Commissioned by Blackburn High School Friends of Music for the Symphonic Band performance at The Midwest Clinic, International Band and Orchestra Conference 2017, Chicago USA. Based on the opening phrase of the Blackburn High School Song - Ad Lucem Crescimus…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Antar, Antarah Ibn Shaddād al-'Absī, was a sixth century Arabian warrior whose life has been recorded in his poetry. A romantic; a man of courage and chivalry; a slave and a hero; skilled with weapons, horses and the language of poetry, this work Antar,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
from 'Great Lakes Voyage'
Put on your sea legs for this exhilarating nautical adventure. Setting out on the waves of the clarinets, the flute calls to the sunrise as the chimes mark the beginning of your voyage. The brass lead the 6/8 sailing song on the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Bobbing along on the back of a Camel, the celebration and excitement of the journey across the desert to a beautiful oasis. The hot relentless sun and distant horizon over endless sand dunes. Ride along on the gentle swaying of camels as they tread the long…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The three movements: Dawn, Mist and Thunder are all intrinsic to the Cape Breton environment. The Mist is derived from a melody for solo fiddle called "Arisaig Mist" by Wilfred Gillis, a Canadian composer. That haunting melody was the starting point for the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This folio of music is designed to make the very first performance of the young musicians in your charge, the most valuable and exciting experience they can have as they commence their musical life. This concert set includes concert certificates, printed…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg, Brian West, Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Eighth Avenue is an up-tempo 'jazz-rock' influenced piece for the young band. The drivign eighth note accomaniment, contrasting with the more lyrical melody, is sure to keep the audience tapping their feet and the band playing in the groove.
Grade Level: 2…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Ever upward (from the Latin: Excelsus: ex-‘out, beyond’ + celsus ‘lofty’). We often find ourselves striving for our best with energy and vigour. Excelsior allows the band to take the listener on a journey as they demonstrate their combined striving with a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Fanfare and Dance commences with a grand and impressive fanfare led by the brass section, giving way to a light and playful dance. As the music progresses the fanfare style re-emerges as the counter melodic material to the dance; so at this point we actually…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Fanfare and Processional opens dramatically with unison trumpets and percussion. It quickly builds with intensity as the low brass enter and the woodwinds join in with a flourish. After the fanfare a majestic and dignified melody is introduced by the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music