Bold and powerful, Samurai will capture the imagination of all who hear it. The percussion section is featured in the middle of the piece. Young bands will discover pentatonic melodies while bringing the life of a Japanese warrior to life.Program NotesBold…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Located at longitudinal opposites of Scotland, Dornóch (in the Northern Highlands) and Turnberry (on the Southwest Coast) both resplendently exemplify the legendary beauty of this Old World country. Both towns are represented musically; the first by a lilting…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Danny Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Spanish for "heartfelt," Sentido seeks to express this through its lyrical, expressive melodies and warm, rich harmonies.Program NotesSpanish for "heartfelt," Sentido seeks to express this through its lyrical, expressive melodies and warm, rich harmonies.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Spanish word serenata means serenade, a low song often offered in the evening outside someone's home. John Paulson's Serenata beings with the simplest of melodies played by the oboe and accompanied by bassoon and marimba. A romantic mariachi band comes by…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Implementing a fun melody with an "island style," South to Cabo gives variety to any program. All parts are playable by the youngest students but also offering certain challenges. Watch your students move to the fiesta feelings depicted in the music from the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sub-Saharan Rhythm attempts to capture the spirit and emotion of the music of the sub-Saharan countries of Africa by incorporating three folk songs that are indigenous to this region: "Maiwe," "wateh eh" and a "Liberation Song" which I acquired from a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In 1674 Gaspar Sanz published his treatise on how to play the Spanish guitar. These exercises became the basis for Rodrigo’s beloved Fantasía Para un Gentilhombre for guitar and orchestra. Suite 1674 is freely created from three exercises in the treatise,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Why this fascination with the tango? Perhaps it is because the tango, more than any other popular dance, often tells a story. The resulting drama and ballet-like verve captivate dancers, musicians and audiences alike. John Paulson captures the essence of this…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dating back to the 1700s, this Scottish folk song was initially known as “O Waly, Waly.” This free setting of The Water Is Wide connects original music with the source melody in a continuous unfolding of melodic and motivic material. Players should pay…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications