Some might say Lucky has had a rough life. He has been in more scuffles than the average house dog and he has had more than his fair share of visits to the vet, usually as a result of poor culinary decisions. There was also the unfortunate incident with a car…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A great concert opener, Fanfare Intrada originated as a concert fanfare for brass and percussion. Herald the beginning of your next concert with a bright and resonant fanfare.Program NotesFanfare Intrada originated as a concert fanfare for brass and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Inspired by a visit to the Cathedral of San Jose in Montevideo, the broad, horizontal chords of the andante represent Mangore's impressions of the organist playing Bach chorales in the cathedral. The ensuing allegro symbolizes his leaving the calm, spiritual…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Barrios, Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on an Irish folk melody of Erin's Shore, once established, the melody is developed throughout the work with the growing density of accompaniment- from simple chord to more complex rhythmic harmony and countermelodies.Program NotesLough Erin Shore opens…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Kate Agioritis
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Based around the antics of Smarty Pants the Clown, Smarty Pants and Bubble Gum is a fun and silly piece willed with honks, ratchets, glissandi and crazy dissonances.Program NotesOne of the great pleasures of being involved in community music making is the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
Brolga Music
This composition is based on the Australian folk song Streets of Forbes. Forbes is a country town in New South Whales situated around the Lachlan River and was home to the Bushranger Ben Hall. This piece features a vocal part (scored in the flute part).…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
Brolga Music
This tremolo etude places the soaring melody in the soprano voice and the persistent ostinato in the lower and middle voices.Program NotesAgustín Barrios Mangoré (1885-1944) was one of the most successful and influential guitarist/composers of the first half…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey, Barrios
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications