April is a flowing work of gentle harmony and musical imagery. Subtle mallet parts with an easy piano part add to the atmosphere of this almost dreamlike work. Wonderfully evocative!Program NotesCommissioned by the Farmington Middle School East 2005-2006 7th…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Aaron Perrine
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a brief slow introduction, Fever Flash takes off, driven by punchy brass, syncopated percussion and long lines in the woodwinds. As the piece builds toward its conclusion, more & more bluesy riffs seem to take over this upbeat romp.Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Aaron Perrine
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
For the Love of Drums was written for the 2019 Honda HBCU All-Star Drumline and perfectly captures the essence of HBCU-based show-style drumming.Program NotesFor the Love of Drums was written for the 2019 Honda HBCU All-Star Drumline. The 60-member ensemble…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lamon Lawhorn
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The title, Inner Sanctum, was derived from feeling the commissioning ensembles feels about their bandroom: a safe, sacred place free of all of the distractions of the outside world. The piece begins with a sense of nostalgia and reflection before moving into…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Aaron Perrine
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drawing inspiration from the rudimental playing of Charley Wilcoxon and John S. Pratt, "second line" New Orleans drumming, and the genius of of Steve Gadd, More Than Meets the Eye challenges the hand-foot independence of the player while helping to develop…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Lamon Lawhorn
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The inspiration for Shimmer was light in motion. Brilliant flourishes are contrasted by two introspective sections of music, giving the overall composition a rondo-like feel.Program NotesThe inspiration for Shimmer was light in motion. In this composition, I…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Aaron Perrine
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications