An ethereal, but intense, rolled section opens the piece building to a dramatic climax. Bursts of sixteenth notes flying up and down the instrument make this both fun and play and impressive to watch. The slow middle section employs independent rolls in both…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dreamscapes is a musical journey through the dreams of one individual. From the soft cushion of the clouds to the raging sea, the music carries you across the night sky. Our dreamer lands back on his feet to encounter the ghosts of music history floating…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(Seculorum Amen)
Based on the "Seculorum Amen" passage of the medieval chant 'Gloria Patri,' Euouae takes the listener on a journey through numerous transformations while retaining the original meditative intent of the chant.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2001…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a slow and mysterious opening, The Hunted takes off on a rampage filled with chromaticism and heart pounding rhythms. The pieces is technically very idiomatic, but it is extremely impressive from the audience's perspective.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This beautiful chorale is first presented with arpeggiated chords in several sticking permutations. No time signature or key signature is indicated, but the piece centers around A minor. It continuously flows from beginning to end. Perfect for all levels of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the book of the same title by Richard Bach, Illusions encourages us to take hold of our hidden potentials - that everything we need is already inside of us. Divided into three movements, 'Donald Shimoda, a Mechanic in Indiana,' 'Flying' and 'Miracles…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Looking for your next concert opener? Jubilant Fanfare exudes the exuberance that its title suggests. Wonderful feature for your talented brass section!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 1:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Trumpet Feature
Parody is a collage of several important orchestral trumpet parts all in one balanced piece that will require a rather skilled trumpet soloist.Program NotesParody is a work that dates back to memories of being a trumpet player. As…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Persistence of Time features an exciting additive process that captures the audience. Exciting to play, also. An underlying feeling of movement persists throughout the piece and keeps listeners on the edge of their chairs.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2001…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This brilliant three-movement work shows the best of band music. Appropriate for contest or concert. Or, select one of the movements for your concert. Features an uplifting 1st movement, graceful 2nd movement, and a clever up tempo 3rd movement. Portraits is…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications