Some might say Lucky has had a rough life. He has been in more scuffles than the average house dog and he has had more than his fair share of visits to the vet, usually as a result of poor culinary decisions. There was also the unfortunate incident with a car…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
Brolga Music
An ethereal, but intense, rolled section opens the piece building to a dramatic climax. Bursts of sixteenth notes flying up and down the instrument make this both fun and play and impressive to watch. The slow middle section employs independent rolls in both…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally a song in four parts for acapella vocal ensemble, A Country Mile is written in the style of an old-world jazz ballad. Its lyrics conjure a mood of peace, contentment and homecoming.
Grade Level: 3.5 Copyright: 2019 Publisher: Brolga Music Series:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Naomi Crellin, Edward Fairlie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Inspired by Argentinian composer Ástor Piazzolla, Death by Tango work makes use of the many colours and textures of the wind ensemble.Program NotesInspired by Argentinian composer, Ástor Piazzolla this work makes use of the many colours and textures of the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Edward Fairlie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Driven is a rhythmic work that brings together fractions of melodic ideas, augmented and juxtaposed against each other.Program NotesDriven was composed for the Hillbrook Anglican School Wind Symphony and premiered by the ensemble in a joint concert with the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A great concert opener, Fanfare Intrada originated as a concert fanfare for brass and percussion. Herald the beginning of your next concert with a bright and resonant fanfare.Program NotesFanfare Intrada originated as a concert fanfare for brass and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Incorporating part of an eastern European folk song called “Ushti Ushti Baba” traditionally used during wedding celebrations, Gypsies recreates the sense of spontaneity, celebration and intense emotion that is so appealing in this style.Program NotesFor many…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
Brolga Music
After a slow and mysterious opening, The Hunted takes off on a rampage filled with chromaticism and heart pounding rhythms. The pieces is technically very idiomatic, but it is extremely impressive from the audience's perspective.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This beautiful chorale is first presented with arpeggiated chords in several sticking permutations. No time signature or key signature is indicated, but the piece centers around A minor. It continuously flows from beginning to end. Perfect for all levels of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
First Prize Winner in the 1988 Marimolin Composition Competition, Legal Highs is a 12-1/2 minute composition in three movements: Mr. Coffee, Menthology, and Sweet Thing.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 1992 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 12:30 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications