Marimba Feature
This work by one of world’s finest marimbists further demonstrates his ability to pair his extraordinary compositional skills with an intimate knowledge of the total percussion family. The work calls for six percussionists and a pianist in…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gordon Stout
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
Trumpet…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Joseph Turrin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
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
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
Woodland Serenade & Rondo is a 6-minute concert piece, 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 NotesWoodland Serenade &…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Zarabanda is in several sections with a Latin style rhythm that occasionally gets interrupted by accented outbursts from the ensemble. As the piece develops and moves from section to section, new rhythmic and melodic ideas are introduced. The piece culminates…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Joseph Turrin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications