Holiday
Christmas favorites "Angels We Have Heard on High" and "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" will never sound so good in your beginner band as they will with Barry Ward's 'Tis the Season. The aim is to have practicality written into the parts and still provide a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Aegean Symphony is comprised of four narrative movements telling the story of four Greek mythological legends. Phaeton's ill fated chariot ride across the sky, Sisyphus' doomed eternity of frustration, the origin of the Pan flute, and Pandora's curiosity…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(and I really mean good)
With a ruff and tumble melodic theme, Bad shows off some attitude. Early bands will enjoy this piece.Program NotesWith a ruff and tumble melodic theme, Bad shows off some attitude. Early bands will enjoy this piece.
Grade Level: 1…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Beasts & Monsters Suite is a work composed of five short descriptive movements, each featuring a mythological creature. The work is scored for a full complement of winds and percussion, and is highly rhythmic in nature.Program NotesBeasts & Monsters…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This attractive concert work begins with a single clarinet and mallets establishing the mood. Gradually adding instruments and increasing tempo, the energy builds and is sustained through the exciting finish.Program NotesDedicated to the Stonewall Jackson…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The opening motive of Chant is stated in the solos in the trombone and horn. Shifting to a faster tempo, the theme goes through a variety of keys and instrumentation, placing heavy technical demands upon the entire ensemble. The atmosphere changes, as the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Young bands will delight in these innovative arrangements of the popular tunes Yankee Doodle and Chester.Program NotesYoung bands will delight in these innovative arrangements of the popular tunes Yankee Doodle and Chester.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2005…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solo Percussion Feature
The Concerto for Percussion Solo and Wind Ensemble is in three connected movements and features the soloist on a variety of instruments, including marimba, vibraphone, bells, and crotales and a large percussion battery with two snare…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dance Diabolique begins with a distant call in the solo horn part, which beckons the listener into a turbulent musical landscape. The slow introduction fades into the distance, with the percussion section heralding the arrival of the fast section. The band…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A great piece for early band celebrating our prehistoric friends. Very easy rhythms and simple scoring make this tune perfect for your first concert. Be on the lookout for the Ultrasaurus, Pentaceratops, & Stegosaurus!Program NotesA great piece for early…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications