Inspired by the image of a wild-looking cockatoo rising, phoenix-like, from the bell of a saxophone, this 3-movement work for alto sax and marimba perfectly captures the diverse personalities of such a creature.Program NotesBirdsong was commissioned by my…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Harding
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Extracted from Danner's On Great White Wings for band, this arrangement is a lush overture for brass and percussion with plenty of interplay between the two sections.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 12 + 6 Duration: 2:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Edge was written for trombonist Joshua Hauser and percussionist Eric Willie. The outer movements feature spirited interplay between the instruments, and the middle movement is a lyrical duet. The piece explores many coloristic devices, including vocal effects…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Comprised of some flashy stuff ("Allemande" and "Gigue") but also something that was more of a lyrical nature ("Sarabande" and "Air"), each dance is a short self-contained work, with simple, waving musical lines that can starkly stand on their own.Program…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Scott Harding
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Rhapsody for Clarinet is the second work in a series of compositions of the same name for solo wind instruments and piano. The first part offers a lyrical melody exchanged and developed between the instruments. This leads into an aggressive, punctuated…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written in three sections, Rhapsody for Trumpet showcases the trumpet in bold statements, cantabile melodies, and jazz stylings.Program NotesRhapsody for Trumpet is the third work in a series of compositions of the same name for solo wind instruments and…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
I. Prelude - North Shore at Dusk (sweetly in a moderately slow tempo) II. Cakewalk - Carriages on Main Street (in a ragtime style) III. Waltz - Ball at the Grand Hotel (in three)
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: 3 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion, String
Composer:
Scott Harding
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Named for the area in east central Africa, Serengeti illustrates three scenes from this region. The first movement, "Endless Plains" suggests the vast grassland that is much of the Serengeti and the activity of a day on these plains. Serengeti becomes a…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Shazam! was written for the Brass Arts Quintet and recorded on their album of the same name. With a mix of intricate rhythms and jazz-inspired melodies, it is a rousing, energetic concert opener. Each instrumental voice is featured in a virtuosic solo, making…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Your audiences will be blown away by the shear power of this piece! Using traditional instruments, Harding emulates the unmistakable sound of a Japanese taiko ensemble. The majestic opening accelerates into the quick tempo which remains to the end of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Harding
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications