Dancing in a circle is an ancient tradition common to many cultures for marking special occasions, rituals, strengthening community, and encouraging togetherness. Circle Dance employs the idea of fifths and their musical relationships in combination with…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joseph Turrin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
What would it sound like if Claude Debussy had been able to score for the modern wind band? Andrew Blair’s new orchestration of Debussy’s beloved Clair de Lune attempts to answer the question by faithfully and stunningly recreating the work for today’s wind…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Andrew Blair
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Coven is a musical journey into the world of malevolent sorcery practiced on the Witches’ Sabbath. This advanced work for the mature Wind Band portrays the mystical sounds of sinister spells and incantations. The mysterious introduction suddenly takes a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Steven J. Pyter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
España Rhapsody, perhaps Chabrier’s most famous orchestral work, will take audiences and players on an exciting musical tour through Spain in this masterful transcription for wind ensemble by Josh Byrd.Program NotesEmmanuel Chabrier composed España after…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Josh Byrd
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This two-movement work is full of melodic lyricism and passionate romanticism which takes listeners through a broad array of experiences from the exhilarating to the contemplative. The piano is at many times soloistic in nature, but also often integrated into…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Catherine Fields
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written to celebrate a group of extraordinary high school seniors who had studied continuously with the same band director from sixth through twelfth grade. Like so many pieces of art, this piece was meant to receive its world premiere in the spring of 2020,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Bruce W. Tippette
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Juxtaposing two original these, each representing soul and creativity,"Rising Star pays a musical tribute to the life of a student who was taken too soon.Program NotesRising Star was commissioned by parents Tom & Karen Wilson, and sister Jodi Guzak in…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Set the World on Fire is a breathtaking work for SATB choir and wind ensemble using quotes from the writings of St. Catherine of Siena. "You are an ever-burning fire; You are a fire which drives away all coldness and illumines minds with its light, and with…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Smoke Screen is a fanfare for winds and percussion that would fit best opening or closing a concert program. Recurring, contrary-motion woodwind flourishes combined with shimmering percussive textures create a haze in and around aggressive brass lines that…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Chad Heiny
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This creative and highly appealing composition has been acclaimed as one of the most significant works of Ed Huckeby's prolific composing career. Inspired by various forms of light present in our everyday environment, this five-movement symphonic suite…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Huckeby
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications