Exhilarating piece emulating Japanese taiko drumming. Begins with fairly simple syncopated rhythms, but becomes more and more complex as the piece progresses. Taiko drums may be substituted with toms.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 4…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Hideko Kawamoto
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Opening with a haunting ostinato passage, Changes in Time builds on the phrase to create an air of intensity and excitement until the very end. While the piece is unique, it does impart a sense of ‘familiarity’ with its underlying mainstream harmonic…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Darren Mitchell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Beginning with a strong fanfare opening with a solid open interval, Chasing Thunder then bolts into a roaring composition in a minor key. The piece then moves into a beautiful lyrical middle section before a thunderous return of the aggressive musical…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jon Bubbett
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Representing the active part of city life, this work begins with a rhythmic and energetic section building to a more complex polyrhythmic passage. The mysterious atmosphere of the night is reflected in the middle, followed by a juxtaposition of earlier themes…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Hideko Kawamoto
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A stunning symphonic presentation of the popular carol God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen that seamlessly shifts in and out of duple and triple meter and then combines the two. Strong orchestration will make your band sound full and rich.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jon Bubbett
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Arranger Jon Bubbett brings a fresh new groove to the holiday classic We Three Kings. Students will love to play this new work and audiences will keep tapping their feet out the door!
This free download includes two click track recordings, one with a click…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jon Bubbett
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Lift is a thrilling & playful joyride of an overture that gives every section of the ensemble their moment in the spotlight. A real tour-de-force that demands a rousing standing ovation.
Grade Level: 4.5 Copyright: 2020 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Darren Mitchell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Motives & Other Distractions is a challenging yet playful composition. The opening syncopated motive is used throughout to drive the piece dramatically to several climatic points. There is liberal use of close arco and pizzicato switching in all parts as…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Darren Mitchell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
O Waly, Waly (The Water Is Wide) is a haunting melody of love found and love lost. From composer/arranger Jon Bubbett this ancient melody is now available to players at all levels to enjoy this beautiful melody of longing. Ocean drums should continue to…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jon Bubbett
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Perfect for your holiday concert opener, Ornaments! begins with a fanfare of favorite tunes from the holiday season. Following the fanfare, an original melody strings together snippets of carols, like ornaments on your Christmas tree. From composer/arranger…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jon Bubbett
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing