Flute Feature
Not what you would expect from a flute concerto! With a middle eastern flavor, Young's Concerto for Flute & Wind Ensemble exploits the technical abilities of the soloist to the fullest. Scored in one movement, this piece can be easily…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Charles Rochester Young
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Not what you would expect from a flute concerto! With a middle eastern flavor, this piece exploits the technical abilities of the soloist to the fullest. Scored in one movement, this piece can be easily programmed in any concert lineup.Program NotesNot what…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Charles Rochester Young
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Quick and brisk with a lively melody, Galop will provide a shot of energy to concert and contest programming. Additional interest is added as each section is featured with melodic material.Program NotesCommissioned by the Riverview Middle School Band (…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Charles Rochester Young
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With a title coming from the Vedic god Rudra, the god of the roaring storm and a fierce entity of destruction, the entire quartet is based on the idea of compression, acceleration, and intensifaction. There are even some elements of rock music, which is sure…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Payton MacDonald
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
These three expressive etudes for 4-mallet low-A marimba - Turnings, Changes, & Pivots - explore common (and uncommon) sticking permutations and stroke types in fresh harmonic setting that encourage a highly musical approach to the instrument.
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Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Payton MacDonald
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Filled with musical and technical challenges, To See is a robust intermediate solo for low-A Marimba that is sure to help performers grow.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2022 Number of Players: 1 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works
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Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Payton MacDonald
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the Native American ideal to live in harmony with nature, Where the Waters Gather seeks to create greater understanding and respect of these people. Traditional Native American themes throughout add to the authenticity of this poignant tone poem…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Charles Rochester Young
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In Wonderworld, the band enters into a mysterious and colorful world of circuses and fairgrounds. However, life is not just “bread and circuses;” in the middle of the piece there is time for the darker sides of life.Program NotesWonderworld was commissioned…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ilari Hylkilä
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by South Indian Carnatic music and the percussion works of Xenakis, Xati is an exciting yet sophisticated tambourine quintet, filled with polyrhythms and primitivism.Program NotesIn the spring of 2007 I spent two months listening to South Indian…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Payton MacDonald
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In five and a half minutes, the composer takes the listener on a sonic journey across a vast, awe-inspiring landscape that is filled with adventure one might expect in worlds dreamed up by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Grade Level: 3.5 Copyright: 2016 Number of Players:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ilari Hylkilä
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications