The piano and marimba are equal partners in this intriguing two-movement duet. The first movement is rather slow with many lyrical moments in both parts. The second movement could be characterized as a scherzo with a brisk tempo.Program NotesThe piano and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Barbara Bennett
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ned Kelly is undoubtedly Australia's most well known outlaw and folk hero. This "musical portrait" depicts some of the events in the Kelly saga and tries to convey some of the character of Ned Kelly.Program NotesNed Kelly is undoubtedly Australia's most well…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The introduction, Misterioso, of this setting tries to convey a quiet country scene. The English title, The Ash Grove, can be used to conjure a picture of morning mist rising with the sun, through an avenue of trees. The piece should be played with serenity…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The Mental Manacles of the Rhythmically Divine is a play on the rhythmically difficult devices that run the course of this 5-minute work from its unsettling beginning to its maniacal ending.Program NotesThe Mental Manacles of the Rhythmically Divine was…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jesus Martinez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally titled, Prelude and Nocturne for the left hand, Op. 9 no. 1&2, this piece is composed of two movements and is originally written in 1894 for piano and strictly for the left hand. The musical style of the piece conveys late romanticism and is…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jesus Martinez, Scriabin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Capture the drama, passion and musicianship of Mozart's opera, Don Giovanni, in this exciting set of original variations.Program NotesCapture the drama, passion and musicianship of Mozart's opera, Don Giovanni, in this exciting set of original variations.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Tanodd Y Castell is Welsh for "Beneath the Castle" and the music attempts to capture some of the living memories that lay under the broken walls, buildings and ramparts of Aberystwyth Castle.Program NotesTanodd Y Castell is Welsh for "Beneath the Castle" and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music