Based on the gorgeous 17th century chorale, "Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming," Always Blooming is contrastingly fast and energetic and features every section of the band, especially the percusisonists! Using themes from the chorale, Kiefer weaves in and out of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Reber Clark's Band Trip attempts to encompass the many events a student might encounter on a typical school band trip - the excitement of performance, the travel, the new experiences, some drama and a lot of craziness.Program NotesBand Trip was commissioned…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Bringing all the excitement of the hunt to life, Caccia is full of energy and flair featuring several tuneful solos feature the saxophone, flute, trumpet and oboe. Complex rhythms and mixed meters make this piece a fantastic challenge for the advancing…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A great piece to feature your percussion section, this setting of "Carol of the Bells" is a fast and exciting rendition that does not follow the standard outline of the tune. A very unique arrangement, that uses modern compositional techniques like tone…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
"Carol of the Bells"
This setting of "Carol of the Bells" is a fast and exciting rendition that does not follow the standard outline of the tune. A very unique arrangement that uses modern compositional techniques like tone clusters and changing rhythmic…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the theme 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel,' The Circle begins with a bombastic percussion fanfare leading to an opening of varying meters and tempi. A tender flute and oboe feature brings out the musical theme only to build to the dramatic conclusion. A…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Dream of Mountains is a grand programatic work depicting the splendor or a mountain range. Waking wildlife, gorgeous sunrises and even a waterfall can be heard in the performance as you imagine a day hiking along the trails.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2000…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An exciting new work by Ed Kiefer, Escape! is filled with rhythmic motifs, innovative harmonies and driving percussion to develop themes derived from the Coventry Carol. After a lush setting of the chorale in the middle section, the frantic opening theme…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written as a memorial, Flowers of the Forest is based on a poem of the same name by the composer affirming the idea that death is a change and not an end. The simple haunting melody has echoes of a Scottish folk song with the bagpipe-like drone providing a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the French advent hymn "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence," Reber Clark's inspired setting utilizes the full range of colours available in a concert band. Hymn of St. James will take your breath away.Program NotesOver the years, many people have…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications