Black (W)Hole is an extraterrestrial introduction to the whole tone scale. Instruments weave in and out of different rhythmic layers that create a very “spacious” and eerie feel. Players experiment with alternate uses of their implementations to create a wide…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jordan Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Beginning with a strong fanfare opening with a solid open interval, Chasing Thunder then bolts into a roaring composition in a minor key. The piece then moves into a beautiful lyrical middle section before a thunderous return of the aggressive musical…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jon Bubbett
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Dandy Lions paints the picture of a young cub playing in an open field. Basic ostinatos keep the piece moving forward while a playful melody creates a sense of youth and excitement. Young players are also introduced to ornamentation within the melodic voices…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jordan Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A stunning symphonic presentation of the popular carol God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen that seamlessly shifts in and out of duple and triple meter and then combines the two. Strong orchestration will make your band sound full and rich.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jon Bubbett
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Arranger Jon Bubbett brings a fresh new groove to the holiday classic We Three Kings. Students will love to play this new work and audiences will keep tapping their feet out the door!
This free download includes two click track recordings, one with a click…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jon Bubbett
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
One player, two instruments! An impressive mallet solo that utilizes two instruments at the same time for a pleasant mix of timbres and colors.Program NotesOne player, two instruments! An impressive mallet solo that utilizes two instruments at the same time…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Brian Johnson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
O Waly, Waly (The Water Is Wide) is a haunting melody of love found and love lost. From composer/arranger Jon Bubbett this ancient melody is now available to players at all levels to enjoy this beautiful melody of longing. Ocean drums should continue to…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jon Bubbett
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Perfect for your holiday concert opener, Ornaments! begins with a fanfare of favorite tunes from the holiday season. Following the fanfare, an original melody strings together snippets of carols, like ornaments on your Christmas tree. From composer/arranger…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jon Bubbett
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Red Koi was written using the “Minyō” scale found in Japanese music, such as Gagaku and Shomyo. The snare drum/tom part was written to emulate basic Taiko-style drumming. Red Koi represents a great opportunity to introduce new percussionists to this style.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jordan Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for low-A marimba & optional electronic track, Relinquished is a musical interpretation of the popular story of Jonah. In the story Jonah flees from what he has been told to do and finds himself on a ship in the midst of a storm of unprecedented…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jordan Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications