España Rhapsody, perhaps Chabrier’s most famous orchestral work, will take audiences and players on an exciting musical tour through Spain in this masterful transcription for wind ensemble by Josh Byrd.Program NotesEmmanuel Chabrier composed España after…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Josh Byrd
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Eye presents the Hai River and the Tianjin Eye with musical themes and carries them through the piece in a way that transports the listeners to the ferry, exploring the river themselves.Program NotesThe idea for Eye came to me after two trips to Tianjin,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Korry Friend
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Moxie is a work for keyboard septet that takes inspiration from the likes of Mac Miller, Thundercat, and Michael Gordon. Utilizing minimalistic, and hip-hop influences, Moxie creates an aural atmosphere for the performers and audience to live in.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Korry Friend
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written in memoriam for a friend and fellow service member who passed too early, Nocturne was premiered in a nearly pitch black space, alluding to the nature of a “nocturne.” While this is not a requirement for all performances, a dimly lit stage, etc. lends…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Andrew Thomson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Octavius is a highly technical solo that explores the octave interval (hence the name) and is suitable for the advanced high school or college marimbist. A slow chorale in the middle gives both the audience and performer a rest from repetitions of flashy runs…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Andrew Thomson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
DOWNLOAD ELECTRONIC ACCOMPANIMENTPractice Track with Click (.MP3 file, 12.5MB)Performance Track (.WAV file, 140MB)Oculus is a snare drum and tape piece inspired by a tour to the Pantheon in Rome, Italy. The track encapsulates the listener inside of the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Korry Friend
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications