Life in the city is not always smooth and peaceful! The associated sound are a mixture of consonance and dissonance. This piece features an interplay of simple, repetitive melodies against clashing sounds of semitone intervals in order to create a 'tension…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Everyone loves a circus! Come inside the Big Top, hear the master of Ceremonies and view the Grand parade. Imagine the lights dimming and a lone spotlight focusing up high to the graceful trapeze artist. Finally, follow the crazy antics of those lovable…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A sense of ceremony, strength and continuity was the underlying notion behind the structure and development of this work.Program NotesA sense of ceremony, strength and continuity was the underlying notion behind the structure and development of this work.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The Crocodile Cakewalk is an appealing, rollicking tune which is an ideal tool for teaching relaxed "swing" or jazz rhythmic interpretation.Program NotesThe Crocodile Cakewalk is an appealing, rollicking tune which is an ideal tool for teaching relaxed "swing…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
This folio of music is designed to make the very first performance of the young musicians in your charge, the most valuable and exciting experience they can have as they commence their musical life. This concert set includes concert certificates, printed…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg, Brian West, Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Eighth Avenue is an up-tempo 'jazz-rock' influenced piece for the young band. The drivign eighth note accomaniment, contrasting with the more lyrical melody, is sure to keep the audience tapping their feet and the band playing in the groove.
Grade Level: 2…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Ever upward (from the Latin: Excelsus: ex-‘out, beyond’ + celsus ‘lofty’). We often find ourselves striving for our best with energy and vigour. Excelsior allows the band to take the listener on a journey as they demonstrate their combined striving with a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Fanfare and Dance commences with a grand and impressive fanfare led by the brass section, giving way to a light and playful dance. As the music progresses the fanfare style re-emerges as the counter melodic material to the dance; so at this point we actually…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Fanfare and Processional opens dramatically with unison trumpets and percussion. It quickly builds with intensity as the low brass enter and the woodwinds join in with a flourish. After the fanfare a majestic and dignified melody is introduced by the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A lively and colourful fanfare for all the champions who play musical instruments!Program NotesA lively and colourful fanfare for all the champions who play musical instruments! This work contains much unison work for the band, so a clear image of the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music