Brett Dietz’s Concerto for Marimba and Wind Orchestra is a wonderful exploration of the marimba’s rhythmic qualities and can be played with high school ensembles and professional groups alike.Program NotesThe Concerto for Marimba and Wind Orchestra was…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brett Dietz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Goin’ for the Gold is an adventurer’s march, relentless, happy and upbeat with a strong, memorable melody leading the way. After all, someone might strike it rich!Program NotesGoin’ for the Gold is an adventurer’s march. Although the title might make one…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to Nicholas Childs and the Black Dyke Band, Heroes pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and the incredible achievements of astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins.Program NotesDedicated to Nicholas…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the English proverb, "From little acorns do mighty oaks grow," Bruce Broughton fully embraces this idea with his colorful 9-minute work for 6-part adaptable wind band and optional percussion - starting with the seed of 6 flexible parts and…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Mystery of the Cathedrals is titled after the book of the same name by the alchemist, Fulcanelli. In 1926 the he left his remarkable manuscript concerning the Hermetic Study of Gothic Cathedral Construction with a student. He then disappeared. The book…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brett Dietz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Training for anything always takes a lot of repetition and starting over. So does Pumped. Training also takes enthusiasm. So does Pumped. The piece begins with a little back-and-forth motive that is the accompaniment for a call-and-response theme. Eventually…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Pursuit is both a fast and dynamic cat ‘n’ mouse chase and a dark, relentless, and powerful sonic adventure that leads to a definite and dynamic conclusion.Program NotesPursuit is a fast and powerful cat ‘n’ mouse chase, full of dramatic energy and suspense.…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Quaternity is a four-movement suite for trombone solo and band written for famed trombonist Joe Alessi. A quaternity is simply a group of four, but a group that represents wholeness. This particular quaternity is one that represents the classical elements of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Resurrection is a passionate work inspired by New Testament scripture. Priddy has a great command over the power of the wind ensemble in this masterful work.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2016 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 7:20 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Priddy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Shell Game musically represents the old game of trying to find a pea hidden under one of three shells which are always in motion. The pea appears and disappears and the game gets faster and faster until it ends with the final appearance of the pea.Program…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications