grace•ful was written specifically for the C. Alan Publications Ignite Series, which features entertaining yet flexible pieces for young percussion ensembles. Once you begin to rehearse grace•ful, you'll come to find that the character of the music is…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Chris Carmean
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Composed in memory of the composer's first composition teacher, Hymn to the Dawn conveys a sense of beauty and longing. Although the title suggests moving forward, the music is meant to reflect the unresolved nature of our relationships with loved ones who…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Composed in memory of the composer's first composition teacher, Hymn to the Dawn conveys a sense of beauty and longing. Although the title suggests moving forward, the music is meant to reflect the unresolved nature of our relationships with loved ones who…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This work is not a traditional jig, beyond its 6/8 time signature, but does have a consistent upbeat, dance-like feel. It also encourages students to whistle, cheer, clap hands, stomp feet, and otherwise participate in the youthful, celebratory character of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for drum cases, voices, and recorded media
How many times in a day do you say a phrase with the word “case” in it? Phrases such as “in any case,” “in that case,” or the most used contingency thought, “just in case,” are spoken more often than you might…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Chris Carmean
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Kings of Old captures the regal and majestic sounds that might be heard in the royal court. Opening with horn and clarinet solos against low brass and sung "ahs," the piece moves into a royal procession, fully utilizing the percussion section. This noble…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications