Between the Hills was written for The Gap Cluster Intermediate Band Camp. The Gap is a leafy valley full of lush bushland, natural beauty and a rich diversity of wildlife in Brisbane's west, nestled between Mt Coot-tha and Enoggera Hill. This work…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Claire Petherick
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Inspired by a musical mobile hanging in a nursery, Cradle Song captures elements of "Beautiful Dreamer" by Stephen C. Foster. Opening opportunities for the ensemble to explore inter-weaving lyrical lines and musical phrasing, Cradle Song is a gentle lullaby…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Claire Petherick
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Unique, clever and decidedly contemporary. This talented composer has created a fascinating work based on dances of the 1960's. Included in Dances from the Age of Aquarius are a mambo, twist, a slow dance and surf rock.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2005 Number…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carolyn Bremer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written to celebrate the life of one of the composer's dearest friends, Flaher features musical “flares” in the percussion showing the ebb and flow of life, celebrating the memories, friendship, crazy shenanigans, and the playful personality of his friend.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ben Lee
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Impulse Engine is based on simple, motoric, fanfare-like motives that are tossed about the ensemble. This high-energy piece is based on another of Bremer's compositions 'Throw Caution to the Wind' (for brass and percussion) which was commissioned for the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carolyn Bremer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Migaloo (White Whale) is an adult, albino humpback whale who journeys each year from the cold waters of the Antarctic, up the eastern coast of Australia, north to the warm waters of Queensland. The name, Migaloo, in some Indigenous languages means "white…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Claire Petherick
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Pieces of Eight is based on two sea shanties, Bold Manning and Andrew Barton, both of which are highly reminiscent of what we now recognize as Pirate Music. The piece is in the spirit of high seas adventures and Saturday matinee pirates.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carolyn Bremer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tinker to Evers to Chance recalls the legendary double-play combination for the Chicago Cubs from 1902-1910. That elegant grace is the underlying motive of the piece.Program NotesTinker to Evers to Chance recalls the legendary double-play combination for the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carolyn Bremer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With You captures and celebrates the essence of the ensemble experience: making music with one another. A somber setting evolves into soaring melodies to invite musicality and expression, while providing challenges for groups of varying levels of experience.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ben Lee
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A knock on the door, a ring of the doorbell, a scream and the guttural call of the zombies for "Braaaains!". This piece uses a creepy minor key, dynamic contrasts, an ominous bass line and percussive effects to build a scary picture of zombies coming for a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Claire Petherick
Publisher:
Brolga Music