Written for younger bands, this dark and original march keeps technical challenges within the grasp of a second or third year performer. Although not in a completely traditional form, 7 Hills March has enough repetition to make it accessible to young…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Here is a great piece for beginning bands on its own, but it has a pedagogical purpose as well. As the title implies, Sean O’Loughlin has built in rhythmic and tempo accelerando into the fabric of the piece.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2023 Publisher: Excelcia…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Based on the gorgeous 17th century chorale, "Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming," Always Blooming is contrastingly fast and energetic and features every section of the band, especially the percusisonists! Using themes from the chorale, Kiefer weaves in and out of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Evoking images of belly dancers wielding swirling balls of fire on strings, Arabian Fire Dance weaves together a tapestry of celebration, danger & dance. Using repeated syncopated ostinatos and doublings in all the right places, Kiefer introduces students…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A great piece to feature your percussion section, this setting of "Carol of the Bells" is a fast and exciting rendition that does not follow the standard outline of the tune. A very unique arrangement, that uses modern compositional techniques like tone…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
"Carol of the Bells"
This setting of "Carol of the Bells" is a fast and exciting rendition that does not follow the standard outline of the tune. A very unique arrangement that uses modern compositional techniques like tone clusters and changing rhythmic…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This piece has plenty of musical inertia to make it a forceful and popular piece with your students and audience alike. Starting with a drama filled mysterious opening that leads to a powerful, up-tempo and rhythmic main section with interplay between the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A quick and to-the-point fanfare for your next holiday concert. It has hints of various popular carols wrapped in an energy infused fanfare in triple meter. Lots of poignant biting harmonies in the brass that leads to a satisfying conclusion.
Grade Level: 3.5…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Written for the 2022 All-Virginia Concert Band, in under three minutes of time, your ensemble will come alive with a fanfare that kicks with a country backbeat. The music explores the land and history of the Commonwealth of Virginia through sound. Through…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carl Holmquist
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Convergence is a two-and-a-half-minute tour de force for wind band. Musicians will be challenged and audiences will be inspired! Great for use as a concert opener or a fiery closing statement.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2019 Publisher: Excelcia Music…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing