Celebrating the life of a girl who lost her battle to cancer, In My Perfect Place is a heart-warming and bold piece that will leave a lasting impression on your audience.Program NotesIn My Perfect Place is a celebration of the life of a young girl whose…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by Shakespeare’s 'Sonnet XXXIII,' Many a Glorious Morning Have I Seen is a lush, lyrical work featuring rich harmonies, memorable melodies, and solo opportunities for flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and alto saxophone.Program NotesMany a Glorious…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(with apologies to Dvorak)
Driving sixteenth notes in the hi-hat and thumping syncopation in the bass create the foundation over which Dvorak’s masterwork can shine. Alternating between double-time and half-time in the accompaniment, Kiefer’s brief 2-minute…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Dvorak, Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Only Light, Only Love is an affirmation of an undying belief in light and love and the overwhelming need for both in our world today. It highlights beauty in the midst of struggle, with the realization that…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Get ready for a raucous, high-kicking can-can in Ed Kiefer’s setting of Offenbach’s classic! Like all of the other arrangements in this series, it works great with or without the electronic accompaniment, but why would you want to deprive your student and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Offenbach, Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the minimalism of Philip Glass, Pieces of Glass is a dynamic work for young band that takes listeners on a journey through delicate staccato iterations, and sweeping lyrical passages, and powerful chordal punches.
Grade Level: 3.5 Copyright: 2019…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dance of the Immortals
Sarcophagus is a depiction of the dances of the immortals who are not bound by the confines of their tombs. Whispers and chants from the ensemble combine with fast-paced melodies to make this a spooky and exciting addition to a concert…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Search for the Lost Colony is a fantastic piece for a collaborative unit with your American history teacher. It is easily accessible for the young band and I hope your students and audiences will love it!Program NotesCommissioned by the William Lenoir Middle…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Soar High is a fast-paced, energetic, and joyful composition for young bands that is fun to play and an inspiration for the audience. Based on letters from classmates of a young band student who died unexpectedly, the piece captures Maya’s positive spirit and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Star Light, Star Bright was inspired by a tune played by nearly every beginning musician in the US: "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star." The meaning is twofold: It pays tribute to the tune we played as beginners and reminds us that our starting experience is…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications