The Aegean Symphony is comprised of four narrative movements telling the story of four Greek mythological legends. Phaeton's ill fated chariot ride across the sky, Sisyphus' doomed eternity of frustration, the origin of the Pan flute, and Pandora's curiosity…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Opening with a fantastic brass fanfare, the theme is carried through the woodwinds and supported by a bombastic percussion section. Pausing for a brief, tender woodwind section, the brass carry this work to it's exciting conclusion.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Beasts & Monsters Suite is a work composed of five short descriptive movements, each featuring a mythological creature. The work is scored for a full complement of winds and percussion, and is highly rhythmic in nature.Program NotesBeasts & Monsters…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A delightful suite based on a few of our favorite insects. The opening The Prelude suggests many of the creatures we regard as Bugs. The underwater beginnings of the Dragonfly cascade into a religious setting depicting the raying Mantis. Black Widow is set in…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The opening motive of Chant is stated in the solos in the trombone and horn. Shifting to a faster tempo, the theme goes through a variety of keys and instrumentation, placing heavy technical demands upon the entire ensemble. The atmosphere changes, as the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solo Percussion Feature
The Concerto for Percussion Solo and Wind Ensemble is in three connected movements and features the soloist on a variety of instruments, including marimba, vibraphone, bells, and crotales and a large percussion battery with two snare…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Trumpet Feature
Images for Trumpet is a three movement work for solo trumpet, winds and percussion. It was composed in March of 2004 for trumpeter Terry Everson. The composition is in three movements - Signals, Reflections and Celebration - each emphasizing…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Reflecting significant events of the beginning of the 21st century, New Millennium, Different World, New Beginnings is a tour de force. The 1st movement celebrates the turn of the century, the 2nd movement mourns the September 11, 2001 tragedy, and the 3rd…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Using elements of the Westminster Chimes, Carol of the Bells, and Beethoven's ever-recognizable Joyful, Joyful, Roger Cichy's Ring the Bells in Jubilation is a masterful work which joyfully announces the Christmas season.Program NotesEvery form of artistic…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A mysterious opening punctuated by the timpani and horn lead to a fortissimo climax that will have you on the edge of your seat. Full of brass and percussion, this exciting piece belongs on your next concert.Program NotesRituals begins mysteriously with the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications