Lakes Voyage'
Ideal scoring for a young band, The Persia is an excellent piece illustrating the programatic nature of music. Based on a tune also known as 'Port Huron's Rockbound Shore', this piece musically portrays the essence of a Great Lakes…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Persistence of Time features an exciting additive process that captures the audience. Exciting to play, also. An underlying feeling of movement persists throughout the piece and keeps listeners on the edge of their chairs.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2001…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based off the Greek legend of the Phoenix, this piece will excite musicians and audiences alike. Full of fast-paced rhythmic interest, Phoenix is exhilarating from start to finish. The middle of the piece features a beautifully expressive lullaby and cool…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Tyler Arcari
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Pieces of Eight is based on two sea shanties, Bold Manning and Andrew Barton, both of which are highly reminiscent of what we now recognize as Pirate Music. The piece is in the spirit of high seas adventures and Saturday matinee pirates.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carolyn Bremer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Using popular Scottish folk songs such as Scots Wha Have, Comin’ Thro the Rye, Clean Pease Strae (Straw), and the very recognizable Scotland the Brave, Composer Carol Brittin Chambers has crafted a wonderfully musical piece for concert band. Musicians and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carol Brittin Chambers
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Extracted from Holmquist's "New Orleans Symphony," Play combines a light eighth-note New Orleans swing feel, a layered fugal development, and a serious and inspiring chorale into a work with a powerful message.Program NotesWinner of the 2007 Claude T. Smith…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carl Holmquist
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This brilliant three-movement work shows the best of band music. Appropriate for contest or concert. Or, select one of the movements for your concert. Features an uplifting 1st movement, graceful 2nd movement, and a clever up tempo 3rd movement. Portraits is…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Presto is named after its tempo: very, very fast. Starting with a dramatic flourish fueled by brass and percussion, a sweet waltz interrupts the fireworks before the music builds again and ultimately climaxes with a restatement of the opening flourish.
Grade…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A fabulous concert opener for developing band, Procession calls to mind the grand parade of the royal courts with plenty of brass fanfare percussion cadence. A peaceful woodwind section hails the fair maiden!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications