John’s harmonic palette is practically refreshing in this overture-like piece that sounds like it’s from a time long past. This work has just the right amount of drama and excitement to make it a perfect addition to the festival repertoire list.
Grade Level:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John M. Pasternak
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A mysterious opening with independent solo parts throughout the first movement builds to a glorious climax with all of the mallet instruments. The second movement has all players on drums and drives all the way to the end. Perfect for a high school or college…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The modal melodies & harmonies conjure up images of medieval times, complete with castles, kings, knights & jousting. Take a journey to a simpler time with your students today!
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 4:30…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Using traditional instruments available in most high school band rooms, David Long created a wonderfully effective piece for small percussion ensemble. Brief slow and free introduction, followed by a fast rhythmic section in 3 leading to an impressive…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An exciting piece for developing ensemble. A simple theme is repeated throughout the work in various forms and offset by driving percussion parts that lend power to the theme.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 5 Duration: 4:00 Publisher: C.…
Style:
Percussion
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
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
Harkening back to the days when trains were the main mode of transportation, The Overland Route takes the listener on a sentimental train ride. Lush writing, strong melodic content and train sound effects make this piece a winner.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John M. Pasternak
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Together is a heartfelt and sentimental composition by composer John M. Pasternak who reminisces about cherished childhood memories of going to amusement parks. The piece was originally part of the soundtrack for a documentary film “Save My Park.”
Grade Level…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John M. Pasternak
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing