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
Written in response to a young high school student’s tragic passing, If Heaven Had a Window is an emotional, yet hopeful ballad which also honors our own loved ones who have passed on.Program NotesIn 2016, River Bluff High School of Lexington, South Carolina…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua V. Hinkel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As young children, our minds flourish with the endless possibility of what can be. Imaginations takes the listener on an amazing adventure through the wondrous land known as the human imagination. Fly through the clouds, ride a fast pace train over a never…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua V. Hinkel
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
Dedicated to a long-time band director, Shimmering Fanfare reflects her sparkling personality (and choice of concert attire) and is sure to be a hit with students and audience members alike.Program NotesShimmering Fanfare is dedicated to long time Berkeley…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua V. Hinkel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fanfare for Band
Skybreak opens with a quiet melodic/motivic statement that is repeated and built upon throughout the composition. This is a piece that is fun to play and listen to, a great opener or closer as well as an outstanding contest tune!Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Darren Mitchell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications