Against the Clock is an exciting musical journey of a hero who has to save the day in a limited amount of time, reminiscent of film scores in almost every superhero movie. Composer Jay Coles brings a unique perspective to this highly accessible young band…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jay Coles
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Inspired by the lunar exploration program The Artemis Plan, this percussion octet imagines the initial exploration phase, the discovery and colonization, and the unknown that lies ahead. With our population ever growing, and the Earth’s climate in danger, a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Doug Wallace
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the lunar exploration program The Artemis Plan, this string orchestra work with optional percussion imagines the initial exploration phase, the discovery and colonization, and the unknown that lies ahead. With our population ever growing, and the…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Doug Wallace
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Change My Medicationis a fun 4-mallet piece inspired by the music of Thelonius Monk that flirts with the octatonic scale. There are opportunities for improvisation throughout the piece.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1992 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 2:30…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.C. Combs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for string orchestra with optional percussion ensemble & rhythm section, Chimera No. 3 was inspired by a fire-breathing creature from Greek mythology, often depicted as part lion, part goat, and part serpent. In this programmatic work, the Chimera…
Style:
String
Composer:
Doug Wallace
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Climate Change is a work for 7 percussionists that begs the question, "Will the natural world survive or is the earth and all life in imminent danger?" A frenzied climax attempts to answer the question of our fate in the darkest and most violent way possible…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Doug Wallace
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drum Set Feature
In addition to the large collection of percussion instruments, there is soprano sax, flugel horn, trumpet, tenor sax, bass, and piano in this showcase for drumset. Contemporary jazz groove throughout.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1995 Number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.C. Combs, G. Gibson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
2017-18 J.W. Pepper Editor's Choice Selection Dystopia is a dark and brooding musical exploration of a nation severely damaged by a long war. Filled with driving rhythms, blazing dissonances, and rapid-fire tuttis, this dramatic epic places musicians at the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jay Coles
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dystopia is a dark and brooding musical exploration of a nation severely damaged by a long war. Filled with driving rhythms, blazing dissonances, and rapid-fire tuttis, this dramatic epic places musicians at the center of the ruin where everyone plays a part…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Jay Coles
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Electrically charged and full of energy from start to finish, "Electron" is surely to keep audiences on the edges of their seats. A powerful and unique way to close any concert or festival program!Program NotesAs the title suggests, "Electron" brings the idea…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jay Coles
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications