Beautiful River was written in memory of a high school percussion student who was killed in an automobile accident. Despite the tragic nature of the accident, the piece does not attempt to serve as an elegy, but rather a celebration or reaffirmation of life.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Country Dances is an appealing 3-movement original. Movement 1 is titled Tempest and has a Celtic dance-like character. Movement 2, Far From Home, is quiet with a sad feeling of longing for home while the third movement, Devil's Dream, lifts the spirits with…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Percussion Trio Feature
Depicting an Aztec myth, the music at the opening of Cuico is fairly abstract and fragmented, with a mixture of tonal and atonal ideas exchanged between soloists and ensemble. Next is a furious dance, featuring each individual…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Footprints is a musical depiction of the popular parable of the same title which discusses life's path. Solos for the flute and trumpet followed by full band entrances portray this idea perfectly that we never walk alone.Program NotesFootprints is a parable…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written in response to a young high school student’s tragic passing, If Heaven Had a Window is an emotional, yet hopeful ballad which also honors our own loved ones who have passed on.Program NotesIn 2016, River Bluff High School of Lexington, South Carolina…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua V. Hinkel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As young children, our minds flourish with the endless possibility of what can be. Imaginations takes the listener on an amazing adventure through the wondrous land known as the human imagination. Fly through the clouds, ride a fast pace train over a never…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua V. Hinkel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Concert Band
Lift Every Voice and Sing is an uplifting and joyous setting of this historic anthem. The arrangement features the saxophone section and solo sections for alto saxophone. Colorful scoring and varied textures make this a beautiful work for any…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Mira, a red giant star is a prime candidate for supernovae explosion in the future, as it shows signs of being near the end of its life as a star and will eventually collapse on itself in a spectacular explosion. Utilizing minimalistic composition techniques…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The mystery of man's fascination with flight is captured in Greg Danner's musical journey, On Great White Wings. The piece depicts the trials, challenges and ultimate success of achieving flight. A beautiful score with rich textures and effective use of every…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to a long-time band director, Shimmering Fanfare reflects her sparkling personality (and choice of concert attire) and is sure to be a hit with students and audience members alike.Program NotesShimmering Fanfare is dedicated to long time Berkeley…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua V. Hinkel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications