An old Jewish poem - they were called psalms - talks of being led, “beside still waters”. The implication is that in troubling times there is a place to find peace and to deal with the stresses and strains that come upon us. That same poem talks about…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
With regal tones and fanfares of trumpets this piece allows the young musician to proclaim and sing forth in a style reminiscent of Elgar, Walton and the heroic film music of recent years, Cinque Quattro Alla Marcia is a majestic march in 5/4 time - a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A clarinet section feature in march form, this composition lets the whole section show off. Scale patterns and some easy trills characterize the melodic writing, and the trio melody has fun with the register key. The clarinet part is mostly unison, with…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
March
Dedication is a stately original march that has wonderful color and style! With excellent counterlines and a sparkling clarinet melody in the trio, this has everything you need to program a first-rate march!
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2003 Number of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Lyrical lines and rich harmonies are featured in Down by the Salley Gardens while still being accessible to developing bands. Several short solos give your students a chance to shine at concert or contest.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A “gambit” is a daring and adventurous opening strategy. This music for young band mixes elements of suspense and excitement into a high-energy concert or contest piece sure to please your band and audience.Program NotesThe word “gambit” refers to an opening…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
To be Intrepid one is considered to be fearless, courageous, resolute and bold. Evoking images of brave adventures on the sea and the battle of heroes against their foes, Intrepid carries the narrative of such sentiment in its melodies and harmonies.Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Seconds, Please! is a fun piece in march style that emphasizes the musical interval of the second. As musicians know, seconds are two notes that are next to each other in sound. When heard together, they give a little more "bite" to the harmony than more…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
My grand children delight me. From the youngest to the eldest I am overwhelmed by the wonder of being “Pa”. My Mum would sing to us when we were young; songs with a Scots lilt and accent. I remember especially her singing to my little sister and seeing the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Star of the Sea is about celebration. It is about being in Queensland and celebrating being 150 years old in 2009. It tells of our history and the wonder of a bountiful land with stories that go back beyond everything but memory. It celebrates a faith that…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music