You'll want to grab the reins of the nearest chariot when you experience the action of this wonderfully descriptive work. Thundering percussion provides the fuel throughout, even though the parts are well within the playing abilities of this level. Well…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
From the warmth of the opening chords in Appalachian Air you begin to sense the breadth of this impressive piece. Based on The Poor Wayfaring Stranger, the first half is poignant and touching followed by a surprisingly exuberant and uplifting second half. The…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for 6 Percussionists…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Infused with the sounds of Bernstein, Gershwin, and a brief nod to Dizzy Gillespie, Bounce features the trumpet as both a classical and a jazz instrument, offering moments of blazing virtuosity and flexible improvisation. Written-out solos are also provided…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Extracted from one of Glazunov’s suites for orchestra, Carnivale is a rousing tarantella to be performed at a brisk tempo in 6/8 time. With its rapid tempo and dramatic dynamic changes, Carnivale would provide a stirring conclusion to any band concert.Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ronald Stilwell, Glazunov
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written to honor the composer's high school band director for his 30 years of teaching, Catamount Chaos is an exciting, celebratory piece that is full of fanfare & sparkle from beginning to end.Program NotesCatamount Chaos was commissioned by the Panther…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by Dr. Lisa Rogers of Texas Tech University, the two-movement Concerto for Vibraphone was inspired by two opposing poems by Pablo Neruda - one depicting a rainy night (Night's Song) and the other a bright & sunshining day (Enchanted Light).…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
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.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
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:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After an ominous opening, The Falcon Ascending takes flight with a blazing syncopated theme that alternates between 3/4 and 2/4. A brief, lush chorale section contrasts the joyride that bookends it, with the piece finishing with the thrilling flight that…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Alexander Safford
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications