Bill Buchanan is one of the preeminent music teachers in Queensland; a nurturer and a developer of talent. When he left full time work to pursue other projects his students, past and present, put together a concert to celebrate his teaching career. My…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Aurora Australis, the southern hemisphere’s equivalent to the famous Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), is a descriptive work portraying the colourful night sky light display visible from high southern latitudes in Antarctica, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Martyn Hancock
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The composer has atempted to convey the feeling of both joy and sadness by contrasting the light, almost frivolous tune of Queensland Drover with the melancholy of Moreton Bay.Program NotesAn Australian Rhapsody is a symphonic work constructed from melodic…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Concert Prelude is a vibrant concert overture that features the full resources of the wind orchestra. Wind, brass and percussion are juxtaposed in antiphonal dialogue and then gently wedded together in intimate chamber music like sections.Program NotesThe…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Inspired by Argentinian composer Ástor Piazzolla, Death by Tango work makes use of the many colours and textures of the wind ensemble.Program NotesInspired by Argentinian composer, Ástor Piazzolla this work makes use of the many colours and textures of the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Edward Fairlie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Incorporating part of an eastern European folk song called “Ushti Ushti Baba” traditionally used during wedding celebrations, Gypsies recreates the sense of spontaneity, celebration and intense emotion that is so appealing in this style.Program NotesFor many…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The Hornet's Nest is programmatic and has been written to depict aspects of the F- 18 Hornets operations. It is dedicated to the men of the R.A.A.F. Hornet squadron.Program NotesThe work is programmatic and has been written to depict aspects of the F- 18…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Three Hounds consists of three movements, each movement exploring the personality of three dogs; Terence - The Bassett Hound, Hansel - The Dachshund and Roofus - The English Fox Hound. Terence is very docile, extremely loveable and is not quite all there,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Matt Amy
Publisher:
Brolga Music
If Ye Love Me is a paraphrase setting of the Thomas Tallis four-part motet of the same name. Published in 1565 during the reign of Elizabeth the First, it incorporates new musical material woven around the beautiful yet simple motet Tallis composed for the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Ned Kelly is undoubtedly Australia's most well known outlaw and folk hero. This "musical portrait" depicts some of the events in the Kelly saga and tries to convey some of the character of Ned Kelly.Program NotesNed Kelly is undoubtedly Australia's most well…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music