Pedal to the Metal is an English phrase meaning “hurry up” (as in the analogy of pressing the car accelerator to the metal floor). The phrase also means working diligently and efficiently to get something important done. It is the latter meaning that inspired…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dance of the Immortals
Sarcophagus is a depiction of the dances of the immortals who are not bound by the confines of their tombs. Whispers and chants from the ensemble combine with fast-paced melodies to make this a spooky and exciting addition to a concert…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fanfare for Band
Skybreak opens with a quiet melodic/motivic statement that is repeated and built upon throughout the composition. This is a piece that is fun to play and listen to, a great opener or closer as well as an outstanding contest tune!Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Darren Mitchell
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
Set in three contrasting movements, Three Sketches for Wind Band shows off Jack Stamp's signature affinity for polytonal and canonic writing. It was commissioned by the South Central District NC Band Directors for the 2017 Senior High Honors Band.
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jack Stamp
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This fun work for a young concert band creates the exciting atmosphere of a spy thriller where time is ticking down on our hero being able to save the day. Listen carefully as you hear the percussion section marking every second as it passes by. The trumpets…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Yankee Doodle Bandy is a theme and variations on the familiar tune, but with a twist. Throughout the piece melodies from classic band literature - some well known and others less so - provide interludes and counterpoint to the main melody. With a patriotic…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
You can’t get any closer to flying than riding the Zip Line! Great adventure as well as several teaching moments appear in this driving piece, including melody in upper and lower voices as well as active percussion lines. Enjoy taking a ride on the Zip Line…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua V. Hinkel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications