The first movement, Fanfares, starts slowly and mysteriously, using motives from the main thematic material of the movement. A brass fanfare ensues followed by an entrance by the solo horn hinting at the main thematic material to follow. The second movement,…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Timpani Feature
Opening with a regal fanfare, this concerto puts the timpani front and center with a clever brass ensemble to compliment the soloist. A timpani cadenza highlights many modern timpani techniques and Portamento effects.Program NotesOpening with…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Peter Tanner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This new and dynamic work for trumpet ensemble is a powerful example of all the colors that are possible within the trumpet family. Composer Sean O’Loughlin has crafted a fun and unique addition to the trumpet ensemble repertoire.
Instrumentation
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Style:
Brass
Composer:
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Scored for 11 players (brass quintet, wind quintet, percussion) Costumes of the Sky is a dramatic tone poem for chamber winds. A vivid tapestry of instrumental color that includes doubling winds (fl./alto fl.; ob./Eng. hn.; cl./bass cl.) piccolo trumpet, and…
Style:
Woodwind, Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tortuga is an island in the Caribbean. During the 17th century it was a venerable headquarters and hideout for pirates. As we like to say, crime doesn’t pay, so surely these pirates (at least some of them) met grisly ends. Take pirate karma into account as…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A difficult but highly rewarding duet for tuba and euphonium, Diversive Elements was composed by David Gillingham in five movements: Intrada, Jazz Walk, Euphony, Caccia, and Fanfare/March.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2012 Number of Players: 3 Duration: 11:30…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This suite begins with a stately Intrada, written in a festive, march-like style. The cantilena is a lyrical work, tinged with a sense of melancholy. The Capriccio is light-hearted in nature and is played at a fast tempo throughout. Prelude & Tarantella…
Style:
Woodwind, Brass
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This sparkling multi-movement work for Horn, Tuba, and Piano exploits various styles while ranging in moods from serious to “tongue in cheek.”
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2013 Number of Players: 3 Duration: 12:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Trio…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
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
Drum Set Feature
In addition to the large collection of percussion instruments, there is soprano sax, flugel horn, trumpet, tenor sax, bass, and piano in this showcase for drumset. Contemporary jazz groove throughout.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1995 Number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.C. Combs, G. Gibson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications