This work is dedicated to the hard-working musicians who conduct and play in high level school and community ensembles. The opening drum statement is taiko like. The fanfares are ebullient and strong. Some sections should sound like chamber music. The winds…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The march uses Waltzing Matilda's 16 bar melody, but is built substantially around melodic, harmonic and rhythmic ideas designed to portray the pride and sense of honour.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1986 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Concert Band
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Masada is an unashamedly programmatic work that seeks to portray both the fervent spirituality and nationalism of the zealots and the power and majesty of Rome.Program NotesMasada is an unashamedly programmatic work that seeks to portray both the fervent…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Nil Sine Labore is the motto of Brisbane Girls Grammar School, which commissioned this work for ceremonial occasions for their school community. The motto is emblematic of the school’s instrumental music program and its Coordinator of Bands, Laurinda Davidson…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Music is alive and vivid, and playing music is a joyful and fulfilling activity. Overture Spiritoso captures the essence of these feelings via heroic fanfares, pulsing rhythms and wistful melodies. It is music for the head and the heart and for the enjoyment…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A bright fanfare, opening with brilliant splash of woodwind colour, Pacific Preamble was commissioned in 1987 by the Pacific Basin Band Festival held annually in Hawaii.
Grade Level: 4.5 Copyright: 2016 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Concert Band
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The Playful Platypus is a light-hearted musical depiction of a platypus rushing around in its burrow and along the bottom of the creek.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 1989 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: String Orchestra
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Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Composed in the style of Celtic fiddle music, A Queensland Set incorporates The Horseshoe Bay Hornpipe, Gentle Annie's Waltz and The Ironpot Jig.Program NotesThis 'set' is a celebration of Queensland and string playing in our schools. Composed in the style of…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The space shuttle starts to shake and rumble as the main engines ignite. Straining to lift off the launch pad with a huge kick the shuttle shakes and lurches forwards. With a burst of adrenaline you are off blasting into space. Race To The Moon is a bright…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Tim Fisher, Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Rejoice is a wind orchestra setting of the wonderful Medieval Christmas carol, Gaudete, a splendid hymn of praise. Hear the words of the first verse and immerse yourself in the wonder of the season; a season of love, hope and wonder. Gaudete! gaudete!…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music