Ain’t Got No Penguin Blues is a fun jazzy introduction to the blues form for grade 2 string orchestra. Each section plays the melody and there are opportunities for students to try improvisation and swinging eighth notes.Program NotesAin’t Got No Penguin…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sarah Siegler
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Evoking images of belly dancers wielding swirling balls of fire on strings, Arabian Fire Dance weaves together a tapestry of celebration, danger & dance. Using repeated syncopated ostinatos and doublings in all the right places, Kiefer introduces students…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Croatan Warrior depicts the fierceness with which the Croatan tribe defended themselves. Beginning with a distant drum, a peaceful pentatonic melody is presented by the fulte. The peaceful music gives way to a much more driving, angry tone and slowly builds…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
8 expressive chorales that can be used for warm-up or to work on musicianship. These chorales written by veteran music educator and composer Ed Kiefer will make as few as five players up to a full ensembles sound wonderful.
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Style:
Concert Band, Flex Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This hauntingly beautiful work will stretch the musicianship of your ensemble. Ed’s harmonic palette is strikingly refreshing and fits perfectly with this old mountain melody.
Grade Level: 2.5 Copyright: 2020 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing Series:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Imagine yourself soaring above the tree tops, gliding over the contours of a vast panorama. The wind, colour, the awesome spectacle makes your spirit climb higher. Many times I've stood and tried to grasp the breathtaking scenery that is so abundant in…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Pathfinders derives its title from the Air Force Squadron of the same name. The music portrays the grandeur of flight and the robust nature of the gallant airmen of the squadron.
Grade Level: 2.5 Copyright: 1998 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Concert Band…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Starting with trumpet opening, this work uses the first three notes of "The Vision Splendid," a song written by Miss Ruth Flockart MBE, Head of Music at MLC from 1932 to 1959. Beautifully crafted by Brian Hogg, this work inspires a continued vision for the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Wonder attempts to capture the feeling of being filled with awe, a feeling of amazement or to simply marvel at something beautiful, remarkable, or interesting.
Grade Level: 2.5 Copyright: 2024 Publisher: Brolga Music Series: Young Band Series Category:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music