This theme and variations was composed with the piano compositions of Liszt, Rachmaninov, and other Romantic era composers in mind. in homage to the great Romantic era solo compositions, it should be approached with an eye for flair, creative flexibility, and…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Kit Mills
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
A delightful arrangement of O Come All Ye Faithful for brass ensemble. This holiday work is suitable for many settings.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: Standard Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: With Soloist Category: Brass;…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Opening with a fantastic brass fanfare, the theme is carried through the woodwinds and supported by a bombastic percussion section. Pausing for a brief, tender woodwind section, the brass carry this work to it's exciting conclusion.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Opening with a fantastic brass fanfare, the theme is carried through the woodwinds and supported by a bombastic percussion section. Pausing for a brief, tender woodwind section, the brass carry this work to it's exciting conclusion.Program NotesCommissioned…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Bands at all levels will want to consider programming this expressive work. A Basque Lullaby's flowing melody is first presented by woodwinds in the opening with brass and percussion gradually blending into the tonal fabric. Wonderfully lyric with a memorable…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Dan Forrest
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
8 Early Solos for 2-Mallet Marimba + Track
BEYOND the HORIZON is a set of eight pieces in a colorful variety of musical styles that offers novice mallet percussionists engaging and manageable opportunities to hone their performance skills. Though written as…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Kit Mills
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A powerful and thematic work, Breakthrough was inspired by the fall of the Berlin Wall. The music composition utilizes brief fragments of the East and West German National Anthems for much of the work's nucleus. Also included as a motive for the work is the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Buckets Ruckus is an exciting visual showpiece that any ensemble - regardless of size or program budget - would be able do, indoors or outdoors. Using only 3- or 5-gallon buckets, your ensemble of 3-18+ percussionists will grab the audience’s attention from…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kit Mills
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A delightful suite based on a few of our favorite insects. The opening The Prelude suggests many of the creatures we regard as Bugs. The underwater beginnings of the Dragonfly cascade into a religious setting depicting the raying Mantis. Black Widow is set in…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
Another fantastic holiday brass ensemble arrangement from Roger Cichy.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: Standard Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: With Soloist Category: Brass; Percussion
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Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications