The timpani sounds the thunder at the beginning of this precipitous work. The raindrops can almost be felt as the ensemble passes the staccato themes around the stage while other instruments are dancing in between the drops. Dancing in Rain is a dramatic…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Yo Goto
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Day of Infamy fits perfectly on any concert commemorating our heroes. Sean O’Loughlin’s dramatic writing jumps off the page!
This free download includes two click track recordings, one with a click over the live recording and one with the click track only…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A beautiful and rich composition for the developing band. Slow and tender, Desert Light calls to mind the rising sun over the desert landscape and gives performers a chance to explore their musicianship to the fullest.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2003 Number of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Thomas Root
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Celebration of the Preoccupation with the Demonstration of the Manipulation of Complex Musical Notation
As the title implies, Destination Cincopation is a rhythmically driven work that explores the time signatures 5/4, 3/4, and 4/4 and all of the possible…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jason K. Nitsch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The title The Devil's Workshop is based on the two most prominent harmonic components of the work. Tritones were, in ancient times, referred to as the 'devil’s interval.' Chromatic scales were likewise seen as evil sounds. This, combined with the goofy…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Purchase once and use forever. Director Designs is the complete package. With a simple button press, select and design technique exercises and warm-ups that are ready to print and play instantly. The single-programmed-PDF document is set up in a book format,…
Style:
Band
Composer:
Tyler Arcari
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Distant Thunder depicts the ever-changing world of a rainforest, with sparkling textures glistening like rainwater on leaves giving way to the fierce rumble of a storm. This highly dramatic work is written to showcase the percussion section, using energetic,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Steve Parsons
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This overture is full of dramatic force and harmonic intensity. It sparkles while maintaining a sharp musical focus. Soaring!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 4:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Concert Band…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Dream of Coming Home was created and written for middle school through professional ensembles. Heavily cross-cued, it can be successfully performed with full or limited instrumentation as indicated.Program NotesA Dream of Coming Home is dedicated to those…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Carnahan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drums of Rwanda celebrates the struggle of the people of Rwanda to overcome the tremendous forces of evil using the Rwanda National Anthem adopted in 2001.Program NotesFrom April to July 1994, members of the Hutu ethnic majority in the east-central African…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications