Written for marimbist Nina Fujisawa, Daiki Kato's arrangement of the classic hymn Amazing Grace explores the full range of the marimba, featuring lush rolls, arpeggiated flourishes, and bluesy elements, making it a unique addition to the repertoire.
Grade…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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Marching in formation, efficient and organised, a colony of ants busy themselves, industriously working together to build their nest. As big plops of rain fall heavily from above, the ants scatter avoiding the sudden and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Emma Olsen
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Celebration III is a colorful, exciting opener or closer for 3 players on one 4-octave marimba. It is also available for 5 players on one 5-octave marimba under the title Celebration II.Program NotesCelebration III is a trio arrangement of Celebration II for…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With hints of the medieval, Childgrove has everything a developing band could want. Several solo and tutti sections allow for players to explore their musicianship while melodies and countermelodies flow throughout the band.Program NotesCommissioned by The…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Frederick Speck
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dance Toccata combines continuous rhythmic motion, varied textures and colors, and motives imbued with strong dance-like features in a work that is energetic and bold. Though the underlying current of pulsation is hardly ever interrupted, there are also…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Frederick Speck
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by and dedicated to euphonium player Mai Kokubo, Elegy for Euphonium & Marimba is a reflective, emotional work work for euphonium and marimba that tugs at the heart strings.
Grade Level: Intermediate Copyright: 2023 Number of Players: 2…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sprightly and full of life from the start, Fanfara dazzles the ears with quick syncopations being passed around the ensemble at a dizzying rate. These short, syncopated figures occasionally fade to the background, allowing for longer, more lyrical lines to…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Frederick Speck
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fantasia on a Russian Hymn is based on the popular choral work 'Salvation is Created.' The simple, strong, arching melody from this Ukranian chant creates the backdrop for this contemporary setting which employs the broad color palette of the woodwinds and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Frederick Speck
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fantasia on a Southern Hymn Tune is based on 'My Shepherd Will Supply My Need' from Southern Harmony. In this setting, the music weaves a gentle, rocking melodic figure that builds in strength before receding once again to gentle calmness. Though a concise…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Frederick Speck
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on a simple English ballad, Frederick Speck spins out The House Carpenter in his dynamic, perpetual, minimalistic fashion, keeping the listener's interested with ever-changing textures.Program NotesNear the end of the nineteenth century, Francis James…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Frederick Speck
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications