Celebrating the rhythmic drive, intensity and fun of fiddle music, American Fiddle Fanfare a great concert opener or festival choice with each section getting a piece of the action. Inspired by the bow technique and foot-stomping of a barn dance, this…
Style:
String
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This overture & fanfare for brass ensemble, set in the dorian mode, harkens back to medieval times. After a slow & majestic opening, the piece takes off, combining legato melodies with punchy, syncopated rhythms.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2006 Number…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
Gary Gackstatter's arrangement of the classic Carol of the Bells brings some interesting new percussive elements to this very familiar piece by incorporating interludes of non-pitched percussion between the main themes. By breaking up the context of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Equinox is a piece inspired by the equal parts of dark and light that happen during an equinox. Its dark melodies and drum interludes make it an exciting piece that ends with incredible force.Program NotesThe piece opens with a mood setting "in-your-face"…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Tompkins
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Schubert's famous Erlkönig (The Erlking) arranged for percussion ensemble and baritone voice (or euphonium) soloist. The colors of the percussion instruments enhance the persistent tension in Schubert's setting of Goethe's poem.Program NotesThe Erlking (…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stephen Primatic
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Percussion Ensemble…
Style:
Mixed Choir, Percussion
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This subtle and moving work calls for a unison choir over a small chamber group. After setting a stark and solemn mood on the piano, fragments of the tune America start form into a cohesive melody. Oh, Beautiful is ideal for an introspective moment in any…
Style:
Woodwind, String
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Stephen Primatic has masterfully scored Dukas’ most famous work, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, for large, modern percussion ensemble. Hold onto your hats (and brooms). It’s quite a ride!Program NotesPaul Dukas’ L'apprenti sorcier ("The Sorcerer's Apprentice") is…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stephen Primatic
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This arrangement of Ravel piano masterpiece is a lesson in virtuosity and perpetual motion. You will be on the edge of your seat and then realize you have forgotten to breathe for the entire 3 minutes!Program NotesThis arrangement of Ravel piano masterpiece…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Tompkins, Ravel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications