Shaken will evoke memories of "spy" movies with its mysterious, even sinister beginning and ending.Program NotesShaken will evoke memories of "spy" movies with its mysterious, even sinister beginning and ending. Shakers- if using multiple players, aim for…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The music of Silent Movie is intended to portray the general "slapstick" action - lots of running around, chaotic action, a villain, a maiden in distress, punches, knocking down and tripping up.Program NotesSilent Movie was inspired by silent movies such as…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
With visions of a marionette show with slightly uncontrolled and quirky movement of the skeleton-like puppets, resulting in a near 'comical' dance sequence, Skeleton Dance is a great work to introduce young players to playing a chromatic scale.Program NotesIn…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Darkness descends, the mood is tense - The Spook is near! It wanders through the darkness enjoying the scary effect it has on those silly Human Beings. Alas, as dawn approaches so does The Spook's arch enemy - light and happiness. It is forced into hiding,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Darkness descends, the mood is tense - The Spook is near! This piece is an ideal tool to introduce your band to the differences between major and minor tonality.Program NotesDarkness descends, the mood is tense - The Spook is near! It wanders through the…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The Summoning of Katakhanes is an exciting duet for two percussionists utilizing several ethnic percussion instrument, including traditional Sri Lankan drums.Program NotesThe Summoning of Katakhanes was commissioned by Jeff White & Nick Steward. Both the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Harding
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Your audiences will be blown away by the shear power of this piece! Using traditional instruments, Harding emulates the unmistakable sound of a Japanese taiko ensemble. The majestic opening accelerates into the quick tempo which remains to the end of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Harding
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Each set in the Incredibly Flexible Class Band Series features Rock style compositions suitable for players of one to three years experience. All pieces have fully scored rhythm section parts - Keyboard, Guitar, Bass guitar & Drum Kit with Melody and…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Maria von Trapp pronounced “Music acts like a magic key, to which the most tightly closed heart opens.” This work is a key that introduces young musicians to the enthralling world of ensemble playing. Opening with a bold trumpet fanfare and featuring an…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The Incredibly Useful Series is an expandable and flexible format allowing performance by as few as four and as many as four thousand players. The first and second parts are doubles at the octave to enable the settings to be utilized as full band or orchestra…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Gordon Collins, Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music