The Crocodile Cakewalk is an appealing, rollicking tune which is an ideal tool for teaching relaxed "swing" or jazz rhythmic interpretation.Program NotesThe Crocodile Cakewalk is an appealing, rollicking tune which is an ideal tool for teaching relaxed "swing…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
This folio of music is designed to make the very first performance of the young musicians in your charge, the most valuable and exciting experience they can have as they commence their musical life. This concert set includes concert certificates, printed…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg, Brian West, Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The notion of enjoyment, having fun at a fiesta was the composer's inspiration. The result, as you will hear, is a playable, rhythmic and appealing composition.Program NotesFiesta was commissioned in 1990 by Rosetta High School, Tasmania, in conjunction with…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Gum Leaf Rag was inspired by the Ragtime music of the legendary Scott Joplin. Featuring the characteristic oom- pah bass and accompaniment along with the mandatory "jaunty" syncopated melody, Gum Leaf Rag will not only appeal to performers and audience alike…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Each set in the Incredibly Flexible Class Band Series features Rock style compositions suitable for players of one to three years experience. All pieces have fully scored rhythm section parts - Keyboard, Guitar, Bass guitar & Drum Kit with Melody and…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
After hearing the music used in the successful touring dance production Riverdance, Brian West was inspired to write a work for young band with the vigour and life found in Irish folk music. The modal nature of the work, and the avoidance of traditional "…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Hop! Hop! Hop! Bouncing through the Australian bush to a swingin’ rhythm you can imagine a herd of kangaroos groovin’ out as they stop to for a chew on some grass, look around and bound off again. Out pops a joey looking from the pouch of its mother, its…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leigh Crombie, Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
No Bears Allowed has been a long coming! The piece started off as an attempt to write a Latin American style dance piece for young band. Many years later, elements of this initial idea can still be heard. The title of the piece is a result of the six note…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
No More Blues is another piece from the pen of Brian West that is easily accessible to young players and also easily accessible to their audiences. The medium tempo swing style of the piece will surely set toes tapping both in and out of the band.Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Quiet Moments requires the young band to play at many dynamic levels, yet maintain balance, tone and tuning within a modal setting.Program NotesQuiet Moments requires the young band to play at many dynamic levels, yet maintain balance, tone and tuning within…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music