Written for younger bands, this dark and original march keeps technical challenges within the grasp of a second or third year performer. Although not in a completely traditional form, 7 Hills March has enough repetition to make it accessible to young…
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
Day on the Prairie is a fun, programmatic, three-movement work depicting a working cowboy’s day from sunup to sundown. Written for advanced bands, the piece will make you feel as if you are on the open range!Program Notes"Sunrise and Giddyup" begins with some…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drive is an up-tempo bluesy rock chart that gives every section the opportunity to shine, including a solo section for anyone who wants to participate. The flexible chart for young jazz bands includes optional parts for flute, vibraphone, bass clarinet, tuba…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Five-Note Jive is a delightful collection of three tunes for beginning flex band and optional electronic accompaniment that utilizes only the first five notes of the B-flat major scale. The groovin’ accompaniment tracks will have your student begging to play…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Screaming synthesizers, hand claps, & syncopated bass fill out the electronic accompaniment to this holiday favorite. The flexible band parts alone work great with or without the electronics, but don’t you want your audience to get up and dance in the…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Driving sixteenth notes in the hi-hat and thumping syncopation in the bass create the foundation over which Dvorak’s masterwork can shine. Alternating between double-time and half-time in the accompaniment, Kiefer’s brief 2-minute arrangement features a lot…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Soar High is a fast-paced, energetic, and joyful composition for young bands that is fun to play and an inspiration for the audience. Based on letters from classmates of a young band student who died unexpectedly, the piece captures Maya’s positive spirit and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications