Practus Interruptus is a unique theatrical showpiece for alto saxophone and one percussionist. The scenario is a run-through rehearsal in which the saxophonist keeps messing up. When the percussionist finally gets fed up, he starts playing a swing pattern on…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A fabulous concert opener for developing band, Procession calls to mind the grand parade of the royal courts with plenty of brass fanfare percussion cadence. A peaceful woodwind section hails the fair maiden!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A modern work for marimba, utilizing the Medieval technique of Soggetto Cavato, wherein vowels are matched with pitch labels from the Guidonian naturale hexachord.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 1 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category:…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
"From somewhere in the mountains, streams converge gradually into a river..." So begins a historical tone poem down the Rappahannock River and the majesty of the surrounding scenery.Program Notes"From somewhere in the mountains, streams converge gradually…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Piano Feature
Evoking the sounds of the spirits, this piece utilizes many unconventional sounds to achieve the desired effects. (i.e. box filled with broken glass, heavy chain) A beautifully haunting piano solo emphasizes the spectral nature of the work.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Part of the EDGE Series, A Swingin' Bossa cleverly alternates between a straight 8th Bossa Nova feel and a swing feel and provides improvisation opportunities for the keyboard percussion players and well as the drum set player.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2007…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This three-movement composition is a first-rate masterpiece. Led by the ensemble of mallet instruments, the first and second movements feature gorgeous contrapuntal lines while the third movement sets up a syncopated groove in 3. You will not be disappointed…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Legacy Solo Series contains masterworks meticulously edited and set beautifully by one of the most popular composers of music for students today, Larry Clark. These solos are routinely found on many state festival lists throughout the United States and…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
François-Joseph Gossec, Larry Clark
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Tangents is a clever theme and variations based on a theme in the Lydian mode. Variations include presentations in Ionian, Phrygian, Dorian, and Aeolian modes. David J. long has created beautiful melodies and textures in the context of a masterful composition…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A fun piece in a tango style that will be a hit with your students, Teatime Tango features delicate wind parts combine with some serious brass chords and great percussion licks.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 3:10…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications