To Build a Bond So Strong is a duet for Vibraphone and Alto Saxophone that was written to celebrate the wedding of two of the composer’s friends. The piece explores the many beautiful timbres that come with blending the two instruments together, paralleling…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Josh Spaulding
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Chamber Symphony No. 4
A fantastic feature for the advanced saxophonist. Utilizing three member of the saxophone family in three contrasting movements, Towers of Power spotlights the versatility of the instruments as well as the performer.Program…
Style:
Woodwind, Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Trio for Flute, Clarinet, and Percussion is a three movement work in which each movement represents one of Sir Isaac Newton's three laws of motion. The melodic content in the piece is centered around a mixture of G harmonic minor and G dorian mode.Program…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Joe W. Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Elements of minimalism and impressionism create a colorful palette that evoke primitive textures in a modern chamber setting. The melodies found in Trio for Flute, Marimba & Piano are very simple, reminiscent of folk melodies, but it is through the use of…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Jason DeCristofaro
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A beautifully lyrical & nostalgic middle section is flanked by two groovy sections in this trio for 2 flutes and marimba. One might even think of this as more of a duo, with the two flutes combining to achieve what is possible on just one marimba.Program…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally written for vibraphone and two marimbas, Trio Passacaglia is based on a repeated four-note motive in the tuba, which is subsequently embellished. The flute and clarinet have playful interchanges above, which become more and more animated leading to…
Style:
Brass, Woodwind
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned for performance at the 2016 Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic, Twitch is a driving, 6-minute showpiece for solo B-flat clarinet and band, which marries syncopated, rhythmic excitement with lush, romantic lyricism.Program NotesTwitch was…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally written for solo clarinet and wind ensemble, Twitch was premiered at the 2016 Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic. The excitement from beginning to end is palpable. Even in the calmer sections, fast, syncopated motives are thrown around the…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The word Verve was the sole inspiration for this duet for bass clarinet and marimba. The woody, reedy qualities of both instruments already blend so well that I thought it would be fun to have them constantly emerging out of one another in similar ranges.…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Washington Post march is one of the most iconic marches in the world. Written by “The March King” himself John Philip Sousa, this 6/8 traditional march arranged for saxophone quartet is sure to add a breath of air to any program.
Instrumentation
Soprano…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing