Antar, Antarah Ibn Shaddād al-'Absī, was a sixth century Arabian warrior whose life has been recorded in his poetry. A romantic; a man of courage and chivalry; a slave and a hero; skilled with weapons, horses and the language of poetry, this work Antar,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Cool Beans" juxtaposes the composer’s love of jazz and Hispanic music. With driving rhythms and vivid colors, this selection is sure to excite the audience while providing the students with music of merit.Program NotesCool Beans was commissioned by the Bussey…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Christopher Tucker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
Written for the Lone Star Wind Orchestra Percussion Ensemble, The Headache Miniatures is a collection of five percussion sextets, each written by a different Texas composer.Program NotesWritten for the Lone Star Wind Orchestra Percussion Ensemble, The…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Ward, Petrinowitsch, Dave Hall, Christopher Tucker, Dooley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Taking time to intentionally find stillness needs to be a conscious act; once found, stillness reveals much and can prove to be an exhilarating, uplifting experience. The music tracks this journey from stillness to realisation, from calm to an intense, almost…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Marimba Feature
Inspired by some of the marimba compositions of Keiko Abe, In the Sea features driving rhythms and floating melodies creating a beautiful wash of sound. There is room for improvisation in the middle of the piece. This piece is also available…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jeannine Maddox
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by some of the marimba compositions of Keiko Abe, In the Sea features driving rhythms and floating melodies creating a beautiful wash of sound. There is room for improvisation in the middle of the piece. This piece is also available for rental with…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jeannine Maddox
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
While much of the indigenous music of Bali is played on percussion instruments, not woodwind & brass as in a concert band, there are certain aspects of the style captured within Indah Pagi. The narrative of the music is quite simple and straightforward. A…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Written for the tenth anniversary of the formation of the ensemble and the composer’s involvement with the group, Local Heroes is dedicated to the members of the New Horizons Band, an adult beginners group launched by the Dandenong Ranges Music Council in…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Momentum celebrates the life and legacy of Eric Page, conductor of Croydon Brass Band (1969 -1974), music teacher at Croydon High School, founder of the Croydon Concert Band (1971), and the composer’s trumpet teacher (1970 - 1971).
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music