Against the Clock is an exciting musical journey of a hero who has to save the day in a limited amount of time, reminiscent of film scores in almost every superhero movie. Composer Jay Coles brings a unique perspective to this highly accessible young band…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jay Coles
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
2017-18 J.W. Pepper Editor's Choice Selection Dystopia is a dark and brooding musical exploration of a nation severely damaged by a long war. Filled with driving rhythms, blazing dissonances, and rapid-fire tuttis, this dramatic epic places musicians at the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jay Coles
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Electrically charged and full of energy from start to finish, "Electron" is surely to keep audiences on the edges of their seats. A powerful and unique way to close any concert or festival program!Program NotesAs the title suggests, "Electron" brings the idea…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jay Coles
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Holiday Fantasia is a delightful mash-up of two Christmas favorites - Carol of the Bells and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. Rather than creating a straight-ahead medley, Coles masterfully weaves the themes from each carol together, along with original…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jay Coles
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Jumpstart Fanfare provides a perfectly spirited polyphonal theme that’ll surely wake up your audience if they haven't had their coffee yet. A powerful celebratory anthem for your next concert or festival program that works well as an opener or closer!Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jay Coles
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
"Land-Sighting"
Edvard Grieg's Landkjenning, Op. 31 (“Land-Sighting”) is a Grade 4 selection, well-suited for the mature high school or collegiate band.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2015 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 7:30 Publisher: Aux Arcs Music…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Grieg, C. Ragsdale
Publisher:
Aux Arcs Music
Solo Voice & Flute Feature
Based on five poems, each movement of this song cycle for soprano, flute, & wind ensemble expresses a different aspect of music's appeal, and of its effects.Program NotesMusic Becomes Me was written in 2010 for Ellen Ritchey,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Vogel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
“Scene III” from Olav Trygvason, Op. 50 is a Grade 5, well-suited to the outstanding high school or college band. Duration 12:30.Program NotesThis arrangement came about because of my research into the music of the Australian-American composer Percy Aldridge…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Grieg, C. Ragsdale
Publisher:
Aux Arcs Music
The Symphonic Dances were written in 1896-98 during Grieg’s mature period. They deserve a more prominent place in the standard repertoire; in them Grieg makes excellent use of dance rhythms, folk tunes, expressive lyricism and a fine ear for effective…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Grieg, C. Ragsdale
Publisher:
Aux Arcs Music
Edvard Grieg’s operatic masterpiece 'Olav Trygvason' was never finished, but Grieg (being at least somewhat practical) made piano arrangements of segments of the unfinished opera. One of these was Temple Dance, which is set here as a Grade 4 band work, well-…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Grieg, C. Ragsdale
Publisher:
Aux Arcs Music