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Scored for primarily keyboard percussion, this difficult eleven-minute work challenges the players both rhythmically and conceptually. Its minimalist nature creates an unusual and engaging work for all ten players.
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Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Carolyn Bremer
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
Based on a twelve bar blues and built on syncopated melodic ideas that build in intensity when layered on top of each other, Crank It Up is a riff-based swing chart to get the toes tapping!
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2013 Publisher: Brolga Music Category:…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Broadbent
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Unique, clever and decidedly contemporary. This talented composer has created a fascinating work based on dances of the 1960's. Included in Dances from the Age of Aquarius are a mambo, twist, a slow dance and surf rock.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2005 Number…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carolyn Bremer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Can you handle the speed? Giddyup! is a high-speed gallop written for young band that showcases all sections. A great concert/festival opener or closer that requires all performers to saddle up and hang on!Program NotesGiddyup! is a fast yet light gallop that…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
LeAndre Benton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Impulse Engine is based on simple, motoric, fanfare-like motives that are tossed about the ensemble. This high-energy piece is based on another of Bremer's compositions 'Throw Caution to the Wind' (for brass and percussion) which was commissioned for the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carolyn Bremer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This stunning original work for wind band is filled with energy, excitement, and life. This piece will definitely leave the conductor and performers humming its tuneful melodies. An ideal opener for your next concert!Program NotesA Joyous Homage is a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
LeAndre Benton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
On a Painted Canvas is the opportunity to take the negatives and unfortunate situations, and remember that we, the painters, have the opportunity to create our future, dreams, and aspirations. The ‘canvas’ becomes a metaphor for our lives, and the brush that’…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
LeAndre Benton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Pieces of Eight is based on two sea shanties, Bold Manning and Andrew Barton, both of which are highly reminiscent of what we now recognize as Pirate Music. The piece is in the spirit of high seas adventures and Saturday matinee pirates.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carolyn Bremer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally composed for flute trio, Dario Argentesi's Shower Music has been masterfully orchestrated by LeAndre Benton for double woodwind quintet, delightfully expanding the timbral landscape.Program NotesShower Music is a flute trio in three movements,…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
LeAndre Benton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
It just so happens that "Supertoots" is the nickname we gave to our youngest daughter Gabby who is a budding young trumpet player (10 years old at the time of writing this piece) and who just loves tooting - especially on the high notes. One day we heard…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Broadbent
Publisher:
Brolga Music