And Sing the Love Amazing That Songs Cannot Repay
And Sing the Love Amazing That Songs Cannot Repay was written as a memorial to a member of the Lake Wobegon® Brass Band administrative staff who passed away from a long battle with cancer. It is a humble dedication based on the hymn tune THAXTED or “O God…
Style: Brass Band
Composer: Michael Halstenson
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Central Woodlands
A bright and lively composition with all the elements that will make a successful performance, Central Woodlands features interesting writing for all sections and a melodic middle for stylistic contrast.Program NotesA bright and lively composition with all…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: David L. Wells
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Grand and Rapid
As the title implies, the piece opens in a grand, expansive manner and builds into the rapid and raucous body of the work. Written to showcase the virtuosity of the woodwind section and the warmth of the brass section, Grand and Rapid gives all the ensemble…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: David L. Wells
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Hill Called Vøerbjerg, The
for Brass Band In the mid 1950’s a Viking gravesite was excavated on the south slope of Vøerbjerg Hill facing Limfjorden, Denmark. Some 700 graves were uncovered and this discovery is considered one the most important finds in all of Viking Lore. The Hill…
Style: Brass Band
Composer: Michael Halstenson
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
I Saw Three Ships
for Brass Band Think of the three wise men entering the town of Bethlehem, some say in ships, others say on camels. Whatever the case, from the opening horn fanfare to the lilting tune this arrangement for brass band adds a bit of color and humor to the…
Style: Brass Band
Composer: Michael Halstenson
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Stopping for a Moment to Watch Northern Lights
In the north country there is a phenomena called northern lights, otherwise known as the Aurora Borealis. It takes dark, clear skies, usually the cold of winter and the farther north you go, the better chance of seeing this spectacular dance of light and…
Style: Brass Band
Composer: Michael Halstenson
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Valleywood Overture
Based on the hymn tune "My Faith Looks Up To Thee," Valleywood Overture begins with a soft introspective portion full of lush harmonies. The second section is faster with a tuneful melody that bounces along leading back into the hymn tune that builds to a…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: David L. Wells
Publisher: C. Alan Publications