Written for younger bands, this dark and original march keeps technical challenges within the grasp of a second or third year performer. Although not in a completely traditional form, 7 Hills March has enough repetition to make it accessible to young…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the gorgeous 17th century chorale, "Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming," Always Blooming is contrastingly fast and energetic and features every section of the band, especially the percusisonists! Using themes from the chorale, Kiefer weaves in and out of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Evoking images of belly dancers wielding swirling balls of fire on strings, Arabian Fire Dance weaves together a tapestry of celebration, danger & dance. Using repeated syncopated ostinatos and doublings in all the right places, Kiefer introduces students…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In Bavarian BBQ, the composer endeavours to capture the exuberant feeling of the Bavarian "oompah" bands. Catchy flowing melodies and countermelodies supported by the traditional oom-pah bass line and off-beat accompaniment make for an enjoyable Bavarian BBQ.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A driving, riff based piece introducing the creepy, mysterious feel of the minor scale. At one moment a rock blues, the next a jazz style blues - truly a Bunyip Blues.Program NotesA driving, riff based piece introducing the creepy, mysterious feel of the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Cascade Gardens is a small park area in the foothills of Hobart’s Mt Wellington/Kunanyi, within close proximity of the Cascade Brewery (oldest continually operating brewery in Australia, established in 1824). The Gardens are well-established and provide a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A great piece to feature your percussion section, this setting of "Carol of the Bells" is a fast and exciting rendition that does not follow the standard outline of the tune. A very unique arrangement, that uses modern compositional techniques like tone…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(Not Available in USA) Chopsticks (original name The Celebrated Chop Waltz) was written in 1887 by Euponia Allen under the pseudonym Arthur de Lulli.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2004 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Concert Band
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Circus Marchimus is an original work that utilitises elements of a traditional march such as different moods and contrasting sections.Program NotesCircus Marchimus is an original work that utilitises elements of a traditional march such as different moods and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Life in the city is not always smooth and peaceful! The associated sound are a mixture of consonance and dissonance. This piece features an interplay of simple, repetitive melodies against clashing sounds of semitone intervals in order to create a 'tension…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music