Developing bands will enjoy the powerful nature of this dynamic work. In addition to effective scoring, Medieval Holiday will serve as an excellent piece to introduce musicians to 7/8 time signatures.Program NotesCommissioned by Taft Middle School, J. Rick…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Free introduction with improvisational, expansive motives passed around the ensemble. The tempo gradually picks up and moves into the constantly evolving multi-meter section in which the motives from the beginning are re-imagined.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fantastic interplay between the mallets and the battery make this an exciting and rhythmically challenging piece for percussion ensemble. An inner section of melodious mallet work makes for a pleasing contrast.Program NotesWinner of the 2003 PAS Composition…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Beautiful melodies. Unique changes in texture and scoring. Sweeping climaxes. Some of David Long's best work to date. You need to play this one!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2001 Number of Players: 11 Duration: 7:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
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
Prelude is rather free in nature with a slightly improvisatory feel. The Interlude, shows off the expressive qualities of the instruments through a lush chorale-like movement, followed by a fast and energetic final movement, Postlude.Program NotesPrelude (…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications