American Folk Hymn Rhapsody cleverly combines three popular folk hymns - Cleansing Fountain, New Britain (Amazing Grace), and Come Thou Fount - set in an Americana style, merging Docter’s original voice and hints of Copland.Program NotesThis piece is a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Zachary Docter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the brass choir music of Gabrieli, Canzona is a mono-thematic work that has been masterfully crafted with counterpoint, rhythmic development, and triumphant returns.Program NotesCanzona was inspired by the brass choir music of Gabrieli and early…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Zachary Docter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Celebration! is a challenging & jubilant fanfare & overture for wind band, featuring constantly shifting mixed meters, syncopation, and soaring solos in the horn and euphonium. It works perfectly as either a concert opener or closer!
Grade Level: 5…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Philip Parker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Trumpet Feature
With the trumpet and percussion ensemble exchanging and combining in the presentation of rhythmic and melodic ideas, this is an exciting work that explores the timbres and textures that are available to the composer of percussion ensemble…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Philip Parker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a free, improvisational introduction with many special effects (bass drum roll inside piano, bowed tam-tam, wire brush on piano string, etc.), the tempo takes off in a fast triple meter. Eighths and sixteenths get passed around the ensemble very briskly…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Philip Parker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Clarinet Feature
Using traditional percussion instruments, Parker creates a dialogue between the soloist and percussion ensemble that allows each to enjoy its own identity while achieving the kind of musical sensitivity found only in a rare number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Philip Parker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This short piece is colorful, fast, and bright with a groove. Simultaneously chaotic and controlled, in this piece, the Locomotive is always moving.Program NotesThis short piece is colorful, fast, and bright with a groove. Scored for two quartets of woodwind…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Zachary Docter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Concert Band
A Pastoral Scene is a short, lyrical work that will be an excellent addition to any band’s repertoire. Whether it’s used as a warm-up during practice or as a concert piece at a performance, audiences and performers alike will surely enjoy its…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Zachary Docter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Alto Saxophone Feature
Using traditional percussion instruments, Parker creates a dialogue between the soloist and percussion ensemble that allows each to enjoy its own identity while achieving the kind of musical sensitivity known only to a rare number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Philip Parker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Oboe Feature
A fantastic feature for your outstanding oboe player or guest artist to perform with a developing ensemble, Soliloquy & Dance features slow melodious sections contrast to faster ornamental passages. There is even an extended cadenza for the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Philip Parker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications