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
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
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
Fluidity layers various syncopated and non-syncopated patterns together to produce an undulating effect that creates an interesting and meditative atmosphere.Program NotesWhen you accurately perceive the fluidity of things, you can also begin to perceive the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steven Simpson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Newcomer Erica Donahoe gives us a piece that could easily fit on any contest and festival program. Full of opportunities for advanced playing by each section of the string orchestra, this piece fits on any concert program.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2021…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Erica Donahoe
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Radioactive Octopus was inspired by the earthquake and subsequent nuclear disaster that occurred in Japan in March of 2011. Each player represents two of the tentacles of the octopus, and a visual movement of the octopus is portrayed through imitation of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steven Simpson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications