Originally for string orchestra, The Bicycle is a fun and energetic piece using staccato technique in the winds and a triangle and ratchet to imitate the sounds of your favorite bicycle. Keep your audience smiling with this lively work by Ryan Ross.Program…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Ryan Ross
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
Ageless in its beauty and emotionally powerful, this aria is one of the world's best-loved and well-known works of its kind. Turrin's arrangement of Nessun Dorma skillfully presents all the traits that have made this a true classic. From the delicate opening…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joseph Turrin, Puccini
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
Tinker to Evers to Chance recalls the legendary double-play combination for the Chicago Cubs from 1902-1910. That elegant grace is the underlying motive of the piece.Program NotesTinker to Evers to Chance recalls the legendary double-play combination for the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carolyn Bremer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications