"The Tempest"
Sonata No. 1 for Trumpet bears the nickname, "The Tempest" because of the stormy and turbulent nature of the first movement, the somber "aftermath" of the second movement and the whirlwind drive of the third.Program NotesSonata No. 1 for Trumpet…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba/Multi-Percussion Feature
This piece is filled with the excitement of rhythmic animation that is unique to the percussion orchestra and the color of the harmonic pallet achieved with keyboard percussion.Program NotesInspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s The…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
SoundMass is a concert-style piece for jazz orchestra exploring traditional and non-traditional harmonies for jazz orchestra.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2001 Number of Players: 22 Duration: 10:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Percussion; Woodwind;…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind, Brass
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Spitfire is a tour-de-force duet for euphonium and piano that takes your breath away from the first flourish of 16th notes and doesn't let go until the final note. Caution: Not for the feint of heart. The set includes an optional tuba, which turns the duet…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A bright, spirited movement resulting in charming melodic twists and turns leads into a sultry, sensuous dance followed by a mysterious,nocturnal dance which moves in an atmosphere of cool lyricism. The ending is quiet and serene. Program Suite Concertante on…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A bright, spirited movement resulting in charming melodic twists and turns leads into a sultry, sensuous dance followed by a mysterious,nocturnal dance which moves in an atmosphere of cool lyricism. The ending is quiet and serene. Program Suite Concertante on…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Characterized by intriguing instrument combinations, techniques, and colors, Surfacing is a beautiful & challenging work for percussion orchestra that should not be missed.Program NotesSurfacing (2015) begins with a tumultuous introduction where several…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dave Hall
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the composer's son, Daniel, for his senior recital at The Interlochen Arts Academy, Testament is a delightfully challenging work for viola and piano that pushes tonal and rhythmic boundaries compared to most other pieces in the genre.
Grade Level…
Style:
String
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This Dance With You takes inspiration from jazz and minimalism. It is a fragile and intimate duet for piano and marimba, where the instruments alternate roles like partners in a dance.Program NotesThis Dance with You (alt. This Wild Dance with You) was…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Evgeniya Kozhevnikova
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Three Vignettes is a single-movement work for violin, cello & piano that divides into three contrasting sections (or vignettes) - the first is rather dark and rhapsodic, the second is beautifully flowing and driving ahead, and the third features driving…
Style:
String
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications