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
Dedicated to marimbist Nanae Mimura, Apsara #1 opens and closes with a lyrical and expansive melody, at first rolled, then arpeggiated at the end. The virtuosic middle section is fast and furious and requires technical facility and stamina from the performer…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
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
There is not much time for rest over the course of this 8 minute work!Advanced players will find this work technically challenging, but it will be very rewarding for player and audience from a visual and aural standpoint.Program Notes3rd Place Winner of the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Melting Point begins in a rather cool mood (especially after the four opening bars), and seems to heat up more and more, with the culminating point in bars 139/140. It ends as icily as it started.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2012 Number of Players: 4 Duration:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for a 4.3 octave marimba, Kaiser uses the entire range of the keyboard on this energetic solo. As the title suggests, Minotaurus is an aggressive solo with many technical challenges. This forceful composition can be showcased on any student recital or…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solar Eclipse opens with a slow and soft introduction, presenting the melodic material that is present throughout the piece. A raucous percussion interlude transitions the piece into a faster tempo, along with more complex rhythmic material. The piece…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Bruce W. Tippette
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Reminiscent of film-scores of old, this wonderfully expressive work will be a hit at your next concert. Perfect for any program or festival adjudication, Summer Solstice has a lot of teachable material in it. Passionately inspire your audience and students…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bruce W. Tippette
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing