60 Second Vibes began as a single 60-second vibraphone solo, written as a demonstration for a percussion methods masterclass. In this extended 4 movement suite, each movement is exactly 60 seconds in length, with varying styles and tempi. The piece is…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Bruce W. Tippette
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dense harmonies, changing meters, and lyrical melodies fill this fast wind ensemble composition. Treat your ensemble to this exceptional new work. You won't be disappointed!Program NotesAblaze is a reworking of a piano solo I composed for my senior…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Bruce W. Tippette
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the 2022 All-Virginia Concert Band, in under three minutes of time, your ensemble will come alive with a fanfare that kicks with a country backbeat. The music explores the land and history of the Commonwealth of Virginia through sound. Through…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carl Holmquist
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The sounds of the cosmos will resonate through every measure of this work for concert band through its soaring melodies, wavering tonalities, and sweeping rhythms. Opportunities for soloists are plentiful and are great for working independent performance.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Bruce W. Tippette
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Cradle Moon is a setting of a lullaby tune that has been passed down through at least five generations of the composer’s family. This lovely piece will take the audience on a journey through serene melody, lush harmony, and weaving countermelodies before…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carl Holmquist
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Cradle Moon is a setting of a lullaby tune that has been passed down through at least five generations of the composer’s family. As few as five players and as many as you can muster will take the audience on a journey through serene melody, lush harmony, and…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Carl Holmquist
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Composer Bruce W. Tippette gives us movie cinema vibes in this dark and brooding new work for string orchestra. Big, dramatic sections are positioned between fresh rhythmic passages. This one is a fun ride that your musicians will want to play and perform…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bruce W. Tippette
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
An Everlasting Legacy is an emotionally charged piece, dedicated to the passing of a beloved family member. Both performers and audiences can expect to experience moments of tranquility, tension, peacefulness, and discord, all moving toward an uplifting…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Bruce W. Tippette
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This racing, rhythmic string orchestra composition will leave your young ensemble with the sense that they sounded like a professional orchestra. Appropriate for younger groups, the melodic material is presented in all sections of the orchestra. A rousing…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bruce W. Tippette
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This racing, rhythmic flexible orchestra composition will leave your young ensemble with the sense that they sounded like a professional orchestra. Appropriate for younger groups, the melodic material is presented in all voices. A rousing ending will make…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bruce W. Tippette
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing