Broad melodic figures punctuated by rhythmic accents in the woodwinds and percussion help Amber Terrace Dreams celebrate the drive to fulfill students' hopes and dreams and is dedicated to the teachers who help make those dreams a reality.Program NotesAmber…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Christopher Tucker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Cool Beans" juxtaposes the composer’s love of jazz and Hispanic music. With driving rhythms and vivid colors, this selection is sure to excite the audience while providing the students with music of merit.Program NotesCool Beans was commissioned by the Bussey…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Christopher Tucker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dreamscapes is a musical journey through the dreams of one individual. From the soft cushion of the clouds to the raging sea, the music carries you across the night sky. Our dreamer lands back on his feet to encounter the ghosts of music history floating…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(Seculorum Amen)
Based on the "Seculorum Amen" passage of the medieval chant 'Gloria Patri,' Euouae takes the listener on a journey through numerous transformations while retaining the original meditative intent of the chant.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2001…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This two-movement work is full of melodic lyricism and passionate romanticism which takes listeners through a broad array of experiences from the exhilarating to the contemplative. The piano is at many times soloistic in nature, but also often integrated into…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Catherine Fields
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the book of the same title by Richard Bach, Illusions encourages us to take hold of our hidden potentials - that everything we need is already inside of us. Divided into three movements, 'Donald Shimoda, a Mechanic in Indiana,' 'Flying' and 'Miracles…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Looking for your next concert opener? Jubilant Fanfare exudes the exuberance that its title suggests. Wonderful feature for your talented brass section!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 1:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Trumpet Feature
Parody is a collage of several important orchestral trumpet parts all in one balanced piece that will require a rather skilled trumpet soloist.Program NotesParody is a work that dates back to memories of being a trumpet player. As…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Persistence of Time features an exciting additive process that captures the audience. Exciting to play, also. An underlying feeling of movement persists throughout the piece and keeps listeners on the edge of their chairs.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2001…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This brilliant three-movement work shows the best of band music. Appropriate for contest or concert. Or, select one of the movements for your concert. Features an uplifting 1st movement, graceful 2nd movement, and a clever up tempo 3rd movement. Portraits is…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications