Some might say Lucky has had a rough life. He has been in more scuffles than the average house dog and he has had more than his fair share of visits to the vet, usually as a result of poor culinary decisions. There was also the unfortunate incident with a car…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Children of the Atom is the composer’s homage to the comic book-based summer blockbusters that are currently popular in theaters. Composer George Sweet brings his unique and refreshing harmonic ideas to life in this exciting work for concert band!
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
George Sweet
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Driven is a rhythmic work that brings together fractions of melodic ideas, augmented and juxtaposed against each other.Program NotesDriven was composed for the Hillbrook Anglican School Wind Symphony and premiered by the ensemble in a joint concert with the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A great concert opener, Fanfare Intrada originated as a concert fanfare for brass and percussion. Herald the beginning of your next concert with a bright and resonant fanfare.Program NotesFanfare Intrada originated as a concert fanfare for brass and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Incorporating part of an eastern European folk song called “Ushti Ushti Baba” traditionally used during wedding celebrations, Gypsies recreates the sense of spontaneity, celebration and intense emotion that is so appealing in this style.Program NotesFor many…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Nothing But The Best was commissioned by Mitchelton State School, Brisbane. It was premiered at the school’s centenary celebrations by a band made up of current and past students, teachers and parents.
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2018 Publisher: Brolga Music…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A ‘ratbag’ is an Australian slang term used to describe someone who might be a bit mischievous. In this case it is applied with the utmost affection. I have two ratbags, Lily and Ella. When they were a younger, 4 or 5 years old, we would play ‘hide and seek…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Rhapsody was composed as a tribute to the composer's University Band Director, famed composer Ralph Hultgren. The work contains some subtle, and some not so subtle, references to Ralph's work and memories of playing in bands under his musical direction.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Based around the antics of Smarty Pants the Clown, Smarty Pants and Bubble Gum is a fun and silly piece willed with honks, ratchets, glissandi and crazy dissonances.Program NotesOne of the great pleasures of being involved in community music making is the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
Brolga Music
This composition is based on the Australian folk song Streets of Forbes. Forbes is a country town in New South Whales situated around the Lachlan River and was home to the Bushranger Ben Hall. This piece features a vocal part (scored in the flute part).…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
Brolga Music