Dedicated to marimbist Nanae Mimura, Apsara #1 opens and closes with a lyrical and expansive melody, at first rolled, then arpeggiated at the end. The virtuosic middle section is fast and furious and requires technical facility and stamina from the performer…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
A powerful and exciting presentation of five carols (“Joy to the World,” “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," “Greensleeves,” and “Angels We Have Heard On High”) gives the concert band the opportunity to display both rhythmic and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The distinctive, unique nature of Israeli folk music is evident in this tryptich setting of “Hanukah Song”, “Hatikvah”, and “Havah Nagilah”. While technically and musically demanding, this fiery work for concert band will make a stunning impact on audiences.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
There is not much time for rest over the course of this 8 minute work!Advanced players will find this work technically challenging, but it will be very rewarding for player and audience from a visual and aural standpoint.Program Notes3rd Place Winner of the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Melting Point begins in a rather cool mood (especially after the four opening bars), and seems to heat up more and more, with the culminating point in bars 139/140. It ends as icily as it started.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2012 Number of Players: 4 Duration:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for a 4.3 octave marimba, Kaiser uses the entire range of the keyboard on this energetic solo. As the title suggests, Minotaurus is an aggressive solo with many technical challenges. This forceful composition can be showcased on any student recital or…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
Based on four different noels; “Sing We Noel”, “The First Noel”, “Noel Nouvelet” and “Noel, Noel”, this joyous holiday piece makes full use of the color and power of the modern symphonic band. With a variety of textures and ample percussion to create…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Carnival of the Animals is one of the great French composer's best-known works is transcribed for symphonic band and narrator. An excellent example of programmatic music from the Romantic era, this is a demanding but playable setting of six of the movements…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Saint-Saens, Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Here is a three movement work comprised of Cakewalk, Sarabande and Gigue. These traditional dance forms have been used by composers in several different musical eras. Each movement can stand on its own or as part of the suite.Program NotesSinfonia a la Danza…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This profound setting of the familiar William Billings hymn “Chester” is the basis for the material in this dramatic tone poem for symphonic band. The hymn tune is presented in a straightforward fashion after the powerful introduction. This is followed by the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications