2017-18 J.W. Pepper Editor's Choice Selection Dystopia is a dark and brooding musical exploration of a nation severely damaged by a long war. Filled with driving rhythms, blazing dissonances, and rapid-fire tuttis, this dramatic epic places musicians at the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jay Coles
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dystopia is a dark and brooding musical exploration of a nation severely damaged by a long war. Filled with driving rhythms, blazing dissonances, and rapid-fire tuttis, this dramatic epic places musicians at the center of the ruin where everyone plays a part…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Jay Coles
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Electrically charged and full of energy from start to finish, "Electron" is surely to keep audiences on the edges of their seats. A powerful and unique way to close any concert or festival program!Program NotesAs the title suggests, "Electron" brings the idea…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jay Coles
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Holiday Fantasia is a delightful mash-up of two Christmas favorites - Carol of the Bells and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. Rather than creating a straight-ahead medley, Coles masterfully weaves the themes from each carol together, along with original…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jay Coles
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Jumpstart Fanfare provides a perfectly spirited polyphonal theme that’ll surely wake up your audience if they haven't had their coffee yet. A powerful celebratory anthem for your next concert or festival program that works well as an opener or closer!Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jay Coles
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Adaptation of Concerto No. 5, Mvt. 1
The genius of Vivaldi in bringing out the best of the string idiom is evident in this piece for young players. They will sound much more mature and skilled because of the solid nature of this music. Baroque music has…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Vivaldi, Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally written for choir, Lullaby for the Martyrs is, as you might expect, a piece dedicated to martyrdom. It is for those who have been persecuted for standing up for a good cause that they believe in. For those who have suffered, this piece is for them…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Andelena G. Jackson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Set in 6/8 time, Welcomed with Fanfare is a thrilling work for brass quintet and percussion that takes you on a tour of several key signatures in its brief 2-1/2 minute duration.Program NotesWelcomed with Fanfare was the winner of the CATF 30th anniversary…
Style:
Percussion, Brass
Composer:
Andelena G. Jackson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications