Moments of beauty and drama abound in this slow, melodic work for keyboards. Be sure to add this to your next program.Program NotesOriginally written for solo marimba by David J. Long in his work Three Scenes, Andrew Dancy has adapted the first movement, Aria…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long, Andrew Dancy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Consisting of three Celtic-infused melodies, Irish features three contrasting sections - a nostalgic & heartfelt ballad, a rollicking & energetic jig, and a quick toe-tapping reel.Program NotesIrish consists of three original melodies created in the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Presto is named after its tempo: very, very fast. Starting with a dramatic flourish fueled by brass and percussion, a sweet waltz interrupts the fireworks before the music builds again and ultimately climaxes with a restatement of the opening flourish.
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Puck is a character also known as Robin Goodfellow in the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare. A clever, playful imp, Puck loves pranks, practical jokes and other shenanigans. This is his dance.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2016 Number of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Queen’s Entrance is a regal but lyrical work that is filled with flourishes, dramatic interplay between instrument sections and richly scored melodies. The concluding march is expressive, compelling and absolutely memorable, making The Queen’s Entrance…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Spanish for "heartfelt," Sentido seeks to express this through its lyrical, expressive melodies and warm, rich harmonies.Program NotesSpanish for "heartfelt," Sentido seeks to express this through its lyrical, expressive melodies and warm, rich harmonies.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sonata in D is a single movement work in a lively 6/8 folk-dance rhythm. Written originally for keyboard, it is played frequently today on both harp and guitar. Now you can perform this fantastic work on marimba as well.Program NotesMateo de Pérez de Albéniz…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Andrew Dancy, Albéniz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Waltz? is a fantasy about the character Laura in the Tennessee Williams play, 'The Glass Menagerie.' Laura is a young woman with one leg in a brace that hampers her walk slightly. When a gentleman caller comes to dinner, her dream of companionship seems…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications