Originally scored for tuba-euphonium quartet, Appalachian Counterpoint has been adapted for 4-part flexible wind band, playable by any combination of instruments in the ensemble. It is based on a traditional Appalachian folk song originally set as a a lovely…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally written for organ, Emma Lou Diemer's thoughtful and expressive Aria adapts perfectly for 4-part flex band. Whether performing with 4 players or a full wind ensemble, the long, cantabile melodic lines give opportunity for rubato.Program…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Adapted from a marimba solo, Can They Dream? is a thoughtful, colorful chorale that celebrates the aspirations and goals people make and achieve for themselves.Program NotesCan They Dream? was originally the second movement in my piece Three Questions for…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Bryce Craig
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Court Jester March is a quirky, lively march sparking sixteenth notes, silly syncopation in the brass, and plenty of rhythmic ringing. Students and audiences alike can easily imagine the Court Jester dancing around, putting on the show!Program…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Karen K. Robertson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dachshund Trot takes us on the journey of a curious dachshund, discovering and sniffing out the world at her own pace. It is a wonderful way to introduce your youngest players to mixed meter in a easy, laid back way. The walking “trot” tempo allows beginners…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Karen K. Robertson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dark Matter is all around us. Thought to be the gravitational "glue" that binds galaxies together, no one knows what dark matter actually is. It is this astronomical mystery that sets the stage for this rousing work for young bands.Program NotesDark Matter is…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedication March is a stately original march that has wonderful color and style! With excellent counterlines and a sparkling melody in the trio, this new version for flex band has everything you need to program a first-rate march!Program NotesDedication March…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
On your mark... get set... go! Take part in a brisk race through city streets without taking a single step with Downtown Dash. This well-paced work musically follows the course of a 5K race from the slow pace of the crowded starting line to the exuberant…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Oppositional Elements is an exciting exercise in the interaction of opposing voices, texturally as well as contrapuntally and dynamically. The constant interplay of different elements, sharing space with alternating accents and rhythmic figures, provides an…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Whether performed by a quartet or a band of 100, Stomping Ground reminds us of those special places where we gathered, such as schools, neighborhoods… and concert halls. Strong melodic lines and stomping rhythms are passed around the ensemble and ultimately…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Carl Holmquist
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications