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
Using two wonderful Carols, Low How a Rose E’er Blooming, and Silent Night, arranger Peter Terry has created a fresh new work for your holiday concert. This work has great opportunities for expressive independant playing as well as lush full ensemble sections…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Peter Terry
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This new work in ABA form is great for concert performance. Exciting rhythmic passages are accompanied by a beautiful legato section that will help you reinforce dynamic contrast and lyrical expressiveness.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2020 Publisher: Excelcia…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Peter Terry
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
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
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
Solo Percussion Feature
Infused with color and texture, Stephen Anderson's Concerto for Percussion & Wind Ensemble meshes the band and soloist with skill. Utilizing marimba and vibraphone in the first and second movement, the solo part is expressive and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Stephen Anderson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Let your percussion shine in this cute new work for beginning band. Using only the first 6 notes of the Bb scale, composer Peter Terry has created a fun and engaging piece that features the percussion section. This work is also great for introducing lighter…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Peter Terry
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Croatan Warrior depicts the fierceness with which the Croatan tribe defended themselves. Beginning with a distant drum, a peaceful pentatonic melody is presented by the fulte. The peaceful music gives way to a much more driving, angry tone and slowly builds…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(with apologies to Mussorgsky)
By adding thumping drums, bass, and synthesizer, Kiefer infuses Mussorgsky’s classic work from his “Pictures at an Exhibition” with fresh, electrifying energy that will have audiences dancing in the aisles. Never before has…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Mussorgsky, Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications