Archer's three-movement concerto for solo piano and wind ensemble features brilliant scoring and gorgeous colors throughout, showcasing the versatility of the instrument. The piece even introduced the cello to the ensemble - a lovely combination not often…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This expansive and mature work details Archer's vision of an "every tubist" traveling through life's up and downs. Scored for a one-on-a-part wind ensemble, it would make a perfect feature for a professional or college player looking for a unique and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by the Florida State University Summer Music Camps, Fanfare Aureus is a homage to experiences the composer herself had playing trumpet & horn at these camps. The Latin word aureus means “gold.” Archer cleverly overlaps allusions to “Garnet…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(Symphony No. 1)
for those taken too soon... is a single-movement symphony was written in memory of one of the composer's dear band director friends. Based on the hymn "It Is Well With My Soul," the five seamless sections of the piece represent the five…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
from Symphony No. 2
Extracted from Archer's "Symphony No. 2," Humoresque is a playful scherzo-like march filled with rhythmic excitement that will get your toe tapping. Don't get tripped up by all the meter changes though!Program NotesExtracted from "Symphony…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Song of the Open Road is a colorful three-section work for solo vibraphone and orchestra inspired by Walt Whitman’s poem of the same title. Equally lyrical and virtuosic, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase the talents of a percussion soloist with…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Walter Mertens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Song of the Open Road is a colorful three-section work for solo vibraphone and orchestra inspired by Walt Whitman’s poem of the same title. Equally lyrical and virtuosic, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase the talents of a percussion soloist with…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Walter Mertens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Song of the Open Road is a colorful three-section work for solo vibraphone and orchestra inspired by Walt Whitman’s poem of the same title. Equally lyrical and virtuosic, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase the talents of a percussion soloist with…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Walter Mertens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Song of the Open Road is a colorful three-section work for solo vibraphone and wind ensemble inspired by Walt Whitman’s poem of the same title. Equally lyrical and virtuosic, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase the talents of a percussion soloist with…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Walter Mertens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the Salem Witch Trials, Symphony for Salem recreates many of the emotional themes that were prominent at the trials. The devil's dance and the love theme of the Proctors are two of the moods depicted in this fantastic symphony for band.Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
D. Mark McCoy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications