The merengue has always captivated musicians, dancers, and listeners alike with its high energy and exciting rhythms. John Paulson’s original Merengue captures the irresistible charm and vitality of the traditional dance music, providing a fun, electrifying…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the legendary figure from Greek mythology, Persephone takes listeners through a variety of musical emotions and textures to tell the tragic tale of the queen of the underworld.Program NotesPersephone was written for my good friend and colleague…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Bryce Craig
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This duet for clarinet and percussion offers listeners a glimpse of a child's dream, with an memorable melody and a variety of musical effects such as changing time signatures, abrupt tonal shifts, and electronic effects.Program NotesPrelude to a Dream was…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bryce Craig
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Presto is named after its tempo: very, very fast. Starting with a dramatic flourish fueled by brass and percussion, a sweet waltz interrupts the fireworks before the music builds again and ultimately climaxes with a restatement of the opening flourish.
Grade…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Puck is a character also known as Robin Goodfellow in the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare. A clever, playful imp, Puck loves pranks, practical jokes and other shenanigans. This is his dance.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2016 Number of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Queen’s Entrance is a regal but lyrical work that is filled with flourishes, dramatic interplay between instrument sections and richly scored melodies. The concluding march is expressive, compelling and absolutely memorable, making The Queen’s Entrance…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This pioneering series from C. Alan Publications introduces symphonic bands and orchestras to original works based upon authentic Latin American music. The styles, rhythms, harmonies and melodies reflect the wonderful, irresistible musical traditions of Latin…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Spanish for "heartfelt," Sentido seeks to express this through its lyrical, expressive melodies and warm, rich harmonies.Program NotesSpanish for "heartfelt," Sentido seeks to express this through its lyrical, expressive melodies and warm, rich harmonies.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Spanish word serenata means serenade, a low song often offered in the evening outside someone's home. John Paulson's Serenata beings with the simplest of melodies played by the oboe and accompanied by bassoon and marimba. A romantic mariachi band comes by…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In 1674 Gaspar Sanz published his treatise on how to play the Spanish guitar. These exercises became the basis for Rodrigo’s beloved Fantasía Para un Gentilhombre for guitar and orchestra. Suite 1674 is freely created from three exercises in the treatise,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications