Fusion Suite leans toward the jazz side, inspired by the sound of a jazz-rock fusion band playing outdoors on a warm August night. The three movements evoke the energy of the band, the warmth of the evening, and the crystalline beauty of the star-filled sky.…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
with CD Accompaniment
In Light of Three is a two-movement work that features a lyrical first movement and odd-meter, funk-derived second movement. Marimba used in first movement and vibraphone in second. High register in clarinet part requires advanced player…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Set in three movements with piano, Steel Blue uses soprano saxophone, while Chrome and Forest Green use alto. Challenges range and dexterity. A blast to play, gritty and gorgeous, Michigama Suite is a mix of passionate ballad, scherzo and jazz.Program…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for a trio of middle aged men, Prelude to Elaboration offers a means to alternative ends: the development of a deconstruction and/or the gradual reduction of a fabricated statement. From the opening perspective the work could be titled Elaboration on…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Alto Saxophone Feature
Cast in one movement, Sapphire is a virtuosic concert work for alto saxophone and band that is appealing to all audiences. It begins with a fast opening followed by a meditative ballad. The dramatic finale is a lively salsa culminating…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Cast in one movement, this virtuosic concert work for alto saxophone and band is appealing to all audiences. Sapphire begins with a fast opening followed by a meditative ballad. The dramatic finale is a lively salsa culminating in a noisy, celebratory climax.…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Celtic in style, Spirit of the Shannon is a one-movement concerto for flute set in three sections: lively, lovely and really, really fast!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 4:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Duet Category:…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Oboe Feature
Sword Dancer is a single-movement oboe feature cast in 4 sections that has a Gaelic flavor inspired by Highland pipes and dance.Program NotesCommissioned by The Andover High School Symphony Band Bloomfield Hills, MI, Robert H. Ambrose,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally written for vibraphone and two marimbas, Trio Passacaglia is based on a repeated four-note motive in the tuba, which is subsequently embellished. The flute and clarinet have playful interchanges above, which become more and more animated leading to…
Style:
Brass, Woodwind
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Alto Saxophone Feature
Woodland Serenade & Rondo is a 6-minute concerto, crafted to spotlight not only a fine saxophone soloist, but also to give a director the opportunity to feature other outstanding solo wind players in the ensemble.Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications