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
This pieces is a series of vignettes inspired by Barbara Kingsolver's novel, "The Poisonwood Bible," which narrates a combination of fictional and historical events in the first days of independence in the Congo. Three sections: "Kilanga Village," "The Goat…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David T. Childs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the image of a wild-looking cockatoo rising, phoenix-like, from the bell of a saxophone, this 3-movement work for alto sax and marimba perfectly captures the diverse personalities of such a creature.Program NotesBirdsong was commissioned by my…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Harding
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
Comprised of some flashy stuff ("Allemande" and "Gigue") but also something that was more of a lyrical nature ("Sarabande" and "Air"), each dance is a short self-contained work, with simple, waving musical lines that can starkly stand on their own.Program…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Scott Harding
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
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
Psalm - A Stronghold Sure depicts through music, the thoughts contained in Psalm 46, or Luther's Psalm - A Mighty Fortress is Our God.Program NotesPsalm - A Stronghold Sure depicts through music, the thoughts contained in Psalm 46, or Luther's Psalm - A…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music