Opening with a fantastic brass fanfare, the theme is carried through the woodwinds and supported by a bombastic percussion section. Pausing for a brief, tender woodwind section, the brass carry this work to it's exciting conclusion.Program NotesCommissioned…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sean O’Loughlin’s ability to place a piece in-the-pocket for any ensemble is something to behold. This piece just works!
Grade Level: 3.5 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing Series: Rhapsody String Orchestra Series Category: String Orchestra…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Breaking Their Hold is a bold and aggressive work for orchestra. The intense percussion and dramatic themes are sure to move any audience.Program NotesBreaking Their Hold is a bold and aggressive work for orchestra. The intense percussion and dramatic themes…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Noah D. Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Marimba and Orchestra
Taylor's Concerto displays confident youth as the composer ambitiously recalls the Romanticism of the past. The work is a large-scale undertaking for the soloist and the ensemble. Taylor has truly constructed a solo part of…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Noah D. Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Condor Flats is a wonderful new work in overture form for string orchestra. Perfect for all concert occasions or festival adjudication, there are lots of teachable moments in this one. Expressive playing, as well as sections of delicate articulations and…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Dancing Waters by Sean O’Loughlin evokes beautiful imagery of flowing water in this film-score like new work for String Orchestra. Audiences will be captivated and your musicians will ask to play it again and again.
Grade Level: 3.5 Copyright: 2020 Publisher…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Drops of Sun was written to provide teaching opportunities around the concept of “composite rhythms”. Composer Sean O’Loughlin writes “Throughout my career, I have always had a fascination with composite rhythms and how they sound to an audience. Drops of Sun…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Composer Sean O’Loughlin continues to inspire students with his dramatic writing, and this string orchestra work is no different. Endeavour is inspired by the brilliant scientists and astronauts that make travel into space possible. Look to the stars with…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Escalation is an exciting new work for the developing string orchestra. The title suggests music that lifts and rises throughout. Composer Sean O’Loughlin writes, “I endeavored to embody this concept but not be limited by it. The music does rise at times, but…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Beethoven has never seemed so fresh! Composer Sean O’Loughlin shows off his “chops” in this homage to the illustrious composer of old. Experience Ode to Joy like never before!
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2021 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing Series: Maestro…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing