Amber Waves was born from the composers love for our great country. Full and sonorous scoring brings to life the brilliant landscapes around this land. Patriotic melodies can be heard woven in to the texture, the most notable being 'My Country Tis of Thee.'…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
James A. Hirt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Baroque Celebration is based on what might have happened if a baroque composer would have had access to the incredible forces of the modern wind ensemble. The director is encouraged to experiment with various combinations of movements and tempi as well. All…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
James A. Hirt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dawn Refrains at Arlington is brilliantly scored and is full of depth and emotion. In tribute to the American Heroes who have sacrificed to preserve and protect freedom, James Hirt has composed a masterwork for band that challenges performer as well as…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
James A. Hirt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This overture is full of dramatic force and harmonic intensity. It sparkles while maintaining a sharp musical focus. Soaring!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 4:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Concert Band…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Reminiscent of the old 'Star Trek' TV show theme, The Freedom March is the perfect alternative to the tried and true Sousa marches that you might be growing weary of.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Joshua Missal wrote this moving tribute upon the passing of his wife Pegge. While Passing depicts the heartfelt memories of a life together, it also depicts the strength and enduring passion that only music can express.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sea of Tranquility is a soft and touching piece for developing band that explores the lunar phenomenon of the same name. Hirt's use of flowing lines and dynamic fluidity allows players to be very expressive throughout.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
James A. Hirt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on Josquin Desprez's motet Tu Pauperum Refugium, this work begins with soul-settling chords, then moves off into the complex polyphony Josquin perfected 500 years ago. A beautiful arrangement for band.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Josquin, Gordon Brock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications