Greg Danner captures all of the innocence and excitement one experiences when playing in the snow with this work for young bands. With its festive sleigh bells, clever harmonies, and hummable melodies, Sledding is the perfect addition to your winter concert.…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
These two short yet delightful pieces were adapted from solo piano pieces by Zaninelli. The song, The River, is an elegant new setting of a lovely English Folk Song. It is quickly followed by Shadow Ridge Rag, a spirited dance with infectious syncopation and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written to celebrate the life of the composer’s black Labrador retriever, Sophie presents a beautiful, melancholy melody and fills it with lush harmonies and countermelodies.Program NotesSophie was my black Labrador retriever. She was "my girl" and got me…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jack Stamp
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Spirit & Hope is a contemporary musical treatment of two African-American melodies. After a spirited introduction, we hear a lilting dance based on "Little David Play on Your Harp." This is followed by a tender setting of "There is a Balm in Giliad." As…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Spirit from Snow's Island musically portrays the Carolina Marsh Tacky, a breed of horse from the barrier islands of South Carolina. These horses were used during the American Revolution, mysteriously emerging from the swamps to attack the British forces…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua V. Hinkel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Star Light, Star Bright was inspired by a tune played by nearly every beginning musician in the US: "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star." The meaning is twofold: It pays tribute to the tune we played as beginners and reminds us that our starting experience is…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Star Light, Star Bright was inspired by a tune played by nearly every beginning musician in the US: "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star." The meaning is twofold: It pays tribute to the tune we played as beginners and reminds us that our starting experience is…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Such Small Things is a gift to the composer’s baby daughter. The sweeping ballad simultaneously celebrates the anticipation of life and the joy that her life has brought into the world. Sparkling percussion and rich harmonies in the winds make this 3-minute…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This bright and uplifting piece teaches us that if we can dream it, the goal can be accomplished and any adversity can be overcome. Nothing is impossible if we put our minds and hearts 100% into it. Through sheer desire, power of positive thinking and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua V. Hinkel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Twilight Over the Bridge is a short ballad meant to resemble a folk song. One could imagine this piece being a journey in which a character reflects on their hardships as they return home.Program NotesTwilight over the Bridge is a short ballad meant to…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brooke Pierson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications