John’s harmonic palette is practically refreshing in this overture-like piece that sounds like it’s from a time long past. This work has just the right amount of drama and excitement to make it a perfect addition to the festival repertoire list.
Grade Level:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John M. Pasternak
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Journey out west with this new work by John M. Pasternak for concert band. Reminiscent of old western films, this overture is perfect for any concert program as well as festival adjudication. The piece features soaring fanfares and ample opportunities for…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John M. Pasternak
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
The piece is a celebratory fanfare representing cresting waves, warm ocean breezes, and the flourish of sails along the coastline of Long Beach, California. The continual rise and fall of the tide, like the music itself, brings with it the excitement and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Carnahan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With hints of the medieval, Childgrove has everything a developing band could want. Several solo and tutti sections allow for players to explore their musicianship while melodies and countermelodies flow throughout the band.Program NotesCommissioned by The…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Frederick Speck
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Many think the holidays are a bit of a “rat race” and arranger John Pasternak takes that to a new level by combining the famous William Tell Overture with popular Christmas carols. Pure fun for the youngest of students!
Grade Level: 0.5 Copyright: 2022…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John M. Pasternak
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Clear Resolve is a heroic piece that encourages students to stand up for their beliefs. Composer John M. Pasternak uses his experience as a music educator to craft a piece that is both exciting, and meaningful to young musicians.
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John M. Pasternak
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Cuyahoga River March is a delightfully tuneful new march from composer John M. Pasternak. It is written in standard American march form and classic in style. Musicians and audiences will leave humming every time!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2022 Publisher:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John M. Pasternak
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Dance Toccata combines continuous rhythmic motion, varied textures and colors, and motives imbued with strong dance-like features in a work that is energetic and bold. Though the underlying current of pulsation is hardly ever interrupted, there are also…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Frederick Speck
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
John’s unique harmonic ideas and use of ensemble color are on display in this new work for developing ensembles. Explore a dark frontier while reinforcing articulations and dynamic contrast. This one is sure to be an audience pleaser!
Grade Level: 1.5…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John M. Pasternak
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A Dream of Coming Home was created and written for middle school through professional ensembles. Heavily cross-cued, it can be successfully performed with full or limited instrumentation as indicated.Program NotesA Dream of Coming Home is dedicated to those…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Carnahan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications