Hop! Hop! Hop! Bouncing through the Australian bush to a swingin’ rhythm you can imagine a herd of kangaroos groovin’ out as they stop to for a chew on some grass, look around and bound off again. Out pops a joey looking from the pouch of its mother, its…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leigh Crombie, Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Developing bands will enjoy the powerful nature of this dynamic work. In addition to effective scoring, Medieval Holiday will serve as an excellent piece to introduce musicians to 7/8 time signatures.Program NotesCommissioned by Taft Middle School, J. Rick…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
No Bears Allowed has been a long coming! The piece started off as an attempt to write a Latin American style dance piece for young band. Many years later, elements of this initial idea can still be heard. The title of the piece is a result of the six note…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
No More Blues is another piece from the pen of Brian West that is easily accessible to young players and also easily accessible to their audiences. The medium tempo swing style of the piece will surely set toes tapping both in and out of the band.Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A fabulous concert opener for developing band, Procession calls to mind the grand parade of the royal courts with plenty of brass fanfare percussion cadence. A peaceful woodwind section hails the fair maiden!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Quiet Moments requires the young band to play at many dynamic levels, yet maintain balance, tone and tuning within a modal setting.Program NotesQuiet Moments requires the young band to play at many dynamic levels, yet maintain balance, tone and tuning within…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
As the title suggests, Rum-Bah features elements of that ever-popular style - Latin American music. The catchy melodies and persistent Latin rhythms will quickly establish this piece as a band favourite and a sure audience-pleaser.Program NotesAs the title…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A great little march suitable for students who have one and two years playing experience, Sandy Bay March introduces syncopated rhythms to all sections of the band. Something for everyone.Program NotesA great little march suitable for students who have one…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
"From somewhere in the mountains, streams converge gradually into a river..." So begins a historical tone poem down the Rappahannock River and the majesty of the surrounding scenery.Program Notes"From somewhere in the mountains, streams converge gradually…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Shaken will evoke memories of "spy" movies with its mysterious, even sinister beginning and ending.Program NotesShaken will evoke memories of "spy" movies with its mysterious, even sinister beginning and ending. Shakers- if using multiple players, aim for…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music