Fun and impressive! Perfect for the beginning band concert, Atlantic Coast Overture piece pairs rhythmic motives throughout several sections of the band and utilizes each instrument to the fullest.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2001 Number of Players: Standard…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John D. Newsome
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Brett Dietz’s Concerto for Marimba and Wind Orchestra is a wonderful exploration of the marimba’s rhythmic qualities and can be played with high school ensembles and professional groups alike.Program NotesThe Concerto for Marimba and Wind Orchestra was…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brett Dietz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Discata Mexicana is a great piece for early band with plenty of flavorful percussion parts to spice it up. Maracas and claves give it the Mexican flair, while clever use of syncopation makes this piece sound as impressive as is it fun to play.
Grade Level: 1…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John D. Newsome
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Jump to the head of the class with the ever-catchy Excel Overture by John Newsome. The slow & lyrical middle section is surrounded by two majestic march-like sections that are scored in such a way that your Grade 2 band will sound great!Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John D. Newsome
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
March
The Fighting 50th Regiment is a delightfully patriotic march featuring the trumpet section and the upper woodwinds on the melody throughout and has a couple of drum breaks to keep the percussionists on their toes. With a trio section that is reminiscent…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John D. Newsome
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
"The Bullfighter"
Olé!!! La Pelea del Toro (or "The Bullfighter") captures the spirit of this Spanish tradition complete with the red cape and silly hat of the toreador. Perfect for your young band.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: Standard…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John D. Newsome
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Mystery of the Cathedrals is titled after the book of the same name by the alchemist, Fulcanelli. In 1926 the he left his remarkable manuscript concerning the Hermetic Study of Gothic Cathedral Construction with a student. He then disappeared. The book…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brett Dietz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Patriot's Point March is a 6/8 march written for maximum effect with a young band. A snappy march evoking patriotism from beginning to end. Ideal for teaching and reinforcing 6/8 march style that an audience will hum throughout the evening.Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John D. Newsome
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Steppin’ Out With Poppy was inspired by the composer's black Spoodle, Poppy, who at the time of writing was three years old and quite mad! Poppy loves to go on long runs, hang at the park with her dog buddies but most of all loves chewing on her bones. Don't…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jeff Vague
Publisher:
Brolga Music