From the warmth of the opening chords in Appalachian Air you begin to sense the breadth of this impressive piece. Based on The Poor Wayfaring Stranger, the first half is poignant and touching followed by a surprisingly exuberant and uplifting second half. The…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Xylophone Feature
The Foggy Dew is a setting of the popular Irish ballad of the same name. The beautiful melodies and virtuosic quasi-improvisatory solo xylophone make this a perfect piece to showcase a hotshot percussionist in your band or to bring in a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
From the Ashes was inspired by a poem by J.R.R. Tolkien's "Fellowship of the Ring," ("From the ashes a fire shall be woken, a light from the shadows shall spring"). Primarily set in 10/8 and 5/4, the work features ritualistic drumming and long, soaring…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Imagining World reconciles two seemingly contrasting ideas of celebration and remembrance by drawing inspiration from a poignant poem with the same title. Original themes are woven with motives from the commissioning school's fight song in this nostalgic yet…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Xylophone Feature
Irish Washerwoman is one of the most well-known and beloved Irish jigs. This arrangement for solo xylophone and concert band originally appeared in a collection of Irish tunes for xylophone and marimba trio, titled "The Celtic Xylophone,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tell the tale of a Japanese Samurai warrior as he prepares for and goes into battle with Legend of the Sword. Bold and powerful, a dynamic work that will capture the imagination of all who hear it. Mallet percussion statements introduce the ominous beginning…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Fanfare…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the book series, “Peter and the Starcatchers,” this rousing piece captures the innocence, adventure, danger, and wonderment of the early days of Peter Pan and the Lost Boys as they travel the seas in search of the magical “star stuff.” The intense…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Setting of "Goin' Home"
Celebrating the legacy of Marcellus Brown's tenure as director of bands at Boise State University, Through an Open Door is a lush setting of the spiritual Goin' Home (Dvorák) that cleverly marries the chromatic spelling of "MARCELLUS…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned for performance at the 2016 Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic, Twitch is a driving, 6-minute showpiece for solo B-flat clarinet and band, which marries syncopated, rhythmic excitement with lush, romantic lyricism.Program NotesTwitch was…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications