Here's a tasty little march in a straight-ahead style that is sure to appeal to your beginning band. Bells of Freedom is aptly titled, too, and its patriotic feeling is enhanced by a few phrases of America.Program NotesBells of Freedom is a concert march…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This fun and entertaining piece brings the carefree spirit of the Caribbean to your band. With Latin percussion and Zydeco-inspired rhythms accompanying the easy melody the music keeps everyone busy.Program NotesThis fun and entertaining piece brings the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dachshund Trot takes us on the journey of a curious dachshund, discovering and sniffing out the world at her own pace. It is a wonderful way to introduce your youngest players to mixed meter in a easy, laid back way. The walking “trot” tempo allows beginners…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Karen K. Robertson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by quotes from three revolutionary speakers and activists - Desmond Tutu, Helen Keller, and Martin Luther King, Jr. - Finding Hope takes you on a journey from uncertainty to hope to questioning to resolution and joy. This ultimately uplifting piece…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Humble Heart is a beautifully lyrical piece that is easily accessible to very young bands, yet remains true to the original, simple Shaker melody.Program NotesIn writing this composition, I tried to make a lyrical piece that was easily accessible to very…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Bands will look forward to playing the easy Latin-flavored La Playa Cancun. The expanded percussion section provides a repeated rhythmic anchor that supports easy syncopated thematic material in the winds. Colorful harmonies in the accompaniment figures add…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Danny Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Harken back to a simpler time of concerts in the park and homemade ice cream. With three short movements titled Main Street Celebration, Nostalgia and The Parade, everyone will enjoy the pleasant scenes and memories Old Fashioned American Suite brings to mind…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Take a trip across Egypt with the sun god Ra. A fun, thematic work with a full compliment of percussion to add to the flavor of the piece.Program NotesTake a trip across Egypt with the sun god Ra. A fun, thematic work with a full compliment of percussion to…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Greg Danner captures all of the innocence and excitement one experiences when playing in the snow with this work for young bands. With its festive sleigh bells, clever harmonies, and hummable melodies, Sledding" is the perfect addition to your winter concert.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Follow the journey of building a rocketship and blast off with Space Travels! Beginning band students will be able to experience contrasting melodies with extra-musical techniques such as pencil-tapping and vocalizing, plus the addition of the unusual sound…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Trevor Frost
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications