Music composed for the ballet can be dramatic, moody, lyrical, and rhythmically compelling. Ballet Music offers all of these as it ranges from expressive chorales to haunting blues to spirited dance rhythms. Unlike anything in the repertoire, Ballet Music…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Get your groove on with this fun piece from William Kempster. Works great as a novelty tune on a percussion ensemble concert!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 8 + Electric Bass Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
William Kempster
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Using harmonies from the jazz idiom, Wiliam Kempster has created a work for percussion ensemble that is both inviting for the audience and engaging for the performers.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 7 + Electric Bass Duration: 5:00…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
William Kempster
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This pioneering series from C. Alan Publications introduces symphonic bands and orchestras to original works based upon authentic Latin American music. The styles, rhythms, harmonies and melodies reflect the wonderful, irresistible musical traditions of Latin…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
From the first note to the last, it’s off to the races with Gallop. Fast but playable woodwind lines combine with exciting brass and percussion to produce a rhythmic engine that creates suspense as it propels the music forward. This is great fun to play and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Heartland begins with an endearing melody, evoking the calm, peaceful grandeur of America’s Great Plains. A contrasting boisterous dance is filled with strong rhythms, fun meter changes and quick riffs that pile upon each other. This is beautiful, exciting…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Mr. Beckham wrote In the Glow of the Evening Sun in memory of his dear friend and colleague Gerald Kiger. A week following Mr. Kiger's untimely death, Mr. Beckham composed the work while hiking on the Appalachian Trail.Program NotesMr. Beckham wrote In the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Dwight Beckham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Consisting of three Celtic-infused melodies, Irish features three contrasting sections - a nostalgic & heartfelt ballad, a rollicking & energetic jig, and a quick toe-tapping reel.Program NotesIrish consists of three original melodies created in the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
John Paulson has freely arranged selected melodies from the Gaspar Sanz 1674 guitar method book, Instrucción de Música sobre la Guitarra Española, into a charming multi-movement suite for band. Each movement has a decidedly different character: stately,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The merengue has always captivated musicians, dancers, and listeners alike with its high energy and exciting rhythms. John Paulson’s original Merengue captures the irresistible charm and vitality of the traditional dance music, providing a fun, electrifying…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications