Written for younger bands, this dark and original march keeps technical challenges within the grasp of a second or third year performer. Although not in a completely traditional form, 7 Hills March has enough repetition to make it accessible to young…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Crack in the Ice was inspired by a short piece of video footage of an ice climber on a wall of ice, hundreds of feet above safety but surrounded by breathtaking mountains and snow. All is well until he strikes one too many times into the wall above; there…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Set in the romanticism of a pirate’s life, the bold melodies of A Pirate’s Tale capture the essence of day-to-day life on the high seas - billowing sails, rolling seas, blasting canons, pillaging and plundering the riches of others. Straighten your eye patch…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Richard Linton
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Abiquiu is a glorious programatic work that challenges performer and listener alike. With the support of a full percussion section, you will travel from the driving rhythms of the city, to the swell of the desert canyon, to the open skies. Hold on for the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dynamic and Fresh! Composer Matthew R. Putnam brings a delightful new work to the concert band. Students will love the harmonies and rhythmic feel of Abundant Bliss.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2019 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing Series: Intermezzo Band…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Matthew R. Putnam
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
“Klar zum Gefect” (Action Front) was published in 1912. The title is a naval term used in preparation for combat - “man the guns.” As this is a German march, a tempo between 104-112 beats per minute would be most appropriate.
Grade Level: 4; 4.5; 5; 5.5; 6…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Publisher:
RBC Publications
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
All Hail the Power is a powerful, collaborative work in five movements, each one by a different composer. Based on a popular hymn, this work has everything. Richly scored sections of soaring beauty, thoughtful variations, driving rhythms, mixed meters, and an…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jack Stamp, Timothy Mahr, Pappas, Andrew Boysen, David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
Amber Waves was born from the composers love for our great country. Full and sonorous scoring brings to life the brilliant landscapes around this land. Patriotic melodies can be heard woven in to the texture, the most notable being 'My Country Tis of Thee.'…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
James A. Hirt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications